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 Romance Tracks (81–90)
An endless love songmei-chan
A love song that sings of everlasting love.
Mei-chan’s warm vocals resonate deep in the heart.
The catchy melody and lyrics filled with profound emotion are truly captivating.
Its bright, forward-looking message gives listeners energy and hope.
This track is included on the album “Yakisoba Pan,” released in July 2024.
Seiji Kameda’s arrangement and production shine.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to feel a bond with someone special or need the courage to face forward and live.
Buena Gente ~To My Beloved~Naoto Intiraymi
A song born from a songwriting camp in Colombia.
It’s a pop tune with a comfortable Latin rhythm, filled with deep love and gratitude for someone special.
Released in August 2024, with a lyric video now available on YouTube.
While it tackles profound themes like “life,” “death,” and “existence,” it’s marked by Naoto Inti Raymi’s characteristically bright, uplifting melody.
It’s the perfect track for reflecting on the fragility of life and the nature of happiness.
Also recommended as a heartwarming love song to listen to with someone you cherish.
LemonYonezu Kenshi
The theme song of the drama “Unnatural,” starring Satomi Ishihara.
It’s a song about parting with someone you loved so much you still see them in your dreams.
If it’s just a goodbye, you might meet again.
But if a life is lost, you can never meet again.
Even when it’s the kind of farewell where you might see each other again, the sadness of parting with someone can feel like an eternal goodbye.
That kind of sorrow is portrayed in this song.
Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai
Dai Hirai is popular for his gentle acoustic sound and heartfelt vocals.
The love songs he weaves are filled with a warmth that gently embraces listeners’ hearts.
This piece is a song about the importance of the bond nurtured with a loved one in the midst of everyday life.
It was released digitally in September 2020 and was featured in a Mynavi Wedding commercial, making it a beloved staple wedding song.
It’s the perfect number for those moments when you want to express gratitude to your cherished partner and convey unwavering love.
I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
A song that delicately portrays the feelings of a protagonist who struggles to convey their love to someone dear.
Released in February 2020 as the theme song for the TBS drama “Love Lasts Forever” (Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo).
It features Official HIGE DANDism’s signature polished sound and emotionally rich vocals in perfect harmony, gently embracing not only romantic love but also friendship, familial love, and every form of affection.
For this piece, it’s recommended to sing with a gentle, warm tone while valuing emotional expression.
By infusing the performance with the frustration of not being able to fully express one’s feelings and the pure affection for the other person, it will surely resonate with listeners.
tomatoShimizu Shota
A gem of a ballad that draws you in with its heartwarming melody.
Written by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, it’s included on the album “Pulsatilla cernua,” released in June 2025.
The song layers his signature soulful vocals over a laid-back R&B tempo to create an irresistibly comfortable groove.
The lyrics, expressed in unadorned words, depict the forms of love found in everyday life.
It’s perfect for moments spent thinking of someone special, or as soothing background music for a calm night.
Recommended! Love songs by male artists – popular love songs (91–100)
Ti AmoEXILE
A story of forbidden love portraying a bittersweet, mature romance.
EXILE’s earnest vocals beautifully capture the feelings of a woman consumed by her relationship with a married man.
The melancholic love depicted alongside the passionate melody is sure to strike a chord with many listeners.
Released in September 2008, the song was also featured in a commercial for Meiji Seika’s Meltykiss chocolate, and went on to win the Grand Prize at both the 50th Japan Record Awards and the 41st Japan Cable Radio Awards that same year.
The music video, set in 1920s Shanghai, superbly brings the work’s world to life.
It’s the perfect track for a late night in a lounge, gazing at the soft glow of candlelight and dreaming of adult romance.