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 (41–50)
FlareBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 15th single, released digitally in February 2021.
At first listen, some people might perceive vocalist Motoo Fujiwara’s voice as slightly high-pitched, but it actually contains a very wide range of frequencies.
The depth of his vocals in the lower-register passages is remarkable, and the contrast with the high notes in the chorus enhances the song’s appeal.
Combined with its slightly wistful, ballad-like tone, the track showcases the full charm of his singing.
festivalFuji Kaze
This is Fujii Kaze’s 10th digital single, released on March 20, 2022.
I’m embarrassed to admit that I hadn’t listened much to songs where he sings like this, but his voice has a somewhat subdued, heart-piercing low register as its foundation, while also carrying a gentle quality that includes bright higher overtones—giving it a uniquely captivating charm.
Personally, I found the whispered low tones in the A section especially wonderful.
ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG
This is HOUND DOG’s 10th single, released in August 1985.
It’s a song where you can fully enjoy the very masculine, powerful voice of vocalist Kohei Otomo, and that voice and the sense of power in his singing do a lot to set this track apart from being just another pop-rock song in a major key.
I imagine many men admire this kind of slightly gritty, strong vocal tone.
These days, high notes tend to get all the attention, but this is a track that shows that the appeal of singing isn’t just about how high you can go.
Mary Janetsunoda☆hiro
Hiro Tsunoda is one of Japan’s leading soul singers.
His appeal, above all, lies in his incredibly deep voice—so deep you’d hardly believe he’s Japanese.
It has astounding richness, and if you only listen to the voice, it can sound like a foreign singer.
Among his songs, the one I especially recommend is “Mary Jane.” It’s a classic, no explanation needed.
With its mix of sweetness and poignancy, this track brings out the full potential of his low register.
Be sure to give it a listen.
It’s love, right?wacci
I’ve been posting songs with the theme of “men with low voices,” and many of my students are “men with low voices” too! One of them has been practicing wacci’s “Koidaro.” In this song, the chorus jumps up in range to F#4, but the lowest note is a pretty low B2, which actually appears multiple times throughout.
How about first making sure you can firmly produce those easier low notes, and then try tackling the high notes with some momentum? Of course, it’s totally fine to start with falsetto instead of chest voice! If you keep singing, there will definitely be a point where it clicks, so I think it’s worth giving it a go even if it feels “a bit high.” Just don’t push yourself!
Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi
This was Masafumi Akikawa’s debut single, released in May 2006.
Akikawa comes from a tenor background and studied classical vocal music, and the voice of someone formally trained in classical singing truly is special.
From a solid, resonant, and deep low register to high notes that never thin out, he delivers a magnificent vocal performance throughout the entire piece.
You don’t need any complicated reasoning to enjoy his voice—just revel in the clarity that rings across the full range!
dialogueASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This is Asian Kung-Fu Generation’s (commonly known as Ajikan) 27th single, released in October 2020.
This is just my personal impression, but I think the band’s vocalist, Goto, has a very familiar, approachable voice—in a good way.
He doesn’t sing in an extremely high register, nor does he have the deeply resonant tone of low-voiced singers from the Showa era, but I find his singing, which centers on lower-register melodies, incredibly appealing.
I feel this song is crafted in a way that fully conveys Goto’s charm.