[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!
- This is a sure hit! Hype songs men will want to sing as the first track at karaoke
- [For men in their 30s] Must-play karaoke hits that always get the crowd going
- [2025] Japanese Karaoke Songs That Men in Their 50s Get Excited About
- [For Men] This song is perfect for hyping up the crowd at karaoke!
- Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers: Men's Ranking [2025]
- Karaoke songs for men in their 40s: a curated selection of hit tracks women want to hear!
- [For Men] Cool, Popular Songs That Impress at Karaoke
- Karaoke songs that guys should sing at mixers to get everyone pumped
- Karaoke songs that are sure to get a 60-something man fired up
- [20s] Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2025]
- [For Men] Songs to Get Better at Singing: Practice Tracks for Improving at Karaoke
- A bright song you’ll want to sing at karaoke. When you want to pump up the crowd, this is the one!
- Easy-to-sing karaoke songs recommended for men in their 50s
[For Men] Want to hype up karaoke? A roundup of recommended high-energy Japanese songs (161–170)
Tonight is Boogie BackKenji Ozawa feat. Scha Dara Parr
Konishi Ozawa, better known as Ozaken and famed for the so-called Shibuya-kei sound, collaborated with the rap unit Scha Dara Parr on the track “Konya wa Boogie Back.” Released simultaneously in two versions—Ozawa’s main “nice vocal” version and Scha Dara Parr’s main “smooth rap” version—it drew attention as a pioneering collaboration.
Covered by many artists and repeatedly used in commercials, it has become a timeless classic that transcends eras.
Love so sweetstorm
“Love so sweet” is Arashi’s 18th single, released in 2007.
It was used as the theme song for Hana Yori Dango 2, starring Arashi member Jun Matsumoto alongside Mao Inoue.
It’s one of Arashi’s signature songs—an exhilarating and refreshing love song.
Despite its uptempo beat, the wistful melody makes it a truly wonderful track.
[For Men] Want to hype up the karaoke? A roundup of recommended high-energy Japanese songs (171–180)
BambinaTomoyasu Hotei
You won’t be able to stop your body from moving to this groovy melody! And it’ll make you want to crank up the guitar! It’s a solo number by Tomoyasu Hotei of BOOWY.
Every guitar line is downright cool—no wonder he’s a world-class guitarist! If you play it in a band, you might end up fighting over who gets the guitar parts.
Let’s nail it with this upbeat, feel-good, high-energy song!
Sakura (2019)Naotaro Moriyama
This is a remake of a song by Naotaro Moriyama.
The lyrics are the same as the original, and I think you’ll have chances to hear both versions somewhere when cherry blossom season comes around.
If I were to point out a difference, this version has a deeper, more mature vocal quality.
If you’re a man who’s good at singing, it could be fun to try both versions at karaoke and compare.
Wild RomanceKyosuke Himuro
Kyosuke Himuro, known as “Himurock,” debuted as the vocalist of the legendary rock band BOØWY and has been energetically pursuing a solo career since the band’s breakup.
All of his songs are popular, but one that’s especially favored by men is “Wild Romance.” It’s a rock track with a striking guitar sound, and Himuro’s vocals are incredibly cool.
Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata
It’s a famous song by Motohiro Hata, released as the theme for the movie “STAND BY ME Doraemon.” While the song’s theme is the friendship between Nobita and Doraemon, its lyrics also lend themselves to being interpreted as a love song, making it a popular karaoke staple.
Since it’s well known, it’s nice that everyone can hum along together.
Horse and deerKenshi Yonezu
Rugby’s popularity caught fire in Japan thanks to the 2019 World Cup held there, and the related TV drama “No Side Game” was also a huge hit.
Kenshi Yonezu’s theme song, Horse and Deer, is a track I’d love every man who’s fighting on to sing.
If you find it hard to follow the melody, try listening to the song once while sketching out how the melody moves.
It doesn’t have to be sheet music—something like the bar-style display you see in karaoke scoring is perfectly fine!