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

For men in their 30s, you’re likely starting to take on more responsibility at work, and even if you don’t actually like singing that much, you may be finding more occasions where you have to go to karaoke for work-related socializing.

In this feature, we’ve put together a selection of easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 30s who aren’t usually that keen on singing.

It should also be helpful for those who think, “I actually like singing, but I’m not good at it…,” and end up hesitating to sing at karaoke and the like.

Some of the individual song articles include brief tips and advice on how to sing them well, so please make good use of this piece.

Playlist

Recommended for men in their 30s: Karaoke songs that were a hit back in the day
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Stellar DaysMotohiro Hata		The anime theme song “Stellar Days” is a masterpiece.
2	riceDISH//		DISH//'s song for men in their 30s, 'Gohan' (Rice)
3	IRIS OUTKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s hit song from the anime Chainsaw Man
4	CultureTatsuya Kitani		Tatsuya Kitani’s “Culture” is outstanding.
5	I want to be kinder.Kazuyoshi Saito		Kazuyoshi Saito’s classic “Yasashiku Naritai,” a masterpiece filled with hope
6	Feelin’ great! 〜Nothing But Something〜DA PUMP		Proving the wide range of DA PUMP’s musicality
7	Butter-FlyKoji Wada		The Appeal of the Digimon Theme Song 'Butter-Fly'
8	Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE		The classic hit by ORANGE RANGE, “Shanghai Honey”
9	We are!Hiroshi Kitadani		The passionate theme song of the anime ONE PIECE
10	Youthful AmigoShuji and Akira		Seishun Amigo passionately sung by Yamapi and Kamenashi
11	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON is popular among anime song-loving people in their 30s.
12	MelissaPorno Graffitti		Melissa, the famous song by Porno Graffitti
13	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The AKG masterpiece “Rewrite” from the golden age of Japanese rock.
14	flying fishWANIMA		WANIMA's new song has a rock vibe with a distinctive rhythm.
15	gazeSUPER BEAVER		Be mindful of your facial muscles when singing SUPER BEAVER.
16	kaiju (giant monster)Sakanaction		Spotlight on the opening theme of the anime “Chi.: On the Movements of the Earth”!
17	The Zero Sense10-FEET		Characteristics of the theme song from the Slam Dunk movie
18	karmaBUMP OF CHICKEN		The classic song “Karma” by BUMP OF CHICKEN
19	TemptationGLAY		GLAY’s 13th single, an 800,000-copy hit song
20	town/cityTsuyoshi Domoto		Tsuyoshi Domoto’s singing voice uses nasal resonance, making his whole body vibrate.
21	Paradise BabyRIP SLYME		RIP SLYME's “Rakuen Baby” is a masterpiece.
22	LieSid		The signature song of visual kei rock, 'Uso' ('Lie')
23	HANABIMr.Children		Mr.Children's 'HANABI' is a masterpiece and easy to sing.
24	LOSERKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s “LOSER”: the appeal lies in its positive, forward-looking lyrics
25	Dance, please.DISH//		DISH//'s classic song, with its diverse developments and musicality
26	A full moon that only blooms at nightONE OK ROCK		A famous song included on their first major-label masterpiece
27	Deeper DeeperONE OK ROCK		"Deeper Deeper" is characterized by its high vocal range.
28	Killer tune!Yo Oizumi		A refreshing song that gets the crowd going at karaoke! Learn the lyrics and sing along.
29	Summer-colored FireworksSnow Man		A soothing ballad by Snow Man! Easy to sing!
30	A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE		A signature song by SIAM SHADE, an anime theme song
31	SaudadePorno Graffitti		Porno Graffitti’s signature song “Saudade”
32	If I sing to the sky175R		175R's signature song “Sora ni Utaeba” is an impressive track.
33	The truthKazuya Kamenashi		A solo track for August 2025, a rock-style song that’s easy to sing
34	greenCHEHON		Listen to the reggae classic “Midori.”
35	FlowerFujii Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s new song, the drama’s theme, is now streaming.
36	Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON		CHEHON's hit song is popular on THE FIRST TAKE
37	Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito		Kazuyoshi Saito’s masterpiece: a love song’s voice and emotion
38	protagonistSUPER BEAVER		Mezamashi TV 2025 Theme Song
39	illustrated reference bookSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI's new song is easy to sing.
