A must-see for the yutori generation! Songs women want men to sing at karaoke
Many people probably find themselves hesitating every time they have to choose songs at karaoke.
Of course this happens when you go with friends, but if you’re a man, you might also wonder what to sing when you go to karaoke with a woman.
So this time, we’ve listed songs we recommend for the yutori generation that we’d love to hear men sing.
They’re all famous tracks, so they’re sure to go over well no matter who you’re with at karaoke!
They’re also great for those who aren’t very used to karaoke, so be sure to check them out.
A must-see for the yutori generation! Top 10 songs women want men to sing at karaoke (1–10)
Together forever!NEW!Tatsuya Kitani
Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who enjoys overwhelming support from young listeners.
While he has many catchy songs, he also has some technically demanding ones.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Zuutto Issho! This piece requires a wide vocal range from mid1 A# to high A, with quite dramatic pitch movement up and down.
That alone makes it difficult, but it also has few breathing points and many rapid-fire phrases, so in addition to pitch control, strong lung capacity is needed.
It’s a song that demands comprehensive vocal ability, so definitely give it a try.
Bridge of GloryNEW!yuzu
It’s an anthem that deeply resonates with those who keep striving toward their dreams and goals.
Released in 2004, the song was chosen as the official theme for NHK’s broadcast of the Athens Olympics, moving people across Japan.
Its lyrics affirm the tears shed in secret and the uneven paths we’ve walked, gently reassuring us that “the effort you’ve put in won’t be wasted.” Believing in the light that awaits beyond hardship, this piece gives you the courage to move forward; it hits especially hard when you’re struggling with work or relationships, or when you’re about to take a new step.
A song our generation listened to in our youth, it continues to stir our hearts today, unchanged.
budNEW!Kobukuro
Released in March 2007 as the 14th single, this masterpiece was newly written as the theme song for the drama “Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad.” Created by Kentaro Kobuchi in memory of his late mother, the song won the Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards and was also selected as the entrance march for the 80th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
Like a tiny bud before it blooms, it warmly portrays the power of growth even in an unfinished state, along with heartfelt gratitude to the loved ones who always cheered us on.
It is a gentle song that, when you remember someone precious you can no longer meet, lets you feel that they are still watching over you from somewhere.
Close your eyesNEW!Ken Hirai
This is a song that resonates with the aching feeling of holding on forever to the memory of a beloved person you’ve lost.
It’s the 20th single by singer-songwriter Ken Hirai, known for his unique musical world, released in 2004 and written as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World.” It topped the year-end Oricon singles chart and became a massive hit, with total shipments exceeding one million copies.
It’s a ballad overflowing with the sorrow of only being able to meet that person in memories—when closing your eyes brings their smile to mind.
If you’ve experienced parting from someone dear, or if you want to quietly reflect on the past, please give it a listen.
THE OVERNEW!UVERworld
The 22nd single, released in August 2012, was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Kuro no Onna Kyōshi” and reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
The lyrics convey a strong determination to keep moving forward while confronting one’s own weaknesses and insecurities.
When you stumble at work or struggle with relationships, listening to this song gives you the courage to “surpass yourself.” Its sound—woven from heavy guitar riffs and emotional vocals—stirs the listener’s heart, to the point where tears may almost fall.
It’s a song that stands by those who have experienced setbacks or are facing a wall right now.
KanadeNEW!Sukima Switch
Released in 2004, this second single is an indispensable classic ballad when talking about Sukima Switch.
It was featured as an insert song in the film “Rough” and as a TV drama theme, and in 2006 it was also chosen as the ending theme for the final day of “Nettou Koshien.” The lyrics, depicting a moment of parting, convey the protagonist’s aching attempt to send their feelings to the one who is leaving, along with a wish to remain connected in their hearts.
When you reach a turning point in life—graduation, a job change, and so on—listening to this song will bring back memories from that time, and the tears will naturally start to flow.
With its gentle tempo and piano tones that soak into the heart, it’s a profoundly moving track.
SakurazakaNEW!Masaharu Fukuyama
The 15th single, released in 2000, is a song that was used as the theme for the “Mirai Nikki V” segment of the variety show “U-nan no Hontoko!”.
Born from Masaharu Fukuyama’s own experience of heartbreak, the piece portrays lingering feelings for a former lover while still wishing for their happiness.
The lyrics, which intertwine the season of cherry blossoms with parting, resonate even more deeply when heard during spring, a time of new beginnings.
Achieving a record-breaking 2,299,000 in cumulative sales, this song stands as one of the Heisei era’s quintessential “sakura” songs—one that anyone who has experienced a breakup can relate to.