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

SAKKImei-chan

SAKKI / Mei-chan

This is the first song released by Mei-chan after resuming his activities, which came out in July 2025.

Centered on themes of frustration with modern society and self-discipline, Mei-chan himself also took part in writing the lyrics.

His vocals—laced with screams and masterful vibrato—dance over an aggressive mixture rock sound, sounding like a cry straight from the soul.

You can feel his bristling life force coming through directly.

For anyone who wants to change something or fire themselves up, this track will surely serve as a powerful cheer.

pyramid[Alexandros]

Kinjito

A track has arrived where powerful rock resonance intertwines with a poignant vocal! [Alexandros]’s new song portrays people who keep challenging their own limits.

It conveys the importance of moving forward step by step and the strength to overcome hardship.

Set for CD single release in February 2025, it’s also the theme song for a TV Asahi drama.

The story, set in the financial industry, perfectly matches the song’s message.

It’s a must-listen for anyone striving toward their dreams or looking to take on something new!

ReunionVaundy

Reunion

What if someone close to you suddenly became a completely different person one day? The song Vaundy wrote for the TV anime “The Summer Hikaru Died” portrays the quiet terror lurking in everyday life, along with the attachment we still can’t let go of.

The plaintive tones of the piano intertwine with emotional guitar, beautifully capturing the turmoil of a heart that wants to believe but can’t fully trust.

It will surely leave you reflecting deeply on the bonds you share with those irreplaceable to you.

Ghost AvenueEVE

Ghost Avenue – Eve Music Video

Set against a floating, dark track, this song by Eve sharply captures the restless emotions of living in the modern age.

Released as a digital single in July 2025, it brilliantly conveys loneliness and alienation—as if you’re the only ghost wandering the city—through an irresistibly catchy melody.

There’s plenty to savor, from the funky bassline to the slightly ennui-tinged vocals.

On nights when you can’t tell anyone how you really feel, why not give this piece a listen?

Mr. Moonlightimase

[imase] Mr. Moonlight (Music Video)

This is a track by imase, notable for its dazzling brass sound that evokes jazz.

Written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime “Hotel Inhumans,” it was released in July 2025.

The expressive vocals conjure a slightly bittersweet, romantic night.

The lyrics capture the inner conflicts of the protagonist who works at a hotel for assassins, and the way their heart changes through encounters with others.

Many listeners will likely find themselves drawn into this poignant world, where guilty feelings mingle with the warm emotion of caring for someone.