Recommended for men in their 30s: Karaoke songs that were a hit back in the day

gazeSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Gaze” MV (Theme song for the film ‘Kaneko Sashiireten’)

This song has a very cool, authentic band feel! Especially the way the chorus builds—doesn’t it feel great to sing? I get the impression SUPER BEAVER doesn’t use very high registers and tends to have songs on the lower side overall.

The vocal range for “Manazashi” is C3–A4, so it should be easy for most men to sing.

The low notes can easily turn into a throaty sound, so when you sing, try consciously lifting your facial muscles as if you’re making a surprised expression.

Especially when the melody changes, keeping your facial muscles lifted the whole time will prevent your pitch from dropping, making it easier to produce a correct, relaxed sound.

SUPER BEAVER is extremely popular—it seems hard to get live tickets.

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They have lots of cool songs, so adding them to your karaoke repertoire is sure to get everyone hyped!

kaiju (giant monster)Sakanaction

Sakanaction / Kaiju -Music Video-

About the opening theme of the TV anime “Chi: About the Movement of the Earth,” which began airing in October 2024: apparently the song’s production ran into difficulties, and the full-length digital release was postponed to the following year.

Because of that, it has continued to make waves even after its release.

One of my students, who’s fairly good with high notes, also sang this song! The vocal range of “Kaijuu” is F#3 to B4, so I think it’s relatively easy for men to sing if they can use falsetto well.

For songs like “Kaijuu” that start abruptly, it’s best to imagine the first pitch before you come in.

However, the initial “na” sound is nasal and actually quite hard to produce cleanly.

Try projecting your voice more forward than you think you need to.

The rhythm is intricate too, so if you keep a tight, small groove as you sing, you should be able to sing freely and comfortably.

It’s a cool song—definitely give it a try!

The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

The film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, released at the end of 2022.

10-FEET’s song Dai Zero Kan serves as the movie’s theme song and continued to be popular in 2023.

The key point of this track is that, despite its high energy, the chorus is kept in the mid-range.

Arranged as an orthodox rock number, the song overall sits in the low to mid register.

As a result, it’s very easy to sing even for men who struggle with high notes or those with a rough, gravelly vocal quality.

karmaBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN 'Karma'

BUMP OF CHICKEN is a four-piece rock band that has influenced many musicians, and their evolution shows no sign of stopping.

Their 11th single “Karma,” released as a double A-side with “supernova,” was produced as the theme song for the video game Tales of the Abyss.

Its driving ensemble, featuring edgy guitar sounds, is sure to get people hyped even at karaoke.

Since the overall key is low, it’s easy to choose even for those who aren’t confident singers, making it a rock tune recommended for listeners in their 30s.

TemptationGLAY

GLAY / Temptation

This is GLAY’s 13th single, released in April 1998.

It’s a very GLAY-like song with a cool melody, isn’t it? It became a huge hit, selling over 800,000 copies in its first week.

I imagine many men in their 30s are GLAY fans.

Musically, it uses a 7/4 time signature in the intro and interlude, so you might need to pay a bit of attention to the timing when starting to sing at karaoke.

The melody itself is very catchy and easy to remember, so as long as you set the key appropriately, even those who aren’t confident singers should find it relatively approachable.

town/cityNEW!Tsuyoshi Domoto

ENDRECHERI – City / THE FIRST TAKE

Tsuyoshi Domoto’s signature song “Machi.” From start to finish, even though he sings quietly, his voice keeps resonating, doesn’t it? That’s proof that it’s resonating through the body rather than just the throat—nasal resonance is very important.

The term “nasal resonance” might sound difficult, but it’s basically what I always call “humming” in my articles.

To put it simply, it’s like humming a tune through your nose.

If you love singing, don’t you often find yourself humming without thinking about it? In fact, once you learn to use your breath properly while humming, it becomes a shortcut to singing well.

The key is not to force sound out of your throat, but to use your breath to make the sound resonate in your head.

Once you get used to it, try opening your mouth and forming words while keeping the resonance in the same place.

You can listen to his music on streaming services under the name .

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, so be sure to check it out!

Paradise BabyRIP SLYME

RIP SLYME – Rakuen Baby

RIP SLYME’s classic track “Rakuen Baby.” Many men in their 30s are a bit younger than the Sanpin generation, so I think quite a few of them have deep hip-hop knowledge.

That said, hip-hop back then was fundamentally subcultural.

In many cases, people were probably listening to hip-hop artists from the overground scene like RIP SLYME.

This song is one of their signature tunes, featuring a catchy, singable flow and a smooth, flowing beat.

As long as you have a basic sense of rhythm, it’s an easy track that anyone can pull off.