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 (51–60)
Like the beginningRen
This is a solo ballad written by REN of the global boy group JO1.
Set for release in July 2025, it’s his fourth solo track.
With a delicate vocal delivery, it captures the unease toward kindness that’s become routine and the premonition of a relationship’s end.
You can clearly feel the protagonist’s poignant resolve in lines like, “This way will be better for both of us.” It’s a song that will sink deep into your heart when you’re struggling with a cherished relationship or quietly reflecting on a breakup at night.
KanadeSukima Suichi
Many people have probably listened to Sukima Switch’s song “Kanade” live and found themselves in tears.
The lyrics, which seem to gently encourage a sorrowful girlfriend, strike a chord with those in long-distance relationships.
It’s a song I hope you’ll listen to when you’re wondering whether it’s okay to keep dating as things are.
single bedSha ran Q
It was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime “D·N·A²: A Girl Who Was Born to Be Loved.” The song pours out the lingering, growing feelings for a former lover.
Combined with the wistful vocals, it tightens your chest with a painful ache.
You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
This is a gem of a ballad that sings of the sweet, aching pain of heartbreak.
The farewell scene on the station platform and the memories the two shared are delicately portrayed and delivered with a melody that pierces the heart.
Among FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ works, it stands out for its rich emotional expression.
Released in October 2007, it reached No.
8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was selected as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Otona no Shikaku,” earning broad support across generations.
The song is also included on the album “FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 2,” and has been covered by Mariko Takahashi.
It’s a heartwarming track that stays by your side when you sense the end of a romance or go through a farewell with someone dear.
Recommended! Love Songs by Male Artists - Popular Love Songs (61–70)
wishsumika
This is the song chosen as the theme for the drama “Ossan’s Love -in the sky-.” Sumika is often strongly associated with cheerful, bright, and rhythmic songs, but this track, “Negai” (Wish), is a heart-wrenching love ballad.
It carries the sorrow of loving someone who loves someone else.
Even so, it comes together warmly at the end—a song you’ll want to listen to in winter.
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
“Sakurazaka” is a song by the Japanese singer-songwriter Masaharu Fukuyama.
Fans affectionately call him “Masha.” It’s a song that wishes happiness for the one you love.
Though the unrequited love is heartrending, the lyrics, filled with thoughts for the other person, are deeply moving.
loveHoshino Gen
Koi by Gen Hoshino—the theme song of the drama We Married as a Job! (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu)—became a massive hit thanks to the Koï Dance craze.
It’s a love song that resonates with everyone, whether you have a crush, a partner, or are married.
Its up-tempo beat is uplifting, and since so many people know it, it’s a great pick for karaoke!