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 (151–160)
LOOPSIRUP
An urban love song that captures a cozy morning in a café.
From the fingers pouring milk to the subtle color of nail polish, SIRUP’s perspective paints his feelings for a lover in vivid detail.
Included on the EP “SIRUP EP2,” released in August 2018, this track blends R&B with a soulful melodic line to create a sophisticated, grown-up vibe.
Behind lyrics that frame conversations on a drive and snapshots of everyday life lies a bittersweet tenderness that cherishes the memory of a past love.
Perfect as background music for a leisurely afternoon at your favorite café, and a recommended song when you want to calm your mind and sort through your feelings.
SymphonyHirai Dai
A song by Dai Hirai that powerfully sings of feelings for a loved one, as if telling a hero’s story of life.
Like the heroes we all admired, the determination to grow stronger for the sake of someone you must protect strikes a chord.
Produced in April 2023 as the theme song for the live-action film “TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room — The Movie,” it beautifully blends Hirai’s gentle, warm vocals with the grandeur of an orchestral sound.
The lyrics, linked to the film’s worldview, are sure to gently encourage everyone striving for the sake of someone dear.
Filled with love, Hirai’s voice makes this a song you’ll want to hear when your feelings for family, a partner, friends, or anyone special grow strong.
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.
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.
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.
Recommended! Love Songs by Male Artists: Popular Romance Tracks (161–170)
Colorful DaysAee! group
Aぇ! group delivers a sweet, pop-tinged love song filled with the familiar sparkle of romance—like the butterflies before meeting up for a date or the shy moment of giving a gift.
Set to a breezy rhythm, its message of courtship will resonate with anyone harboring sweet-and-sour feelings of love.
Featured on the album “D.N.A,” releasing in February 2025, and chosen as the CM song for the nationwide sweets delivery service CAKE LINK, this track is perfect for those who want to share that heart-pounding moment of love with someone special.