[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 the karaoke? A roundup of recommended high-energy Japanese songs (131–140)
HattoriUNICORN
This is a song by the famous rock band Unicorn, who have reunited.
When you sing it in front of people who don’t know the song, ask them to do a call-and-response.
Just have them repeat after the “Rakushō” in the verse and “Hattori!!” in the chorus.
That alone will really hype up the crowd, so I highly recommend it!
BLUE BLOODX JAPAN
Even among songs by the legendary rock band X JAPAN, this one has an exceptionally intense sound.
It’s a track that’s all about speed—before you know it, your body will be keeping time on its own, and by the time you finish singing, you might be out of breath.
If you try it at karaoke, go all in and sing it like you mean it!
Heart Dancingnobobyknows̟+
The moment you open the lyric sheet, the sheer volume of lyrics leaps out and overwhelms the singer.
But it’s a song that offers a special sense of accomplishment and excitement only to those who make it to the end.
The day you manage to sing it solo, you’re sure to be showered with praise! And when someone else is singing it, you can’t help but listen closely.
There's always tomorrowUlfuls
Originally a song by Kyu Sakamoto, it has been widely covered and is very well-known.
The tempo is great, making it perfect for everyone to sing together.
It’s a fun song that will put a smile on your face, so let’s get into the groove and have a blast.
How about singing it at the end of your karaoke session?
TOKIOKenji Sawada
Released in 1980, Julie singing with a red-and-white striped parachute on his back shocked living rooms across the nation and became a social phenomenon.
The lyrics were written by Shigesato Itoi.
It’s a classic that conveys the excitement and grand scale of Tokyo in the boom years.
At karaoke spots with many people in their 40s and up, it’s an absolute staple!
CheersTsuyoshi Nagabuchi
This song, released by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi in 1980, is a classic ballad that’s often sung at weddings and graduation ceremonies.
With its calm yet powerful tone, if you sing it well, it’s sure to move everyone’s hearts.
Linking arms and swaying side to side while singing would really liven things up.
Trying it as an impression (impersonation) could be a great approach too!
ultra soulB’z
Songs with call-and-response parts really hype up the crowd at karaoke and similar events.
One track that’s especially popular with men for those call-ins is B’z’s “ultra soul.” The song’s signature feature is, of course, the shouted “Hai!” interjection.
It’s a huge hit at karaoke and parties, and lots of people end up singing it repeatedly just so they can do that call-out.