There are many enka songs that depict the way men live and their stylish, gallant spirit.
There are also songs that sing about bonds and love from a male perspective.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of songs that convey men’s emotions.
We’ve gathered plenty of chic, cool tracks and deeply moving songs full of compassion.
We’re sure you’ll find songs that resonate with you regardless of gender, so please listen while following along with the lyrics.
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Flowers and SamuraiMiyama Hiroshi
Hiroshi Miyama, known for his warm “vitamin voice” and beloved in households as the kendama enka singer, delivers a rock-enka number in this work released in January 2026, singing while playing the drums.
I hear he carried around an electronic drum kit during production to practice extensively.
His performance, powerfully expressing the spirit of the Japanese man, is truly breathtaking.
It’s a highly recommended song for anyone who needs a push forward.
A Man’s HeartlessnessKurokawa Shinichiro
Shinichiro Kurokawa, who trained under Hideo Mizumori and made his debut in 2003, delivers an ambitious work in “Otoko no Mujō” that delves deeply into a man’s inner emotions—his weakness and regret.
Released as a single in December 2025, the song showcases a voice that has grown more seasoned by his 20th debut anniversary in 2023, quietly resonating in listeners’ hearts.
Tatsuya Nango’s arrangement lends a wistful atmosphere that pairs exquisitely with Kurokawa’s soaring high notes.
It’s perfect for nights when you want to immerse yourself in life’s sorrows.
Showa-era manToba Ichirō
Enka singer Ichiro Toba, who has long sung of the spirit of “men of the sea.” As its title suggests, “Showa no Otoko” is a classic enka number that portrays the way of life of a man who ran straight through the Showa era.
The protagonist, clumsy yet unwavering in his convictions and walking through life with sincerity, is brought to life by Toba’s powerful yet warm vocals.
Toba himself has said he poured his strong feelings for his father, who survived the Showa era, into the song—and you can feel that intensity resonating in his voice.
Perfect for those who want to hear a song about a man with an unshakable backbone, or when you want to touch the heart of good old Japan.
roost; nest (where birds sleep). Also used figuratively for a place to stay or sleep.Tani Ryusuke
Ryusuke Tani is an enka singer from Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
He once chased a dream of becoming a professional baseball player and even made it to the final round of tryouts.
In 2018, he won the Best Vocal Performance Award at a song festival hosted by the Japan Singers Association, a testament to his proven talent.
Marking the 20th anniversary of his debut is this song.
It’s the third installment in a series produced by Ikuzo Yoshi, unfolding a worldview that portrays the life of a slightly mischievous man.
Tani’s straightforward, powerful vocals blend perfectly with the song’s rugged storytelling, truly moving the listener.
If you enjoy authentic, masculine enka, be sure to give it a listen.
acting like a handsome guyYoshi Ikuzo
Ikuzo Yoshi is known for his versatile musicality that extends beyond enka to include even rap.
“Nimaime Kidori” is a single released in September 2025, and a long-awaited work that reunites him with his close ally, composer Makoto Sugimoto, for the first time in 13 years since 2012’s “Sono Mukashi.” It vividly portrays the raw, inescapably human clumsiness and bittersweet sorrow lurking behind a man who puts on airs and tries to look cool.
A masterpiece that conveys the astringency of life, its seasoned vocals resonate deeply in the heart.