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Recommended ballads for men at karaoke: deliver moving performances with timeless songs that touch the heart.

When it comes to karaoke classics, ballads are a must.

Especially ballads that express a man’s emotions—they’re filled with lyrics anyone can relate to.

From the pain of heartbreak and feelings for someone special, to the resolve you find at life’s crossroads.

We’re here to introduce you to timeless songs that will move your heart.

From tracks you want that special someone to hear, to the one song you want to show off at karaoke, we’ll be sharing male vocal ballads that will resonate with you.

Recommended Ballads for Men (61–70)

broad daylightKing Gnu

King Gnu is a four-piece crossover band that continues to dominate the J-pop scene, drawing attention for their high musicality and performance skills while never ceasing to evolve.

Their second digital single, “Hakujitsu,” was written as the theme song for the TV drama Innocence: False Accusation Lawyer and is the track that brought the King Gnu name to widespread recognition.

With its intricate melody and rhythm and dual vocals, it requires considerable practice to sing at karaoke.

Precisely because of that, if you can pull it off, it’s sure to earn you instant respect—a modern ballad well worth the challenge.

HANABIMr.Children

Mr.Children「HANABI」 Tour2015 REFLECTION Live
HANABIMr.Children

When it comes to absolute karaoke staples, you just can’t leave out Mr.

Children.

They’ve given us so many classic songs, and countless ballads come to mind.

After much agonizing over the choices, how about this one? Released in 2008, this track is a dramatic, heart-wrenching ballad whose unfolding evokes a lonely ache—and Kazutoshi Sakurai’s vocals are enough to move you to tears.

sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children

Mr.

Children’s signature ballad “Shirushi” makes you feel like every song they release is a hit, doesn’t it? If you’re a fan, you’ve probably sung it at karaoke at least once.

I think it’s rare to find a love ballad this wonderful.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “14-year-old Mother,” and it’s the kind of song you want to listen to with your partner or spouse.

The key might be tough for men with lower voices, but if the range fits, I’d love to hear men sing it! I bet there are many women like me who want to hear this song.

I want to hug you.Mr.Children

Mr.Children “I Want to Hold You” MUSIC VIDEO
I want to hug you.Mr.Children

Among Mr.Children’s love songs, “Dakishimetai” is especially popular.

This song, which pours out heartfelt feelings for a special woman, is also a favorite at weddings.

Its warm, love-filled lyrics are so moving they can bring you to tears.

It’s a recommended ballad that we’d love to hear sung tenderly by men in their 30s and up.

It was used as an insert song in the final episode of the drama “Pure,” so those who watched the show back then will find it a nostalgic track!

Pointillism Song (feat. Sonoko Inoue)Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Song of Pointillism” Official Live Lyric Video
Pointillism Song (feat. Sonoko Inoue)Mrs. GREEN APPLE

This is a piano ballad produced by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE featuring guest vocalist Sonoko Inoue.

Some of you may recognize it as an insert song from the film Aonatsu: 30 Days with You.

It features the kind of accessible, beautiful melodic lines characteristic of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, and it’ll feel great to sing if you can perform it well.

It works nicely as a male–female duet, and there’s also a solo version sung by Sonoko Inoue, so choose the arrangement that suits you best.

evening primroseNovelbright

Novelbright – Evening Primrose [Official Music Video]
evening primroseNovelbright

Novelbright is a rock band that skyrocketed to fame after footage of their street performances spread online.

They have steadily grown in popularity through self-produced content on the internet, especially on social media, but at the core of their success are vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s overwhelming singing ability and their catchy songs.

This track is no exception, featuring Takenaka’s high-toned voice and a beautiful melodic line.

It’s a very challenging song to sing at karaoke, but if you can pull it off, you’re sure to earn instant respect!

I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – I LOVE… [Official Video]
I LOVE...Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Official Hige Dandism’s song “I LOVE…,” which also made waves as the theme song for the drama “Love Lasts Forever,” is a heart-throbbing track that rivals the drama’s swoon-worthy developments.

That said, it’s not a love song that only women can sing; if anything, it’s the kind of song that makes women think, “I want a man to feel this way about me.” Along with “Pretender,” it’s a one-sided-love song we’d love to hear men sing.