[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 Compilation of Recommended Upbeat Japanese Songs (111–120)
Crimson OathYoshiki Fukuyama
You could safely call him a charismatic anisong singer.
Many anisong singers who are still active today have been greatly influenced by him.
If you like Nico Nico Douga, this might bring back memories and even move you to tears.
It’s a real crowd-pleaser at karaoke.
[For Men] Want to hype up karaoke? A roundup of recommended high-energy Japanese songs (121–130)
240 Million EyesHiromi Go
This is a famous Showa-era song by Hiromi Go that was used in 1984 for the final campaign of JNR, the predecessor of JR.
It’s an upbeat, flashy tune that gets the crowd going even when sung normally, but it’s even more exciting if you add a chorus section or have everyone sing together at the end of the refrain—highly recommended!
Galaxy Express 999Godiego
This is one of Godiego’s signature songs, released in 1979 as the theme for the anime Galaxy Express 999.
The soaring high notes in the chorus feel great both to sing and to listen to, and its hopeful lyrics and melody have enduring popularity, especially among men.
Since EXILE covered it, younger generations are familiar with it too, so it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.
udonGero
Singer-songwriter Gero, who’s also active as a YouTuber, initially had an idol-like vibe, but his true colors gradually came out, and now he’s popular as a singer-songwriter who can really handle talk segments.
Among his works, the one I especially recommend is Udon.
To put it bluntly, this song is downright dirty.
It’s wrapped in euphemisms, but the message is hardcore dirty humor, so you might want to avoid singing it when members of the opposite sex are around (lol).
Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids
This is a song that’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped when you sing it in the summer.
It’s KinKi Kids’ third single, and its summer-evoking lyrics and pleasant sound are memorable.
With lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music by Tatsuro Yamashita—two of Japan’s most renowned artists—the song drew a lot of attention when it was released.
FlowerKinKi Kids
This is the campaign song for ANA’s “’99 Paradise Okinawa.” For those who lived through that era, it will be so nostalgic it might bring you to tears.
It was a time when CDs sold well enough to be released.
It’s a happy song you’ll want to listen to especially when you’re feeling down.
Pretty girlL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
This song features adult-themed lyrics and a hard rock-style guitar solo.
It really fires up the crowd at live shows, and if you can pull it off, you’re sure to be a hit with both men and women! The key is low, so it should be easy to sing.
It’s a hidden gem by L’Arc-en-Ciel.
Definitely try singing it at karaoke.