[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 (51–60)
tear(s)GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
Released in 2016 as the 12th single by GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.
The song debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is a classic ballad that expresses the heartbreak of a breakup from a male perspective.
It showcases a new side of GENERATIONS.
#302Hirai Ken
Here is a song by Ken Hirai that sings about events that could happen in an everyday karaoke box.
It became the theme song for the drama “4-Minute Marigold.” It’s said that there was a real shop that served as the model and that Hirai’s own experiences are included in the lyrics, which makes you think, “So Hirai goes to karaoke boxes too,” and feel surprised.
Since it’s a song about a karaoke box, the first-press limited edition also includes an instrumental version without vocals, a fun feature for those who want to sing it themselves.
AnniversaryKinKi Kids
It was released in 2004 as KinKi Kids’ 20th single.
The composition was handled by Tetsurō Oda, and the lyrics celebrate an anniversary with straightforward expressions of love.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is one of KinKi Kids’ most popular love songs.
I want to see you.yuzu
Released in 2009 as Yuzu’s 27th single.
It was used as the theme song for the NHK drama “Ghost Friends,” and the lyrics express Kitagawa’s feelings for his father, who passed away in 2008.
You can really feel the longing to meet again, and the importance of continuing to think of someone even if you can no longer see them.
[Heartfelt] Recommended Ballads for Men (61–70)
aloneGosuperāzu
It was released in 2001 as the Gospellers’ 16th single.
It was their first work to make the top 10 on the Oricon chart and became the best-selling single of their career.
With this song, they made their first appearance at the 52nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and their wonderful harmonies moved many people.
Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei
Kohei Matsushita, who is active as both an actor and a singer, has a wide range of talents.
His song “Sayonara no Mukou ni” is perfect for when you’re feeling emotionally worn out.
It’s a love ballad about a man who’s gone through a breakup, portraying in a realistic way how he’s crushed and loses the will to carry on.
But it doesn’t stop there—the song also depicts him getting back on his feet and starting to walk toward the future.
The gentle, jazz-influenced melody that warmly embraces you is another highlight.
If you listen to it when you’re feeling down, it’ll surely give you courage.
AzaleaYonezu Kenshi
A song by Kenshi Yonezu written as the theme for the Netflix drama “Sayonara no Tsuzuki.” Reflecting the story of meeting a stranger who has inherited the heart of a lost lover, it portrays the sorrow of losing someone beloved and the hope that life carries on nonetheless.
Blending delicate piano melodies with electronic elements in a modern ballad style, it was released in November 2024.
In step with the drama’s narrative, it centers on themes of inherited memories and unwavering love, resonating with the sentiment embodied in the white azalea’s language of flowers: “fulfilled love.” It is a gentle companion for those who have lost someone dear or wish to heal the pain of heartbreak.