Songs men like. Classic and popular Japanese songs.
It’s packed with songs that were used in dramas and anime!
There are also tracks from those dramas you admired back in the day and the anime and movies you were hooked on.
I think many of these are staple choices for men’s karaoke, so why not give them a look?
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Songs men like: Japanese classics and popular tracks (101–110)
Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken
This is the 40th single by singer-songwriter Ken Hirai, who honed his vocal skills performing as a resident singer at live music venues before his major-label debut.
The track was used in a Panasonic LUMIX GX7 Mark II commercial in which he also appeared, and it’s a ballad that highlights Hirai’s emotional vocals and beautiful melody.
The lyrics, which dress straightforward affection in stylish phrases, are sure to win over women at karaoke.
However, because the arrangement is simple and the vocals stand out prominently, we recommend practicing thoroughly before the real performance.
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
This is the debut single by singer-songwriter Hideaki Tokunaga, known for his alluring husky high-tone voice.
Although it’s sung at quite a high pitch, the overall delivery is gentle, which makes it a very challenging song to capture the original vibe.
On top of that, the climax features parts sung even higher than the chorus, so if you want to sing it at karaoke, make sure to practice thoroughly beforehand.
It’s a high-level track, but the flip side is that only a few people can truly pull it off—master it, and you’re guaranteed to become a karaoke hero with this cool, crowd-pleasing song.
I miss you. I want to see you.Tezuka Shota
Singing solo karaoke gives you freedom, but when you go with someone, you want to look cool, right? This song is perfect for that! It was the theme song for the drama “Your Turn to Kill: Counterattack.” It powerfully conveys the protagonist’s painful longing—“I want to see you”—as he desperately searches for the truth after losing a lover he cherished more than anything.
A man who understands that feeling and can sing it through is pretty cool, if you ask me!
I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi
This signature song by Kazuyoshi Saito sings of straightforward, earnest love, and its lyrics—woven with evocative, nostalgic imagery—are a major draw that has moved many listeners.
The lively, rock ’n’ roll-tinged development of the track also makes it a very pleasant listen.
As the song builds toward the latter half, if you pour plenty of emotion into your singing, you’re sure to capture the audience’s hearts.
With its gentle atmosphere and high recognition, it’s a highly recommended song that will warm up and brighten the mood of any setting.
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
A song that many women, regardless of age, want to hear sung is The Ballad of a Singer.
In the lyrics, a man sings while thinking of the person he loves.
The honest feelings expressed—how he can say what he normally can’t when he puts it into a song—really resonate with women.
It’s the kind of song that makes you think, “I want someone to feel this way about me!” If you’re a man going to karaoke with the woman you like, why not give it a try? It’s a ballad, so it’s easy to learn, and it might just get your feelings across!
Songs men like. Masterpieces and popular J-Pop songs (111–120)
In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino’s “Kudaranai no Naka ni” is one of the ballads I’d love to hear men sing.
What is true love, really…? The answer is packed into this song.
I imagine many women would be happy to hear a man considering marriage sing it.
The lyrics are deeply moving and extremely gentle, so it’s sure to leave a great impression on women! The accompaniment is very quiet, so it takes a bit of courage to sing, but if you can carry it through, you’ll definitely look incredibly cool! Highly recommended for solo acoustic performance, too!
My BooShimizu Shota
Shota Shimizu’s love ballad “My Boo” is a heartfelt song that resonates with women, showcasing his single-minded devotion.
Since everything except the chorus is rap, it’s an easy pick for men, too.
Some women might say they’re not into rap, but it’s not a fast, machine-gun style—and in this song, the rap sections actually make the chorus hit even harder, so no worries! There’s also an answer song, “Dear My Boo,” sung by Mirei Toyama, so it would be lovely for couples to sing them to each other.