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 (21–30)
PerfumeEito
This song became a huge hit on various subscription service charts and on YouTube in 2020 after it went viral on TikTok.
It’s a quintessential Reiwa-era hit, and I’d like you to pay attention to its biggest draw: the highly relatable lyrics.
As the title “Perfume” suggests, the story is about running into an ex-girlfriend who’s wearing the same perfume she used back when you were together, which triggers memories of your relationship—and even rekindles lingering feelings.
I’m sure you can relate to how a scent can bring memories rushing back, and that’s exactly what makes this song pierce the heart all the more deeply.
attachmentMy Hair is Bad
A heartwarming love song by My Hair is Bad for those who feel uneasy about their partner’s past.
This track portrays a realistic love story that doesn’t deny memories with a former lover, while choosing to build new moments with the current partner.
Its relaxed tempo, gentle rhythm, and Tomomi Shiiki’s conversational vocals are soothing.
Released in April 2025, the song was originally sold exclusively at the Saitama Super Arena concert in January of the same year.
If you want to create more memories for just the two of you, be sure to give it a listen.
I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka
It’s a classic that has been covered by many artists and passed down through the years.
A long time has passed since Yutaka Ozaki’s passing, but it remains a timeless masterpiece—one we want to keep alive.
It’s the ultimate love song I’d love to hear a man sing.
The color of happinessOnda Masanori
A love song overflowing with tenderness—cherishing the one who brings color to ordinary days and embracing each other’s unadorned selves.
Its wistful yet warm vocals give voice to clumsy feelings that are hard to put into words.
Masanori Onda reworked an idea he’d been nurturing since he was 19, releasing it in January 2026 after about three and a half years.
It was written as the ending theme for the drama “Kimbap and Onigiri: Two in Love, Alike Yet Different.” A perfect track for lovers who acknowledge their differences in values and wish to treasure one another.
If you want to thank someone you love but feel too shy to say it, this is a number you should definitely hear.
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
One of Masayoshi Yamazaki’s signature songs, this renowned ballad captures lingering feelings for a past love.
Beyond the heartrending lyrics, even the simple acoustic guitar accompaniment quietly conveys the sorrow.
What really stands out is the chorus, repeated again and again.
Whether it’s heartbreak, lingering attachment, or simply having someone you’re drawn to, haven’t you ever found yourself unconsciously looking for that person? It’s a song that makes you feel, almost painfully, the uncontrollable tenderness and the longing to see them.
Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS
“Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do?” by RADWIMPS, which is also the theme song for the film Weathering with You.
The worldview crafted by vocalist Yojiro Noda is uniquely original, and this song immerses you in that overwhelming atmosphere.
It’s a piece that evokes each person’s own form of love, so try listening while reflecting on what love means to you.
AiHata Motohiro
A timeless hit by Motohiro Hata for anyone who wants to convey pure love on White Day.
His gentle yet powerful voice, together with the delicate tones of the acoustic guitar, resonates straight to the heart.
The lyrics portray a universal, profound love that makes you feel happy just by being together, quietly accompanying the listener’s heart.
Released as a single in January 2010, this song is also included on the beloved masterpiece album “Documentary.” Filled with the tenderness and ache of thinking about someone in the everyday moments, it’s perfect not only for those about to confess their feelings, but also for nights when you want to renew your gratitude to your partner.