[For men in their 30s] Must-play karaoke hits that always get the crowd going
If you’re a man in your 30s, chances are you often find yourself going to karaoke for work gatherings or class reunions.
Still, when it’s your turn to sing, you might be thinking, “I have no idea what song to pick!”
There may also be people in their 20s who want to know which songs hype up those in their 30s, as well as folks in their 40s and 50s.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended karaoke songs that are sure to get people in their 30s excited!
We’ve picked out lots of high-energy tracks, focusing on songs that people in their 30s listened to during their youth and songs that made waves back then.
Use this as a reference for choosing your setlist!
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[For men in their 30s] Must-sing karaoke crowd-pleasers (71–80)
One Night CarnivalKishidan
This is the first major-label single by Kishidan, a six-member rock band that calls their style “Yank Rock,” inspired by the 1980s delinquent (tsuppari) aesthetic and set to poppy tunes.
With its nostalgic melody, memorable phrases, and para-para-style choreography, everything about it makes for a catchy, high-energy track.
It’s easy to add call-and-response parts and everyone can dance along, so it’s well known as a karaoke staple.
It’s exactly the kind of number that men in their 30s—the generation it speaks to—should keep in their repertoire for getting the whole group fired up.
FantasistaDragon Ash
Dragon Ash is a five-piece rock band that has continued to lead Japan’s loud rock scene.
Their 11th single, “Fantasista,” was used as a theme song for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and still fires up audiences as a live staple.
The rap sections are quite fast, making the lyrics hard to follow, but for men in their 30s who likely got hyped during the 2002 World Cup, it’s perfect for karaoke with peers.
It’s an upbeat tune guaranteed to lift the energy when everyone sings the chorus together.
RyūfukumaruHY
HY is a four-piece rock band beloved for their mixture sound that blends a worldview evoking their Okinawan roots with a wide musical palette.
“Ryufu-maru,” included on their indie second album Street Story, amps up the excitement with its striking guitar phrases and spacious intro.
With its driving beat and straightforward melody, it’s a song that feels great to belt out at karaoke.
If you’re going with a group that includes women, having them join the chorus can be fun too.
It’s a recommended number for men in their 30s, likely the generation that grew up with it.
karmaBUMP OF CHICKEN
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.
swallowtail butterflyPorno Graffitti
Propelled into the spotlight by the massive success of their major-label debut single “Apollo,” the two-piece rock band Porno Graffitti went on to secure unwavering popularity in the J-pop scene with a string of hits.
This is their sixth single.
Chosen as the CM song for FT Shiseido’s “Tessera Tokonattsu Coconut,” it features a driving Spanish guitar over a Latin beat that really gets your energy up.
The melody is quite fast, making it challenging, but if you can power through it, it’s guaranteed to hype up the crowd.
It’s a track packed with Porno Graffitti’s appeal that we’d love to see men in their 30s sing at karaoke with friends of the same generation.
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
A song that delivers a powerful message.
It gives listeners courage and puts them in a positive mindset.
The sensation of being moved by the up-tempo rhythm and energetic sound is truly ONE OK ROCK at their best.
It’s included on the album “Zankyō Reference,” released in October 2011.
This work blows away everyday fatigue and gives you the strength to face yourself.
It offers hints for living positively in any situation.
It’s also a sure-fire crowd-pleaser and highly recommended for karaoke.
NEO UNIVERSEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
L’Arc〜en〜Ciel is a four-member rock band with passionate fans in Japan and abroad, who in 2012 became the first Japanese artist to successfully headline a solo show at Madison Square Garden.
Their 19th single, “NEO UNIVERSE,” released as a double A-side with “finale,” was featured in a Shiseido “PN” commercial.
Because it maintains a consistently high register and features a large melodic leap in the chorus, take care if you try it at karaoke.
With a buoyant, floating pop quality that ties into its title, it’s a track likely to get thirty-somethings—who spent their youth around the year 2000—fired up.