Nothing but masterpieces! Love songs by male artists recommended for Gen Z
Love songs have always enjoyed immense popularity in the J-POP scene, no matter the era.
From bands and singer-songwriters to idol groups, they’ve been sung by a wide variety of artists since long ago.
Even in today’s world—often said to be experiencing a growing disinterest in romance—love songs continue to resonate with many listeners.
So this time, we’re introducing love songs performed by male artists that we especially recommend to Gen Z, who are living in this very modern age.
From hit tracks to hidden gems, we’ve compiled a wide-ranging list, so be sure to find the songs that suit you!
Playlist
| Nothing but masterpieces! Love songs by male artists recommended for Gen Z | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | To tell you the truth,yangusukinii | play_arrow | Young Skinny's love song is trending |
| 2east | CITRUSDa-iCE | play_arrow | Conveying everyday happiness with a new citrus-scented song |
| 3east | Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta) | play_arrow | A melancholy piece featuring the sanshin |
| 4east | 3XLNumber_i | play_arrow | Number_i's first love song, with pure lyrics and a groovy feel |
| 5east | AlignIMP. | play_arrow | A mysterious string-instrument love song |
| 6east | It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | A love song depicting Macaroni Enpitsu’s everyday kind of love |
| 7east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A time-and-space-transcending love song, a society-shaking hit |
| 8east | Cinderella GirlKing&Prince | play_arrow | King & Prince debut song, pledging eternal love |
| 9east | mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT | play_arrow | Their debut song went viral on TikTok |
| 10east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number | play_arrow | back number's bittersweet single song |
| 11east | Magic CarpetKawasaki Takaya | play_arrow | Kawasaki Takaya’s love song is a big hit |
| 12east | 1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | A movie theme song that sings about everyday life with a lover |
| 13east | THE OVERUVERworld | play_arrow | A popular rock ballad song by UVERworld |
| 14east | Walking with youNovelbright | play_arrow | Signature songs of Novelbright |
| 15east | escortYuuma | play_arrow | Yuma’s winter love song, depicting a heartwarming everyday life |
| 16east | So in love I’m gonna perish!M!LK | play_arrow | M!LK’s 10th-anniversary love song “So in Love It’s Destruction!” |
| 17east | First Lovenaniwa danshi | play_arrow | A youthful love song that is Naniwa Danshi’s debut single |
| 18east | She looks like my deceased wife.Gōruden Bonbā | play_arrow | A unique love song that portrays loss and encounter |
| 19east | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki | play_arrow | Masaki Suda’s song by Kenshi Yonezu |
| 20east | Never Romanticnaniwa danshi | play_arrow | A magical theme song that captures the thrill of first love |
| 21east | MeloriHey! Say! JUMP | play_arrow | An addictive song filled with nostalgia and bittersweetness |
| 22east | True LoveINI | play_arrow | Heart-thumping, exhilarating youth pop-rock |
| 23east | U MINEINI | play_arrow | A song with lyrics by Xu Toyofumi that overflows with the feelings of a winter romance. |
| 24east | Room of EdenSaucy Dog | play_arrow | Saucy Dog’s songs that depict everyday romance |
| 25east | Say SomethingTHE JET BOY BANGERZ | play_arrow | An urban dance tune exuding mature allure |
| 26east | Stay with meTele | play_arrow | Love’s feelings and warmth woven on a street corner at midnight |
| 27east | dead endHoshino Gen | play_arrow | A poignant love story from a movie theme song |
| 28east | PresentINI | play_arrow | An inspiring pop song that captures the sparkle of winter |
| 29east | GravityOmoinotake | play_arrow | A heartrending, fated bond of love that crosses borders |
| 30east | Moon-viewing ReverieAile The Shota | play_arrow | A heartfelt love song that nestles close to the moonlight |
| 31east | one’s true feelingsyangusukinii | play_arrow | A poignant tale of infatuation and acceptance |
| 32east | ObsessedAyumu Imazu | play_arrow | Popular TikTok songs by global singers |
| 33east | naporiVaundy | play_arrow | Vaundy's music: a delicate, heartrending charm |
| 34east | bergamotTomonari Sora | play_arrow | Sora’s sophisticated music colors the night. |
| 35east | SirenMukai Taichi | play_arrow | Taichi Mukai portrays love with tofubeats |
| 36east | Love Like ThisFuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s new song: an English love song that questions pure love |
| 37east | HAZEKroi | play_arrow | Theme song for a nostalgic romantic film |
| 38east | Trace that dreamNinomiya Kazunari | play_arrow | A pure love played through Ninomiya's singing voice |
| 39east | CocktailA.B.C-Z | play_arrow | A sweet love song like a cocktail |
| 40east | Always by my sideFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE | play_arrow | The theme song arrives—a gemlike pop ballad. |
| 41east | Kiss Kiss KissAKASAKI | play_arrow | A song about falling in love with a loved one’s hair |
| 42east | Nerd and AngelMEGA SHINNOSUKE | play_arrow | Folk rock that pours out romantic feelings to someone who loves nerds |
| 43east | YuuSenchimirimentaru | play_arrow | The everyday dearness in Atsushi’s love song |
| 44east | Sangenjaya Storiesyangusukinii | play_arrow | A song that portrays everyday, true-to-life emotions of love in Sangenjaya |
| 45east | Love so sweetarashi | play_arrow | A love song whose bright melody connects hearts |
| 46east | Tonight, with youAKASAKI | play_arrow | A youth love song for two in the midnight city |
