[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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CarmineELLEGARDEN
This is the new opening song for the TV anime One Piece Egghead Arc, which began airing on August 10, 2025.
The average vocal range isn’t that high, but there’s a leap from D4 to B4 at the start of the chorus.
Once you get past that part, the rest of the melody sits comfortably, so I think it’s relatively easy to sing.
Since it has a rock sound, you’ll want to sing the high part of the chorus in chest voice.
The key to singing the leap cleanly is pitch stability.
If your placement changes between low and high notes, you may strain your throat and find it harder to sing.
Aim to center your intonation around the space between your eyebrows; try singing with the image of lifting your facial muscles and projecting the voice forward at all times.
That will also help you release tension, allowing your vocal cords to vibrate and your voice to come out more naturally!
LemonKenshi Yonezu
It’s the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Unnatural.” It’s not a bright, upbeat song, but it quietly builds in emotion and is incredibly moving.
The chorus has a lot of tension, so if you sing it at karaoke, you can instantly draw everyone’s attention.
Since many people know it, you’ll likely have fun chatting about the drama and enjoy a great time after you finish singing!
poofKing Gnu
Sing out that unique worldview with snap and style, and nail it! This is a track by King Gnu, the mixed-genre band known for hits like “Hakujitsu” and “Hikoutei.” It was released in 2020.
Its selection as the theme song for the film “Stolen Identity 2” (original title: ‘スマホを落としただけなのに 囚われの殺人鬼’) created quite a buzz.
The song’s somewhat shadowy tone and melody will stick in your head.
The lyrics are decadent and gritty, too.
There are a lot of words, so it’s tough to get through, but that’s exactly what makes it worth the challenge.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
A four-piece rock band that has risen to become one of Japan’s leading rock acts, ONE OK ROCK delivers one of their signature songs here.
With powerful vocals, catchy guitar, a bass that creates a surging groove, and drums featuring tight, modern rhythms, every part shows off the cool appeal of rock.
The lyrics mix Japanese and English, and many of the Japanese phrases are phrased to sound like English, giving the song the feel of Western rock.
It’s the kind of track that will make people take notice if you sing it at karaoke.
It’s a fast-paced, high-energy song—why not practice it and try it out with friends at karaoke?
Sense of Wondersumika
How about this number by sumika when you want to get pumped up in a poppy, fun way? This track was used as a commercial song for Shinken Zemi.
Written in a masculine tone, the lyrics carry a message of support: “From here on out, don’t worry about a thing—just charge ahead as yourself!” It’s not a sweaty, overbearing pep talk; it keeps things poppy and light, which might make it easier for guys who aren’t great at being straightforward to accept.
It’s perfect for karaoke when you want to fire yourselves up with your male friends and go, “Let’s do our best!”
[For Men] Want to Fire Up the Karaoke? A Roundup of Recommended High-Energy Japanese Songs (41–50)
powder snowRemioromen
A popular song by Remioromen that became an insert song for the 2005 TV drama “1 Litre of Tears” and was a huge hit.
It’s a timeless winter classic, and if you can nail the high notes in the chorus at karaoke, it feels amazing and is sure to get everyone hyped! And even if your voice cracks and flips, that’s totally okay too (lol).
fuse (detonating fuse)Yuya Tegoshi
Released as a digital single on July 9, 2025, “Dōkasen” (Fuse).
Chita Henry, who worked on “Vibration” from the first best album “Yuya Tegoshi SINGLES BEST” released on May 14, 2025, also wrote and composed “Dōkasen.” In this song, the A and B sections are relatively calm and sit comfortably in chest voice, but the range shoots up going into the chorus, so it’s recommended for those who are good at high notes! Most of the high notes are in falsetto—and a powerful falsetto at that—so you’ll want to project them clearly.
Before singing, take a deep breath, and aim your voice diagonally upward from your head with the image of a sharp “SWA-POW!” (lol).
Alternatively, imagining the sound resonating strongly at the back of your head might also make it easier to hit.
Try both and see which works better for you!