[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 Fire Up the Karaoke? A Roundup of Recommended High-Energy Japanese Songs (41–50)
It's love, right?wacci
I’ve been posting songs with the theme of “men with low voices,” and many of my students are “men with low voices” too! One of them has been practicing wacci’s “Koidaro.” In this song, the chorus jumps up in range to F#4, but the lowest note is a pretty low B2, which actually appears multiple times throughout.
How about first making sure you can firmly produce those easier low notes, and then try tackling the high notes with some momentum? Of course, it’s totally fine to start with falsetto instead of chest voice! If you keep singing, there will definitely be a point where it clicks, so I think it’s worth giving it a go even if it feels “a bit high.” Just don’t push yourself!
gazeSUPER BEAVER
This song has a very cool, band-like vibe! Especially the way the chorus builds—doesn’t it feel great to sing? I get the impression that SUPER BEAVER doesn’t have many songs in a high range and generally leans lower, and the vocal range for “Manazashi” is C3–A4, so it should be easy for men with lower voices to sing! SUPER BEAVER is very popular, so it seems tough to get concert tickets… They have a lot of cool songs, so adding them to your karaoke repertoire is sure to get everyone hyped!
StargazeSixTONES
SixTONES’ “Stargaze” was released in July 2025.
Since it’s a group song, it features a wide range of vocal registers.
There are, of course, low notes, and it sounds cool as a solo, but dividing parts among several people works great too! With lyrics, composition, and production by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS, the rhythm has a unique feel, so it might be tricky to sing on sight.
Be sure to gather your fellow SixTONES fans and have fun singing it together!
reincarnationYuri
Yuri’s high-energy “Rinne Tensei” has an awesome band-driven vibe that makes your body move on its own! Since the intro sits in the low-to-mid range, it should be relatively easy for low-voiced male singers to handle.
However, the tempo is on the faster side, so if you try singing before memorizing the lyrics, you might fall behind—better to listen closely and get it in your ears first.
The range rises in the latter half, but if you keep your body grooving and project with momentum, your voice will follow.
Don’t be afraid—have fun with it!
karmaBUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s the theme song of the game “Tales of the Abyss.” Although it’s a game theme, it’s a classic you can sing at karaoke with anyone thanks to the fact that it’s by the famous band BUMP OF CHICKEN, its upbeat tempo, and its cool guitar sound and melody!
PLAY THE GAMERoad of Major
The tenth single overall by Road of Major.
It was used as a theme song for the TV anime Major.
The title carries the meaning of “fair and square,” and the song features upbeat, bright lyrics.
It’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke!
Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze
Shonan no Kaze are famous as the group that brought Japanese reggae into the public eye.
All of their songs are well-known, but among them, the one that’s especially loved as a signature track is “Suirenka.” Its full-on summer sound and fiery lyrics are undeniably cool, making it perfect for when you want to get pumped up.
With a musical style that exudes masculinity, it’s easy to see why they’re especially popular with men.