| 47east | miss youCLASS SEVEN | play_arrow | A poignant song that vows love even amidst anxiety |
| 48east | Honey HoneySexy Zone | play_arrow | A pop song about honey-sweet young love |
| 49east | I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Scenery colored by loved ones, the diverse forms of love |
| 50east | DestinyAee! group | play_arrow | Aぇ! group’s bittersweet love song |
| 51east | more than anyoneBE:FIRST | play_arrow | A ballad depicting the struggles of a man tormented at heart by BE:FIRST |
| 52east | Ti AmoEXILE | play_arrow | An adult love song about a forbidden romance |
| 53east | Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI | play_arrow | A wedding song by EXILE ATSUSHI themed around love |
| 54east | You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS | play_arrow | A ballad about the pain of heartbreak |
| 55east | Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad by SUPER BEAVER |
| 56east | somedaySaucy Dog | play_arrow | A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories |
| 57east | Blue amberback number | play_arrow | A drama theme song that delicately expresses sorrow and a desire for revenge |
| 58east | Heart Rainindigo la End | play_arrow | A ballad that quietly sings about a romantic breakup |
| 59east | I want to see you.yuzu | play_arrow | Yuzu releases a ballad dedicated to expressing gratitude to his father |
| 60east | Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke | play_arrow | A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup |
| 61east | single bedSha ran Q | play_arrow | A classic ballad by Sharan Q that poignantly depicts the heartache of a broken romance |
| 62east | NOW LOADINGmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | Macaroni Enpitsu’s love song |
| 63east | Hide-and-seekYuuri | play_arrow | A ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in partner to a game of hide-and-seek |
| 64east | 180°yamazaru | play_arrow | A love ballad of a mountain monkey. Depicting the struggles of romance. |
| 65east | Heartbreaker (I fell in love with a cowgirl)Hirai Dai | play_arrow | Hirai Dai's country love song |
| 66east | Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki | play_arrow | A ballad that portrays the poignancy of heartbreak and love |
| 67east | White LoversKuwata Keisuke | play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad that turns the bittersweet love of winter into a blessing |
| 68east | First loveHata Motohiro | play_arrow | A ballad by Motohiro Hata. It sings of bittersweet memories of love. |
| 69east | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s love ballad, feelings passing each other by |
| 70east | Because of youShimizu Shota | play_arrow | sing the love of a long-distance relationship |
| 71east | Happy endingOhtaki Eiichi | play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s first love song in 12 years. A major hit with 970,000 copies sold. |
| 72east | for a whilerikon densetsu | play_arrow | A warm ballad that comforts the pain of a broken heart |
| 73east | Tightly.mosao. | play_arrow | A love song that gently depicts a couple’s everyday life |
| 74east | waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s love song, expressing the feeling of love |
| 75east | What I noticed wasGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE | play_arrow | A love-confession ballad by GENERATIONS |
| 76east | I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | Saito Kazuyoshi’s Lyrical Love Song |
| 77east | confessionTRACK15 | play_arrow | TRACK15, active in pop rock |
| 78east | Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s winter love song |
| 79east | forever; for good; indefinitelyGReeeeN | play_arrow | A ballad depicting memories and love with a lover |
| 80east | SymphonyHirai Dai | play_arrow | Dai Hirai sings powerfully about his feelings for someone special |
| 81east | Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | A famous song themed around Masaharu Fukuyama’s marriage |
| 82east | An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro | play_arrow | A ballad that gently portrays love built over time |
| 83east | Only youDani. | play_arrow | A love song that harmonizes Auto-Tune with passionate lyrics |
| 84east | Lovers AgainEXILE | play_arrow | EXILE’s mature romantic ballad |
| 85east | A bouquet for boring daysLUCKY TAPES | play_arrow | Introducing standout tracks by LUCKY TAPES |
| 86east | Better Half (feat. JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN)Omoinotake | play_arrow | A touching ballad with a long-distance relationship theme |
| 87east | What’s HappeninPSYCHIC FEVER | play_arrow | A refreshing love song by PSYCHIC FEVER |
| 88east | O youdoba shishō | play_arrow | An emotional love song with a gentle melody |
| 89east | string telephonenatori | play_arrow | A story about a protagonist with a closed heart who is changed by love |
| 90east | Reunionshaitoopu | play_arrow | Shytopes’ new song depicting lovestruck feelings |
| 91east | The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi | play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad depicting a farewell in the rain |
| 92east | Your Song for YouKawasaki Takaya | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that expresses Takaya Kawasaki’s deep feelings for his beloved |
| 93east | AzaleaYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s ballad depicts love for someone lost |
| 94east | aloeFunatsu Mahiro | play_arrow | A song that gently embraces the feelings of an ambiguous love |
| 95east | A heart in love dancesOnda Masanori | play_arrow | Masanori Onda’s love song is heartwarming |


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