Japanese Pop: A Roundup of Popular Male Singer-Songwriters

They can write songs, they sing well, and some can even draw, excel at sports, or take on acting roles… when you think about it, singer-songwriters are amazing, aren’t they?

They feel like the ultimate multi-players.

In this article, I’d like to introduce some popular male singer-songwriters from the Japanese music scene.

From veterans who’ve been active for years to artists who’ve made headlines recently, we’re covering a wide range of generations.

Please read to the end!

Playlist

Japanese Pop: A Roundup of Popular Male Singer-Songwriters
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	sparkleFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze draws attention with his distinctive music.
2	W/X/YTani Yuuki		A young musician popular on social media, active in their music career
3	shutterYuuri		Yuuri’s hit song “Dried Flowers”
4	M87Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu gains popularity with his hit songs.
5	Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino is making great strides in both music and acting.
6	I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi		Kazuyoshi Saito sings classic American-style rock.
7	spring rainMurashita Kōzō		Kozo Murashita: a gentle singing voice and lyrics that resonate with the heart
8	HIGH FIVETakahashi Yuu		Yu Takahashi from Akita contributes to the community through music.
9	Goodbye ElegyIshizaki Hyuui		Huwie Ishizaki, a singer who captivates with vocal nuances
10	Tonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji		Kenji Ozawa of the Shibuya-kei scene, highly influential with his original music
11	evergreenŌhashi Chippoke		Chippoke Ohashi has gained attention on variety shows.
12	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		The musical world of the multi-artist Vaundy
13	Ca Va?Bikkeburanka		Composing since elementary school, with a unique worldview
14	Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama is active as a singer and actor.
15	Beautiful JourneyHirai Dai		Hirai Dai of surf sound selected for Honolulu
16	Storysakaiyuu		Sakai Yu, whose diverse musicality resonates with the heart
17	ciderHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata, an artist popular for his refreshing singing voice
18	A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu, a skilled R&B singer-songwriter
19	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki: Captivating with his warm vocals and musicality
20	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		Southern’s Kuwata, a musician with many famous songs
21	The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama is active as a singer and actor.
22	Pixels of EmotionOkazaki Taiiku		Okazaki Taiiku: Diverse Music and Expressive Power
23	POP STARHirai Ken		Ken Hirai became a popular artist with his smash hit song.
24	MAGICŌhashi Torio		Jazz pianist Ohashi Trio, distinctive sound
25	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu captivates with diverse musicality.
26	UN-APEXTK		A musician who captivates with an original sound
27	We againSG		A Korean-Japanese mixed SG is taking the music scene by storm.
28	L’oNŌishi Masayoshi		A talented singer-songwriter active in anime music
29	over the topMiyamoto Hiroji		The passionate singing voice of Hiroji Miyamoto from Elephant Kashimashi
30	In that caseHattori		Macaroni Enpitsu led by Hattori
31	Love Song feat. EveKitanitatsuya		Tatsuya Kitani is a versatile musician.
32	NIGHT DANCERimase		The rise of imase and his musical appeal
33	Duckykankan		Mr./Ms. Kankan, a mysterious singer, is popular.
34	Bunny GirlAKASAKI		High school singer AKASAKI from Aichi
35	Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy		Vaundy’s unique music and multifaceted talent
36	Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai		Hirai Dai is popular for music that evokes the ocean.
37	Bloody LiarTanabe Shunichi		BLUE ENCOUNT that shakes the heart with scorching rock
38	Don’t die!kocchi no kento		Kento Sugo, who performs music under the name “Kento.”
39	Who is he?zaki no suke.		Zakinousuke, a rookie artist drawing attention with popular songs
40	Parting Flowersurii		Suri, a versatile Vocaloid producer active on multiple fronts
41	Youth Fantasy PoemHakanasono		The Music and Allure of Hakanen, Singing of Youth’s Ephemerality
42	A world without youto shiki		Toshiki, popular on social media, draws attention with songs that evoke empathy.