Top Japanese Pop Karaoke Rankings for Men [2026]

SHAMROCKUVERworld71rank/position

UVERworld　『SHAMROCK』

Released in 2006, this song drew attention as the theme for the drama “Dandori.

~Dance☆Drill~.” With its powerful guitar riffs and TAKUYA∞’s distinctive vocals, it stands out as one of UVERworld’s signature tracks beloved by many fans.

The lyrics, which reflect the sense of loss that can come with chasing dreams and the resolve to keep moving forward nonetheless, are sure to resonate with listeners.

If you sing it at karaoke, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at after-work parties or class reunions.

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Mr.Children 365 Days

A masterpiece ballad that demands delicate emotional expression and advanced vocal technique, “365 Nichi.” It’s a song where expressiveness, pitch, and falsetto control are crucial.

Many Mr.Children songs have intricately moving melodic lines, and “365 Nichi” is a prime example.

Although it was released in 2010, it was used in the NTT East/West commercials, so many people will find it familiar.

From the A verse to the B verse, the melody is gentle, making it possible to sing each phrase carefully.

From the chorus onward, the melody moves in finer steps, so you need to be very mindful of pitch.

Maintain your breath with diaphragmatic breathing and sing with a clear tone, imagining you’re using your breath efficiently without waste.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

A perfect Mrs.

GREEN APPLE track to hear during graduation season, when anxiety and excitement mix.

The lyrics question your true self and gently urge you to love yourself—including your weaknesses—giving you the courage to take a new step forward.

Written as the theme song for NHK General’s “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival” in January 2025, the song is also included on their best-of album “10,” released in July of the same year.

On the program, a chorus performance with 1,000 18-year-olds was showcased, and its sheer energy became a hot topic.

When you’re straining to meet others’ expectations, listening to this will remind you it’s okay to be just the way you are.

It’s also perfect for belting out at karaoke with friends as you celebrate each other’s new beginnings!

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WANIMA “Flying Fish” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This song was released on August 13, 2025.

Since it’s mostly composed in the low-mid to high-mid range, I think it’s relatively easy to sing in terms of vocal range.

There’s a C5 in the first and last chorus, and it feels great if you ride the melody and push it out with momentum there.

It has WANIMA’s signature rock vibe with a distinctive rhythm, so let’s lock in a few key points.

The song actually starts from the chorus, and it kicks off on the offbeat.

It’s fine to place the accent on the first beat, so make sure to line up firmly there.

The A section has rap elements, so rhythm matters more than pitch.

Try using your hands like you’re shaking maracas and keep time at double speed.

It’s a short track at about three minutes, but it sounds really cool if you can nail it—definitely give it a try at karaoke!

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flumpool “Kimi ni Todoke” Music Video

flumpool’s “Kimi ni Todoke” is the perfect song when you want to light up the karaoke room—especially if you want to win over women’s hearts.

It’s a classic that dominated the charts for 11 weeks in 2010 and also drew attention as a movie theme song.

The lyrics overflow with honest feelings for a loved one, leaving an impression of the singer’s gentleness.

But be careful! Their songs demand emotionally rich vocals in a high key.

With proper practice to strengthen your upper range beforehand, you should be able to deliver a performance that elevates the mood on the spot.

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SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic song “RPG.” This work, which could be called the culmination of the band’s fantastical musical style from their early days, is something anyone born in the Heisei era has probably heard at least once.

Surprisingly, the song’s vocal range is quite narrow, spanning from mid1 C# to hi A.

Since the frequently used notes are also on the lower side, even men with lower voices can sing it without issue if they drop the key.

If you want to boost the quality, try mixing in breaths like Fukase does—doing so will really liven things up at karaoke.

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back number – Horizon

Formed in 2004, back number is a rock band that has remained at the forefront to this day.

While their songs often feature abundant falsetto and many high-note phrases, there are also tracks suited for lower male voices.

One such song is Suiheisen.

Although this piece spans a slightly wide range (mid1 D to hi C), the highest chest voice note is mid2 G, so as long as you can handle the falsetto parts, it should be relatively easy for lower-voiced male singers.

It’s also recommended to intentionally raise the key for the falsetto sections to make them easier to sing.