Japanese karaoke songs that excite men in their 20s

20 years oldONE OK ROCK

20 years old

While incorporating elements of Western music, the riffs retain a distinctly Japanese rock flavor, creating a work where Japanese and Western contrasts intermingle: “20 years old.” With a range of mid1 G to hi D#, the vocal span is quite narrow for a ONE OK ROCK song.

However, more than the limited range, what truly enhances singability is the chorus’s vocal line.

In rock, it’s standard to ramp the voltage to the max in the chorus, but here the chorus is kept remarkably restrained.

In fact, there are no long sustained notes and no shouts.

It doesn’t require flashy techniques, and the range is narrow, so it’s undoubtedly an easy song to sing.

Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO

Beloved as a classic summer anthem and a go-to karaoke crowd-pleaser with friends, this song was released in June 2007 as their sixth single and went on to win Best Reggae Music Video at the MTV Japan Music Video Awards the following year.

More than just a cheerful summer tune, it carries a deeper message: like a water lily blooming into a grand flower from the mud, it mirrors the strength to live on by overcoming pain and tears.

Let its passionate sound and ode to life fill you with the courage to face any adversity.

It’s the perfect track to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down or to fuel you for tomorrow.

Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON

CHEHON – Inpakutto / THE FIRST TAKE

Osaka reggae anthem “Inbakuto.” I think it’s rare for people who were in their 20s to have enjoyed it in real time when it was released, but there are probably many who discovered it through CHEHON’s participation in MC battles.

Although the track is structured with few break points, its vocal range is narrow, so as long as you memorize the lyrics and flow, you should be able to sing it without any issues.

It’s a sure-fire hit for guys’ karaoke, so definitely add it to your repertoire.

HabitSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「Habit」

SEKAI NO OWARI’s hit song “Habit.” Many listeners were likely astonished by this track, which departs from their usual fantastical worldview and instead delivers somewhat caustic, realistic lyrics.

As the groove is emphasized throughout, the song sits within a generally standard vocal range for a SEKAI NO OWARI track, from mid1 C to mid2 F.

However, since the highest note (mid2 F) appears fairly frequently, it may be better to lower the key slightly depending on the singer’s range.

While it’s overall on the easier side, there are several rap-like sections, so it’s recommended to firmly memorize the flow that matches the lyrics.

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic song “RPG.” This work, which could be called the culmination of the band’s fantastical musical style from their early days, is something anyone born in the Heisei era has probably heard at least once.

Surprisingly, the song’s vocal range is quite narrow, spanning from mid1 C# to hi A.

Since the frequently used notes are also on the lower side, even men with lower voices can sing it without issue if they drop the key.

If you want to boost the quality, try mixing in breaths like Fukase does—doing so will really liven things up at karaoke.

together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

WANIMA’s hit song “Tomoni.” While many of its lyrics are negative, the chorus suddenly shifts to a highly positive message, and that strong contrast made the track popular with many listeners.

In this piece, the lowest note is mid1 F and the highest is hi C#, which is a relatively wide range for a male vocal song.

However, the hi C# only appears twice in the first verse’s A section; the song is basically structured with hi A# as the top note, so with key adjustment it can be quite singable.

Since it tends to have fewer natural breakpoints, lowering the key by one step from your optimal key may work better when actually singing.

I Can't Defeat AirmanTeam. Nekokan [Cat]

I Can’t Defeat Airman (TEAM Nekokan version)

This is a song themed around Air Man, a boss character from the video game Mega Man 2: Dr.

Wily’s Revenge.

Released on Niconico Douga in 2007, it’s highly popular, with over 10 million views, and is a real crowd-pleaser.