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 (41–50)
Dracula La[Alexandros]
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A unique love song that likens the feeling of being in love to a vampire.
Its dark and romantic atmosphere is captivating.
It’s a track included on the single that [Alexandros] released for their major-label debut in June 2015, and it charmed many fans.
The energetic rock sound and heartrending melody leave a strong impression, expressing both the exhilaration and the anxiety of falling in love.
Recommended for those with unrequited feelings or anyone who can’t hold back their emotions.
It’s also popular as a song that really gets the crowd going at karaoke.
Recommended! Love songs by male artists – popular romance tracks (51–60)
From Me to Youflumpool
It became a big hit as the theme song for the 2010 film “Kimi ni Todoke,” which is based on a manga.
Just like the movie’s storyline, this song heightens the fresh, bittersweet, and innocent feeling of a school romance.
The key is high, but it’s a popular choice at karaoke.
SyrupShimizu Shota
This is a work released in April 2025 by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, beloved for his sweet love songs.
While strongly reflecting his roots in gospel and R&B, the piece is crafted with a restrained, minimal sound.
Over its gentle arrangement, Shimizu’s vocals—highlighting his warm lower register—resonate beautifully, making it a standout track.
The background detail that it samples a song by renowned gospel producer Shaun Martin further conveys his deep respect for the genre.
Its message—singing of the sweetness of love that quietly stays by your side amid the struggles of everyday life and the bittersweetness of living—will surely sink deep into the heart.
Also included on the album “Pulsatilla cernua,” it’s a song best savored late at night.
more than anyoneBE:FIRST
A poignant longing wrapped in kindness strikes the heart in this ballad by BE:FIRST.
While yearning for closeness with a loved one, the vivid lyrics portray a man’s struggle to keep his distance because of mental illness, along with the feelings that remain unchanged.
The richly expressive vocals of all the members and the melody beautifully color the story’s world.
Included on the single “Spacecraft / Sailing,” released on February 5, 2025, the song was also selected as the theme for the film “Hold Me Tighter Than Anyone,” which premiered that February.
This piece invites deep reflection on the meaning of continuing to care for someone important and on human connection.
It is recommended for those wrestling with feelings for someone they love, or for anyone seeking a touching ballad that resonates with the heart.
HANABIMr.Children
The theme song of the smash-hit drama Code Blue: Doctor Heli Emergency Lifesaving starring Tomohisa Yamashita is HANABI.
When the series was adapted into a film, HANABI continued to be used as the theme song.
In the drama, alongside the characters’ growth, romantic elements are also depicted in the latter half.
Accordingly, the song’s lyrics, while reflecting a view on life, also include expressions that can be interpreted as romantic—showing how much strength the presence of “you” provides.
Why not listen to it while thinking of someone special to you?
Love comes slowly, little by little.Sazan Ōrusutāzu
Southern All Stars are great for their lively rock numbers, but we can’t forget their relaxed ballads either.
“Ai wa Slow ni Chotto Zutsu” is a ballad about heartbreak.
The scenes depicted in the lyrics are romantic and very beautiful, but the lingering attachment left behind is quite heartrending.
I miss youBEGIN
Koishikute is a song by BEGIN, a Japanese acoustic band consisting of three members from Okinawa Prefecture.
This track is their memorable debut single.
Despite its simple lyrics and melody, it’s a love song with a compelling charm that draws you in.