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 (171–180)
Linju Lovemakaroni enpitsu
The song chosen as the theme for the drama “If I’d Kissed You a Million Times,” starring Mao Inoue and Takeru Satoh, is “Rinju Love” by Macaroni Empitsu.
The music video features actress Ryoko Hirosue and world-renowned tap dancer Gunjo Kubo.
The lyrics, which express feelings that can’t reach the one they’re meant for—echoing the drama’s storyline—make it a poignant ballad that leaves listeners with a bittersweet ache.
In January 2023, they appeared on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE and performed “Rinju Love.”
SakuraRemioromen
A pop tune by Remioromen that gently sings of feelings for a loved one beneath trees in full-bloom cherry blossoms.
With the arrival of spring, the song kindles a warm light of hope in listeners’ hearts.
Released in February 2009 as a digital-only single, it was featured in commercials for au by KDDI as well as Sony Ericsson mobile phones.
It continues to resonate with many as a song to listen to in the springtime, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
jealousNakajima Kento
This song captures the ache of a long-distance relationship.
Released in December 2024 as a pre-release track from Kento Nakajima’s solo debut album “N / bias,” it expresses possessiveness and jealousy toward a lover through a pop sound and his refreshing vocals.
The frustration of not being able to express one’s feelings openly is so palpable it makes your heart skip a beat.
Why not listen to it while thinking of someone special?
SakuraŌhashi Torio
Sung by Ohashi Trio, this song delicately weaves the subtleties of the heart, pairing the fragility of cherry blossoms with the themes of parting from a loved one and embarking on a new journey.
The resolve to set out while cherishing someone and wishing for their happiness resonates deeply through the gentle vocals and melody.
Included on the album “plugged,” it was released in March 2013 and was also used as the commercial song for House Wellness Foods’ C1000.
It is a warm, gem-like heartbreak song that comforts those who recall bittersweet memories of love in cherry blossom season or who have experienced a farewell with someone dear.
I LOVE YOUOzaki Hiroya
Here’s an introduction to a recent J-pop hit, but I think its melody will feel familiar to listeners of any generation.
Hiroya Ozaki’s “I LOVE YOU” was released in April 2023.
It’s a cover of the classic song left behind by his father, Yutaka Ozaki.
As you might expect—or however you’d put it—there’s something about his gentle voice that conveys a sense of their blood connection.
If you’re curious, try listening to it alongside the original and see what similarities you can find.
Recommended! Love songs by male artists – popular love songs (181–190)
snow moonYamada Ryosuke
A winter mid-tempo ballad that captivatingly conveys a sweet yet bittersweet love story woven into a snowy landscape, expressed through a delicate singing voice.
Set for release in February 2025, this track will also be included on the album “RED.” With vivid, wintry imagery, it delivers sincere affection for a cherished person, carried by a clear and beautiful vocal.
It’s a wonderful song that gently keeps you company on winter nights when you’re thinking of someone you love or during quiet moments spent reminiscing about precious memories.
Side DishShimizu Shota
Here’s “Side Dish,” an adult tear-jerker steeped in rhythm and blues by Shota Shimizu, who cites influences from Donny Hathaway and Marvin Gaye.
A side dish is a dish that complements the main course, and here it’s used as a metaphor for the many “other friends” who can’t become the official steady partner.
Faced with the harsh situation of “the woman I like starts dating a guy with a bad reputation, and there’s nothing I can do about it,” what would you do? The music video—featuring nothing but a smiling woman—is also a must-see!