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

The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi36rank/position

The Last Rain

An ultimate, heart-stirring ballad that vividly portrays a farewell in a rain-soaked city.

Yasushi Nakanishi’s clear, gentle vocals beautifully express the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.

This song dramatically captures complex emotions like the fear of losing someone you love and possessiveness.

Released in August 1992, it was used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Hitachi Ashita P-KAN Kibun!” Its popularity steadily grew, ultimately becoming a major hit with total sales of about 900,000 copies by 1998.

It has been covered by numerous artists, including Kumi Koda and EXILE ATSUSHI.

For anyone who has experienced heartbreak, it’s a timeless ballad that resonates deeply and begs to be sung along to at least once.

HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel37rank/position

L’Arc～en～Ciel「HONEY」-Music Clip-

HONEY, one of L’Arc~en~Ciel’s signature songs released in 1998, was used as the ending theme for TBS’s soccer information program Super Soccer.

It topped the Oricon singles chart and achieved million-seller status.

This rock number blends a seductive atmosphere with a simple, energetic beat, making it a massive hit that virtually anyone in their 30s has heard.

In 2016, it was also used as the ending theme for episode 4 of the TV anime ReLIFE.

Go for it!Ulfuls38rank/position

Ulfuls Gatsu Daze

This is a fantastic track that gives you confidence and energy.

Its disco-style rhythm, catchy guitar lines, and positive message are compelling, giving you the courage to try without fearing failure.

Released by Ulfuls in December 1995, the song’s exposure on TV and in the media at the time rapidly boosted the band’s popularity.

Included on the album “Banzai,” it led to their first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1996, and that same year they also won the Golden Arrow Music Award.

It’s the perfect song for when you need courage to keep facing challenges or want to fire yourself up.

It’s also great for getting hyped together with friends and uniting your hearts as one!

GoodbyeOf course39rank/position

Sayonara / Off Course

This song, the 17th single by Off Course led by Kazumasa Oda, was released in 1979.

The song itself is a slow ballad, so it’s not exactly the kind of track that gets a karaoke crowd hyped.

But if you’re in your 50s, chances are you encountered this song during a sensitive time in your life, right? Many people probably find that when they sing it, layering the lyrics over their own memories of love, it really hits them emotionally.

I hope you’ll enjoy singing it along with those “memories of your youth.” Of course, it’s also totally fine to go all-in on the chorus and turn it into a real sing-along moment with everyone!

MiracleGReeeeN40rank/position

GReeeeN – Kiseki

GReeeeN, who recently changed their name to “GRe4N BOYZ” from 2024 onward, are well known as a group whose members all have careers as dentists and continue their musical activities alongside their medical work.

Since the late 2000s, they have released one hit after another on the J-pop scene, and their songs are hugely popular at karaoke.

Among them, “Kiseki,” released in 2008, is one of their signature tracks and a Heisei-era classic covered by many artists.

Its melody line is simple and easy to sing, and the vocal range is narrow, so if you’re aiming for a high score, definitely give this song a try.

My WayDef Tech41rank/position

Def Tech – My Way【Official Music Video】

This song passionately sings about the importance of walking your own path.

It conveys a powerful determination to keep moving toward lofty ideals while staying grounded, offering strong encouragement to listeners.

The warmly enveloping melody and its positive message blend beautifully.

Featured on the album “Def Tech,” released in January 2005, the track garnered numerous tie-ins, including a Yokohama Tires commercial song, a theme song for high school baseball, and an insert song for the film “Crows Zero II.” Def Tech’s signature Jawaiian reggae sound will be a reliable companion when you need the courage to chase your dreams or a boost to fire yourself up.

RobinsonSpitz42rank/position

Spitz / Robinson

When it comes to Spitz’s signature songs, this is likely the one many people think of.

Its clear, beautiful melody and bittersweet lyrics really resonate.

Released in April 1995, the track is included on the album “Honey” (Hachimitsu).

It’s the perfect song to liven up gatherings with friends, reunions, or karaoke.

Along with a sense of nostalgia, it’s a classic whose charm hasn’t faded with time.