Recommended healing songs for men

Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”

This song was also used as the theme for a Doraemon movie, and I feel it’s a piece that resonates with people of all ages.

Its slightly wistful tone and the vocalist’s powerful, message-driven delivery draw you in before you know it, making you listen intently.

RAINSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RAIN」Short Version

It’s the theme song of the movie “Mary and The Witch’s Flower.” The vocalist’s beautifully resonant voice makes you feel as if you’re truly under a spell, leaving you with a clear, uplifting feeling.

The swell of the chorus instantly brightens your mood and fills you with positivity.

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Indigo Sukima Switch

There’s truly no missing the mark with Sukima Switch’s ballads—they have many songs that really hit you in the heart.

Among them, this one carries a touch of wistfulness in the lyrics, yet its comfortably groovy rhythm is sure to soothe you and put you at ease.

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Lucky Kilimanjaro – MOONLIGHT [Official Music Video]

A track by Lucky Kilimanjaro that feels like the curtain rising on a musical.

The glamorous strings lift your spirits, while the medium-tempo beat lays down an endlessly comfortable groove—the contrast is fantastic.

The lyrics gently affirm loneliness and tears, turning them into light, buoyant steps, giving you a gentle push forward.

Released in January 2021, the song appears on the album “DAILY BOP” and was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Netapare.” It’s the perfect number for settling your mind at the end of the day.

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tofubeats – Freedom

Created by tofubeats, a Kobe-born music producer highly trusted by fellow musicians, this piece gently lightens the heart.

The track was chosen as the theme song for the short film “Mukachi no Kachika” and was released in May 2023.

Its comfortable beat and transparent sound foster a gentle mood, and the message in the lyrics—“It’s okay to be more free”—helps release the heart from everyday constraints.

It’s a work that gives you the courage to take a step forward.

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Kinoko Teikoku – Tokyo (MV)

The tone is by no means subdued, yet the whisper-like singing of Kinoko Teikoku’s female vocalist feels somehow fragile, gently piercing the ears.

It’s a song that makes you feel it’s beautiful and so delicate it might shatter if you grasp it—yet you want to cherish it all the same.

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never young beach – Lotus Blooms (Has ha saku) (Official Audio)

It’s a warm song that quietly lifts your spirits.

It’s by the popular band never young beach—known for a sound that blends nostalgia and freshness—and is included on their album “Arigatou,” released in June 2023.

The track features a country-tinged sound led by pedal steel guitar that feels like a gentle breeze.

Yuma Abe’s soft, conversational vocals gently nestle close to hearts weighed down by anxiety or loneliness, helping you feel more positive.

Try listening to it like a little talisman when you want to reset your mood while staying relaxed.