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

Deep ForestKing&Prince

Deep Forest

This is a song by King & Prince that drew attention because member Kaito Takahashi penned the lyrics himself.

The track is included on their 17th single, “What We Got ~Kiseki wa Kimi to~ / I Know,” released in August 2025.

As the title suggests, its allure lies in a mysterious, delicate world—like exploring a quiet forest deep within the heart.

You can vividly picture the protagonist, lost in doubt and inner conflict, desperately searching for a faint glimmer of light.

It’s the perfect song for nights when you want to face yourself deeply or sink into quiet contemplation.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Rashisa [Official Audio]

This song was written as the theme for the theatrical anime “Hyakuemu,” which portrays young people taking on track and field.

The members deeply resonated with the original story, and the song was created from that connection.

The lyrics carry a powerful message: overcome the conflicts and self-denial born from competition and discover your true self.

Its driving rock sound and emotional vocals perfectly mirror the characters who keep moving forward without giving up.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re striving toward a big goal or struggling with your sense of self.

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Yu Takahashi “End Roll” MV

A medium-tempo ballad of gratitude and resolve that Takahashi Yu released to mark the major milestone of his 15th anniversary since his major-label debut.

It’s a lead track from the best-of album “Jiyū Gozen,” set for release in December 2025, and it was digitally released in July.

Starting with a quiet piano motif and building powerfully toward the latter half, its structure unfolds like a single film retracing his journey so far.

It’s a work infused with his soul—he even rebuilt it from near completion after deciding, “This isn’t it.”

Sunflower FireworksAile The Shot

Sunflower Fireworks

A bittersweet, stylish summer tune where an urban groove reveals the scenery of a summer dusk.

It’s a track by Aile The Shota, produced by ☆Taku Takahashi of m-flo, released in June 2025.

It portrays the frustration of a love where the person can’t confess their feelings, and the lyrics tighten your chest in contrast to the song’s pleasant vibe.

The delicate vocals and wistful melody create a sentimental summer mood, making it impossible not to dwell on its story.

blue skyUeno Daiki

Daiki Ueno / “Aozora” Music Video [Theme Song for NHK Night Drama ‘Aozora Beer’]

It’s a liberating song that feels like traveling under an endless blue sky.

Released by singer-songwriter Daiki Ueno in June 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s Night Drama “Aozora Beer.” The lyrics intertwine the bittersweetness of time gone by with hope for the future, warming the hearts of listeners.

For those embarking on a new chapter, it may be an irreplaceable piece of music.

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All’s well that ends well / MV of Kento Kocchi

This is a song by Kocchi no Kento that was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Vigilante: My Hero Academia Illegals.” Carried by a driving, fast-paced sound, it delivers a powerful message that affirms everything—saying that even if you’re not perfect, as long as you can smile in the end, that’s enough.

Kocchi no Kento’s powerful vocals blow away any doubts in your heart.

When things aren’t going well and you’re feeling down, why not draw some of this song’s positive energy and think, “Well, it’ll work out somehow!”?

Love Like ThisFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Love Like This [Official video]

This is a song by Fujii Kaze that was premiered during his European tour and generated a huge response among fans.

It serves as the lead track from his album Prema, released in September 2025 after roughly three years, and it’s a universal love song sung entirely in English.

Kaze says he “pretended to know” the answer to the question, “What is the purest form of love?” True to those words, the piece invites each listener to reflect on their own shape of love, offering a profound and beautiful world that’s deeply compelling.

Its sound, reminiscent of ’80s pop, gently accompanies the feelings you have for someone important.