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 (111–120)
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Hey! Say! JUMP’s 35th single, sprinting from the Heisei era into Reiwa.
Released in May 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Parallel Couple: The Truth About the ‘Me and My Wife’ Who Died,” starring Kei Inoo and Rikka Ihara in dual lead roles.
It’s a true-to-life love song that distills pure feelings and the fragility of romance into its lyrics.
The catchy melody line and rhythmic groove are also irresistible.
It’s perfect for times when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone you love.
Recommended! Love Songs by Male Artists: Popular Love Songs (121–130)
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.
The Second-to-Last Love SongKokoro no Suke
This song centers on a bittersweet, real-life-inspired re-confession.
Released in July 2015 as Shinnosuke’s first solo digital single, it conveys regret over a past romance and the longing to win back that love.
Vivid scenes—stars seen from a loft window, two people sleeping within an almost touchable distance—are interwoven throughout, resulting in a work where a melodious track and emotionally rich lyrics blend beautifully.
The song is also included on the first full album, HOPE, and is one you’ll want to hear if you’ve experienced heartbreak or want to reexamine your relationship with someone important.
It’s love, right?wacci
“What is love, anyway?” This heartwarming love song by wacci offers a straightforward answer to that universal question.
It celebrates the beauty of pure affection that overcomes every barrier—be it family background or appearance.
The way the protagonist acknowledges their feelings and holds fast to “I love you,” no matter who the other person is, deeply moves listeners.
Released in April 2022 as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama ‘A Dearest Family,’ it also earned an Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards the same year.
It’s the perfect song for those moments when you want to convey your unwavering feelings to someone special.
DestinyAee! group
A gem of a love song that delicately portrays a straightforward devotion, even while harboring clumsy feelings of love.
The Aぇ! group’s intricately woven vocals and deeply emotive melody brilliantly color a bittersweet love story.
Set for inclusion on the album “Chameleon,” slated for release in June 2025, this track has been selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Musashino Rondo,” starring group member Yoshinori Masakado.
The music video’s world, in which the message of love is conveyed with strength even under the pouring rain, superbly captures a heart buffeted by fate.
It’s a song that stands by everyone troubled by love and gives them courage.
Heart Rainindigo la End
A heart-stirring ballad that quietly observes a bittersweet parting in love.
Its melody delicately captures subtle emotions, while the graceful sound of acoustic guitar and electric piano resonates deep within.
Released by indigo la End in February 2016, the song was featured as the TV commercial theme for the smartphone game ‘Shoumetsu Toshi’ and is also included on their second major-label album, ‘Aiiro Music.’ Told from the perspective of a woman reflecting on the end of a relationship, the lyrics leave a strong impression as they carefully express emotional shifts through the metaphor of rain.
It’s a song that stays close to your heart when you want to quietly accept the pain of heartbreak and move forward.
Goodbyeofukōsu
This is a pure love ballad that poignantly portrays the end of a romance, released as an Off Course single in December 1979.
With Kazumasa Oda’s warm yet translucent vocals and a heart-stirring melody, the song richly conveys the sorrow of parting.
Its gentle, relatable lyrics—about a first heartbreak or a bittersweet farewell to someone dear—have made it a beloved classic that quietly resonates with listeners.
It was also featured as an insert song in the first season of the TBS drama “Mr.
Kinpachi in Class 3B” and later included on the album “SELECTION 1978-81.” As a song that stands by you through the poignant end of love that comes with winter’s chill, it’s especially recommended for those facing a farewell with someone important.