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)
LLLGen’in wa jibun ni aru.
A stylish love song that embraces the essence of funk music.
Created through a song contribution from Tsuyoshi Domoto, also known as .ENDRECHERI., this track moves the heart with its groovy rhythm and straightforward, love-themed message.
Released digitally in March 2025 and included on the album “Core-Initiated Innovation,” it’s a recommended listen when you want to feel the importance of love or warm your heart with music.
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.
fierce gazeanzenchitai
An unforgettable song by Anzenchitai that captures the emotions of a man and woman consumed by passionate love.
It’s an adult love song that also brings back the bittersweet feelings of youth—a true gem.
Released in January 1985 as their eighth single, it gained attention as the theme for the Autorama High-Sensitivity Laser commercial.
The song became a major hit, peaking at No.
2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and selling a total of 324,000 copies.
Koji Tamaki’s rich, velvety vocals overflow with passion and poignancy, brilliantly expressing the feelings of someone whose hidden love can no longer be contained.
It’s also recommended as a heartwarming message song to give to someone dear who is struggling with love.
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.
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.
Recommended! Love songs by male artists – popular love songs (181–190)
I miss your fireOkamura Kazuyoshi
Set to a rock ’n’ roll groove, this gem of a ballad captures the loneliness of a man spending a cold winter night alone and his lingering feelings for a former lover.
The melody woven by Yasuyuki Okamura and Kazuyoshi Saito brilliantly fuses the strengths of these two accomplished artists, hinting at new musical possibilities.
Released in January 2024 as the first installment of a five-month consecutive series, the song marked the launch of their duo, Okamura Saito.
Its straightforward lyrics convey the lingering attachment and regret toward a woman with a mischievous allure hidden behind her wistful eyes, along with the bittersweet imaginings of what she might be like now.
It’s a warm, comforting track for anyone standing at the end of a romance and the beginning of something new.
Ambiguous BlueKawasaki Takaya
A delicate medium-tempo ballad that resonates with the aching fragility of love.
Born from the album “Aimai Blue,” this track was also chosen as the theme song for the MBS drama “Revenge Boyfriend: The Devoted CEO Has a Dark Side.” Takaya Kawasaki’s characteristically gentle vocals amplify the depth of emotion, making the growing infatuation, jealousy, and precarious relationship feel almost tangible as one learns more about their partner.
The simple, acoustic guitar–driven arrangement blends beautifully with it all.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to connect with the subtleties of romance.