Karaoke songs where even men with low voices can aim for high scores
In recent years, Japanese pop music tends to have far more dramatic pitch jumps compared to a decade or two ago.
It’s now commonplace for a string of low parts to be suddenly interrupted by a sharp falsetto.
With that backdrop, scoring high in karaoke has become more difficult than before—especially for men with lower voices, who may feel it even more strongly.
This time, we’ve picked out Japanese songs that are easier to score well on in karaoke, specifically for men with low voices, spanning multiple generations.
We’ve also included many current hits, so be sure to check it out to the end!
[For Men] Karaoke Songs That Can Score High Even With a Low Voice (1–10)
March 9NEW!Remioromen
Remioromen, a band that defined an era.
Their signature song “March 9th” is still a staple graduation song, frequently used at ceremonies and across social media.
The song’s vocal range is very narrow—mid1 C to mid2 G—making it easy to sing for men with lower voices.
Additionally, the lowest note, mid1 C, appears in the chorus, which lets low-voiced singers bring their most attractive low tones right into the hook—another reason this track is highly recommended.
It’s also widely known, so give it a try.
horizonNEW!back number
Formed in 2004, back number is a rock band that has remained at the forefront to this day.
While their songs often feature abundant falsetto and many high-note phrases, there are also tracks suited for lower male voices.
One such song is Suiheisen.
Although this piece spans a slightly wide range (mid1 D to hi C), the highest chest voice note is mid2 G, so as long as you can handle the falsetto parts, it should be relatively easy for lower-voiced male singers.
It’s also recommended to intentionally raise the key for the falsetto sections to make them easier to sing.
A Little Love SongNEW!MONGOL800
MONGOL800 is a band from Okinawa that’s popular across a wide range of generations.
They’ve created many classic songs, but if we’re talking about their most famous track, it has to be “Chiisana Koi no Uta,” right? This song features a lot of very low phrases from the A verse to the B verse, making it so low that some people can’t even produce the notes.
However, for men with lower voices, it’s relatively easy to sing.
If your low phrases lack fullness and your voice doesn’t have enough impact, try pushing your chin slightly forward and singing in a way that resonates throughout your entire oral cavity.
INEW!BUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN is a band supported by a wide range of listeners, from people in their 30s down to teens.
You might not associate them with low vocals, but they actually have many low-register phrases, making a lot of their songs easy to sing for men with deeper voices.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is “I.” This song has a narrow vocal range, and the A and B sections are mostly in the low to lower-mid range.
The chorus features falsetto; if that part is difficult, try either raising the key to make the falsetto easier, or lowering the key and singing it in mixed voice.
FlowerNEW!ORANGE RANGE
Thanks to a recent revival hit, the mixture rock band ORANGE RANGE is now attracting attention from younger generations as well.
They’ve produced many hit numbers, but among them, the song I recommend for men with lower voices is Hana.
It might not sound particularly low at first, but its lowest note is low G, so there are quite a few deep phrases.
The highest note is mid F (F4), which means the overall range is fairly narrow, making it easier to sing for men with lower voices.
universal gravitationNEW!Masaharu Fukuyama
Masaharu Fukuyama’s song “Universal Gravitation,” released in September 2025, was written specifically as the theme song for Nippon TV’s information program DayDay.
On the recording, the guitar is played by the show’s announcer Shinichi Takeda, while the xylophone parts are handled by announcer Kuroda and Ryota Yamazato.
Since the song is performed by Masaharu Fukuyama, it’s arranged predominantly in the low-to-mid vocal range.
It shouldn’t be particularly difficult to sing, but there is a falsetto passage in the pre-chorus (B section), so take care there.
It’s best to set your key with the B section as the reference point.
Bacchi DancerNEW!DOES
DOES is a rock band that’s extremely popular with male listeners.
Many people may have come to like them through the anime Gintama.
Among DOES’s songs, one I especially recommend is Bakuchi Dancer.
It’s a sharp, punchy rock track, but the vocal range is very compact at mid1D to mid2E.
Plus, the singing style is mainly a spit-it-out delivery, so it doesn’t require delicate vocals and is exceptionally easy to sing.