[For Men] Cool, Popular Songs That Impress at Karaoke

Doki itNaniwa Danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Doki it [Official Music Video]

An uplifting song that captures the hopes and anxieties of young people heading into a new chapter, set to an exhilarating rock sound.

Combining the unique freshness and strength of Naniwa Danshi, the track was released in February 2025 as the CM song for AOKI.

Since their debut, the seven members have embraced various forms of expression, and here they encourage those taking a new step forward with down-to-earth lyrics.

Carried by a sleek, urban groove and a danceable beat, its warm message affirms your true self and resonates deeply.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone feeling nervous about starting a new life, or for livening up karaoke at spring welcome and farewell parties.

Circus NightHidenori Mukai

Hidenori Mukai – Circus Night

This is a cover of Tavito Nanao’s “Circus Night” by Hidetoku Mukai—vocalist and guitarist of ZAZEN BOYS and frontman of NUMBER GIRL.

The arrangement, with its guitar sound and harmonic sensibility, deepens the song’s inherent poignancy in an irresistible way, making it a track you’ll want to sing with style and confidence.

Everyday lifeOfficial HIGE DANDism

Everyday life

This is Official HIGE DANDism’s sixth single, released in September 2023.

It’s their first CD single in about two and a half years and was issued as a double A-side with “Chessboard.” The track has been crafted into a very fresh, mid-tempo number.

What really highlights that breezy feel is Satoshi Fujihara’s vocals, where he skillfully switches among various high tones.

It’s a song that lets you fully enjoy his soaring high notes.

If you sing it at karaoke, try not to strain your throat and aim the sound toward your upper palate as you sing.

KANASHIBARI feat.aoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – KANASHIBARI feat.ao [Official Music Video]

If you want to take on a fast-paced song, KANASHIBARI feat.

ao is also a great pick.

It’s a track by the rock band RADWIMPS featuring next-generation singer ao.

While the melody itself sits at a mid-tempo, the vocals showcase rapid, rap-like delivery.

The flow also shifts constantly, making it a rather complex piece.

That said, if you can master it, you’ll definitely earn serious respect.

Beautiful finSpitz

Spitz / Beautiful Fin

This is Spitz’s 46th single, released in April 2023.

It was written as the theme song for the feature film Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine.

With its bright, mid-tempo feel, just listening to it somehow puts you in a warm, relaxed mood.

Masamune Kusano, Spitz’s vocalist, is known for his clear high-tone voice, and that charm is on full display in this track, making it a great song for men with higher voices to take on.

Try practicing smooth transitions into falsetto where it appears, especially around the chorus and other key sections.

Hypnosis Mic -Division Battle Anthem-Division All Stars

Hypnosis Mic Division All Stars “Hypnosis Mic -Division Battle Anthem-”

It’s like watching Freestyle Dungeon—the perfect theme song for the anime version of an MC battle, Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-! If people know it, it’s sure to hype the crowd.

That said, singing it all the way through takes serious practice, and if you’re performing solo, you’ll need to imitate and switch between each character’s vocal traits and flow.

If you can pull that off by yourself, you’ll get a huge reaction!

bouquetback number

back number – Bouquet (Short ver.)

This is the second single by back number, a three-piece rock band that also made waves when filmmaker Yasuyuki Yamaguchi produced a short film based on the song.

Chosen as the ending theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV, it opens with a guitar sound full of melancholy that evokes a nostalgic feeling.

The gentle lyrics and melody, which hint at the future, could be the kind of message women would like men to sing.

The key isn’t too high, making it easy to sing at karaoke—a simple yet undeniably cool number if you can pull it off.