Songs by male artists known for their captivating deep voices. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular tracks.
These days, male vocalists with high tones are especially popular, and it feels like we hear fewer songs sung with deep, rugged low voices.
Still, that resonant low register that echoes to the core is something many men aspire to, and I suspect plenty of women also find themselves saying, “I get chills from a smoky, masculine singing voice!”
When a male artist known for his striking low notes sings from a woman’s perspective, it can actually highlight feminine allure and sound even more captivating.
This time, we’ve gathered classic tracks by male artists whose irresistibly rich low vocals steal the show.
Go ahead and lose yourself in these stylish, moody low voices.
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Songs by male artists known for their captivating low voices. Classic J-pop masterpieces and recommended popular tracks (21–30).
Ruby RingTerao Akira
Atsushi Terao’s sixth single, released in February 1981.
Although Terao had originally been active as an actor, the massive success of this song greatly boosted his recognition as a singer.
He composed the song himself, and I remember him saying on some TV program at the time that he wrote it with Alice (who were huge then) in mind.
It definitely has a strong flavor of the so-called “New Music” genre that was booming from the late ’70s to the early ’80s.
The voice you hear from Terao on this track is the very definition of a ‘rich, rugged’ tone—an ideal example of a male vocal with compelling low-end appeal.
That said, I personally feel that this voice owes more to Terao’s natural vocal charisma than to sheer technique or training, so singing it in a similar style at karaoke might actually be quite challenging.
If you’re confident in your lower register, though, by all means give it a try!
KISS MEHimuro Kyosuke
The ninth solo single by Kyosuke Himuro, released in December 1992.
Speaking of Himuro, even back in his BOØWY days he often sang in the lower register, and listening again now, it’s clear that his natural vocal timbre is relatively low.
He’s the type of singer who really projects his chest voice.
You could call him a naturally gifted low-register vocalist.
By making extensive use of mixed voice and falsetto, the somewhat soft-sounding mid-to-high range contrasts nicely with his rich low tones, creating a unique allure in the music.
Songs by male artists with captivating low voices. Classic J‑Pop masterpieces and recommended popular tracks (31–40)
rose flowerkururi
Quruli’s seventh single, released in January 2001.
It was also used as an insert song for the TBS drama “Orange Days.” Although the theme here is “the charm of the low end,” it’s not about rich, resonant low notes; rather, the piece features many lower-pitched tones and a laid-back melody, delivered with a somewhat loose, relaxed vocal style—that’s where its appeal lies, I think.
This way of singing might sound easy, but it’s surprisingly hard to pull off when you actually try it!
December 17CRAZY KEN BAND
The greatest sound machine in the East: Crazy Ken Band.
Known for tracks like “Tiger & Dragon,” they’re a stylish, sophisticated band with serious chops.
Arguably, they’re the only group that’s mixed elements of R&B and soul into enka and pushed the sound this far into the neo realm.
The piece where you can savor frontman Ken Yokoyama’s low-register voice is “December 17.” Written as an insert song for the popular game Yakuza 2, it features a deeply cool set of lyrics and a vocal line that makes the most of his bass tones.
Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao
The theme song of the popular Showa-era anime Space Battleship Yamato is sung by Isao Sasaki.
Both the anime itself and its theme are such classics that they hardly need any introduction anymore.
Sasaki’s resonant low vocals, combined with a thick, full-bodied male chorus, lend the piece a quasi-military color that heightens Yamato’s heroic atmosphere.
However, the kind of taut, powerful low notes you hear in this song are actually quite hard to produce when you try singing it yourself, which really showcases Sasaki’s exceptional vocal ability.
I love youback number
This is back number’s sixth digital single, released in October 2022.
In addition to being chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Maiagare!,” it was also selected as the entrance march for the 95th Memorial National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
The band’s vocalist, Iyori Shimizu, is known for his appealingly “masculine” singing voice, and you can fully enjoy the charm of his chest voice in the lower register—especially in the A-melody sections of “I Love You.” Please enjoy the contrast with the high-register vocals featured in the chorus.
helm’N bass10-FEET
10-FEET, a band that’s been gaining more and more popularity lately, stands out among Japanese rock bands for incorporating reggae as an essential element.
Their highly original sound has earned them strong acclaim within the industry.
Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend is “helm’N bass.” The song opens with a reggae-style arrangement, letting you savor a deep, Deejay-like low-register vocal.
Be sure to check it out.