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

SeasonsOKAMOTO’S, KEIJU

OKAMOTO’S, KEIJU 『Seasons』 OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

OKAMOTO’S, a rock band of classmates from Tokyo known for their solid musicianship, and KEIJU, a rapper also recognized as a core member of the hip-hop crew KANDYTOWN.

After a surprise performance at KEIJU’s solo show “N.I.T.O.

TOUR FINAL,” this track was released on February 11, 2026.

It’s a collaborative number the two created around themes of time that won’t return and friendship, having grown up in the same neighborhood as kids.

Their lyrics, which share mutual memories, ride a mid-tempo sound that vividly brings nostalgic scenes to life.

It’s a sentimental mid-tempo tune that lets you sink into an emotional world only they—who know the atmosphere of that time—could depict.

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Retro Riron is a band formed by graduates of Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, drawing attention with their solid musicianship and genre-defying sound.

Released in advance in January 2026, this track serves as the lead single from their eagerly awaited first full-length album, “Collection Alone.” Its message—that even while carrying doubt and vulnerability, it’s vital to keep walking your own path—stirs the listener’s heart.

The arrangement features a chorus sung by all members, evoking the sense of unity you can imagine at their live shows.

The song has become a hot topic, selected for power play on around 30 radio stations nationwide.

It’s a powerful anthem for anyone who wants to change their present situation.

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Quruli – Venus

Quruli, who have continued to lead Japan’s rock scene with their diverse musicality.

The track they created as the lead song for their album “Hakanakumo Utsukushiki 12 no Hensō,” released in February 2026, is a pop number highlighted by a beautiful melodic line.

The lyrics, which evoke shifting seasons and scenes from memory, stir a sense of nostalgia in the listener.

The music video features actor Arata Iura and has drawn attention as a cinematic piece portraying a father–daughter story.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while gazing up at the sky at dusk, or while thinking of someone dear.

Be sure to experience the album as a whole and feel the beginning of their new journey.

OLD meets NEWDa-iCE

Da-iCE /「OLD meets NEW」Music Video

Da-iCE is a five-member dance and vocal group that leads the music scene with solid skill and entertainment value.

Among the tracks on their album “TERMiNaL,” released in January 2026, this standout piece is an ambitious work created by the younger members, Sota Hanamura and Hayate Wada, who handled everything from songwriting to vocals.

Its groove, which exquisitely fuses past roots with contemporary trends, is sure to make listeners’ bodies sway naturally.

The performance in the music video, directed by filmmaker Mani Kato, is striking as well, and will give you courage when you want to meet a new version of yourself.

It’s a danceable pop number where nostalgia and freshness coexist.

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Takanori Nishikawa – Ignis | Official Music Video (TV Anime “Fire Force” Season 3, Cour 2 Opening Theme)

Takanori Nishikawa, who continues to captivate fans with his overwhelming vocal prowess and performance, returns with this track, released as his 8th single in February 2026 and chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Fire Force: Season 3.

The exhilarating, fast-paced beat crafted by TeddyLoid collides with Nishikawa’s powerful vocals to create a sound that feels hot enough to set listeners’ hearts ablaze.

It’s uniquely Nishikawa to express such searing tension and passion—perfect for the story’s final act.

A highly recommended song for moments when you need to fire yourself up or summon your resolve.

SingularityVaundy

Singularity

Singer-songwriter Vaundy, whose multifaceted creative sensibility spans everything from songwriting and composition to video production, enjoys overwhelming support especially among younger generations.

His track “Singularity,” written as the official theme song for the exhibition “Tate Museum — YBA & BEYOND: 90s British Art That Changed the World” at the National Art Center, Tokyo, was released simultaneously with the exhibition’s opening in February 2026.

With groovy guitar sounds, falsetto-laden vocals, and a brassy horn section, it’s a cool, irresistibly danceable gem that delivers both a sharp edge and an exhilarating uplift that stirs the listener’s senses.

Framing love for creation as a journey toward a “singularity,” this energetic number heightens the sense of anticipation before encountering art.

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Young Skinny – stay with me [Official Music Video]

Young Skinny is a rock band that’s been turning heads with lyrics that speak candidly to the real feelings of young people.

This track, created as the lead song for their album “You Who Speak in Logic, and Me Who Argues with Emotion,” released in February 2026, is a number that lays bare the contradictions of love, swaying between reason and emotion.

While wanting to cherish the other person, the clumsiness of ending up hurting them for one’s own convenience resonates over a driving performance and vocalist Kayu’s earnest, heartfelt delivery.

The music video, directed by Takumi Gunji with the concept of “destruction,” uses scenes of smashing objects in a room to visually convey the song’s pain.

It’s a track that gently stays by your side when you’re shaken by feelings that can’t be resolved by correctness alone.