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 (131–140)
Love gets even more mellowrikon densetsu
This track is distinguished by a luscious soundscape that weaves together ’80s city pop and R&B.
Sophisticated rhythm guitar cuts blend seamlessly with a blissful melody line, creating an unforgettable allure after just one listen.
Through Ayumu Matsuda’s expressive vocals, you can feel the complex emotions of romance—exhilaration, anticipation, and the anxiety stirred by the other person’s ambiguity.
Released in June 2022 and forming the foundation of Rikon Densetsu’s activities, the song was issued as a three-track CD single in January 2023.
In July 2024, it was featured on THE FIRST TAKE, with the performance surpassing one million views within a few days.
Highly recommended for those who want to resonate with the delicate nuances of love, or rediscover the charms of city pop and R&B.
Because of youShimizu Shota
A moving medium-tempo ballad that portrays the bond of two people in love and a relationship that deepens even as they hurt each other.
The gently embracing, soulful vocals and lyrics that straightforwardly sing of unwavering love despite physical distance are sure to resonate with couples in long-distance relationships.
Written, composed, and arranged by Shota Shimizu, this track is included on the album “FLY,” released in June 2017.
Featuring a warm arrangement centered on piano and strings, it’s a song you’ll want to play on special anniversaries.
Perfect as background music for a couple’s drive, and also recommended for conveying your feelings to a long-distance partner.
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
This is an original commercial song created for Urashima Taro, played by Kenta Kiritani, to sing in the au Santaro series.
The song expresses Urashima Taro’s feelings for Otohime as portrayed by Kiritani.
Its relaxed tempo and Okinawan-inspired sound are striking, and the lyrics, filled with the emotion of someone who has continued to yearn for a long time, are heartrending.
Blind Love&TEAM
This is a song by the multinational idol group &TEAM, chosen as the theme song for the drama “Dr.
Chocolate.” The overall sound has a gentle atmosphere, highlighting the warmth of the lyrics and the members’ vocals.
As the title suggests, it expresses deep affection, while also conveying positive feelings that look toward the future.
Although it captures the confusion of experiencing a love that grows larger within oneself, it also carries a sense of anticipation for how that love will connect to the future.
Bunny GirlAKASAKI
This work, presented by a high school singer-songwriter from Aichi Prefecture, is an ambitious piece that portrays the joys and conflicts of love through the figure of a bunny girl.
The atmosphere of the nighttime city, along with the blend of temptation and hesitation toward the other person, is expressed in exquisite balance, leaving a vivid impression on listeners.
Released in October 2024, it has ranked high on various music streaming charts and garnered significant attention on social media.
With lyrics that reflect the romantic perspectives of today’s youth and a catchy, singable melody line, it’s perfect for karaoke or as a companion on a drive.
to cry innocently; to weep with a childlike airAKASAKI
This new song by AKASAKI, an active high school singer-songwriter, is infused with a powerful wish to protect someone who sheds pure tears.
It portrays complex emotions where unwavering love for the other person intersects with the bittersweet possibility that those feelings might not be returned.
Set for a digital-only release in January 2025, it has been drawing attention, including being selected as Kiss FM KOBE’s recommended Japanese song for January.
AKASAKI debuted in April 2024 and has since released singles such as “Hikikomori” and “Bunny Girl.” This track is recommended for anyone who has experienced parting with someone important or wants to connect with the feeling of caring deeply for another.
ObsessedAyumu Imazu
Set to a chill, poppy melody, this track sings in English about the sweet-and-sour feeling of falling in love at first sight.
Ayumu Imazu’s laid-back vocals and the lyrics’ honest expression of affection are particularly captivating.
The understated melody line beautifully captures the confusion and unease that come with falling in love.
Released in January 2024, the song became a hot topic across Asia after many artists—including Korea’s SEVENTEEN—posted dance videos on social media.
It’s the perfect song for relaxed moments, like a morning drive, a café break, or a leisurely weekend stroll.