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 (91–100)
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.
Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu
This song, a staple at weddings, is a love song that expresses the feeling: “I may still be immature, but let’s build a wonderful family like our parents and grandparents someday.” Fukuyama Masaharu’s deep, sexy voice makes it a moving love song that really resonates with the heart.
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.
Love isn’t fashionableOkamura Yasuyuki with Koide Yusuke
This is a message song that sounds the alarm against the trend of treating romance like a fashion accessory.
Set to a groovy sound that blends funk and rock, it carefully portrays a shy, hesitant kind of love.
Crafted from Yasuyuki Okamura’s groovy sound and Yusuke Koide’s delicate lyrics, the single was released in April 2014 and was also used as the theme song for the variety show “Kubo Mine Hyada Kojirase Night.” It appears on the album “Kōfuku” (Happiness) and has been highly praised by music critics.
It’s a perfect track for those who are awkward in love or uncomfortable following the crowd, offering empathy and encouraging a sincere approach to romance.
KoiAndrop
This is the theme song for the film “Until I Meet September’s Love,” starring Issey Takahashi and Haruna Kawaguchi.
You might worry that you’re a hindrance to someone important in your life.
They might try to push you away.
And yet, you still want to see them, no matter where they are… Have you ever been in a love where you were thought of that deeply? People often say love is blind, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
If anything, this is a song that gives a gentle push to that version of yourself.
Tokimeki Part 1supittsu
At the beginning of love, a swirl of contradictory emotions arises.
For example, you may want to be liked and to get closer to the other person, yet at the same time you don’t want to be disliked, so you hesitate to approach.
Tokimeki Part 1 is a song that expresses these conflicting feelings.
It’s an original piece Spitz wrote as the theme song for the film Water Flows Toward the Sea.
The result is a mid-tempo ballad with the refreshingly pure atmosphere characteristic of the band.
Give it a listen while recalling the start of a romance.
Map of Paradiseback number
It’s a gem from back number, distinguished by its poignant lyrics and melody.
You can really feel the desire to cherish those special moments spent with a lover.
The warm sound, skillfully blending synthesizers and guitars, resonates comfortably.
This track was included as the B-side to their 22nd single “Atarashii Koibitotachi ni,” released in September 2024.
It’s also been performed on the “anti sleeps tour 2024,” creating a buzz among fans.
It’s the perfect song for savoring precious time with your partner or renewing your feelings for someone important.
Give it a listen!