[Male] Top Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2025]

Sneaker BluesMasahiko Kondo22rank/position

Sneaker Blues - Masahiko Kondo

A classic song that strikingly combines poignancy and strength, depicting the breakup of lovers who raced through the season of youth.

With fond memories of time spent together in matching sneakers held close to their hearts, the pure emotions of young love overflow in a stirring melody and vocals that many listeners will find relatable.

Released in December 1980 as Masahiko Kondo’s debut single and used as the theme song for the film “Youth Graffiti: Sneaker Blues,” it debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon chart.

It’s a track that resonates even more deeply now with nostalgic memories as the years have passed.

Perfect for reliving past romances and getting fired up at karaoke with friends.

innocent worldMr.Children23rank/position

Mr.Children 「innocent world」 MUSIC VIDEO

This song is characterized by a heart-piercing vocal performance and profound lyrics.

It was released in June 1994 as Mr.

Children’s fifth single.

Used as the commercial song for Japan Coca-Cola’s Aquarius, it became a massive hit.

The lyrics depict a journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of dreams, carrying a message that resonates deeply with many listeners.

It also topped the annual karaoke charts for two consecutive years, so why not give it a try yourself?

RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION24rank/position

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION “Rewrite” (M-1 Grand Prix 2024 Promotion Video Theme Song)

People in their late 20s to early 30s are the generation that lived through the golden age of Japanese rock.

Among those bands, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION was especially popular with men.

Of all their songs, the one I particularly recommend is Rewrite.

It stays in a low register for much of the track, which makes the chorus feel explosively open by contrast, and the almost roar-like phrases really fire up the crowd.

Because the verses sit so low, it’s tempting to raise the key, but if you match it to that, the chorus will be tough—so find a comfortable middle ground and sing in a moderately adjusted key.

Heart Dancingnobobyknows̟+25rank/position

nobodyknows+ “Kokoro Odoru” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A signature song by nobodyknows+ known for expressing the power of music and the thrill of the heart.

The lyrics, which embrace individuality and differences while depicting unity and euphoria, leave a strong impression.

Released in May 2004, it exploded in popularity after being performed on that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Included on the album “Do You Know?,” it topped the Oricon charts for two consecutive weeks.

Its sound, which fuses hip-hop and J-pop, has captured the hearts of people across generations.

It’s also perfect for karaoke or as background music at events—an ideal track when you want everyone to get hyped together.

In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA26rank/position

[MV] In the Sun and Dust / CHAGE and ASKA

A gem of a melody that portrays the dreams and setbacks of youth—and the strength to overcome them.

Released to the world by CHAGE and ASKA in January 1991, this work captures the persistence of those who keep pursuing their dreams, set to a 16-beat rhythm infused with a Western pop sensibility.

The chorus, simple yet striking, has a familiar charm that makes you want to sing along.

A single cut from the album “SEE YA,” it was featured in Nissin Foods’ “Cup Noodles Red Zone” campaign and as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s TIME3, becoming a major hit with cumulative sales exceeding 500,000 copies.

It’s a song that gently pushes you forward when you want to keep running toward unseen dreams—or when you find yourself at a crossroads in life.

Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE27rank/position

ORANGE RANGE “Shanghai Honey” MV

A track featuring a distinctive fusion of mixture rock and J-pop that captures a man’s emotions as he enjoys the push-and-pull of summer seaside romance.

It opens with bright, sunlit imagery and conveys a complex mix of excitement, anticipation, insecurity, and frustration.

Released in July 2003, it became a hit, selling over 200,000 copies despite having no tie-in.

Live performances feature staging that heightens the sense of unity with the audience.

It’s a perfect song to amp up a karaoke session or to use as BGM for summer events.

Brimming with the appeal of ORANGE RANGE, this exhilarating track is one for everyone to enjoy.

Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze28rank/position

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO

Men born in the late ’80s to early ’90s might feel a strong sense of nostalgia—this was the go-to song whenever you wanted to hype things up at karaoke, right? “Suirenka” has plenty of moments to get everyone going, like the chorus parts and the towel-spinning! If you’ve got both the main vocalist and the rapper covered, you can enjoy the song with a nice balance.

HAN-KUN, the main vocalist, sings in a relatively high key, so if you’re comfortable with high notes, definitely give it a try.

If you’re not used to high notes but still want to sing it, start by focusing on resonating in your head.

Practicing falsetto and airy tones uses a lot of breath.

It also helps to sing all the lyrics as “hi,” which makes head resonance easier.

Master those high notes and give it a shot!