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