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: classic and popular Japanese hits (11–20)
sentimental journeyYU-KI
YUKI is a Japanese singer who was formerly the vocalist of JUDY AND MARY.
She began her solo career in 2002 and successfully performed at the Tokyo Dome in 2012.
The music video for Sentimental Journey features 90 Yukis moving in stop-motion, making it highly distinctive (it won the Gold Award at the New York ADC Exhibition).
FlowerFuji Kaze
For a song that lets a man showcase his appeal at karaoke, I recommend Fujii Kaze’s “Hana.” It has a stylish vibe, and there are plenty of parts where a lower voice can really shine.
The key changes in the chorus raise the difficulty, but if you practice and make that precision your own, you’re sure to captivate listeners.
It’s also the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “Ichiban Suki na Hana,” so it’s very familiar and catchy.
Why not give it a try while making the most of your sense of rhythm?
I want to hug you.Mr.Children
Packed with a moving melody and a bittersweet yearning for love, “Dakishimetai” is a song that makes women’s hearts skip a beat.
It’s one of Mr.Children’s signature works and enjoys strong support at karaoke.
Its warm expression of love for everyone in love feels pleasant, and the tender vocals have the power to make listeners feel happy.
When a man is unsure what to sing during karaoke with a woman, this is a safe, highly recommended choice.
It’s a charming number that brings lovers’ hearts closer together.
HANABIMr.Children
One of Mr.Children’s signature songs, in which poignant yet beautiful scenes unfold in your heart.
It’s a masterful ballad that sets the inner conflicts of everyday life, self-questioning, an undying sense of hope, and deep feelings for someone precious to a delicate yet powerful melody.
Released in September 2008 as their 33rd single, it was widely loved as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Kinkyū Kyūmei” and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for two consecutive weeks.
With its mid-tempo ballad style that makes it easy to sing with emotion, if you practice and perform it naturally, it’s sure to resonate deeply with listeners and showcase a new side of you!
more than anyoneBE:FIRST
A poignant longing wrapped in kindness strikes the heart in this ballad by BE:FIRST.
While yearning for closeness with a loved one, the vivid lyrics portray a man’s struggle to keep his distance because of mental illness, along with the feelings that remain unchanged.
The richly expressive vocals of all the members and the melody beautifully color the story’s world.
Included on the single “Spacecraft / Sailing,” released on February 5, 2025, the song was also selected as the theme for the film “Hold Me Tighter Than Anyone,” which premiered that February.
This piece invites deep reflection on the meaning of continuing to care for someone important and on human connection.
It is recommended for those wrestling with feelings for someone they love, or for anyone seeking a touching ballad that resonates with the heart.
Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL
NUMBER GIRL is a Japanese rock band formed in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1995.
They made their debut in 1997, becoming a key part of the ‘Generation of ’97.’ After continuing their vigorous activities, they disbanded in 2002 following the final show of their nationwide tour in Sapporo.
However, each member has continued with their musical activities to this day.
Songs Men Like: Classic and Popular Japanese Hits (21–30)
Robinsonsupittsu
Spitz is a four-member Japanese rock band formed in 1987.
They made their major debut in 1991 under Polydor.
In 2009, they held their first solo concert at an arena venue, and five years later in 2014, they performed at Nippon Budokan—their first solo show there as well.
In 2017, they marked the 30th anniversary of their formation, and an anniversary tour was announced.