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 tracks (51–60)
HOWEVERGLAY
Singing Japanese pop songs that were hits in the 1990s, the golden age of CD sales, is a great idea.
It’s nice because you can enjoy the nostalgia along with memories—like how that was your youth, or you had someone you liked back then.
When it comes to classic love songs women want men to sing, GLAY’s “HOWEVER” is a top pick.
It’s a song about two people who pledge eternal love, wrapping everything about their everyday life and each other’s gestures in love as they walk into the future together.
The final chorus has a high key and is difficult, but it could be wonderful to practice and sing it for your partner.
A Lump of LoveKinKi Kids
A song by the male idol duo KinKi Kids, who, beyond their music careers, also work as actors on stage and in dramas, and continue to enjoy enduring popularity on variety shows.
Included as the B-side to their 13th single “Hey! Minna Genkikai?” this track is known as a self-penned number, with lyrics by Tsuyoshi Domoto and music by Koichi Domoto.
Born from a rebellious spirit that favored a dramatic, beautiful melody, its unique atmosphere helped showcase the musical depth of KinKi Kids to the world.
With its profound lyrics and sensual melody, it’s a hidden gem by KinKi Kids that men, in particular, are encouraged to sing at karaoke.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
Released in 2001, this is a classic Japanese love song cherished across generations.
With straightforward, unadorned words, it sings of love and moves listeners to tears.
Are there many love songs that touch the heart this deeply? It resonates directly, without any hurdles.
If you sing it to someone you love, your feelings and affection will surely come across.
They’ll sense how much you cherish them, and the mood will turn irresistibly sweet.
365 daysMr.Children
Every song by the nationally beloved rock band Mr.Children has that classic, mainstream charm! Their universal appeal—something anyone can find wonderful—makes their tracks highly recommended for karaoke, where people with all kinds of musical tastes gather.
Among their catalog, this song is a particularly straightforward, definitive love ballad.
It’s a high-difficulty track with a wide vocal range, including parts sung in chest voice and parts that switch to falsetto.
But if you’re a man confident in your singing, definitely give it a shot.
If you pull it off, it’s a choice that will never miss!
Songs Men Like: Classic and Popular Japanese Hits (61–70)
I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
When it comes to songs that are highly popular with women, you can’t leave out tracks by Official HIGE DANDism.
Beyond their popularity, their songs all carry earnest, single-minded love wrapped in bittersweet melodies that really strike a chord with women.
“I LOVE…” was even used as the theme song for the drama ‘Love Lasts Forever,’ a sweet and tangy love story, so its recognition is spot-on.
If you’re going to practice just one new song, this should be the first.
If you can sing and play it on the piano, you’ll look about 30% more charming.
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
Although ‘Pretender’ is a heartbreak song, its lyrics—honestly expressing a man’s feelings—really move women.
Even the “I like you” that’s hard to say face-to-face becomes easier when put into lyrics.
Even before you start dating, a man who chooses this song gives the impression that he’ll cherish a woman, which is very appealing!
Kanda Riverkaguya hime
It’s a classic that captured the hearts of young people in the Showa era.
Released in September 1973, it achieved an astonishing 1.6 million sales.
The lyrics portray the daily life of a young couple who are poor but happy.
You can picture nostalgic scenes like their promise to go to the public bath together and the curry rice she cooks.
It beautifully conveys the views on love and the feel of everyday life among students at the time, and it warms the heart every time you listen.
For those in their 60s, it’s surely a treasured song that revives memories of their youth.