[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!
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For Men: Want to Hype Up Karaoke? A Collection of Recommended Energetic J-Pop Songs (81–90)
HELLOMasaharu Fukuyama
It’s sung by Masaharu Fukuyama, who is very popular among many women.
It’s easy to sing yet cool, and the chorus’s climax is breathtaking.
The build-up from the pre-chorus into the chorus feels great to sing.
I recommend singing it when you want to boost your energy!
rainbowAqua Timez
It’s the theme song of the popular drama Gokusen.
Many people probably feel excited and nostalgic for Gokusen when they hear this song.
It has a pleasant sound and a calm vibe, yet it really gets you pumped up.
It’s sure to be a hit at karaoke!
OCEANB’z
This is a grand medium-tempo ballad that became the theme song for “Umizaru,” singing about love for a partner with the vastness of the sea as its concept.
On the deck of a ship sailing over the expansive ocean, the two performing there radiate an aura that’s every bit as powerful as the sea’s immense scale.
Glorious RevolutionBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is a high-tempo song performed by BUMP OF CHICKEN, a band immensely popular among young people.
It’s included on their second album, THE LIVING DEAD, released during their indie days.
The upbeat, fast-paced melody is distinctive, and the promotional video is very amusing as well.
It’s a song that makes you feel happy as you sing along.
NO MORE CRYD-51
It’s a hit song by D-51.
It became popular as the opening theme for the drama Gokusen, starring Yukie Nakama.
If you spent your school days around that time, it might be a song that brings back youthful memories for you.
It’s a great track to sing at karaoke with close friends—everyone will get pumped up together.
Crimson LotusDOES
It’s the theme song of the anime Naruto Shippuden.
It’s a high-energy rock tune you’ll definitely want to learn and sing at karaoke.
It’s guaranteed to get everyone pumped.
Give it a try!
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SurvivalGLAY
This song, recognized as the all-time No.
1 music video work, features an impressive, anime-style music video with a distinctive artistic touch.
From the very beginning, the guitar rings out, and the tempo is extremely fast.
Belt out the high-speed chorus and it’s sure to get everyone pumped!