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?
Playlist
| Songs men like. Classic and popular Japanese songs. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Lovers AgainEXILE |  play_arrow | EXILE’s ballad that sings of winter scenery and a parting love |
| 2east | What is emotion?This is LAST |  play_arrow | A song that expresses complex feelings about a love that has ended |
| 3east | loveback number |  play_arrow | A wistful love song by back number |
| 4east | wrinkle alignmentVaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy’s warm message song |
| 5east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN Chiba-born rock band |
| 6east | It’s love.V6 |  play_arrow | A classic by V6, rhythmic with attractive high notes. |
| 7east | Line up before loveOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | One of early Higedan’s signature songs, “Koi no Maenarae” (Line Up for Love) |
| 8east | loadTHE toraburyū |  play_arrow | Classic karaoke songs about heartbreak—timeless hits that resonate with the heart |
| 9east | Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Hidetoshi Tokunaga’s smash-hit ballad, belted out at karaoke |
| 10east | Silent majorityKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | The worldview of Keyakizaka46's music and dance |
| 11east | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | Introduction to UNISON SQUARE GARDEN songs |
| 12east | Emeraldback number |  play_arrow | Vocal highlights of the drama theme song “Emerald” |
| 13east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS is a famous Japanese band. |
| 14east | Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu |  play_arrow | Flower Companyz’s Activities and Signature Songs |
| 15east | DEPARTURESglobe |  play_arrow | globe is a music group that debuted in 1995. |
| 16east | REDB’z |  play_arrow | B’z: The musical duo of Takahiro Matsumoto and Koshi Inaba |
| 17east | Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children is a famous Japanese band. |
| 18east | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Southern All Stars produce many hit songs. |
| 19east | Asymmetrynaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s “Asymmetry” is hot. |
| 20east | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s “First Love” becomes a massive hit, selling 7.65 million copies |
| 21east | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie |  | Singer from Okinawa sets record with a smash-hit song |
| 22east | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s love song “Sakurazaka” became a huge hit. |
| 23east | LuckySUPERCAR |  play_arrow | SUPERCAR is a rock band from Aomori. |
| 24east | sentimental journeyYU-KI |  play_arrow | YUKI successfully held a solo concert at Tokyo Dome |
| 25east | FlowerFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Showcase your karaoke charm with Fujii Kaze’s “Hana” |
| 26east | Glass BoyKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | The Appeal of KinKi Kids’ Debut Song |
| 27east | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Mr.Children. A love song. |
| 28east | I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | Calling out SUPER BEAVER’s name is perfect for a confession |
| 29east | Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL |  play_arrow | NUMBER GIRL debuted in 1997 and disbanded in 2002 |
| 30east | Robinsonsupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz is a Japanese rock band formed in 1987. |
| 31east | Together with the WindKobayashi Sachiko |  play_arrow | Sachiko Kobayashi is an enka singer from Niigata Prefecture who has released many hit songs. |
| 32east | ETERNAL BLAZEMizuki Nana |  play_arrow | Voice actor-singer makes first appearance on Kouhaku |
| 33east | Sora-buneTOKIO |  play_arrow | A powerful collaboration between TOKIO and Miyuki Nakajima |
| 34east | DESIRE -Passion-Nakamori Akina |  play_arrow | Akina Nakamori wins the Japan Record Award for the second consecutive year |
| 35east | Street DreamsZeebra |  play_arrow | Introduction to Zeebra's Activities and the Classic Song 'Street Dreams' |
| 36east | Snow halationμ’s |  play_arrow | μ’s appeared on NHK’s Kōhaku (Red and White Song Contest). |
| 37east | The End of the WorldTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT |  play_arrow | THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT, their signature song is Sekai no Owari (The End of the World) |
| 38east | HANABIMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's heart-touching masterpiece |
| 39east | more than anyoneBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting the struggles of a man tormented at heart by BE:FIRST |
| 40east | 180°yamazaru |  play_arrow | A love ballad of a mountain monkey. Depicting the struggles of romance. |
| 41east | Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)SPYAIR |  play_arrow | A strong will to overcome inner conflict and move forward |
| 42east | Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | Signature songs of Road of Major |
| 43east | sonetACIDMAN |  play_arrow | A song that portrays Hokkaido’s nature and embodies a resolve to live |
| 44east | My WayDef Tech |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the importance of moving forward as yourself |
| 45east | forever; for good; indefinitelyGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting memories and love with a lover |
| 46east | Mmm…I Don’t Like Mondays. |  play_arrow | A mature chill love song that portrays romance and desire |
| 47east | Endless JourneyMr.Children |  play_arrow | A signature work by Mr.Children. It depicts the courage to keep moving forward. |
| 48east | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | An anthem that cheers you on to overcome hardships and seize hope |
