Top Karaoke Rankings for Men [2025]

Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito15rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer (2008 Ver.) [Music Video]

A timeless adult classic by Kazuyoshi Saito, celebrated for its deeply moving vocals and rich storytelling.

This exquisite ballad conveys heartfelt emotions for a loved one—feelings that are hard to say out loud—set to song with disarming honesty.

Its simple melody and resonant guitar gently enfold the lyrical world.

Since its release in November 1997, many artists have covered it, and in 2017 it was used as the theme song for the animated film “Lu Over the Wall.” In August 2022, a performance on THE FIRST TAKE drew significant attention, extending its appeal to a new generation.

With a relaxed tempo and a relatively narrow vocal range, it’s easy to sing with ease.

Why not sing it with all your heart, pouring your feelings for someone special into every note?

Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata16rank/position

Motohiro Hata – “Himawari no Yakusoku” Music Video

A gem of a ballad by Motohiro Hata that sings of deep bonds with loved ones and the universal message that hearts remain connected even when apart.

Released in August 2014 as his 17th single, it moved many as the theme song for the 3DCG animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon.” It debuted at No.

10 on the Oricon weekly chart and stayed on the charts for an astonishing 64 weeks in total! As a beloved national hit, it continues to be cherished to this day.

If you sing this song— which straightforwardly conveys gratitude to those by your side—gently and with feeling at karaoke, you’re sure to earn instant respect.

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Wherever you are

This is a song whose lyrics vow unwavering love and whose grand sound resonates in the heart.

Included on the album “Niche Syndrome,” released in June 2010, it became a huge hit when it was used in an NTT Docomo commercial in 2016.

In both 2017 and 2018, it ranked No.

1 as a wedding standard for two consecutive years.

If you sing it at karaoke, you’re sure to move those around you.

Just be careful with the high notes in the chorus, so we recommend practicing in advance.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Kusushiki” Official Music Video

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s masterpiece “Kusushiki.” This song was chosen as the theme for the popular anime The Apothecary Diaries and, riding on the anime’s success, has drawn widespread attention.

In terms of melody, it’s an energetic major-key piece—something Mrs.

GREEN APPLE excels at—centered from the mid-low to high vocal ranges.

Not only does it feature falsetto and mixed voice, but it also delivers real power within those techniques.

If you use this song as a practice piece, your vocal ability will improve significantly.

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Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

This is a wistful ballad that poignantly sings of lingering feelings for a former lover, a classic that gently teaches the preciousness of love.

As the protagonist looks back on memories left behind on a single bed, they realize that a romance once taken for granted was in fact more valuable than jewels, weaving a moving drama.

Released by Sharam Q in October 1994, the song became a major hit, ranking 24th on the year-end charts.

It was also used as the ending theme for the anime D.

N.

A²: They Were Once a Thing, and included on the album Inferiority Complex.

It’s the perfect track for reminiscing about youthful love while sharing memories with friends.

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Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

Ketsumeishi’s “Ballad” is a song I’d love to see men in their 40s perform at karaoke.

While reviving a hit from their youth, its delicate, evolved lyrics convey the deep emotions that only adults can express.

True to its title, the ballad’s gentle melody is sure to resonate with women.

The bittersweet feelings of married men toward unmarried women stand out even more thanks to the quiet arrangement that demands strong vocal ability.

Even Ketsumeishi’s signature rap is elevated into something moving, turning a night of karaoke into something special.

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Pornograffitti “Saudade” MUSIC VIDEO

When it comes to Porno Graffitti’s go-to hype song, doesn’t “Saudade” come to mind? The overall vocal range of the song is G3–G#4, so it’s quite narrow.

However, as anyone who knows the song will sense, the tricky parts are the high notes and the speed of the lyrics.

The chorus is relatively easy to sing calmly, but in the A and B sections, if you haven’t memorized the lyrics, you’ll struggle to keep up with the tempo and get left behind.

Also, the key gradually rises, so your stamina will be tested.

For the fast lyrical parts, try not to articulate every word crisply; instead, aim to let the words flow smoothly along the melody.

In the final chorus, the song modulates and the key goes up even further.

If you pull your voice backward while singing, it may crack, so try to project forward with a clean attack.

It’s also important to keep your core (tanden) engaged at all times.

Plant your feet and sing it out!