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

GO!!!FLOW57rank/position

FLOW “GO!!!” Music Video (TV Anime “NARUTO” Opening Theme)

FLOW is a five-member rock band that gained popularity in the 2000s.

Their bright and exhilarating musical style is striking, and GO!!! showcases the appeal of FLOW particularly well.

The song was used as the fourth opening theme for the popular anime NARUTO and became a hit.

Although it’s uptempo, the vocal range is relatively narrow—mid1 G# to mid2 G#—so it’s easy to sing.

It’s a big crowd-pleaser among Naruto fans, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama58rank/position

Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

Masaharu Fukuyama’s masterpiece is a song that poignantly expresses feelings for a former lover, leaving a deep impression on many listeners.

Used as a TV show theme song, it was released in April 2000.

The piece also carries special significance as a work commemorating the 10th anniversary of Fukuyama’s debut.

While holding the pain of heartbreak, it conveys a wish for the other person’s happiness—its relatable lyrics and memorable melody are its charms.

It’s a perfect track for men in their 40s to get fired up with at karaoke, so give it a try!

Winter LightningAlice59rank/position

Alice – Winter Lightning

It was Alice’s 11th single overall, released in 1977.

For Alice, it became their first hit to break into the Top 10 on the charts.

I imagine many men in their 50s first discovered Alice through popular shows of the time like TBS’s “The Best Ten.” I myself learned about Alice through this song, instantly became a big fan, and I vividly remember pretending a broom was a guitar during school cleaning time, singing and playing with friends.

I’m sure many of you had similar experiences, right? I hope it brings back memories of your nostalgic boyhood and that you all sing along and have fun together.

Musically, it’s an upbeat, really enjoyable track, so if you pick this song at karaoke, it’s sure to liven up the room!

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts60rank/position

Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance

When it comes to the biggest buzzworthy track in Japan’s 2024 music scene, it has to be Creepy Nuts’ “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born.” Produced as the opening theme for season 2 of the TV anime “Mashle: Magic and Muscles,” specifically the “Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc,” the song needs no introduction—its “BBBB Dance” exploded on TikTok, becoming a massive hit not only in Japan but worldwide.

Of course, it’s a masterpiece born from the duo’s exceptional skills, but it’s also the kind of track that shines at karaoke: even if you can’t rap it perfectly, everyone can still get hyped together.

And naturally, if you can nail it perfectly and wow your friends, you should totally give that a try!

Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)SPYAIR61rank/position

SPYAIR “Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)”

It’s a powerful rock number infused with a strong determination to keep moving forward, even while wrestling with love and interpersonal conflicts.

While it portrays the loneliness felt in a crowd and the pain of disconnection from others, it’s driven by a burning resolve to overcome those struggles and press on.

Released in June 2011, the song was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Gintama’ and reached No.

18 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Loved by many as one of SPYAIR’s signature tracks, its robust vocals and catchy melody can instantly lift the atmosphere of any setting.

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber62rank/position

Golden Bomber “Memeshikute” Music Video

A dynamic track by Golden Bomber that expresses the ache and regret of heartbreak set to a catchy, kayōkyoku-style melody.

While retaining elements of visual kei, the song—shaped by influences from 1970s kayōkyoku and Eurobeat—comically portrays a man’s lingering attachment.

Released as a single in October 2009, it was also featured in a commercial tie-in for House Foods’ “Megashaki.” The group performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen for four consecutive years from 2012 to 2015, and the song topped the Oricon Weekly Karaoke Rankings for 51 straight weeks.

It’s a tune that lifts your spirits with refreshing energy and humor, making your body move almost involuntarily when you’re feeling down or need a change of pace.

TokyoTakajin Yashiki63rank/position

Tokyo

Released in March 1993, this mood-kayō song fuses tearful enka with sophisticated urban pop.

Through Kansai-dialect lyrics, it movingly portrays a romance and breakup with a man she met in Tokyo, along with her complex feelings toward the city.

Takajin Yashiki was an artist who was active mainly in the Kansai region, also serving as a host of the popular program “Sei! Young.” This piece became a hit as requests on cable radio surged, ultimately selling a total of 600,000 copies.

In live performances, he would sometimes change the place name in the chorus to match the concert location, valuing a sense of unity with the audience.

When singing it at karaoke, it’s recommended to sing at an easy, relaxed pace while thinking of your hometown and the special people you’ve met.