Japanese karaoke songs that excite men in their 20s

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EXILE / Road

If you’re in your 30s, chances are many of you listened to or sang this song a lot.

It starts with a calm first verse that gradually builds, leading into a chorus that explodes with emotion—it’s incredibly cool.

It’s also known as a classic for graduation season, with lyrics about parting and the hope of a new journey that really resonate.

Released in February 2007, it’s included on the album EXILE EVOLUTION.

At karaoke, it’s a great song to save for the end.

If someone confident in their singing takes it on solo, it’s guaranteed to hype up the room!

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FLOW 'GO!!! ~15th Anniversary ver.~' (Music Video Full Ver. with Commentary)

If you want to power through on pure momentum, this is the perfect song! It was used as a theme song for the anime Naruto, so many people in their 20s listened to it back then and will likely feel nostalgic.

There are rap-like sections and parts where the lyrics are packed in tightly, so it can be tough if you’re not used to singing it.

However, there are plenty of spots where it’s easy to add call-and-response, so if you sing it at karaoke with people from the same generation, everyone can get hyped together! It’s got a great groove and you can ride the momentum to the end, so it’s a good pick even for those who aren’t confident in their singing.

Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – A Theory of Heart [Official Music Video]

If we’re talking about karaoke songs for men in their 30s, RADWIMPS is one of the most popular bands, right? Their song “Yūshinron” is one of their signature tracks, released in 2006.

It might seem easy to sing at first, but there are parts where it turns into something like a tongue-twister—rather than riding the melody, it feels more like rapid-fire phrasing.

If you can glide through those sections smoothly, it’s a cool flex.

Many people, regardless of gender, like RADWIMPS, so this is a song that’s sure to get the crowd going.

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T.M.Revolution 『HOT LIMIT』

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Revolution is the solo project of Takanori Nishikawa, who is widely active not only in music but also as an actor and entrepreneur.

The eighth single, HOT LIMIT, which features numerous tie-ins, has become synonymous with T.

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Revolution, aided by the impact of its music video.

Men in their 30s who likely experienced its shock in real time might feel compelled to sing it at karaoke.

Known for its high-tone, powerful vocals, it’s an upbeat track that begs to be performed with high energy in a karaoke setting.

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THE YELLOW MONKEY – Pearl

There are probably people in their 30s who devoted their youth to them.

This is a song by the legendary, hugely popular rock band THE YELLOW MONKEY.

It was released in 2000 as their 22nd single.

While the track is energetic and fast-paced, the lyrics—and even the title—carry a bittersweet meaning.

When you sing it at karaoke, aim for a masculine, robust vocal tone like Kazuya Yoshii’s.

How much emotion you can pour into it is also key.

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UVERworld　『SHAMROCK』

When it comes to rock bands popular among people in their twenties, UVERworld is an undeniable presence.

Among their signature songs, “SHAMROCK” is a hit at karaoke.

Its heavy guitar sound and exhilarating, fast-paced rhythm are a perfect match, guaranteed to get the crowd going! It’s quite popular, so it’s easy to sing no matter who you’re at karaoke with.

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nobodyknows+ “Kokoro Odoru” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

The third single by the hip-hop group nobodyknows+.

It might be tough to memorize the rap lyrics, but once you’ve learned them all, you’ll be able to get into a great groove at karaoke.

I think it’s a fantastic song that’s really fun to listen to.