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 (1–10)
1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism
Among the many songs by Official HIGE DANDism, now beloved as a national band, this one is especially heartwarming and brimming with happiness! The lyrics tell the story of a couple, with a wonderfully romantic concept of turning their past and future together into a movie on the film of their hearts.
From the little things in everyday life to their wedding day and the day their child is born, the idea of recording it all on that heart-film is sure to move you.
It’s also a very popular choice for wedding background music.
balladKetsumeishi
A love you can’t fulfill—the kind where you want to hold someone tight and pour out your love, but you can’t.
Have you ever had a love like that? There are many reasons a love might be unfulfilled, but whatever the reason, loneliness always comes with it.
Ketsumeishi’s song “Ballad” soothes that lonely feeling.
The emotions of wanting to see someone but being unable to put it into words.
The time spent waiting for a message on your phone, with no guarantee it will ever come.
Each of these things is heartbreaking and squeezes your chest with sorrow.
bouquetback number
This song, with its striking lyrics written as a dialogue between a couple from the very beginning, is one of back number’s signature tracks, loved by many listeners for its numerous ballads.
The lyrics have a somewhat laid-back feel, yet what’s depicted is a man pledging straightforward, unwavering love.
Precisely because the tone is so relaxed, the sincerity of that love stands out even more.
Try listening to this song while imagining yourself and the person you have feelings for.
The holeKing Gnu
This song could be considered one of King Gnu’s hidden masterpieces.
Among their tracks, it carries an especially serious atmosphere, yet Iguchi’s clear, translucent vocals are stunningly beautiful and strike a perfect balance.
Looking at the lyrics, the message throughout is, “I’ll accept all your pain and suffering, love you, and protect you,” and you can really feel a pure, straightforward love.
On the other hand, the dramatic, hard-hitting music video is also memorable—definitely give it a watch, as it might change the way you interpret the song.
HOWEVERGLAY
GLAY’s hugely popular love song “HOWEVER” was a million seller.
It remains a long‑loved karaoke favorite, especially among men singing love songs.
Beyond its easy-to-listen-to melody and high-quality backing sound, the song captivates listeners with a perfectly balanced rise and fall that builds as it progresses.
It’s one of the greatest love songs representing the 1990s.
Hide-and-seekYuuri
This is Yuuri’s signature song, which became a huge topic after he guested at a MY FIRST STORY live.
Written about a girlfriend who suddenly walked out of the room, the song likens the situation to a game of hide-and-seek, and its earnestness is truly moving.
The narrator longs for her to come back, yet he also understands that her feelings have drifted away and that she won’t return.
It’s a supreme ballad that captures the aching, helpless longing a man carries.
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
This song, one of singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature tracks, is very simple yet filled with beautifully woven words.
The protagonist of the lyrics is a male singer who’s a bit awkward and usually has trouble expressing his true feelings.
However, the line about how he can “only speak honestly when he’s singing” is something many men might relate to.
It’s a classic among ballads performed by male artists.