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[For Men] Want to Hype Up the Karaoke? A Roundup of Recommended High-Energy J-Pop/Rock
I think there are plenty of chances to go to karaoke—whether with friends, family, or coworkers—and once you’re there, you naturally want to get the crowd going.
You’re probably always wondering which songs will hype everyone up, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce a ton of great karaoke songs that are perfect for men and guaranteed to liven up the room!
We’ve picked popular tracks that often rank high on karaoke charts, so they’re sure to be a hit.
In addition to upbeat party anthems, we also recommend some beloved ballads.
Even if you’re thinking, “I’m not confident in my singing…,” don’t worry—there are plenty of easy-to-sing songs you can choose from.
Use this as a reference and have fun!
[For Men] Want to hype up the karaoke party? Recommended High-Energy Japanese Songs (1–10)
ff (fortissimo)NEW!HOUND DOG
“ff (Fortissimo)” is a high-energy rock song that’s very popular.
At live shows, it’s so loved that fans often sing an entire chorus together.
In karaoke scoring, imitating Otomo’s shouts will actually cost you points, so just follow the pitch bar honestly.
The melody is quite simple, so it should be easy for anyone to sing! If you listen closely to the band’s snare drum and match your rhythm with its timing, it’ll be easier to sing.
Be careful not to cut the sustained notes in the chorus too short.
Basically, sing confidently and make sure your voice goes solidly into the mic—that should help you get a high score!
U.S.A.NEW!DA PUMP
A comeback hit by DA PUMP that popularized the term “so uncool it’s cool.” It’s easy for anyone to get into, and the choreography isn’t difficult, so it’s easy to copy! That said, since vocalist ISSA has a relatively high range, the song’s overall range is narrow at B3–B4, but the chorus stays high.
If you’re good at sustained high notes in chest voice, you’ll be able to sing the whole thing comfortably.
If high notes are tough for you, try moving your body while you sing—matching your movement to your timing should help you lock in those high notes more and more.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
It’s WANIMA’s second single and was used in Nivea Kao’s “8×4 Body Fresh” commercial.
The chorus really sticks in your head—even for me.
The overall vocal range is G#3 to D#5, which is on the higher side, and the tempo is an ultra-fast BPM 254, but if you lock into the band’s rhythm and sing along, your energy will definitely rise and it should actually make it easier to project your voice! If you let your guard down even for a moment, your pitch will drop into your throat and it’ll get harder to sing, so you need to keep your facial muscles lifted at all times.
For the rapid-fire section in the latter half, first run through the melody line and pronounce it lightly to get it under your belt!
Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda
This is a song by Masaki Suda, an actor and singer, and it serves as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama series “Kiss That Kills.” Its exhilarating sense of speed from start to finish makes it feel like you’re sprinting all the way through, and it seems like a track that would hype up a live show.
At karaoke, if you pump your fist or headbang and sing like you’re shouting, it’ll likely draw everyone in and make it even more fun.
cherry blossomKetsumeishi
This song, which you hear somewhere without fail when cherry blossom season arrives, became Ketsumeishi’s biggest hit despite having no tie-ins at all, and it’s now used as the departure melody at train stations in Yokohama.
There are many songs themed around cherry blossoms, but if a man is going to sing, I think this one is the easiest to sing and the most exciting!
PretenderOfficial HIGE DANDism
Official HIGE DANDism is a hugely popular artist that has broken out in recent years as a young band leading the next generation.
Their signature song “Pretender” features an appealing, karaoke-friendly pop melody and refreshing lyrics.
While there are more and more songs that sound cool but are hard to sing, this one has an easy-to-remember melody, so even people who aren’t confident singers will find it easy to sing.
Young manHideki Saijo
“Y.
M.
C.
A.” has become a staple cheer song at school events and sports competitions.
The arm-swinging choreography went viral—these days, it feels like there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know it! With an intro that instantly lifts your spirits, doesn’t it just make you smile? That smiling expression is really important: when your facial muscles naturally lift, your voice comes out more easily, making it much easier to sing! Plus, doing the choreography helps your body relax, which also makes projecting your voice easier.
Above all, the best thing is to just have fun singing it!