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)
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
This song portrays the hardships and setbacks in life, and the journey of overcoming them to grasp hope.
It beautifully expresses the light that awaits beyond tears no one sees and the sweat shed in silence, woven with melodies and words that deeply resonate with listeners.
Released by Yuzu in July 2004, the song was chosen as NHK’s official theme for the Athens Olympics, and, together with the moment the men’s gymnastics team won gold, it became etched in the memories of many.
Loved as a cheer song for everyone striving toward their goals, it continues to offer support: to those taking steady steps toward their dreams and to those confronting the walls before them.
As a piece that accompanies the important moments of life, it delivers a powerful, heartfelt message that truly resonates.
A Midsummer NightFirst Love Storm
This is a song created by the remaining members and staff after Tatsuro Nishiyama, the vocalist and guitarist, suddenly passed away just before their debut.
The lyrics are wonderful, the vocal performance that brings them to life, and the beauty of the strings are beyond words.
Try singing it with all your heart at karaoke.
The more feeling you put into it, the higher your score will be!
Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores (171–180)
Last sceneMasaki Suda
This is actor-singer Masaki Suda’s sixth single overall, released on November 24, 2021.
It was selected as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama Japan Sinks: People of Hope.
It’s a slow-to-mid-tempo ballad.
Not just in this song, but in general, Suda’s singing isn’t overly mannered; if anything, his style is straightforward, which I think makes it easier to aim for high karaoke scores.
For now, try singing by faithfully tracing the melody and lyrics.
Just be careful not to rush the rhythm—if you lean too far forward, it can ruin the song.
I think the key is whether you can grasp the song’s broad groove and sing along with it.
A bouquet for boring daysLUCKY TAPES
Kai Takahashi’s solo project, LUCKY TAPES.
In the early days, their sound often mixed rock and J-pop, but recently the R&B side has grown stronger, and they’ve been releasing many stylish tracks.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is “Bouquet for Boring Days.” While it’s categorized as J-pop, it carries an R&B-like groove in places.
That said, the rhythm isn’t difficult, and it doesn’t feature the advanced vocal techniques common in R&B, such as melisma.
The vocal range is also very narrow, making it a song that should be easy for teenage male singers to perform.
common wordsROCKING TIME
Although “Arifureta Kotoba” is originally by ROCKING TIME, the performance in this video is sung by Hideaki Konno, who was a member of the band.
If, amid busy days that rush by, you’ve found it hard to be gentle, why not try singing this song to convey those feelings?
yellowback number
This is back number’s 21st single, released on September 29, 2021.
It’s a beautiful song with a slightly ballad-like, mid- to slow-tempo feel.
The melody flows naturally and is very easy on the ears, making it easy to remember—so in that sense, it might be a good choice for karaoke if you’re aiming for a high score.
However, there are sections where the lyrics are sung rather quickly for this tempo, so be careful not to rush the rhythm in those parts.
Also, in the original track, the high-tone sections are sung effectively using falsetto.
If you’re not confident about switching your vocal register, consider lowering the key.
rendezvousShy Taupe
This is the third digital-only single by the three-piece rock band Shytoop, released in April 2023.
The arrangement and vocal melody are produced very simply, making it a great choice when you want to aim for a high karaoke score.
However, precisely because the song is so simple, it becomes important to express it by varying dynamics for each section and phrase and by switching up your vocal delivery when you sing.
So make sure you study those aspects thoroughly before performing.
If possible, it’s best to memorize the lyrics before you sing.