Roundup of actors who sing well: male celebrities known for their strong vocal abilities
Among today’s actors, quite a few are engaged in serious music activities! Even those who haven’t released any recordings sometimes showcase their singing in TV dramas or films, and their performances on music shows or in commercials can become hot topics too! In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of male actors who are said to be great singers.
Regardless of whether they’ve released music or not, we’ve picked out those with outstanding vocal skills—so see if you can find a favorite with a wonderful singing voice.
Compilation of actors who sing well: male celebrities with outstanding vocal ability (1–10)
Memphis Lives in MeYamamoto Kouji
Koji Yamamoto made his acting debut in 1986 and has appeared in many hit TV dramas.
I listened to his singing for the first time while writing this piece, and he has such a gentle, richly resonant voice.
I was especially amazed in this video to see him singing while also playing both the guitar and drums by himself.
Quite a few actors actually have better vocal projection than professional singers, and Koji Yamamoto is certainly one of them.
Satō Ken
Actor Takeru Satoh drew major attention for his role as Himura Kenshin in the Rurouni Kenshin film series.
After starring in Kamen Rider Den-O, he appeared in numerous works—including the historical drama Ryoma-den and the film To Those Who Were Not Protected—gaining widespread popularity.
Beyond acting, he actively appears on variety shows featuring puzzle-solving segments, and since 2020 he has also been active as a YouTuber.
Satoh possesses a straightforward, unadorned singing voice that resonates with the likability he’s known for.
Official releases include his vocals on songs from Kamen Rider Den-O and character songs from dramas.
For whomYamazaki Ikusaburo
It seems he graduated from the Vocal Music Department of Toho High School attached to Toho College of Music and withdrew from the Vocal Performance Course at Tokyo College of Music, and he offers a wonderful singing voice grounded in solid fundamentals.
It’s no surprise he is also very active on musical theater stages—his voice makes that clear.
In one of his signature songs, “Taga Tame,” especially in the chorus where the song title is sung, he delivers soaring high notes that skillfully make full use of the resonance of the body cavities, and he demonstrates extremely high-level vocal expression by accurately switching between subtle vocal techniques.
He’s an actor who truly makes you think, “I want to see his musical performances live!”
Night DiverMiura Haruma
Haruma Miura, who also had experience in musicals, was renowned for his strong vocal ability.
He appeared in numerous screen productions, including the films Kimi ni Todoke and Koizora, the drama Gokusen, and the NHK Taiga drama Onna Joshu Naotora.
He also drew major attention for his role as a drag queen in the Broadway musical Kinky Boots.
In 2019, he made his debut as a singer with Fight for your heart, the theme song for his own starring drama TWO WEEKS.
Alongside his skill at portraying a wide range of roles, his clear, beautiful singing voice captivated many.
rainbowSuda Masaki
Masaki Suda is a Japanese actor born on February 21, 1993.
He made his first appearance and first starring role in a TV drama as Philip in Kamen Rider W, the 11th installment of the Heisei Kamen Rider series (TV Asahi).
As a singer, he debuted as a solo artist with the song “Mitakotomo Nai Keshiki” on March 21, 2017, which was used in an au commercial.
As for Suda’s singing voice, I find it very appealing—simple and natural, with a touch of boyishness.
In the song “Niji” introduced here, he also showcases a lovely vocal performance.
Even in the high notes, he sings powerfully without tightening his throat excessively, which is excellent.
I miss you. I want to see you.Tanaka Kei
Kei Tanaka is active in many fields, from dramas and films to variety shows and hosting.
He’s a popular actor who has appeared in numerous works, including the dramas “Ossan’s Love” and “Your Turn to Kill,” as well as the film “The Prime Minister’s Husband.” He’s beloved by many for his ability to portray a wide range of roles, from cool, handsome characters to slightly airheaded, lovable ones.
In 2019, he released the song “Aitai yo” under the name of his character Shota Tezuka, as the theme song for the drama “Your Turn to Kill: Season 2 – The Counterattack.” The moving track and his straightforward vocals drew considerable attention.
Gather the WindKubota Masataka
Masataka Kubota, the actor whose cover of Happy End’s “Kaze wo Atsumete” featured in the Mount Rainier commercial drew wide attention, has appeared in numerous works—including the Radiation House: Radiology Report series, the NHK morning drama Yell, and the film Tokyo Ghoul—earning popularity for his strong acting skills.
In his debut film, Check It Out, Yo! in TOKYO, he sang the in-film song “Keep It Goin’ On,” and in the movie The Liar and His Lover he played the bassist of the in-story band CRUDE PLAY, making him an actor with a deep connection to music.