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 (161–170)
I love youRen
Many people probably feel embarrassed to say “I love you” to their partner face-to-face.
This love song conveys that feeling—playfully hiding the shyness—by saying it in Korean.
It’s a track by REN, a singer-songwriter from Tokushima known for hits like “Aitai” and “for you,” released in April 2023.
The grand yet gentle arrangement paired with his sweet vocals makes the sound slowly seep into your heart.
Definitely give it a listen together as a couple.
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This is the song chosen as the theme for the film “Ojō to Bankun” (The Young Lady and Her Bodyguard), starring SixTONES’ Jesse and Riko Fukumoto in a dual lead.
Rooted in mixture rock, it rides a powerful, fast-paced sound to convey a vow to protect the one you love no matter what.
The piece, which beautifully syncs with the film’s story through its deep affection for the other person and the strong desire to protect them, will be released on March 19, 2025, in three editions: First Press Limited, Regular, and MTV Unplugged.
For anyone who carries a strong wish to protect someone precious, this is sure to be a song that resonates deeply.
Recommended! Love Songs by Male Artists – Popular Romance Tracks (171–180)
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A sophisticated love song brimming with mature allure.
Showcasing WEST.’s outstanding expressive power, this track is included on the album “A.H.O.
-Audio Hang Out-,” set for release in March 2025.
It has been selected as the opening theme for the Yomiuri TV drama “Kiss de Fusaide, Barenaide” (“Seal It with a Kiss, Don’t Let It Show”).
In the drama, member Ryusei Fujii plays the lead role.
Blending an uptempo sound with lyrics that convey hidden feelings of love, the song creates a dramatic atmosphere.
It’s a tune that gently resonates with anyone grappling with the ache of a bittersweet romance.
O youdoba shishō
Released in February 2025, this work is a gem of a love song whose gentle, familiar melody and straightforward, heartfelt lyrics resonate deeply.
Wrapped in warm tones, the chorus adds a sweeping string arrangement that heightens the sense of emotion.
The vocals overflow with pure affection for the other person, and the tender worldview that cherishes everyday, ordinary moments will speak not only to those in love, but to anyone nurturing warm feelings for someone important.
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This is a gently and delicately rendered story about a closed-off protagonist who begins to change after meeting the person they love.
It beautifully portrays a sincere form of love in which two people accept each other—including past wounds, secrets, and differences in perspective—within a cherished relationship.
Released digitally in September 2024, it has drawn attention as the theme song for the film “Arrogance and Goodness,” based on the novel of the same name by Mizuki Tsujimura.
It offers a different charm from Natori’s signature track “Overdose,” suggesting a new frontier for the artist.
For those who want to embrace everything about the other person without losing their own identity, this is a song that will resonate deeply with the delicate tremors of the heart.
Koisuru Hikarinaniwa danshi
A fresh rock number that vividly captures the sparkle of a moment in love.
It’s packed with youthful scenes everyone can relate to—your heart racing when your eyes meet, the ache of passing by each other, and the frustration of feelings you can’t put into words.
Released in August 2024, the song was chosen as the theme for the film “Koi wo Shiranai Bokutachi wa” (We Who Don’t Know Love), starring Ryusei Onishi of Naniwa Danshi.
It’s the perfect track for those moments when your feelings for someone are growing or when you need the courage to confess.
Cherry Blossom Societyyuzu
This is a masterpiece of Yuzu’s spring songs, in which eternal love is sung by drawing parallels with cherry blossoms.
A firm bond with a loved one, unchanging affection, and hope for the future are expressed over a beautiful melody.
The arrangement incorporating traditional instruments and the warm harmonies leave a strong impression.
Released in February 2010, the song reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It was also used in 2012 as the campaign CM song for JR West, resonating with many people.
With lyrics themed around cherry blossoms and Yuzu’s characteristically gentle vocals, it’s the perfect track for looking back on memories with someone special as spring arrives, or for warming the heart in a season of new encounters.