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)
Heartbreaker (I fell in love with a cowgirl)Hirai Dai
A gem of a love song by Dai Hirai that paints uncontrollable infatuation and aching longing with a sound that skillfully weaves in elements of country music.
It sings of a man’s pure feelings for a free-spirited, cowgirl-like woman, set to a refreshing beach sound.
Released in April 2025, the piece conveys the bittersweetness of love through a gentle narrative tone and a pleasant melodic line.
Created as the first installment of a series leading up to “HIRAIDAI presents THE BEACH TRIP 2025,” which kicks off in May, it’s a perfect fit for open-air moments like seaside drives or BBQs under clear blue skies.
A soul-stirring ballad that deeply resonates with those nursing heartbreak or struggling with single-minded love.
I LOVE YOUkurisu haato
A heartbreaking love song, “I LOVE YOU,” delivered by California-born artist Chris Hart.
If you listen to such a sorrowful “I love you” after a breakup, your heart will be torn to shreds and you’ll end up in tears.
“I love you, I need you…”—even though you feel that way, you still have to part, and it hurts so much.
Chris Hart’s warm voice gently embraces that pain.
Recommended! Love Songs by Male Artists – Popular Romance Songs (101–110)
OMAE (feat. Mukade & Inman)JAKEN
This song is a love ballad that sings more about caring for a loved one than material success.
Created through a collaboration with MUKADE and INMAN, it carries the message that symbols of wealth—like luxury cars, watches, and high-rise condos—are nothing more than extras without someone special by your side.
Released in October 2024 and produced by Lion Melo, the track runs about 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
It debuted at No.
10 on Billboard JAPAN’s Heatseekers Songs chart, marking JAKEN’s first-ever chart entry.
It’s recommended for those who feel that true happiness comes from the presence of a loved one, and for anyone who values human connection over material abundance.
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.
Love so sweetarashi
Arashi’s classic love song “Love so sweet.” It has also been used as a TV drama theme song and in commercials.
While the tune is pop and refreshing, the lyrics express a man’s bittersweet emotions.
With its easy-to-listen-to melody, it’s a masterpiece that makes you want to hum along after just one listen.
If only I could remain at zeroOfisharu Higedan Dism
A bittersweet ballad that captures the heartache of a long-distance relationship, it’s a song that truly resonates.
Included on the mini-album “MAN IN THE MIRROR,” released in June 2016, it conveys the woman’s feelings as a counterpart to the male-perspective track.
Many listeners will likely relate to the protagonist, who, while counting down the days until she can see her lover, puts on a brave face saying, “As long as I can hear your voice, that’s enough.” Satoshi Fujiwara’s sweet, aching vocals blend with the piano’s timbre, creating a masterpiece that has been cherished by fans for years.
It’s a highly recommended song for those lonely nights when you miss someone important.
LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO
TOKIO’s debut single leaves a vivid impression with its straightforward lyrics that shout, “I can only see you.” The song’s exhilarating band sound—brimming with a sense of speed as if capturing the rush of being in love—is simply refreshing.
Tomoya Nagase’s piercing vocals from his younger days are also incredibly pleasant to the ear.
Released in September 1994, the track was used as the theme song for the anime Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai.
The fact that they made their first appearance on the year-end NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen just a little over three months after their debut speaks to their popularity at the time.
It’s an irresistible track for anyone who loves crisp, refreshing rock.