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 (1–10)
Because it won’t reach / Because it doesn’t reachHirai Ken
When I first tried to make sense of the lyrics, I was left wondering what they were really about at a glance.
But when you hear that the song was written as the theme for the film “50 First Dates,” the lyrics suddenly come together into a single story! The movie is about a woman who loses the previous day’s memories due to the aftereffects of an accident, and a man who falls in love with her.
With that in mind, reading the lyrics again lets you feel a love that’s heartbreaking yet incredibly straightforward and warm, and it will surely help you rediscover the charm of this beautiful song.
Love SongGReeeeN
A song that carries the feeling of being healed just by having her by your side, and the importance of spending ordinary moments together.
A woman who’s loved this much must be truly happy, right? If you can’t express your gratitude to your girlfriend or find it hard to propose, you might consider giving her this song in place of words.
Maplesupittsu
Speaking of Spitz, they’re a nationally beloved band that represents Japan.
Among their songs, this love song is especially popular, right? Masamune Kusano’s clear, translucent vocals make the beauty of this track stand out even more.
At the same time, when you look at the lyrics that depict parting, I think anyone can relate by connecting them to their own experiences.
Their songs are known for literary lyrics, so interpretations vary from listener to listener, but from any angle you take, you can feel the ache of heartbreak and the lingering attachment to a loved one—it tightens your chest.
Recommended! Love Songs by Male Artists – Popular Romantic Tracks (11–20)
365 daysMr.Children
At the time of its release, it was used in a commercial and became a hot topic as a tear-jerking love song: Mr.Children’s “365 Days.” The feelings of a man in love can be complicated and often not understood by women.
This song, which seems to understand that tight, heart-wrenching emotion, is sure to be highly relatable.
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
An early song from the hugely popular singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu.
It has a gentle, soft sound and expresses a very warm kind of love, yet it also portrays anxiety and inner conflict, reminding you that it’s not just a pretty song—very much in his style.
Looking at the lyrics, they depict deeply human aspects of love: the more happiness you have now, the more painful a parting would be; the difficulty of fully accepting the fact that you were the one chosen; and at the same time, the wish for this happiness to last forever.
I’m sure there are points you’ll relate to as well.
budKobukuro
This is the song chosen as the theme for “Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad.” The imagery using flowers and the sky is beautiful, and within the melancholy of the melody you can feel a certain beauty.
The harmony created by Kobuchi and Kuroda also feels somewhat wistful.
It’s a love ballad steeped in nostalgia.
One million “I love you”sRake
Sung with an astonishingly high tone for a male singer, this song has been featured in various tie-ins, including commercials, so I’m sure it sounds familiar to you.
Its appeal lies in the approachable, easy-to-understand lyrics and the catchy melody that sticks in your head after just one listen! The lyrics, which purely and straightforwardly express nothing but the feeling of love, have captivated many listeners.
As a 100% pure love song, it’s also extremely popular as a track to play at weddings!