| 49east | Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanī |  play_arrow | Flower Companies' youth rock fight song |
| 50east | Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that celebrates the value of those who support from behind the scenes |
| 51east | YokazeHentai Shinshi Kurabu |  play_arrow | The wistful vocals over lo-fi beats seep into the heart. |
| 52east | SymphonyHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Dai Hirai sings powerfully about his feelings for someone special |
| 53east | homeKiyama Yusaku |  play_arrow | A song by Yusaku Kiyama that celebrates parental love and the joys of raising children |
| 54east | Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo |  play_arrow | A socially conscious masterpiece that depicts the feelings of men and women |
| 55east | countrysideTamaki Kōji |  play_arrow | Koji Tamaki’s gem of a masterpiece, gently advising on the journey of life |
| 56east | An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s new song that gently expresses the love between a married couple |
| 57east | CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | A famous song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that celebrates the start of a new chapter in life |
| 58east | I was searching for you ~New Jersey United~CHEMISTRY |  play_arrow | Make a woman happy with a love song by CHEMISTRY |
| 59east | Somewhere other than hereGLAY |  play_arrow | GLAY is a safe choice for karaoke with men in their 30s. |
| 60east | to youMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | Express romantic feelings with MONGOL800's “Anata ni” |
| 61east | Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Introduction and Evaluation of Mr.Children’s Masterpiece Songs |
| 62east | bergamotTomonari Sora |  play_arrow | Introduction to songs for male low voices |
| 63east | A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s ballad expresses his feelings for the one he loves. |
| 64east | forget-me-notAwesome City Club |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the pure love of a man who cherishes an unforgettable romance |
| 65east | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z |  play_arrow | Captivate women with B’z’s ballads |
| 66east | CITRUSDa-iCE |  play_arrow | A Memorable 'CITRUS' at Karaoke |
| 67east | Just… I want to see youEXILE |  play_arrow | Introducing EXILE’s classic song “Tada… Aitakute” (“I Just Want to See You”). |
| 68east | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE |  play_arrow | A guide to singing EXILE’s popular ballads |
| 69east | HOWEVERGLAY |  play_arrow | Sing nostalgic 1990s Japanese love songs to my lover. |
| 70east | single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu |  play_arrow | Stir the heart with a passionate song |
| 71east | A Lump of LoveKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | KinKi Kids, a hidden gem with a dramatic melody |
| 72east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | Introduction to popular songs by MONGOL800 |
| 73east | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | A classic love ballad by Mr.Children |
| 74east | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Confession of love for ONE OK ROCK at karaoke |
| 75east | 1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The hit song “1,150,000 Kilometers of Film” |
| 76east | I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Higedan-dism’s love songs are popular with women. |
| 77east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Can express a man's candid feelings in a breakup song |
| 78east | I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad by Sonar Pocket |
| 79east | Your favorite songUVERworld |  play_arrow | A couple singing a love ballad |
| 80east | cotton candyback number |  play_arrow | Popular singles by back number |
| 81east | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | A poignant love song by back number that resonates with the heart |
| 82east | Heroineback number |  play_arrow | A wistful love song by back number |
| 83east | Size of the kaijuback number |  play_arrow | A must-hear karaoke song: back number “Size of the Monster” |
| 84east | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | Express your love with flumpool's 'Kimi ni Todoke'. |
| 85east | Summer Colorsyuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu's 'Natsuiro' is refreshing and easy to sing. |
| 86east | Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | Ulfuls' fiery rock karaoke song |
| 87east | Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | Signature songs of The Elephant Kashimashi |
| 88east | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s ballads are popular with women |
| 89east | Together foreverKobukuro |  play_arrow | A song that celebrates the joy and hope of walking through life with a loved one |
| 90east | budKobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro’s classic song that sings of family love and rebirth |
| 91east | Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Ballad songs are recommended for summer karaoke |
| 92east | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | The ballad “Single Bed” is appealing for its portrayal of a man’s loneliness. |
| 93east | Beyond the Night SkySuga Shikao |  play_arrow | A ballad composed by Shikao Suga, performed by SMAP |
| 94east | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s “Kanade” is a highly relatable masterpiece. |
| 95east | SaudadePorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | Recommendation for Pornograffitti's Saudade |
| 96east | It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A streaming-only single by Macaroni Empitsu |