40	It’s love, right?wacci		Sing comfortably from low to high notes
41	Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		A classic hit by The Blue Hearts, popular at karaoke
42	Endless road19		Folk duo 19, a song with a strong rock flavor
43	DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		The classic song “Tabidachi” by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
44	Thank you!!HOME MADE Family		HOME MADE 家族's 'Thank You!!', anime theme song
45	The beauties of nature — flowers, birds, wind, and the moon (a poetic expression appreciating nature’s elegance)Ketsumeishi		Features of Ketsumeishi’s popular song “Kachou Fuugetsu”
46	Hold me, señoritaTomohisa Yamashita		The appeal of Yamapi’s first solo song, “Daite Señorita”
47	Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS		Sing without an intro and watch your breathing!
48	GO!!!FLOW		NARUTO theme song, a thrilling, fast-paced classic
49	mirage10-FEET		A signature song by 10-Feet, popular among people in their 30s.
50	FlowerKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids' classic song 'Flower' is drawing renewed attention.
51	Song of JoyMONGOL800		The reggae-style song by MONGOL800, “Yorokobi no Uta.”
52	Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS		Features of RADWIMPS’s classic song “September-san”
53	The White LoversKeisuke Kuwata		Keisuke Kuwata’s popular singles, nostalgic J-pop
54	cherrySpitz		Spitz’s big hit songs, easy-to-sing classics
55	LOOP ~One of the BE:ST-03 RYUHEI~RYUHEI		RYUHEI’s solo song is centered on low notes and is easy to sing.
56	reincarnationYuri		Yuuri’s “Rinne Tensei” is a masterpiece brimming with a sense of speed.
57	far; distant; by farSpitz		Tips for mastering Spitz’s classic song “Haruka”
58	Lifetime RespectMiki Dōsan		A famous song by Dozan Miki, who succeeded in the reggae scene
59	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		An inspiring anthem that powerfully sings of dreams and hope
60	Full-Power BoySukima Switch		A refreshing masterpiece by Takuya Ohashi that resonates with the heart
61	choB-DASH		Enjoy the sound of B-DASH’s unique songs
62	MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLEV6		V6’s classic song “MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE”
63	Like a white cloudSaru Iwa Ishi		Introduction to Saru Iwaishi’s classic song “Like White Snow”
64	to youMONGOL800		A smash hit by MONGOL800, a fun and singable classic
65	SOUVENIRBUMP OF CHICKEN		SPY×FAMILY Cour 2 opening theme song
66	Evil Scheme ~Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence~ROTTENGRAFFTY		flashy music of rap and rock
67	Artificial flowers laughACIDMAN		ACIDMAN's smash-hit song 'Artificial Flowers Laugh'
68	Give it some guts!!Ulfuls		A gutsy cheer song, a track that gives you energy
69	A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		“A tiny bit of courage,” a famous song of success
70	Love so sweetstorm		Arashi’s “Love so sweet,” the theme song for a TV drama
71	Glass BoyKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids’ classic debut song, basking in the memories
72	March 9Remioromen		A song released by Remioromen in 2004
73	True LoveFumiya Fujii		Theme song for Fumiya Fujii’s second single “Asunaro Hakusho”
74	Sunrise Japanstorm		A popular Arashi song, loved by a wide range of generations and easy to sing.
75	One more time,One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki		Masayoshi Yamazaki's 'One more time' is a masterpiece.
76	The world calls it love.Sambomaster		An inspiring cheer song that gives you courage
77	Crazy BabyFISHMANS		A classic by Fishmans, with a reggae-style groove
78	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		A classic hit by Golden Bomber, featuring a melody in the style of Showa-era kayōkyoku.
79	pure whiteFujii Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s new song “Masshiro” is an easy-to-sing track.
80	one thing or anotherTakashi Fujii		Takashi Fujii’s smash hit with an easy-to-sing melody
81	Fragments of an EncounterKetsumeishi		Explanation of Ketsumeishi’s classic song “Deai no Kakera” (Fragments of Encounter)
82	MayNothing’s Carved In Stone		Nothing’s Carved In Stone's new song 'May' is gaining attention.
83	25th ChromosomeRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's major-label debut song, The Sparkle of Youth
84	LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO		TOKIO’s debut song from the ’90s: refreshing pop
85	Until the world endsWANDS		WANDS and Slam Dunk’s classic songs are in the spotlight again
86	LemonKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s Unnatural theme song, a track brimming with melancholy
87	There’s always tomorrowUlfuls		The Ulfuls’ smash hit song “Ue o Muite Arukō”
88	cloudy skyDOES		DOES’s smash hit song “Donten” from Fukuoka is popular.
