[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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[Touches the Heart] Recommended Ballads for Men (31–40)
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
Here’s a song released in 2019 by Masaki Suda, who is also popular as an actor.
Kenshi Yonezu wrote, composed, and produced it; following their 2017 collaboration on “Gray and Blue,” this standout ballad gives the impression that Suda’s voice and expressive power further amplify Yonezu’s world.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Perfect World” starring Tori Matsuzaka, and became a hot topic, with Suda making his first appearance at the 70th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
budKobukuro
Tsubomi by Kobukuro is extremely popular as a ballad.
It’s a song that expresses gratitude to a mother who has passed away.
I might cry if I start explaining the lyrics in detail, so please look them up yourself.
It’s a song that reminds us of important things we tend to lose sight of, like “dreams and gratitude to one’s mother.”
I for YouLUNA SEA
“I for You” is LUNA SEA’s 11th single, released in July 1998.
At the time of its release, it was featured as the theme song for the drama “God, Please Give Me More Time,” which drew attention and became a hit.
At the end of 1998, they also performed this song on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It is a rock ballad themed around love.
Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro
When it comes to Naotaro Moriyama’s signature songs, yes—Sakura.
The 2019 version of this hugely popular track features gentle piano tones that soothe our weary hearts.
Moriyama’s mature, beautiful vocals and the refined performance draw you in before you know it.
It proves that the king of Heisei-era cherry blossom songs remains just as vital in the Reiwa era.
Because I fell in loveaimyon
This is a song where Aimyon’s gentle singing voice paired with an acoustic guitar really touches the heart.
The lyrics express the brilliance of love while also conveying the pain it can bring.
They portray both the joys and the hardships of being in love in a straightforward way.
It’s a song that many men in love will likely relate to.
[Heart-Touching] Recommended Ballads for Men (41–50)
ALONEB’z
It was released in 1991 as B’z’s ninth single.
The song was issued as the lead single from their fifth album, “IN THE LIFE,” reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and became a million seller.
It was also used as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Hotel Woman.”
I can’t say it.Gō Hiromi
It was released in 1994 as Hiromi Go’s 66th single.
The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “Omiai no Tatsujin” and as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Kamioka Ryūtarō ni wa Damasarenai zo!”, and became a long-running hit, selling over 350,000 copies.
At the 27th Japan Cable Awards, it received the Excellence Award for Cable Music.