[Male] Popular Japanese Song Karaoke Rankings [2025]

SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION85rank/position

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Soranin'

A song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, a band whose evolution is seriously cool.

It’s a 2010 single used as the main theme for a film of the same name.

If you’re in your late twenties, some of you probably heard it in real time as part of your generation.

It’s an emotional masterpiece no matter where you slice it: the film’s scenes vividly come to mind, yet it also overlaps with everyday life in a universal way.

Among Ajikan’s songs, “Soranin” is relatively easy to keep rhythm with, so it’s a great pick even for people who feel a bit uneasy about karaoke or who have a lower voice.

I recommend it! Start by singing steadily and simply along with the melody, then go all out and belt it in the final section!

horizonback number86rank/position

back number – Horizon

Characterized by poignant lyrics and a memorable melody, this piece is a motivational song that stands by those who lost precious opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filled with gentle messages for people facing setbacks and sorrow, it gained strong traction on streaming platforms.

Its lyrics, which depict the hardships of pursuing one’s dreams and the strength to overcome them, especially resonate with younger listeners.

If you sing it at karaoke, why not pour your feelings for someone important into your performance? Your emotions are sure to reach them.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE87rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Darling” Official Lyric Video

Among Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s songs, “Darling” is especially beloved by many fans as a profoundly moving masterpiece.

The track features falsetto from the very beginning, and as the song progresses, the energy rises, with the falsetto’s impact growing in tandem.

Reproducing it at karaoke can be quite challenging, but because it includes plenty of exhilarating falsetto and mixed voice, why not add it to your karaoke repertoire?

Tomorrow Never knowsMr.Children88rank/position

Mr.Children "Tomorrow never knows" Tour 2015 Incomplete Live

A song by Mr.

Children, released in 1994, that changed the band’s destiny.

It portrays inner conflict and hope for the future, giving courage to everyone who listens.

It’s striking in the way it conveys the importance of finding your own path and moving forward with hope.

Its appeal lies in the powerful message of pressing on toward the future without yielding to any hardship.

Chosen as the theme song for “Wakamono no Subete,” it became their biggest hit single and had a major impact on the music scene of the time.

A masterpiece recommended for those struggling with worries or in need of courage.

familieMrs. GREEN APPLE89rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「familie」Official Music Video

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s new song “familie.” Released after their Paris Olympics theme song, it became a major hit right from the start thanks to their signature catchiness and boundary-pushing musicality.

While wrapped in a warm, cozy melody, the vocal line is quite challenging, featuring multiple sections where chest voice and falsetto switch back and forth.

If you’re a male singer confident in your falsetto, definitely give this track a try.

I’ve always liked you.Kazuyoshi Saito90rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – I’ve Always Loved You [Music Video]

A lyrical love song filled with memories and lingering feelings from youth.

The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and a voice that resonates in the heart quietly convey unfulfilled feelings and a love that passed by.

Kazuyoshi Saito’s tender vocals and guitar beautifully express nostalgia for the past and the emotions of the present.

Released in April 2010, it drew attention as the theme song for Shiseido’s IN&ON series commercials.

Since February 2017, it has also been used in Ito En’s “Oi Ocha” commercials, continuing to comfort many listeners.

It’s a song you’ll want to hum at class reunions or during long-awaited get-togethers, wrapped in fond memories.

Sing it with friends at karaoke, and its universally relatable lyrics will warm everyone’s hearts.

I want to be kinder.Kazuyoshi Saito91rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – I Want to Be Kind [Music Video]

Kazuyoshi Saito’s classic hit “Yasashiku Naritai.” If you’re a man in your 30s, it’s safe to say you know this song.

People discovered it in various ways, but the most common might be through the drama “I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper,” which became a social phenomenon.

The song has a somewhat decadent rock vibe, but perhaps because the lyrics are full of hope, it doesn’t feel self-deprecating the way songs in this style sometimes can.

It’s especially popular with men, so try singing it at karaoke when you’re out with your guy friends!