89	confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		Eiichiro Funakoshi’s “Confession” is a song of youth.
90	hologramNICO Touches the Walls		NICO Touches the Walls’ classic song “Hologram”
91	I want to love rather than be lovedKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids' classic song 'Miman'—a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
92	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s moving love hit song
93	ArmstrongSuchmos		An uplifting song that energizes with sophisticated, timeless melodies
94	HAPPYKazuyoshi Saito		Kazuyoshi Saito’s new song “HAPPY” is hot.
95	Happinessstorm		The group's 20th single, an up-tempo song by Arashi
96	monologueMotohiro Hata × Naoki Matayoshi		Hata Motohiro and Naoki Matayoshi’s collaboration song “Hitorigoto” (Monologue)
97	All of the YouthFujifabric		Fujifabric’s classic song “All About the Youth”
98	Close your eyesKen Hirai		Ken Hirai’s movie theme song becomes a hit, selling over 1 million copies.
99	First loveMotohiro Hata		Hata Motohiro’s beautiful ballad, the song from the Machu Picchu exhibition
100	REACHING FOR THE SKYMAN WITH A MISSION		A signature song by a sharp rock band
101	When the cherry blossoms bloomRyota Fujimaki		Remioromen’s Ryota Fujimaki’s famous song
102	Together foreverKobukuro		The appeal of the popular wedding song 'Together Forever'
103	Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS is a band for men in their 30s.
104	I’ve always liked you.Kazuyoshi Saito		A classic that gently wraps our youthful memories
105	Baby BabyGing Nang Boyz		A rock love song by Kazunobu Mineta’s Ging Nang BOYZ
106	innocent worldMr.Children		A popular Mr. Children hit song featured in commercials
107	KanadeSukima Switch		A touching masterpiece by Sukima Switch
108	Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez		The Comeback of Aqua Timez and Their Masterpiece “Beyond a Thousand Nights”
109	Life is BeautifulASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Introducing the latest release from a Japanese rock band popular among teens
110	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A signature song that’s a simple, easy-to-sing rock track
111	When the mimosa bloomsDowntown Brothers		An easy-to-sing rap song by the Downtown Brothers
112	sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN		Timeless musicality and nostalgic classics for those in their 30s
113	If I can laughUlfuls		Tortoise Matsumoto's happy song
114	POP STARKen Hirai		Ken Hirai's 23rd single, an easy-to-sing song.
115	Stay GoldHi-STANDARD		Hi-STANDARD’s classic song “Stay Gold,” featuring its raw, gritty vocals
116	Let’s become a familyMasaharu Fukuyama		Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic became a smash hit as a commercial jingle.
117	Mononoke DanceDenki Groove		An easy-to-sing Kitaro theme in techno style
118	An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverMotohiro Hata		A moving ballad that sings of a couple’s deep love
119	the red threadKobukuro		A heartwarming long ballad depicting the doldrums of love
120	Hey! How’s everyone doing?KinKi Kids		A catchy and fun rock ’n’ roll song
121	Bon-giri Love SongSouthern All Stars		Southern's digital single has outstanding rhythm
122	Future is YoursSambomaster		Theme song of the Crayon Shin-chan movie by Sambomaster
123	It’s okay, I’m sure.Masaki Suda		Masaki Suda’s song speaks to a boy
124	Bees and ButterfliesSOUL SCREAM		A big hit Japanese rap song that's easy to sing
125	I should be able to fly (in the sky).Spitz		Spitz’s “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” is easy to sing.
126	Sync Of SummerTatsuro Yamashita		Tatsuro Yamashita’s new summer single, a commercial jingle
127	Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s hot summer music gives you courage.
128	TSUNAMISouthern All Stars		A classic song that captures the pain of heartbreak: the melody of 'Tsunami'
129	White LoversKeisuke Kuwata		A moving song of winter love that sings of warmth
130	La Palummellakururi		A new song from the inventive band Quruli, featuring an idiosyncratic melody and vocals
131	I’ll walk home.Kazuyoshi Saito		Kazuyoshi Saito’s 4th single, the opening theme for Ponkikki
132	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN's 'Kiseki' is the theme song for a high school baseball drama.
