Top Karaoke Rankings for Men [2025]

Like tonight's moonElephant Kashimashi29rank/position

Like the Moon Tonight / Elephant Kashimashi

It’s a deeply moving masterpiece that powerfully sings of passion for the future while gazing into everyday feelings of emptiness and loneliness.

Set against the backdrop of a city at dusk, it portrays the solitude and struggles of people living in an urban landscape, yet conveys a strong will to keep looking forward and moving on.

The soulful vocals unique to Elephant Kashimashi and the melody that resonates with the heart are beautifully in harmony.

Released in July 1997, the song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Because the Moon Shines at Night,” and was also included on the album “Run Toward Tomorrow – Moonlit Songs.” In 2017, it was performed in the band’s first appearance on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, winning over even more listeners.

It’s a track that will evoke deep empathy when you feel lost in life or spend a night thinking of someone dear.

together; along with; bothWANIMA30rank/position

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

WANIMA’s hit song “Tomoni.” While many of its lyrics are negative, the chorus suddenly shifts to a highly positive message, and that strong contrast made the track popular with many listeners.

In this piece, the lowest note is mid1 F and the highest is hi C#, which is a relatively wide range for a male vocal song.

However, the hi C# only appears twice in the first verse’s A section; the song is basically structured with hi A# as the top note, so with key adjustment it can be quite singable.

Since it tends to have fewer natural breakpoints, lowering the key by one step from your optimal key may work better when actually singing.

At all times.Noriyuki Makihara31rank/position

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]

A signature work by Noriyuki Makihara that delivers a universal message of living true to yourself, carried by a powerful yet gentle melody.

While acknowledging the doubts and anxieties of life, this classic is imbued with a strong resolve to cherish your true self.

Included on the album “Who Do You Share a Happy Yawn With?”, it became a massive hit, surpassing one million copies within six months of its June 1991 release.

It was also selected as the entrance march for the 64th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in spring 1992.

The melody, featuring a distinctive acoustic guitar and a calm tempo, makes it easy to sing.

For many people, it’s a song that resonates in the heart when standing at a crossroads or when they feel on the verge of losing themselves.

cherry blossomKobukuro32rank/position

Kobukuro “Sakura”

Released in November 2005, this song is the first original piece created by Kentaro Kobuchi and Shunsuke Kuroda of Kobukuro, and can be considered the duo’s starting point.

Through the image of fleeting cherry blossoms, it conveys lost love and emotional scars while portraying the strength to rise again.

Spurred by the single’s success, the December release of the album “NAMELESS WORLD” became a million seller the same year, marking a major turning point with their first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to move forward while cherishing memories that remain in your heart.

SUNGen Hoshino33rank/position

Gen Hoshino – SUN (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, who also appears in numerous TV dramas and films as an actor, showcases his multifaceted talent.

His 8th single “SUN,” used as the theme song for the TV drama “Kokoro ga Pokitto ne,” is a memorable number featuring crisp guitar cutting and breezy string sounds.

Its pop melody and lyrics are sure to lighten the mood at karaoke.

While the overall melody is simple, be careful with the falsetto leaps, as they can make it easy to go off pitch.

migratory bird[Alexandros]34rank/position

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

A popular song by [Alexandros] that kicks off with a catchy guitar riff.

Bursting with energy from the intro, it features an exhilarating melody and powerful performance.

Released in March 2015, the track secured numerous tie-ins with films and commercials.

The chorus suddenly soars into high notes—a structure that takes practice and familiarity—but once you master it, you’re sure to turn heads.

With a driving beat and lyrics that evoke the fluttering of birds’ wings, it’s a track you’ll want to sing along to on a road trip.

A rock tune that resonates with the heart, giving you the courage to embark on a new journey.

Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI35rank/position

SEKAI NO OWARI “Highest Altitude” ONE PIECE Lyric MV

As you’d expect, if it’s the theme song of a massively popular anime, you can look forward to a great response at karaoke.

“Saikō Tōtatsuten,” released by SEKAI NO OWARI in 2023, is a digital-only single written as the opening theme for the TV anime ONE PIECE.

The lyric video featuring ONE PIECE footage drew attention as well.

With its catchy, anime-like appeal, refreshing vibe, and a uniquely SEKAI NO OWARI world that even weaves in a marching band-style arrangement midway, this song is sure to liven up any karaoke session.

The melody line stays within a fairly steady pitch range, so even those with lower voices should be able to handle it by adjusting the key.