[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!

Playlist

[For men in their 30s] Must-play karaoke hits that always get the crowd going
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Nameless PoemMr.Children		Mr.Children's classic song 'Nameless Song'
2	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A classic song by the Okinawa-born band MONGOL remains popular across generations.
3	7th TriggerUVERworld		UVERworld’s “7th Trigger” has a high vocal range and is a difficult song, but it’s manageable if you adjust the key.
4	Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s summer classic “Suirenka” (Water Lily Flower)
5	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A classic hit by BUMP OF CHICKEN brimming with youthful energy
6	Heart Dancingnobobyknows̟+		nobodyknows+’s famous song, an anime theme song
7	ultra soulB’z		It's a moving masterpiece that transcends generations.
8	Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE's hit song 'Shanghai Honey'
9	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The Fullmetal Alchemist anime theme song 'Rewrite' is popular.
10	Butter-FlyKoji Wada		A timeless song that sings of challenges and hopes on the path to dreams
11	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		Takanori Nishikawa’s T.M.Revolution signature song “HOT LIMIT”
12	to youMONGOL800		A celebrated track from a smash-hit album, with lyrics that resonate with the heart
13	Paradise BabyRIP SLYME		A summer classic! RIP SLYME's upbeat song
14	LieSid		The signature song of visual kei rock, 'Uso' ('Lie')
15	LOSERKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s “LOSER”: the appeal lies in its positive, forward-looking lyrics
16	I want to be kinder.Kazuyoshi Saito		Kazuyoshi Saito’s classic “Yasashiku Naritai,” a masterpiece filled with hope
17	Feelin’ great! 〜Nothing But Something〜DA PUMP		Proving the wide range of DA PUMP’s musicality
18	My WayDef Tech		Stay positive with Def Tech’s feel-good songs!
19	Lovers AgainEXILE		A poignant memory of love and a wish for reunion, a timeless song that resonates with the heart
20	Grateful Days featuring Aco, ZeebraDragon Ash		A smash-hit rap song that portrays gratitude and bonds
21	riceDISH//		DISH//'s song for men in their 30s, 'Gohan' (Rice)
22	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		A heart-touching love song by Shonan no Kaze
23	CultureTatsuya Kitani		Tatsuya Kitani’s “Culture” is outstanding.
24	GO!!!FLOW		FLOW's 'GO!!!' is a theme song of Naruto.
25	HOWEVERGLAY		A signature 90s J-pop song by GLAY, ‘HOWEVER’.
26	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s hit song “Ikenai Taiyō”
27	NO MORE CRYD-51		A coming-of-age song by a duo from Okinawa, a smash hit
28	FriendKetsumeishi		A classic song praising the preciousness of friendship, expressing the importance of bonds.
29	A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE		A signature song by SIAM SHADE, an anime theme song
30	SaudadePorno Graffitti		The classic song Saudade by Porno Graffitti
31	I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN		DEEN’s early masterpiece, a mature classic
32	Summer Colorsyuzu		Yuzu’s classic song that captures the summer breeze, “Natsuiro.”
33	crimsonX JAPAN		A masterpiece by X JAPAN brimming with a sense of speed
34	telepathy; tacit understanding (literally: ‘heart-to-heart communication’)19		19 folk hit songs that get the crowd going at karaoke
35	Seesaw Game: A Brave Love SongMr.Children		Mr.Children’s classic hit, a million-seller supporting earthquake relief
36	GuaranaSukima Switch		The appeal of Sukima Switch’s classic song “Garana.”
37	TemptationGLAY		GLAY’s popular songs are nostalgic classics for people in their 30s.
38	DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		The classic song “Tabidachi” by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
39	HEVEANJanne Da Arc		A classic rock love song, open to diverse interpretations
40	Precious thingsRoad of Major		A hit song by a rock band from a TV show
41	cloudy skyDOES		DOES’s smash hit song “Donten” from Fukuoka is popular.
42	cherry blossomKetsumeishi		A poignant cherry blossom classic—an epic sing-along!
43	Baby BabyGing Nang Boyz		Ging Nang BOYZ: catchy lyrics and music
44	HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ moving song praising fathers
45	scabHidenori Chiwata		Hidenori Chiwata’s youth song “Kasabuta”
46	Endless road19		Folk duo 19, a song with a strong rock flavor
47	Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON		The reggae song “Inbakuto” is CHEHON’s signature work.
