Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores
If you’re simply aiming for a high score at karaoke, the key points for song selection will naturally be to choose songs with “easy-to-sing melodies,” “easy-to-understand lyrics,” and “clear, straightforward rhythms.”
That being the case, your picks will tend to come from the ’90s and earlier—so-called Showa-era and early Heisei kayōkyoku, new music, and J-pop.
Many recent songs have complex melodies and rhythms, and plenty of people think “This is hard!” after just one listen.
In this article, aimed at men who want to score high at karaoke, I’ve also proactively selected relatively singable tracks even from among more recent songs.
Compared to older hits, these are a bit more challenging to sing, but each song’s write-up includes tips and points to watch for to help you boost your score, so please use this as a guide and give them a try!
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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores (161–170)
I look up as I walkKyu Sakamoto
The late Kyu Sakamoto’s massive hit, released in October 1961, hardly needs an introduction.
It also became known overseas as the “Sukiyaki Song.” There’s probably not a single Japanese person who hasn’t heard it at least once.
Perhaps reflecting the era in which it was released, everything about it—its structure, melody, and the way the lyrics fit the rhythm—is simple and easy to grasp, and the melody is crafted so that anyone can sing it without strain.
Several cover versions have been released over the years, so when you sing it at karaoke, it might be fun to try different arrangements.
You could even set up a friendly competition with your friends using just this song’s rules and see who scores the highest!
Get Along Together: Because I Want to Send You My LoveYasuhiro Yamane
This is about Yasuyuki Yamane’s song, which was released as a first and a second single.
To be precise, it was released as his debut single under the title “Get Along Together” on January 21, 1993, and later, on September 6 of the same year, it was re-released as a remake with the subtitle “Get Along Together: Ai o Okuritai kara” (Because I Want to Send You My Love).
Therefore, what I’m introducing this time is the second single with the subtitle.
It’s a quintessential male-vocal love ballad, with a very beautiful and straightforward melody, so if you’re fairly confident in your singing, it should be relatively easy for anyone to aim for a high score.
When you sing it, pay attention to the song’s atmosphere and how you handle the timing of the rests.
Only One For MeTakanori Iwata
This is the lead track from The Chocolate Box, the first solo album by Takanori Iwata—member of Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE and EXILE—which was released digitally ahead of the album in September 2022.
It’s a very pleasant mid-tempo song with a vocal melody that doesn’t cover a very wide range, so I think it’s easy for most men to sing and makes it easier to aim for a high karaoke score.
The melody itself is smooth and straightforward, too.
Just note that the rhythm has a bit of a swing to it, so be careful not to let your singing sound flat.
ComedyGen Hoshino
This is Gen Hoshino’s sixth digital-only single, released in April 2022.
It was written as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo anime “SPY×FAMILY.” The song has a slightly relaxed medium-to-slow tempo, but the rhythm has a bit of bounce, so I feel that faithfully capturing that buoyant feel is a key point if you want to aim for a high score when singing it at karaoke.
Gen Hoshino himself uses mixed voice and falsetto effectively, especially in the high notes of the chorus.
If you’re not confident in that area, try lowering the key of the backing track and give it a shot.
It’s also an ideal song for practicing mixed voice, so it might be a good idea to practice with this track first and then tackle it at karaoke.
Bewildered ThreadMasaki Suda
This is the third digital-only single by Masaki Suda, who is both a singer and an actor, released on June 7, 2022.
It was selected as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “news zero.” The song features a mid-tempo melody with a touch of wistfulness that leaves a strong impression.
The vocals start right at the beginning of the chorus and come in slightly on the higher side, which might make some people hesitate to pick it for karaoke.
In reality, though, the notes aren’t that high, and the overall vocal range used throughout the song isn’t very wide, making it an ideal choice if you’re aiming for a high score in karaoke.
If the high notes in the D section feel tough, be sure to adjust the key accordingly.
Also, when singing, take care to keep the lightly swung rhythm from becoming flat.
Rain MelodyKinKi Kids
It’s KinKi Kids’ 8th single, released on October 6, 1999.
The song features a memorable, slightly Latin-flavored melody and arrangement.
If you’re aiming for a high score when singing this at karaoke, the key will likely be whether you can faithfully recreate the subtly side-to-side, Latin-style groove.
Once you nail that, the vocal melody itself is very simple and easy to sing, so definitely give it a try!
Doki itDaigo Nishihata, Shunsuke Michieda, Kento Nagao, Joichiro Fujiwara, Kyohei Takahashi
Leveraging the strength of all being from the Kansai region, Naniwa Danshi continues to captivate audiences with performances brimming with Kansai-specific charm.
They made their CD debut in November 2021, and many of their subsequent releases have ranked high on the Oricon charts.
The group has built a sparkling track record, including winning Best 5 New Artists at the 36th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
Every member is also skilled in acting, thriving across a wide range of fields such as TV dramas, films, and stage productions.
In April 2024, they formed the limited-time unit KAMIGATA BOYZ together with other Johnny’s groups from Kansai, further accelerating their momentum.
They’re highly recommended for those drawn to the blend of friendly Kansai dialect and polished performance.