Recommended! Love songs by male artists — popular romantic songs
Here are some recommended masterpieces and popular tracks among love songs sung by male J‑pop artists! From timeless classics beloved for years to smash hits that were featured as TV drama theme songs.
We’ve gathered a wide range of love songs that capture men’s emotions and views on romance—similar to women’s, yet distinctly different.
If you’re thinking, “I want to hear love songs sung by men,” or “I like male vocal tracks,” be sure to give these a listen.
As you listen, you might catch a glimpse of the ways men express love and how they think about it.
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Recommended! Love Songs by Male Artists - Popular Love Songs (61–70)
Zutto (feat. HAN-KUN & TEE)SPICY CHOCOLATE
A gem of a love song produced by SPICY CHOCOLATE, bringing to life a luxurious collaboration with HAN-KUN from Shonan no Kaze and singer TEE.
The frustration of time spent apart and the pure affection for a lover that grows precisely because of the distance are portrayed straightforwardly over a warm reggae sound.
After being included on the 2012 album “Shibuya RAGGA SWEET COLLECTION 2,” the track was featured in an NTT Docomo commercial and became a major talking point.
Anyone who has experienced a long-distance relationship will instantly recognize the bittersweet feelings of longing for the other person.
It might even make you want to reaffirm your unchanging feelings to someone special.
Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu
Released in 1996 as Ulfuls’ 10th single.
It was a single cut from the album “Banzai” and was later used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Shōri no Megami” (Goddess of Victory).
With powerful, straightforward lyrics, it declares that no matter what kind of woman appears, the only person who matters is you.
It’s a bright love song perfect for a marriage proposal.
Blue BenchSasuke
Sasuke’s debut single “Aoi Bench” (“Blue Bench”).
Before their debut, they mainly performed street live shows, and there’s a legendary story from their indie days: the “Aoi Bench” CD, sold only at a single shop in their hometown of Ōmiya, moved 5,000 copies.
Celebrated as a heartrending breakup song, it enjoys immense popularity and is also a staple piece for chorus competitions.
SirenMukai Taichi
Singer-songwriter Taichi Mukai, who has gained popularity with songs that blend R&B with diverse styles like alternative and electronic, teamed up with producer tofubeats to create this stylish track about the push and pull of romance.
It portrays the true feelings hidden behind smiles and the thrilling psychological games between men and women—depictions so real that many listeners, especially men, may find themselves taken aback.
The contrast between the modern beat and the faintly nostalgic sound is exquisite.
Released digitally in advance in May 2018, this song opens the EP “LOVE.” Its urban groove will elevate your everyday life into a more refined, stylish space.
White LoversKuwata Keisuke
Shiroi Koibitotachi (White Lovers) is a song by the Japanese musician Keisuke Kuwata.
It is sung in Kuwata’s distinctive, sultry voice.
The track is his seventh single.
Incidentally, the title “Shiroi Koibitotachi” is said to be based on the film of the same name (White Lovers).
Love stories happen suddenlyOda Kazumasa
It’s “Love Story wa Totsuzen ni,” the theme song of the hugely popular 1990s Getsuku drama Tokyo Love Story.
Oda Kazumasa’s distinct high-pitched vocals fit it perfectly.
The soaring chorus makes you feel excited, as if something is about to happen.
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
“The blue mood from the rain and the blue mood from a broken heart have something in common…” Don’t you feel that way when you listen to Hideaki Tokunaga’s song “Rainy Blue”? A breakup makes it rain in your heart, and this song depicts that emotional landscape.
Tokunaga’s husky voice seems to project yourself being beaten by the rain falling in your heart, which only deepens the sorrow.
