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

Dream Taxipirafu seijin

Pilaf Alien – Dream Taxi

This track captivates with a sophisticated sound that evokes a city nightscape.

Created by Pirafu Seijin, it’s the title track of the album “Dream Taxi,” released in January 2025.

The pop, refreshing sound and lyrics that conjure journeys toward dreams and life’s crossroads leave a strong impression.

It’s perfect for a nighttime drive or for moments of transition in your life.

Showcasing Pirafu Seijin’s musicality to the fullest, this work is sure to resonate with your heart.

Come back homeFUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S

【FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S】「Come back home」MV

Don’t you ever find yourself longing for that simple warmth—the kind that makes you feel at ease the moment you come home? This new release from FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S is a pop ballad that gently wraps the listener’s heart, centered on themes of family renewal and bonds.

Within its heartrending melody lies a steady hope that helps you take a step toward tomorrow—it’s truly encouraging.

The song is included on the single scheduled for release in August 2025 and has been selected as the theme song for the drama “Good Evening, the Asayama Family.” When you’re feeling a bit worn out by daily life or want to express gratitude to someone important, listening to it will help you reconnect with your honest feelings.

HOWLAyumu Imazu

Ayumu Imazu – HOWL [Music Video]

A dance number by Ayumu Imazu with a exhilarating sense of speed that feels like tearing through the city at night.

Released in July 2025, the track was written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime “Karaoke Iko!” It captures the uniquely adolescent swing of emotions—frustration with an uncooperative reality and longing for a more grown-up world—set against a cool track.

I think it’s perfect as background music for a drive!

Try jumping.Miyano Mamoru

Mamoru Miyano “Try Jumping” MUSIC VIDEO / Mamoru Miyano “Jump Shite Mite”

It’s a feel-good soul-funk number that will put a spring in every listener’s step.

Created by Mamoru Miyano, who is also active as a voice actor and actor, it was released in August of the same year as a lead track from his 8th album, slated for release in November 2025.

Its catchy, hum-along melody and humor-filled lyrics are part of its charm.

Even when things aren’t going well, it encourages you not to overthink—just take the first step—and fills you with a positive vibe.

Give it a listen when you want a change of pace or when you want to have the best time with friends.

You are a monster.TOOBOE

You Are a Monster / TOOBOE

This is a work by multi-creator TOOBOE, chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “The Summer the Light Died.” Carefully crafted with a deep reading of the original, it brilliantly captures the emotional turbulence of realizing that the precious person right beside you is a monster.

As he describes it as “a song that grants Yoshiki forgiveness,” the portrayal of someone striving to accept everything about the other—overcoming fear and sorrow—is heart-wrenching.

Released as a single in August 2025, the piece deeply resonates with the story’s fleeting and beautiful worldview.