[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)
Last FragranceAmatsuki
A captivating song featuring Amatsuki’s emotionally resonant vocals that will draw you in before you know it.
Released in December 2024 as the lead track from the album “Last Fragrance,” this work stands as a culmination of 15 years of activity.
Set to a fresh, catchy melody, it conveys Amatsuki’s honest, down-to-earth feelings.
It was unveiled to rapturous applause from about 1,000 fans at a free live show in Stella Town Ōmiya, Saitama.
A soothing piece that gently embraces men struggling with work or love.
Why not take a quiet night to listen closely?
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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!
Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS
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.
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
The song I want to listen to while reflecting on a friend I’m parting ways with is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Tomodachi no Uta” (“Song of Friends”).
The lyrics, written by Motoo Fujiwara as he thought of characters from works he loved since childhood, convey a clumsy yet warm sense of friendship, and the grand sound incorporating trumpet is sure to resonate deeply with men as well.
Released in February 2011 as their 19th single, this track moved many as the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Angel Wings.” It’s a song that wraps up the anxieties of a new departure and gently nudges you forward.
Even if you end up walking separate paths, it makes you believe the time you shared won’t disappear—a masterpiece filled with kindness.
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.
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.