Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers: Men's Ranking [2025]

Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon71rank/position

Crimson Bow and Arrow Red and White Special ver. Linked Horizon [MAD Fixes · Enhanced Quality]

This is the song used as the opening theme for the anime Attack on Titan.

It was also performed at the 2013 Kohaku Uta Gassen, so it’s well-known and easy to get people excited.

However, because the chorus is so famous, the other parts often don’t generate as much excitement.

Youthful AmigoShuji and Akira72rank/position

Tomohisa Yamashita, Kazuya Kamenashi, Shuuji to Akira, Seishun Amigo

The famous song “Seishun Amigo,” known as the theme for the popular drama Nobuta wo Produce, is sung by the duo Shuuji to Akira—Tomohisa Yamashita and Kazuya Kamenashi.

It features a passionate melody with a slight kayōkyoku flavor, yet it also carries a certain laid-back, Heisei-era nonchalance that leaves an impression.

Although falsetto appears, the overall range is narrow, so even men in their 30s can sing it comfortably while reminiscing.

Wine Red HeartSafe zone73rank/position

A Wine-Red Heart (Wine Red no Kokoro) — Anzen Chitai

This is the fourth single by the rock band Anzen Chitai, centered around Koji Tamaki, who continues to perform actively as a highly skilled singer.

It’s a famous song that most people have probably heard at least once, used as the ending theme for the TV drama “Machigai Darake no Otto Erabi” (Choosing the Wrong Husband).

The lyrics portray a mature and dangerous love affair, and the humid, moody sound creates a distinctly kayōkyoku atmosphere.

Sung with the kind of allure that only those in their 50s—the generation of the song—can bring, it could even captivate younger listeners.

It’s a number you’ll want to have ready for times when you’re unsure what to sing at karaoke—a crowd-pleaser that can liven up any session, no matter who you’re with.

Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi74rank/position

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

Included on the 1986 album “Slippery When Wet.” A five-piece rock band from New Jersey formed in 1983.

Jon Bon Jovi’s soulful vocals hit you hard, carried by a mid-tempo beat and a mellow, lushly resonant melody line.

SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire75rank/position

Earth, Wind & Fire – September (Official HD Video)

Released in 1978, this song is known as one of Earth, Wind & Fire’s signature works.

With its catchy melody and comfortable rhythm, it has long been loved in a variety of settings, such as weddings and family gatherings.

The lyrics, which sing about the love woven by lovers, are particularly memorable.

The track has been widely used in films, TV shows, and commercials, becoming deeply rooted in pop culture.

It’s a recommended listen when you want to feel nostalgic or look back on happy memories.

Eine KleineKenshi Yonezu76rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

I get the impression that Kenshi Yonezu has quite a few low-range songs, so I think many of his tracks are easy for low-voiced men to sing.

The range of “Eine Kleine” is C#3–G#4.

Because the verses (A and B sections) sit very low, you might find the chorus high notes a bit tough, but it’s fine to sing them using a head-voice-based tone without forcing your chest voice.

To keep the sound from getting too thin, you can slightly strengthen the head voice or add a bit of rasp—both can enhance the vibe.

If I were a man, I’d definitely include Kenshi Yonezu’s songs in my repertoire.

Give them a try, everyone!

Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda77rank/position

Masaki Suda “Sayonara Elegy”

This is one of Masaki Suda’s signature rock songs, written and composed by Huwie Ishizaki.

The melody is very straightforward and easy to remember, so I think anyone can sing it.

I love this song too and always sing it four keys higher, and it’s more than enough to get the crowd going! The intro is cool right from the start, so it’s guaranteed to hype everyone up there.

Many people have probably heard the chorus as well, so people around you are likely to sing along! As for tricky parts, I’d say the end of the second chorus and the last chorus, where the high G#4 notes keep coming.

It’s kind of heartbreaking if you don’t nail that part, so let’s make it sound awesome! Take a solid breath and resonate the sound inside your mouth.

Try singing as if you’re shooting a beam from your mouth, vibrating the inside as you sing.

Also, to make matters worse, the lyrics there use the harder-to-pronounce “na” and “ma” lines in Japanese, so be conscious of projecting more strongly than you think you need to!