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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 (71–80)

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.

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.

Recommended ballads for men (81–90)

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.

parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Parabola [Official Video]
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism

When it comes to ballads by Official HIGE DANDism, Pretender is famous, but Parabola is also highly recommended! Released in 2020 and featured in a Calpis Water commercial, many people will probably recognize the chorus.

Its warm lyrics cheer on and watch over young people as they set out on their life journeys.

When you’re working hard or feeling lost, it would be great to hear this song at karaoke, wouldn’t it?

cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Aloof [Official Music Video]
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS

This is a song from the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION that portrays a heartbreaking unrequited love.

Even before the album’s release, it was already a hot topic thanks to its poignant lyrics.

Yojiro Noda’s vocals add even more emotional intensity to the song’s sadness.

The lyrics are so heartrending that you might end up crying while singing it at karaoke.

Don’t overthink it—just put the pain in your heart into the song and sing.

Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do? [Official Music Video]
Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS

Following “Zenzenzense,” this is another song by RADWIMPS that drew attention as the theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s film Weathering with You.

It’s a solemn piece marked by its grand chorus and accompaniment.

However, because the melody stays fairly constant, you’ll need to firmly remember the song’s structure and lyrics to sing it well at karaoke—so take care.

That said, RADWIMPS ballads really are the best!