[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)
Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon
This is the theme song of the anime Attack on Titan, which aired in 2013 and became such a massive hit that it could be called a social phenomenon.
It sold at an incredible pace, rivaling the popularity of the anime itself.
It’s a bit tough to sing the full version, but needless to say, let’s all shout the protagonist’s name together!
[For Men] Want to hype up the karaoke? A roundup of recommended high-energy J‑Pop tracks (51–60)
to youMONGOL800
One of the classic songs by MONGOL800, a band from Okinawa in the late era of the melodic hardcore scene: “Anatani.” Everyone can sing along and get hyped during the chorus.
It’s a timeless crowd-pleaser that still excites audiences today, having been covered by many artists including Tokiko Kato.
Day by DayMEGARYU
This is a song that was sung quite a lot at karaoke.
The mixed male-and-female vocals feel great.
It’s gentle, but it has an easy-to-catch pop groove, so it’s perfect for karaoke.
It seems like it would feel good to sing while swaying your body.
LyricTOKIO
This song was used as the theme for the NTV drama “Don’t Cry, Hara-chan.” It starts with a relaxed melody, then suddenly picks up the tempo when it hits the chorus.
Be sure to pay attention to the vocalist’s clear, translucent voice.
It’s a refreshing track that’s great for karaoke.
Eine KleineKenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu has now become one of the nation’s most beloved artists, and his songs are popular with men as well.
“Eine Kleine” is one of his signature tracks and gained popularity as a bittersweet love song.
Its emotional melody pairs perfectly with the swelling accompaniment, delivering a powerful sense of release in the chorus.
Be sure to listen while reading the lyrics carefully.
Oni BanquetSora Tomonari
Soraseki Sora’s hit song “Oni no Utage.” This track went viral on TikTok and Instagram and gained nationwide popularity.
If you’re a man in your teens or twenties, you’ve probably heard it at least once.
The most singable aspect of the song is, above all, its simple vocal line.
It’s not a narrow-range piece—in fact, the pitch moves up and down quite a bit—but conversely, there aren’t any other major hurdles.
Since there are no advanced vocal techniques like runs or shouts, solid basic singing ability is more than enough to perform it.
Shake it downONE OK ROCK
This is an early song by ONE OK ROCK, a band immensely popular among young people.
It features intense drumming, fast guitar riffs, and Taka’s distinctive husky vocals.
The track is included on the album “Niche Syndrome,” and it’s a must for anyone looking to get the crowd going at karaoke.