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.
- A Must-Read for Men: Sing at Karaoke! A Showcase of Moving Masterpiece Ballads
- Recommended ballads for women at karaoke! Be moved by timeless songs that touch the heart
- Recommended ballads for men: classic songs about love, encouragement, and youth.
- [Karaoke] Classic and Popular Ballad Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke
- Must-see for men: Songs that look cool if you can sing them at karaoke—numbers that women can’t help but be captivated by.
- Great songs recommended for men. Masterpieces and popular Japanese songs that resonate with the heart.
- A ballad that will definitely make you cry at karaoke
- Iconic songs men will want to sing! Karaoke tracks recommended for Gen Z
- Songs Women Want Men to Sing: Popular Karaoke Picks Chosen by Girls
- Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.
- Karaoke songs recommended for men with low voices or who are good at singing in a low register
- K-pop that touches the heart: masterful ballads by Korean male artists
- [For Men] These Songs Will Make You a Better Singer! Tracks That Are Effective for Karaoke Practice
Recommended ballads for men (11–20)
The last kindnessJAY’ED
A love ballad that showcases JAY’ED’s soft, emotional vocals and stands as one of his defining early works.
With its theme of quietly reflecting on lingering feelings and the love that remains for a former partner, and its clear, beautiful melody, many listeners may find themselves drawn into its heartrending world and moved to tears.
Released as a single in February 2009, it was also included on the album MUSICATION later that year.
If you let its smooth falsetto resonate while you gently accompany the heart of a woman bearing the pain of heartbreak, your feelings might just reach the one you love.
LOVE LETTERMakihara Noriyuki
It’s a deep-cut album track that was never released as a single, yet it enjoys immense popularity among fans.
It’s a bittersweet unrequited-love song about someone who’s leaving for far away, marked by four-on-the-floor piano and an arrangement that feels both light and wistful, evoking the scenery seen from a departing train.
The overall vocal range spans F#3 to A4, with the bridge (C section) reaching the highest and most climactic notes.
The melody line is simple, so even those unfamiliar with the song can pick it up quickly.
Its coming-of-age vibe makes it easy to sing at karaoke without feeling heavy.
Highly recommended.
RingHirai Ken
It’s the theme song for the NTV Wednesday drama “Psycho Doctor,” and Ken Hirai commented that he created it with the thought, “Maybe everyone is hurting in some way.
Rather than running away from those emotional wounds, it’s important to take your time and love them.” It’s a touching ballad that many people say has saved them.
The tempo is relaxed, making it easy to sing calmly, which is a nice point.
It may not be a very famous song, but the melody line is simple, so I think it’s easy to remember.
There’s a key change before the last chorus that raises the vocal range, so be careful with that part.
Dear daysHirai Ken
Produced by Kiyoshi Matsuo for the first time in ten years to cap off the 15th anniversary, this exquisite ballad, tinged with sadness yet evoking hope for the future, was released on May 4, 2011 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama JIN: The Final Chapter.
The song spans a very wide vocal range from G#2 to C5, with a clear structure where the range gradually rises from the A verse to the B verse and then the chorus.
The low notes in the A verse are pitches you don’t often use, so be careful not to let your voice get muffled.
Take a deep breath and project your voice forward, letting the air flow.
The start of the chorus uses phonemes that make falsetto easy to produce, so if you really let your head voice resonate, you should be able to hit the notes without any problem.
Before I forgetVaundy
Released in September 2025 as the CM song for Tokyo Metro’s “Find my Tokyo.” campaign, this piece is a ballad that overlays cityscapes with shifting memories.
Set against the backdrop of twilight, it conveys a poignant desire to grasp fading recollections before they slip away, caught between dreams and reality.
The gentle vocals, airy sound, and a structure that cherishes pauses and lingering resonance create a soothing feel.
It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to hold treasured memories close to their heart.
Shadow of TearsSha ran Q
Released just three months after the smash hit “Iiwake,” this is a melancholic ballad centered on the mid-to-low register, and it was featured as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP.” Rather than Tsunku♂’s high notes, its low tones are especially appealing, so it’s a song I’d love to hear from singers who excel in the lower range.
Because low notes can sound muffled and hard to hear, the key is to make them resonate clearly.
Basically, low notes naturally resonate in the chest; if you direct your voice toward your head as you sing, both your head and chest will resonate, and you’ll suddenly hear your own voice better and increase your volume.
Don’t hesitate—project your voice with confidence!
Recommended ballads for men (21–30)
Reach it, all of it.Oni-chan
The theme is the first love song sung by Oni-chan from au’s “Santaro” series.
We began streaming the original track—imbued with feelings for a loved one—on various subscription services starting January 9, 2026.
Including a special 90-second commercial, the piece centers on a relatable theme: the love and desire to deliver beautiful and delicious things to a precious person far away.
As a ballad, the tempo isn’t fast, so it seems you can sing each phrase carefully.
I’m a bit concerned about the breathing in the bridge towards the end, but you should be fine as long as you avoid pushing your voice all at once.
For the high notes in the chorus, project firmly to sing them grandly.