Let's give with all our heart: Recommended Japanese pop birthday songs for men
When you want to celebrate the birthday of someone special—family, a partner, or friends—what kind of birthday song do you choose?
These days, you can shoot and edit videos with just a smartphone, so many people create message videos as gifts.
This time, we’re introducing recommended birthday songs for men—perfect as background music for gift videos or as must-haves for birthday parties!
If you want to pick a thoughtful track but aren’t sure what to choose or don’t really know any birthday songs, this is just right for you!
Once you find a favorite, be sure to send it with heartfelt congratulations!
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Birthday songs for men (31–40)
Birthday songAAA
A standout track featuring an irresistibly upbeat, poppy melody and lyrics filled with gratitude for someone special.
It openly expresses congratulations to a birthday celebrant and heartfelt thanks for their presence.
Released on July 25, 2012 as the B-side to the single “777 ~We can sing a song!~,” this song showcases AAA’s signature freshness and energetic vocals.
It’s the kind of piece you’ll want to give with gratitude on a loved one’s special day.
Perfect for celebrating the birthdays of irreplaceable people in your life—family, a partner, or close friends.
Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu
It’s one of Ulfuls’ signature songs.
It first appeared on the album “Banzai,” released in January 1996, and was also released as a single in February of the same year.
It won the Excellence Award at the 38th Japan Record Awards.
It was also used as the theme song for the TV drama “Victory Goddess.”
GIFTMr.Children
This is a single by Mr.Children released in 2008, which reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and No.
2 on the August monthly chart.
It was also the theme song for NHK’s coverage of the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics.
It would be a good choice to play on your partner’s birthday.
Happy Birthday SongMakihara Noriyuki
Mackey’s songs work perfectly well even for male couples.
They’re the kind of tracks you’d want to play as a celebration on a night spent with family, friends, or a partner.
Using this song in the background to express your gratitude is a great idea, too.
It’s really lovely.
Happy Birthday to you youYUI
Surprisingly, I think YUI’s songs are great even for men.
If someone can play the guitar, a live acoustic performance would really liven things up.
They also work well as background music for congratulatory messages.
Let’s get everyone—family and friends—in on the fun together.
Birthday songs for men (41–50)
Birthday songSKELT 8 BAMBINO
This is a birthday song included on the album “A Bouquet for You from That Day” by the music unit SKELT 8 BAMBINO, which went on hiatus in 2015.
It’s a song that expresses gratitude for someone being born, and listening to it fills you with a gentle, warm feeling.
Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta
A song collaborated on by Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu, released in 2009.
It’s a recommended track for spending a birthday with your partner.
It reached No.
5 on the Oricon weekly chart and was also included on Miliyah Kato’s album “Ring,” released the same year.