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

GoodbyeOf course36rank/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!

RobinsonSpitz37rank/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.

MiracleGReeeeN38rank/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.

The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi39rank/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.

My WayDef Tech40rank/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.

Sly womanSharam Q41rank/position

Sharan Q “Sly Woman” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Sharan Q is a four-piece rock band that gained popularity with songs spanning a wide range of styles, from cool to comical.

Their 7th single, ‘Zurai Onna’ (Sly Woman), which was used as the ending theme for the variety show ‘Imada Koji no Shibuya-kei Uraringo,’ became their biggest hit, selling over a million copies.

Its sentimental lyrics, evoking a sense of mature romance, may resonate even more deeply with those in their 40s today.

With its sexy ensemble that stirs the emotions, it’s also a great choice for karaoke.

BoyhoodYosui Inoue42rank/position

Yosui Inoue – Shonen Jidai (Live) NHK Hall 2014/5/22

The timeless classic “Shonen Jidai,” beloved across generations, is a song released by Yosui Inoue in 1990 as the theme for a film of the same name.

Commissioned directly by Fujiko Fujio A, the author of the original work, “Shonen Jidai” features a simple yet moving piano tone, along with a melody and lyrics that evoke a deep sense of Japanese nostalgia.

It’s truly remarkable, and its fame and popularity are such that it would be no exaggeration to call it a national song—indeed, it has even been included in junior high and high school music textbooks.

For those in their 50s as of 2023, 1990 would have been their late teens to twenties.

True to its title, it’s a song you’ll want to sing while recalling your own boyhood days—perhaps at a gathering with your elementary or junior high school classmates.