[Touching the Heart] A Collection of Recommended Ballads for Men
When work is tough and mentally exhausting, or when you’re hurting from a breakup, many men probably turn to music for comfort.
At times like these, ballads that stay close to your heart are a perfect fit.
In this article, we’ll introduce ballad songs recommended for men.
We’ve picked out everything from timeless classics known across generations to the latest tracks by rising artists.
If you’re going through something difficult and want to be healed by the power of music, be sure to check them out.
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[Heart-touching] Recommended Ballads for Men (1–10)
KanadeSukima Suichi
“Kanade” is highly popular both as a classic love song and as Sukima Switch’s signature track.
Released in 2004, it was the duo’s second single.
It has been featured in many tie-ins and covered by numerous artists.
With a piano melody that heightens the sense of longing, it’s a love song that tightens your chest and lingers in a tired heart.
This gentle-voiced ballad soothes and seems to reset the soul.
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This song is a massive hit by the artist back number, who has gained popularity for tracks that showcase a powerful, husky voice and portray bittersweet love.
It’s an emotional, ballad-style number overflowing with feelings for a lover, and it’s become a karaoke staple.
It’s one you’ll want to belt out while thinking of someone you love!
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Partly because this song was the theme for the hugely successful animated film Weathering With You, it’s a very well-known track across generations.
It’s a gentle ballad with beautiful piano melodies, yet it carries a remarkably strong core—something that I think resonates deeply no matter the listener’s age or background.
It’s the kind of song that makes you feel you can live strongly, holding close the teachings of that special someone in your heart.
When you’re going through something difficult, it’s a track you’d want to keep as a good-luck charm.
[Heart-Touching] Recommended Ballads for Men (11–20)
I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka
Released in 1983, this is the classic ballad included on Yutaka Ozaki’s debut album Seventeen’s Map, the record that brought him to widespread attention.
He wrote it during the album’s production because they felt it needed another ballad, and it was the last track to be recorded.
Even after his death, it has been covered by many artists and featured in numerous commercials—arguably a song with a longer life than his own.
It may continue to be sung somewhere on this planet for a long time to come.
Fantasy in the CornerHirai Dai
A perfect song for the winter season.
With Dai Hirai’s warm vocals, it gently sings about feelings for a loved one.
It paints small joys found in everyday life and the desire to protect someone important, all set to a melody that resonates with the heart.
The song is included on an EP released in November 2024 and also gained attention on TikTok.
Dai Hirai is a skilled singer-songwriter known for hits like “Stand by me, Stand by you.” This track is sure to comfort many listeners as well.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you’re tired from work or thinking about someone special.
IvyNovelbright
Novelbright’s wedding ballad is a heartwarming song that gently sings of feelings for a loved one.
Written specifically for a friend’s wedding, the track portrays how the daily accumulation of simple “I’m home” and “Welcome back” deepens love.
Released for streaming in October 2024, it also features a music video capturing moving moments from an actual wedding.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to feel the bond with someone special or are searching for wedding BGM.
The warm vocals will embrace listeners’ hearts and fill them with happiness.
Cat ~THE FIRST TAKE ver.~DISH//
DISH// is a dance-rock band whose members, including Takumi Kitamura, are all active as actors.
Their song Neko is a tear-jerking love ballad, written and composed by Aimyon, that shakes you to your core.
It’s a track steeped in lingering feelings, about trying to forget an ex but being unable to—perfect for those in similar situations, anyone heartbroken or struggling with unrequited love; it’s guaranteed to make you cry.
It’s also a great pick when you just want to have a good cry.