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 (71–80)
From Me to Youflumpool
It became a big hit as the theme song for the 2010 film “Kimi ni Todoke,” which is based on a manga.
Just like the movie’s storyline, this song heightens the fresh, bittersweet, and innocent feeling of a school romance.
The key is high, but it’s a popular choice at karaoke.
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.
My BooShimizu Shota
Shota Shimizu’s love song “My Boo” portrays a bittersweet romance from a man’s perspective.
With lyrics that capture the feelings of a shy guy, Shota Shimizu seems to have envisioned from the production stage that listeners could express their feelings to their special partner by singing it at karaoke or playing it in the car.
Feel the genuine emotions of a man in love through its realistic lyrics.
SyrupShimizu Shota
This is a work released in April 2025 by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, beloved for his sweet love songs.
While strongly reflecting his roots in gospel and R&B, the piece is crafted with a restrained, minimal sound.
Over its gentle arrangement, Shimizu’s vocals—highlighting his warm lower register—resonate beautifully, making it a standout track.
The background detail that it samples a song by renowned gospel producer Shaun Martin further conveys his deep respect for the genre.
Its message—singing of the sweetness of love that quietly stays by your side amid the struggles of everyday life and the bittersweetness of living—will surely sink deep into the heart.
Also included on the album “Pulsatilla cernua,” it’s a song best savored late at night.
Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze
He may come across as a bit of a troublemaker, but the lyrics express his deep love for a woman he’s truly fallen for—so much that it makes you think, “Can someone really love this much?” There are those fleeting moments in everyday life when you suddenly feel love, right? It’s a classic by Shonan no Kaze.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800 (kaba by Amatsuki)
Many artists have covered MONGOL800’s “A Little Love Song.” Amatsuki’s cover of “A Little Love Song” really showcases the strength of his vocals.
It’s a cover where the original band sound blends well with the synthesizer tones, and I hope many people will listen to “A Little Love Song” in the voice of Amatsuki, who is very popular among younger generations.