| 97east | R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | The wicked charm that makes women want to make men sing |
| 98east | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s signature song depicting wintertime love |
| 99east | MissingKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | A signature song by Toshinobu Kubota that has been covered many times |
| 100east | One Lovearashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s hit song “Love so sweet” is the theme song for the movie. |
| 101east | #302Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's heartrending love song “#302” |
| 102east | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's movie theme song, a moving masterpiece |
| 103east | Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Tokunaga Hideaki’s debut song, a high-pitched, difficult piece |
| 104east | I miss you. I want to see you.Tezuka Shota |  play_arrow | Sing a heartfelt yearning for a loved one as a TV drama’s theme song |
| 105east | I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | A nostalgic love song by Kazuyoshi Saito |
| 106east | Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | Convey my feelings with the ballad of a troubadour |
| 107east | In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings about the essence of love by Gen Hoshino |
| 108east | In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu |  play_arrow | The appeal of Chiharu Matsuyama’s signature songs and his life philosophy |
| 109east | My BooShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Love ballad songs by Shota Shimizu |
| 110east | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A love ballad with masculine displays of affection |
| 111east | dearestFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama's 'Saiai' is a sad love song |
| 112east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A popular theme song from a Doraemon movie |
| 113east | scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Motohiro Hata’s “Uroko” is a masterpiece that sings of the struggles of love. |
| 114east | Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Masaki Suda whose song resonates with the heart |
| 115east | BABY BABYichou BOYZ |  play_arrow | Sing passionately of love with rock 'n' roll |
| 116east | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | One of Noriyuki Makihara’s signature love songs, (When You) Had a Lover… |
| 117east | HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | L’Arc-en-Ciel’s unfading classic… |
| 118east | COLORSGLAY |  play_arrow | GLAY’s songs have long been sung by men… |
| 119east | Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc |  play_arrow | They were even cast in the anime “Black Jack”… |
| 120east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | Recommended back number songs for summer... |
| 121east | powder snowRemioromen |  play_arrow | When it comes to classic winter songs, it’s almost always the talk of the town... |
| 122east | Because it won’t reach / Because it doesn’t reachHirai Ken |  play_arrow | The theme song of the movie “50 First Dates”… |
| 123east | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Makihara’s signature song released in 1991… |
| 124east | water lily blossomShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A group of men and women who just met went to karaoke... |
| 125east | PerfumeEito |  play_arrow | The song by Eito that went viral on social media and became a hit... |
| 126east | bodyOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | Recommended for men who aren’t confident in their singing! An impressive li... |
| 127east | Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe |  play_arrow | Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Playback” is a go-to at karaoke... |
| 128east | All or NothingB’z |  play_arrow | This song is by B’, one of Japan’s most iconic artists... |
| 129east | Black CatcherBikkeburanka |  play_arrow | I want to sing a stylish song in front of women! That's the kind of... |
| 130east | I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | It’s a famous song by the one and only Yutaka Ozaki. He… |
| 131east | dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | It's a famous song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi. Among his many songs… |
| 132east | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | This song is by the popular artist Aqua Tim… |
| 133east | confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | This song is by FUNKY MONKEY BAB... |
| 134east | I like you.Shimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Have this song sung by a relaxed, calm male singer… |
| 135east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE |  play_arrow | This is also one of the classic summer karaoke numbers... |
| 136east | Brother ShipsToba Ichirō |  play_arrow | As Ichiro Toba’s debut single, in 1982… |
| 137east | suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | Sponsorships the band has secured and its activity history |
| 138east | WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T |  play_arrow | Music duo of Masatoshi Hamada and Tetsuya Komuro |
| 139east | Funny Bunnythe pillows |  play_arrow | the pillows Japanese rock band |
| 140east | Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira |  play_arrow | The idol duo of Kazuya Kamenashi and Tomohisa Yamashita |
| 141east | Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryoko with t.komuro |  play_arrow | Collaborative works by Ryoko Shinohara and Tetsuya Komuro |
| 142east | Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | Kome Kome Club is a rock band formed in 1982 |
| 143east | * ~Asterisk~ORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | Responsible for the opening theme of the Okinawa-born rock band, BLEACH |