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 (181–190)
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.
Prayer FlowerHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s classic gently weaves a deep sense of love and gratitude for someone dear.
Filled with thoughts of his late grandmother, the warm vocal delivery blends with the soothing tone of the ukulele to comfort listeners’ hearts.
Released in October 2011 as his debut single, it was later included on the album “ALOHA.” In March 2021, it was also featured on the fifth installment of the love song compilation CD series “Tashika ni Koi Datta.” This is a song that resonates with anyone who has experienced parting from a loved one or carries feelings they haven’t been able to fully express.
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!
I like you.Shimizu Shota
A gem of a love song that pours out deep affection and devoted feelings.
You’ll be drawn into the world woven by Shota Shimizu’s clear, transparent vocals and a soul-stirring, heartfelt melody.
Released in December 2009, the track became his first to top the full ringtone weekly chart, and was later included on the 2010 album “Journey.” It sings of a once-in-a-lifetime fateful encounter, expressing heartfelt love and gratitude for that special person.
The song resonates with a strong resolve to overcome small quarrels and anxieties together, and a pure love that longs to keep protecting the other’s smile.
This is a must-listen for anyone seeking their destined person or wishing to convey their feelings to someone dear.
Lov UShibuya Subaru
A love song included on the fourth full-length album, “Lov U.” It’s a track that reveals a new side of Subaru Shibutani.
The lyrics, which weave in everyday moments of quiet happiness and inner conflict, really resonate.
Released in October 2024, the album also drew attention for Shibutani’s collaborations with a new group of creators.
The chemistry born from working with artists like micca and THE CHARM PARK makes for a compelling listen.
The music video even features his first dance performance in about seven years.
It’s recommended for anyone struggling with love or wanting to express their true feelings—this song is sure to give you courage!
As you areCentipede & Rhyme Man
A unit consisting of Mukade, who made his first appearance and won at the 15th High School Rap Championship, and Inman, who has competed and excelled in numerous MC battles.
Their track “Kimi no Mama de” was released in 2023 and garnered strong support from many young people through social media.
Their music is characterized by down-to-earth, message-driven rap that resonates not only with youth in the midst of their adolescence but also with adults, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
In this song, its precious message of love really hits home.
It’s a mellow love number recommended for when you want to relive the butterflies of when you first met.
RainHata Motohiro
Continuing to suppress the emotions lying deep within the heart, left helplessly drenched in the rain.
While feigning gentle connections with others, the intensity inside cannot be contained.
This is the quietly infused, solitary and stunned state of mind captured in one of Motohiro Hata’s renowned songs.
Its weighty melody and clear, understated vocals illuminate the protagonist’s emotions like a single spotlight.
The song was used as the ending theme for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film The Garden of Words starting in May 2013, and was included as a coupling track on the single “Kotonoha” as a cover of one of Senri Oe’s signature pieces.
It resonates as a song that accompanies late-night drives or quiet moments spent with someone special.