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.

Playlist

Ballads recommended for men
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	ForeverGosuperāzu		The Gospellers’ moving love ballad
2	Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s love song sings of love
3	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		Hideto Tokunaga’s signature song, Farewell in the Rain
4	waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze gently sings of love and life in a movie theme song
5	You probably don’t need it.back number		A poignant ballad that portrays heartbreak and lingering attachment
6	Close your eyesHirai Ken		Ken Hirai’s masterpiece: love and gratitude for a precious person
7	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		EXILE’s classic graduation ballad
8	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A powerful, encouraging song for high school soccer cheering
9	horizonback number		A cheer song by back number that supported high school students
10	I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.Kuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata's ballad used as a TV drama theme song
11	Last sceneSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda's sixth single
12	DiarySEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI, the theme song of Mirai Nikki
13	Dried flowersYuuri		Yuri's signature ballad
14	I love you.Hirai Ken		A ballad that sings of the sorrow of losing a loved one
15	The last kindnessJAY’ED		JAY’ED’s heartbreak love ballad song
16	LOVE LETTERMakihara Noriyuki		An underrated, unrequited-love song. The piano stands out.
17	RingHirai Ken		Ken Hirai’s moving ballad that loves emotional scars
18	Dear daysHirai Ken		A ballad theme song produced by Kiyoshi Matsuo
19	Before I forgetVaundy		A poignant song that overlays memories with the cityscape
20	Shadow of TearsSha ran Q		Singing tips for Tsunku♂’s low-register ballads
21	Reach it, all of it.Oni-chan		Oni-chan’s first love song is now available for streaming
22	OH MY LITTLE GIRLOzaki Yutaka		Iconic 90s classics: kayōkyoku beloved across generations
23	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		Let's sing 'Wherever You Are' in falsetto.
24	I can’t say it.Gō Hiromi		Vocal techniques for singing sultry, mature ballads
25	Until the World Ends…WANDS		The ending theme of SLAM DUNK, a must-sing classic for karaoke
26	Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki		Hidetoshi Tokunaga’s smash-hit ballad, belted out at karaoke
27	Get Along Together -Because I Want to Give You My Love-Yamane Yasuhiro		Yasuhiro Yamane’s iconic ballad, sung with heartfelt emotion
28	365 daysMr.Children		A passionate commentary on Mr.Children’s classic song “365 Days”
29	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		A heartrending ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
30	Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi		Let's sing, taking Masafumi Akikawa's singing style as a reference.
31	rendezvousshaitoopu		A heartbreaking song of lost love that resonates on a long autumn night
32	I wanted to kiss you again.B’z		A classic song that portrays a summer meeting and a winter farewell.
33	Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN		Okinawan classic songs that transcend generations and tell the stories of life
34	loadTHE toraburyū		Classic karaoke songs about heartbreak—timeless hits that resonate with the heart
35	FlowerORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s classic song “Hana” is perfect for low-voiced men.
36	Lovers AgainEXILE		The ballad techniques in EXILE’s “Lovers Again”
37	Let’s be happyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Characteristics of the generation that sings in chest voice and singing advice
38	The curtain risesback number		back number’s movie theme song: tips for singing and performance!
39	Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken		Ken Hirai’s commercial song, a heart-touching ballad
40	You’re the Only…Ono Masatoshi		Masatoshi Ono’s high-tone voice difficult song
41	catDISH//		The scene of a sunset and the heartache of unrequited love
42	Mr.ChildrenTabidachi no Uta		Tips for singing 'Tabidachi no Uta'
43	KobukuroIma, sakihokoru hanatachi yo		NHK's Sochi Olympics theme song, a Kobukuro track that's easy to sing
44	Like the beginningRen		Explanation of the vocal techniques in REN’s solo song
45	Summer-colored FireworksSnow Man		Snow Man's 'Natsuiro Hanabi' is an easy song to sing.
46	openJO1		JO1 expresses growth and hope in their new song
47	Seeds of joyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A long-lost track is officially included for the 10th anniversary of their debut
48	Someday Merry ChristmasB’z		B’z’s popular Christmas ballad
49	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		A famous song by Kazuyoshi Saito that sings of deep love for his beloved
50	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s classic Christmas song
51	HOWEVERGLAY		The appeal and vocal difficulty of GLAY’s signature song HOWEVER
52	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		Mr.Children's 'Dakishimetai' overflows with love and is deeply moving
53	single bedSha ran Q		Popular ballad songs by Sharan Q, easy to sing at karaoke
54	powder snowRemioromen		Remioromen’s “Konayuki” is a representative winter song.
55	Just the two of usRADWIMPS		A hidden gem by RADWIMPS that expresses love in a unique way
56	balladKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s ballads are recommended when you want to mellow out the mood at karaoke.
