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)
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.
Like the beginningRen
This is a solo ballad written by REN of the global boy group JO1.
Set for release in July 2025, it’s his fourth solo track.
With a delicate vocal delivery, it captures the unease toward kindness that’s become routine and the premonition of a relationship’s end.
You can clearly feel the protagonist’s poignant resolve in lines like, “This way will be better for both of us.” It’s a song that will sink deep into your heart when you’re struggling with a cherished relationship or quietly reflecting on a breakup at night.
Recommended! Love Songs by Male Artists – Popular Romance Songs (101–110)
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.
Did I become an idiot or something?Suda Masaki
A hidden gem by Masaki Suda that sings about the feeling of falling in love and losing control.
This track is the B-side to the single “Mita Koto mo Nai Keshiki,” released in June 2017.
Written and composed by Kazuya Kaneki, it beautifully portrays an awkward heart in love—acting unlike oneself after falling for someone.
Suda’s straightforward vocals blend perfectly with the acoustic sound.
If you’re feeling a bit timid about love, you’ll surely find it relatable.
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.
knot; tie; bind; concludeSaucy Dog
This is a love song by Saucy Dog that delicately portrays, from the perspective of a man awkward in love, the anxiety, jealousy, and pure affection within a romantic relationship.
It begins with a scene of holding hands with his partner, and carefully depicts universally familiar emotions—like feeling frustrated by the other’s practiced gestures or questioning his own worth.
Released in March 2020 and included on the mini-album “Take Me” released that September, the song is also popular at karaoke.
Its gentle melody, which seems to embrace the anxieties and miscommunications of romance, and its straightforward lyrics leave a strong impression, making it a recommended track for anyone who wants to convey their feelings to someone special.
100Onda Masanori
A song by Masanori Onda—known for his sweet yet wistful voice—that weaves together special moments found in everyday life.
Released in November 2024, this work has drawn attention as the first installment of a five-month consecutive release project.
It delicately portrays the joy of seeing someone you love and the sorrow of parting from someone precious, with lyrics that tenderly resonate with listeners.
Coupled with Onda’s clear, transparent vocals, it creates a bittersweet yet warm atmosphere.
Singing about the enduring importance of love that doesn’t change with age, this track is perfect for expressing feelings for someone you’re in love with or for reaffirming your affection for someone dear.