Recent songs sung by male vocalists in Japanese music [2026]
In Japan’s music scene, countless artists emerge every day, each releasing a variety of tracks.
Recently, many songs have broken through thanks to social media like TikTok, and music trends are changing at a rapid pace.
In this article, we’ll spotlight the latest Japanese songs you often hear on social media and around town, focusing on tracks with male vocals.
We’ve picked selections across genres—from singer-songwriters to rock bands—so take this opportunity to give them a thorough listen.
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Recent Songs [2026] Sung by Male Vocalists in Japanese Music (111–120)
Sorry for singing.AKASAKI
Released in November 2025, this song was written specifically for NEC’s “LAVIE” TV commercial.
Opening with words of apology, the lyrics gently scoop up an irresistible urge to sing and a touch of guilt, and the candid outpouring of pure emotion leaves a lasting impression.
The arrangement, which prominently features acoustic guitar, is also striking.
It’s a down-to-earth pop tune that will empower anyone looking to take a new step forward.
Recent songs [2026] (121–130) sung by male vocalists in Japanese music
roarTomonari Sora
Released in October 2025, Sora Tomonari’s “Roar” was selected as the ending theme for the sixth season of the NHK General TV anime Kingdom.
Characterized by its heavy, powerful sound, it makes you feel as if you’re steadily pressing forward, step by step.
The lyrics, themed around the clash of convictions, vividly evoke the heat of the battlefield.
It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone looking to fire themselves up.
GroundsGENERATIONS × Da-iCE
GENERATIONS, who electrify audiences on massive stages, and Da-iCE, who have steadily earned acclaim with their twin-vocal prowess.
Their first collaborative track, released in September 2025, is a number that likens the paths they’ve walked to a “foundation,” singing their resolve for the future.
Affirming the efforts they’ve made so far, its powerful message toward the next challenge is sure to give a push to anyone striving toward a goal.
With weighty harmonies that stir the heart, it’s a dance tune that raises a signal flare for a new era.
meeting upM!LK
This is a support song that stands by you in the lonely battle of entrance exams.
Written specifically for Nippon Cultural Broadcasting’s “Exam Student Support Campaign,” the piece also drew attention because member Jinto Yoshida served as the campaign’s character.
The “meeting up” in the title carries layered meanings—an appointment with your target destination of your chosen school, and a reunion with your future self.
The warm sound centered on piano and strings, with the five members’ vocals carefully layered, is truly wonderful.
Teens, be sure to give it a listen.
for a very, very long timeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
The single “Zutto Zutto,” released in December 2025, is a love ballad written for the film Romantic Killer.
Its medium-slow tempo sound, woven from piano arpeggios and delicate strings, is layered with twin vocals by Yusei Yagi and Sota Nakajima, vividly expressing a heartrending longing.
The lyrics carefully depict the frustration of being unable to confess one’s feelings and the inner struggle of being unable to take that final step, evoking the bittersweetness of unrequited love.
It’s a pure love song that gently seeps into the heart.
speech and writingRADWIMPS
Recorded for the album Anyu, released to mark the 20th anniversary of their major-label debut, this track centers on the theme of feelings “beyond words,” as its title suggests.
Names lingering in a phone book, memories that gradually fade, emotions left unsaid—its lyrics weave life’s pain and emptiness from such everyday fragments, piercing the listener’s heart.
The lyrical melody unfolding over a medium-tempo band sound feels like watching a single film from start to finish.
It’s a number we hope those at a turning point in life will take the time to listen to.
What is happiness?Chiba Yūki
Released in October 2025, “What Is Happiness?” was selected as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV Monday 10 p.m.
drama The Final Rondo — To You Whom I Can Never Meet Again.
With this track, Chiba ventured into a style reminiscent of kayōkyoku, emphasizing the melody line.
The lyrics, written in plain language about everyday struggles and ordinary views of happiness, speak to the universal question, “What is happiness?” It’s a moving song that gently comforts those who have experienced parting or loss of someone dear.