57	Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s moving wedding ballad
58	ifCHAGE and ASKA		CHAGE and ASKA, Oricon No. 1 ballad
59	CITRUSDa-iCE		Da-iCE's high-pitched technical song
60	evening primroseNovelbright		Novelbright broke through with street performances
61	SAYONARAORANGE RANGE		A ballad song that expresses feelings for a former lover after a breakup
62	SparkleRADWIMPS		Your Name theme song, RADWIMPS' love song
63	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		SMAP “Yozora no Mukō” is good for karaoke
64	Christmas songback number		Introduction to back number’s Christmas songs
65	I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci		Her heart still holds feelings for her ex-boyfriend
66	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		Signature songs of The Elephant Kashimashi
67	budKobukuro		Kobukuro’s moving song that sings of gratitude
68	Robinsonsupittsu		Spitz’s classic song “Robinson” is popular at karaoke.
69	Maplesupittsu		A song with a memorable chorus, famous as a TV drama theme song
70	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		Fujifabric’s “Wakamono no Subete” is a masterpiece you want to listen to in summer
71	Where love callsPorunogurafiti		A memorable masterpiece with a slow tempo
72	YC&K		A deep love ballad by a male duo
73	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		Doraemon movie theme song ballad
74	Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN		A famous ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN
75	COLORSGLAY		A rock ballad by GLAY. The bond between father and child.
76	Love SongGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s “Ai Uta” is a love song that has been cherished for many years.
77	broad daylightKing Gnu		King Gnu's 'Hakujitsu' is a high-difficulty challenge song
78	HANABIMr.Children		An emotional ballad by Mr. Children
79	sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children		Introduction to Mr.Children’s iconic ballads
80	Pointillism Song (feat. Sonoko Inoue)Mrs. GREEN APPLE		A piano ballad used as an insert song in a movie
81	I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s unrequited love song
82	parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s “Parabola” is a warm, encouraging song.
83	cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS		Introduction to a heart-wrenching unrequited love song
84	Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS		RADWIMPS song, the theme song of Weathering With You
85	RainSEKAI NO OWARI		Theme song of Mary and The Witch's Flower
86	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		A cheering ballad for people pursuing their dreams
87	sugarSaucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s new song, a delicate, lyrical ballad
88	fateTani Yuuki		A self-cover of a song that portrays a fateful encounter
89	SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]		Alexandros’s Winter Song
90	HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number		Popular cover songs of romantic drama theme songs
91	not enoughwacci		Wacci’s breakup song expresses lingering attachment
92	voiceGurīn Bōizu		GReeeeN to be adapted into a film; actors form a music unit
93	the red threadKobukuro		A love ballad that overcomes the rut and looks forward
94	Blue BenchSasuke		Sasuke’s debut heartbreak number
95	That’s all there is to it.Marushii		Marcy’s heartrending love song
96	LOVE SONGSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A ballad song by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
97	brilliant; radiant; glittering; bright (sunlight)Miura Daichi		Daichi Miura's family-love theme song
98	FlowerNaka Kousuke		A famous song by Ataru Nakamura, composed by Naotaro Moriyama
99	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima's Itō has been covered by many artists.
100	Something CertainOda Kazumasa		The famous song “Tashikana Koto” from the Meiji Yasuda Life commercial
101	Magic CarpetKawasaki Takaya		Kawasaki Takaya's signature song becomes a big hit on social media
102	The stars look beautiful in the sky.Saitō Kazuyoshi		A nostalgic commercial song ballad released in 1996
103	Family SongHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino's 'Family Song' is a gentle masterpiece.
104	In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen		Introduction to Gen Hoshino’s ballad song “Kudaranai no Naka ni”
105	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki's signature song of encouragement
106	Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)		Urashima Taro’s love ballad song
107	My BooShimizu Shota		Singing a love song with Shota Shimizu’s “My Boo”
108	I like you.Shimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s unrequited-love R&B ballad
109	A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s classic love ballad
110	PerfumeEito		Eito's song becomes a huge hit on TikTok
111	SquallFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s 1999 summer ballad
112	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Theme song of the Doraemon movie
113	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Vocal Technique Guide to Kenshi Yonezu’s Long-Running Hit Songs
114	Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi		Introduction to Kenshi Yonezu’s popular song “Uma to Shika” (Horse and Deer)
115	Spot the differenceSuda Masaki		Theme song for the drama: Masaki Suda sings, composed by Kenshi Yonezu
116	rainbowSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s Love-Determination Song
117	I can’t help wanting to see you.Gō Hiromi		Hiromi Go's representative ballad song
118	Winter IllusionAcid Black Cherry		Introduction to Acid Black Cherry’s Fuyu no Maboroshi (Winter Illusion)
119	Kitearashi		Kenshi Yonezu teamed up with Arashi
120	MissingKubota Toshinobu		Introduction to Toshinobu Kubota’s signature song “Missing”