48	Thank you!!HOME MADE Family		HOME MADE 家族's 'Thank You!!', anime theme song
49	PearlTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey’s classic songs and memories of youth
50	~asterisk~ORANGE RANGE		Popular band songs from the anime 'BLEACH'
51	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s signature song “HONEY” is a major hit.
52	CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAHironobu Kageyama		Opening song of Dragon Ball Z
53	MiracleGReeeeN		One of GReeeeN’s signature songs that was used as a TV drama theme song.
54	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		THE BLUE HEARTS’ classic song “Linda,” a timeless hit everyone knows.
55	HELLOMasaharu Fukuyama		Fukuyama Masaharu’s heart-throbbing hit song!
56	MelissaPorno Graffitti		Popular anime songs by Porno Graffitti
57	Artificial flowers laughACIDMAN		ACIDMAN's smash-hit song 'Artificial Flowers Laugh'
58	hologramNICO Touches the Walls		NICO Touches the Walls’ classic song “Hologram”
59	It’s fine.Ulfuls		A passionate rock song by Ulfuls that cheers the heart
60	Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’s signature song “Yūshinron” is popular.
61	We are!Hiroshi Kitadani		The very first One Piece opening theme, “We Are!,” is legendary.
62	greenCHEHON		The gentle reggae song, “Midori” by CHEHON
63	On the edge (chop)B’z		B’z’s high-energy rock song that spans generations
64	Choo Choo TRAINEXILE		A signature song by EXILE, notable for its twirling, spinning dance.
65	If I sing to the sky175R		Youthful rock, a passionate message to someone special
66	Surfing JohnnyKeisuke Kuwata		'Naminori Johnny' is a masterpiece and one of Keisuke Kuwata's signature songs.
67	Youthful AmigoShuji and Akira		A youth anthem, a song of memories for Shuuji and Akira
68	SHAMROCKUVERworld		A signature song by UVERworld: a passionate track filled with yearning for dreams
69	Close your eyesKen Hirai		Ken Hirai's sad masterpiece resonates with the heart.
70	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		Golden Bomber's classic hits, staple songs popular at karaoke
71	One Night CarnivalKishidan		Kishidan’s signature yankee rock song, a karaoke staple.
72	FantasistaDragon Ash		Dragon Ash’s signature song “Fantasista” was the theme song of the 2002 World Cup.
73	Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK		An iconic song that boosts a positive mindset
74	karmaBUMP OF CHICKEN		The classic song “Karma” by BUMP OF CHICKEN
75	swallowtail butterflyPorno Graffitti		Popular single songs by Porno Graffitti
76	RyūfukumaruHY		An exhilarating track by the Okinawan rock band HY
77	NEO UNIVERSEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s hit song “NEO UNIVERSE”
78	single bedSharam Q		Timeless songs about the pain of heartbreak resonate with the heart.
79	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		An inspiring graduation song classic, included on the album
80	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomaster		A blazing rock song that gives you the courage to face forward
81	rainbowMasaharu Fukuyama		Masaharu Fukuyama’s 18th single “Niji,” a refreshing masterpiece
82	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		A famous song by the visual kei band Janne Da Arc
83	Our TomorrowElephant Kashimashi		Popular songs by The Elephant Kashimashi
84	POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Takashi Sorimachi		Takashi Sorimachi’s popular drama theme song is drawing renewed attention
85	STAY GOLDHi-STANDARD		Hi-STANDARD’s classic song “Stay Gold” is the best!
86	WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro		An inspiring collaborative song by Ayaka and Kobukuro
87	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Ulfuls		Energize your heart with a rock tune of love and gratitude
88	BUMP to youKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s upbeat track “Kimi ni BUMP”
89	A life-sized love songAqua Timez		A heartwarming classic that evokes love and bonds
90	sense of shamesense of shame		A hit masterpiece that sings of courage and moving forward
91	Is that okay?RADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's classic of love and gratitude, resonating in the heart
92	powder snowRemioromen		Winter’s aching feelings, the hearts of two people passing each other by