Karaoke songs that make it easy to score 100 points [for men]

100% CourageNaniwa Danshi

100% Courage

For anyone in their 30s or younger, the popular anime Nintama Rantarō is something you’ve probably seen at least once.

This song, “Yuuki 100%,” is a cover of Nintama Rantarō’s theme, and it matches perfectly with Naniwa Danshi’s upbeat vocals.

Since it’s an older song, the vocal line is far easier to sing than most recent J-pop.

You might feel it’s on the higher side, but the range is quite narrow—mid2A to mid2F#—so there’s plenty of room to lower the key.

Overall singability is top-notch, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

Bunny GirlAKASAKI

【AKASAKI】Bunny Girl – Natural（Music Video）

One of the most viral hits right now is Bunny Girl.

It’s a track by next-generation singer-songwriter AKASAKI that has gained nationwide popularity through TikTok and Instagram.

The song’s biggest selling point for ease of singing is its narrow vocal range.

For recent J-pop, it’s on the extremely narrow side, so most men can sing it without any trouble.

On top of that, the melodic movement is very gentle, so even without strong vocal fundamentals you can aim for a high score—甚至 100 points.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

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SUPER BEAVER “Unrequited Love” MV

If you want to aim for a perfect score with an emotional ballad, we recommend Kataomoi.

This song by the popular band SUPER BEAVER features straightforward, catchy musicianship typical of a classic band sound.

There’s relatively frequent vibrato, but there aren’t many sustained long notes belted at full volume, and the melody doesn’t move up and down quickly, so it’s easy to keep your pitch on track.

There’s a section with a slightly spoken delivery partway through, so just pay extra attention to the pitch there while you sing.

Mr.ChildrenSong of Departure

Mr.Children “Tabidachi no Uta” MUSIC VIDEO

Released as a single on October 31, 2007, it was used as the theme song for the film “Koizora” and in an NTT East Japan commercial.

The hook, which is also the title of the song, feels very familiar, doesn’t it? “Tabidachi no Uta” spans the C3–A4 range, and you might think “it’s not that high,” but since vocalist Sakurai sings it entirely in chest voice, you’ll probably want to belt it out in chest voice too.

At the end of the chorus, where the range jumps up, if you push with brute force, you’ll completely wreck your throat.

As the pitch gets higher, focus on projecting your voice farther into the distance.

Raise your eyebrows firmly and try sending your voice from just in front of your eyebrows at all times! Also, breath and explosiveness are key—take in a lot of air and shoot it out like a beam with momentum, aiming far away! It might be tiring until you get the feel for it, but once you do, your voice will come out comfortably!

KobukuroO flowers now in full bloom,

Kobukuro – Oh flowers now in full bloom

This is a song that was used as the theme for NHK’s Sochi Olympics in 2014.

Many of you are probably familiar with it.

Although it’s a song by Kobukuro, “Ima, Saki Hokoru Hanatachi yo” has a very clear vocal melody, making it easy to sing even solo.

As for how to feel the rhythm, taking it slowly and relaxed works well, but doubling the tempo also makes it easier to sing and is recommended.

The overall vocal range of the song is C3 to F#4, so most men should be able to sing it comfortably in chest voice.

Also, since it’s a ballad, creating contrast between the lower parts of the verses (A and B sections) and the lift in the chorus will enhance expressiveness and help boost your score.

Try to keep your facial muscles lifted so your pitch doesn’t drop while you sing!

EXILEroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)

EXILE / Road

It’s a classic EXILE ballad! I’ve actually sung EXILE songs live myself, and as a woman I was shocked at how low they are.

Even raising the key by two semitones still felt low, so I think EXILE’s range is very much tailored to male voices.

Michi, with its relaxed tempo, sits around B2–A4, and the chest-voice section in the bridge feels a bit high.

That said, for karaoke scoring, singing in falsetto will almost always match pitch more accurately, so choose whichever approach you prefer! Key points: sing carefully overall to keep your pitch aligned, take breaths at each phrase, and be mindful of pitch tendencies at the ends of phrases.

If you focus on these three, a perfect 100 is definitely within reach! As you keep practicing, it’s also a song where expressive delivery tends to add points, so give it a try!

WOWKing&Prince

King & Prince 「WOW」MV

The idol group King & Prince has continued to gain popularity even after becoming a two-member act.

Since shifting to a duo, their hip-hop elements have faded, and their songs have become more catchy.

Among their tracks, the one I particularly recommend is WOW.

While there are some falsetto parts, the overall vocal line is very gentle, with no complex pitch fluctuations.

It’s also well-received by women, so definitely aim for a perfect score with this song.