133	Eine KleineKenshi Yonezu		A captivating track from Kenshi Yonezu’s “YANKEE”
134	I wonderDa-iCE		A moving song depicting young love and self-discovery
135	ultra soulB’z		A song of the heart that challenges the limits and pursues dreams
136	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		An upbeat insert song from RADWIMPS for Your Name.
137	When I turn around…Janne Da Arc		Recommend the famous Janne Da Arc song “Furimukeba”
138	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Ulfuls		Hit songs by Ulfuls, smash-hit theme song
139	swallowtail butterflyPorno Graffitti		Latin-style single by Porno Graffitti
140	Lovers AgainEXILE		A classic hit by EXILE, and an easy song to sing at karaoke
141	PretenderOfficial HIGE DANDism		An inspiring classic movie theme song—pay attention to the key when you sing it.
142	Funa Funa FunassyiFunassyi		Funassyi's debut single, with a rock-style sound
143	SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama		A single by Masaharu Fukuyama featuring his captivating low register
144	GiftET-KING		A heartwarming song that conveys feelings of gratitude
145	Precious thingsRoad of Major		A punk rock band born from a TV show
146	That’s all.Masaharu Fukuyama		Popular triple A-side track with catchy lyrics
147	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		The band BABD’s classic song was popular in a 90s anime.
148	single bedSharam Q		Sharan Q’s smash hit song is popular at karaoke.
149	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		The famous song “Gekkouka” by Janne Da Arc is by a popular rock band.
150	We GoKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s new song is heartwarming as a TV drama theme.
151	milk teaMasaharu Fukuyama		Masaharu Fukuyama's beautiful ballad single, the theme song for a romance variety show.
152	I want to see youGACKT		GACKT's 'Kimi ni Aitakute' is easy to sing.
153	Enoshima EscarASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A new album track by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
154	In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez		A moving song famous as an anime movie theme song
155	Growing to like you, growing to love youKinKi Kids		A message of love singing about the bonds between people
156	It’s fine.Ulfuls		An encouraging message and a fiery rock song
157	heartKobukuro		Theme song that faces the heart, featuring NAOTO
158	BeautifulHirai Dai		Song commentary on Dai Hirai’s R&B- and Hawaiian-influenced music
159	At all times.Noriyuki Makihara		Noriyuki Makihara’s “Donna Toki mo.” resonates with the heart.
160	One Night CarnivalKishidan		Kishidan’s bright, upbeat tune
161	Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda		Masaki Suda’s “Sayonara Elegy” is a masterpiece.
162	Choo Choo TRAINEXILE		EXILE's 'Choo Choo TRAIN' is the best!
163	Sun of Lovekururi		Quruli’s new song is the theme song for a Netflix film.
164	YOUKobukuro		A heartfelt song, “YOU”: the rhythm is tricky but it’s easy to sing.
165	Line(s) of dialogueMasaki Suda		Masaki Suda’s “Serifu” is a moving song about heartbreak.
166	Wonderful DaysUnicorn		Unicorn’s classic song “Wonderful Days”
167	Easy★RiderTamio Okuda		Okuda Tamio’s classic songs: the appeal of masculine J-rock
168	SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE		A famous EXILE song that depicts summer love
169	BUMP to youKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s upbeat track “Kimi ni BUMP”
170	SPEED STARAlpha		Karaoke songs that are easy to sing with fast rap
171	Flowers of EvilBUCK-TICK		BUCK-TICK’s signature song “Aku no Hana” and its distinctive musicality
172	HOWEVERGLAY		The appeal and vocals of GLAY’s classic song “HOWEVER”
173	ChronostasisBUMP OF CHICKEN		A streaming-only single by BUMP OF CHICKEN, an easy-to-sing song
174	From inside the windowBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP's new song is low-key and easy to sing!
175	BambinaTomoyasu Hotei		Tomoyasu Hotei’s signature song “Bambina” is easy to sing.
176	Surfing JohnnyKeisuke Kuwata		CM song for Keisuke Kuwata's solo single
177	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s first song to reach the Oricon Top 3