[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 Roundup of Recommended Lively Japanese Songs (181–190)
Shangri-LaAcid Black Cherry
This is the 12th single by ABC, also known as Acid Black Cherry.
It features an up-tempo, exhilarating melody, and you should also pay attention to its glamorous lyrics.
Some say it’s not very ABC-like because it’s so pop, but it’s a perfect song to sing at karaoke.
[For Men] Want to hype up the karaoke? A roundup of recommended upbeat Japanese songs (191–200)
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, affectionately known as “Ajikan.” The song that really put them on the map was Rewrite.
Its powerful chorus has the kind of coolness worthy of a band that represents Japanese rock.
The emotional vocals and forceful sound are a perfect match, making it an exhilarating rock track that really fires you up.
asking for the moonKANA-BOON
It’s a track defined by a rocking band sound that naturally gets your body moving.
It also has pop elements, and the playful use of onomatopoeia is really fun.
The chorus is easy to sing, and its distinctive melody—different from other songs—grabs people’s hearts.
Its singability might even get those around you to start singing along.
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
When we think of hype songs, we tend to imagine ones that are bright, fun, and rhythmical, but we shouldn’t forget the cool rock tracks, either.
This song is a rock tune performed by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, who excel at pop songs.
Its sense of speed is sure to captivate everyone around you.
Sing it with confidence at karaoke.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song was chosen as the theme for the film “Aonatsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-nichi” (Blue Summer: The 30 Days I Fell in Love with You).
Many people became fans of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE because of this track, and it has captivated a wide audience.
Its pop, refreshing sound is very striking.
Let’s use this song to wash away listeners’ everyday fatigue.
Pray[Alexandros]
![Pray[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IQCDOcO8wcA/sddefault.jpg)
Many men probably like the Godzilla film series.
The song “Pray” by the band [ALEXANDROS], popular especially among young people, was chosen as the theme song for the 2019 film Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
With a grandeur befitting a movie’s main theme, it lifts your spirits just by listening.
wishsumika
This is the song “Negai” by sumika, a rock band that’s rapidly rising in popularity.
It was also used as the theme song for the TV drama Ossan’s Love: In the Sky.
It’s a bittersweet love song that somehow evokes a wintry feeling.
Among recent hit songs, its key is on the lower side, making it an easy choice to try for men who struggle with high notes.