[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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StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
If you’re thinking about starting something new, how about this one? It’s a track by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, included on their 2015 mini-album “Variety.” The song expresses a resolve to never forget your beginner’s mindset and to keep moving toward your goals.
It’s catchy and easy to listen to, yet emotional, passionate, and grand in its rock sound.
Don’t worry about the melody—try singing it like you’re shouting! It’s perfect for spring, the season of new beginnings.
Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
This is a song used as the opening theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.
It’s a work by the three-piece band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, released in 2018 as their 14th single.
Riding on their characteristically sharp performance is vocalist Kousuke Saitou’s bright, uplifting voice.
The lyrics’ message aligns with the sense of anticipation for the ever-returning season of spring.
By the time you’ve sung it all the way through, you’ll surely feel refreshed.
Waiting for springWANIMA
It’s a hopeful rock tune that sings about how even if things are tough now, you’ll surely be rewarded someday.
It’s a song by WANIMA, a band known for their powerful sound and hits like “Tomoni” and “Yatte Minayo.” Released as a single in 2020, its strong vocals and driving tempo are a perfect match, and it really stirs the heart.
It’s a positive song you’ll want to belt out with your right hand raised high in the air during spring, the season of new beginnings.
It might be great to sing arm-in-arm with friends, too.
Even if we forget springivy color
Highly recommended especially for those who’ve recently had their heart broken.
This is a song by Ivy to Fraudulent Game, a piano rock band from Osaka.
It was released as their first single in 2019.
Centered on a band sound and colored by string tones, it builds into a grand, expansive piece.
The fragile, ephemeral vocals are also distinctive.
The lyrics express a bittersweet longing for someone precious who has gone far away.
Spring is a season of meetings and partings.
If you’re feeling sad right now, why not sing this song, have a good cry, and feel refreshed?
cherry blossomKetsumeishi
This song, which you hear somewhere without fail when cherry blossom season arrives, became Ketsumeishi’s biggest hit despite having no tie-ins at all, and it’s now used as the departure melody at train stations in Yokohama.
There are many songs themed around cherry blossoms, but if a man is going to sing, I think this one is the easiest to sing and the most exciting!
MatatabiWANIMA
WANIMA, a punk-leaning rock band boasting top-tier popularity.
They have many great songs, but the one I especially recommend is “Matatabi.” It’s the theme song for the anime “Night of the Living Cat,” and, for WANIMA, it’s unusually shaped into a pretty hardcore melody.
In the middle of the track, there’s a shout that’s almost like a scream, and it’s one of the most satisfying moments in the song—so if you sing it at karaoke, it’s sure to get the crowd going.
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A gaze is lightTatsuya Kitani
Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who enjoys overwhelming support from young listeners.
He’s an artist known for many inventive phrases, and even though “Manazashi wa Hikari” ultimately comes together as orthodox pop, he slips in a Japanese-style phrase right before the chorus.
The song spans a slightly wide range from mid1 C# to hi B, but the hi B parts are in a light falsetto, so even those who struggle with head voice can sing it.
The more challenging spots are actually around hi A, so if you set your key with that as the focal point, you can expect a vocal that really soars at the climax.