Recent songs sung by male vocalists in Japanese music [2026]

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Bakuro

“Baku Ro,” released by syudou in January 2026, is a newly written track serving as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “Tokyo P.D.: Metropolitan Police Department Public Relations Division 2.” Riding on a driving, high-velocity beat, it offers a cynical portrayal of the lies pervading the city and the precariousness of justice.

Listening to it gives you a cathartic feeling, as if slicing through a world of empty façades.

When you’re tired of a society full of pretty words, this song might be just the refresh you need!

Put magic in your pocketHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata “Put Magic in Your Pocket” Official Audio

Released digitally in January 2026, marking the start of the 20th anniversary year since the major-label debut.

It was written as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Mirai no Musuko.” The warm, acoustic sound—so characteristic of Hata—is striking.

The lyrics carry a message that embraces the fragility and doubts felt in everyday life, deeply linking with the drama’s story.

It’s a gentle, comforting mid-tempo track you’ll want to listen to on the way home.

Speak of the Devil feat. MasatoSurvive Said The Prophet

Speak of the Devil feat. Masato / Music Video | Survive Said The Prophet

Survive Said The Prophet is a rock band that earns wide support with a broad musical palette centered on loud rock.

Released digitally on January 17, 2026, this track drew major attention for featuring coldrain’s Masato as a guest.

With one of the most massive sounds in the band’s history, the explosive shouts traded between Yosh and Masato create a development that shakes the listener to the core.

The song was produced as the ending theme for the second cour of the anime Fire Force Season 3, and it carries a heartfelt message that digs into the story’s core.

You can feel the strong will to overcome conflict and pain.

It’s a track you’ll want to play when you need to fire yourself up or stoke that burning passion.

brand-newSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Massara” Music Video (“radiko 15th Anniversary Brand Movie Tie-in Song”) <9th Mini Album “Curry Rice” to be released on 2025.12.17>

A song by the three-piece rock band Saucy Dog.

Chosen as the tie-in track for radiko’s 15th anniversary brand movie, it’s included on their 9th mini-album “Curry Rice,” released in December 2025.

The lyrics, which capture the moment of letting go of hesitation and taking a first step forward, are written in tangible, down-to-earth language without excessive metaphor, offering comfort to listeners in their own everyday lives and decision-making moments.

It’s a rock tune that affirms the feeling of a fresh start.

Star WishSTARGLOW

STARGLOW / Star Wish -Official Audio-

STARGLOW is a dance and vocal group born from BMSG’s audition “THE LAST PIECE.” The title track of their debut single, released in January 2026, features a sound that blends exhilarating anticipation with a touch of wistfulness, hinting at the journey ahead.

With SKY-HI participating in the production, the song fuses Western grooves with J-pop sensibilities, leaving a sophisticated resonance that lingers in your ears.

Following their pre-debut track “Moonchaser,” this long-awaited release has finally arrived.

It’s a song that will give you a push when you’re ready to take the first step toward your dreams and goals—be sure to give it a listen.

The color of happinessOnda Masanori

The color of happiness

Masamori Onda, a singer-songwriter who gained attention after posting on TikTok, released “The Color of Happiness.” It’s a ballad that blends tenderness with heartbreak, expressing lingering feelings for a former lover.

The song was chosen as the ending theme for the drama “Kimbap and Onigiri: Two Lovers Alike Yet Different.” There’s also a moving backstory: Onda reworked a chorus he originally wrote at 19, completing it for the first time in about three and a half years.

It’s a perfect track for those freshly heartbroken, those who can’t quite let go, or anyone who wants to reflect on a past love.

Poem of the StarsGRe4N BOYZ

GRe4N BOYZ / “Poem of the Stars” Lyric Video

This song by GRe4N BOYZ was newly written as the ending theme for the 5th National High School Light Music Club Tournament, “we are SNEAKER AGES.” Released in December 2025 as a cheer song for light music clubs at 2,400 schools nationwide, its exhilarating sound and irresistibly bright melody affirm the youthful days devoted to club activities.

A key highlight is that TERU from GLAY participates on vocals.

The piece embodies the shared sentiment between GRe4N BOYZ—formed with friends from their school days and still active—and GLAY: the value of the “view shared with your friends.” It’s a must-listen for anyone striving toward a goal.