A tear-jerking, hardcore love ballad by a man
When it comes to classic love songs, ballads are the clear favorites.
There are all kinds of ballads, but this time we’re spotlighting tear-jerking love ballads sung by men.
We’ll introduce many timeless Japanese hits that truly move the heart.
It’s also a playlist you can use as a reference for your karaoke song choices.
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad by SUPER BEAVER |
| 2east | MelodyTamaki Kōji |  play_arrow | Koji Tamaki’s moving ballad masterpieces |
| 3east | An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A love song that resonates in the heart: Masahiro Hata’s portrayal of marital love |
| 4east | KaraBank Band |  play_arrow | Socially-contributive musical works by Bank Band |
| 5north_east | DestinyAee! group |  play_arrow | Aぇ! group’s bittersweet love song |
| 6south_east | Heartbreaker (I fell in love with a cowgirl)Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai's country love song |
| 7south_east | more than anyoneBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting the struggles of a man tormented at heart by BE:FIRST |
| 8south_east | for a very, very long timeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A pure love ballad with a movie theme |
| 9north_east | dearestFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic song “Saiai” is a beautiful ballad about heartbreak. |
| 10south_east | ForeverGosuperāzu |  play_arrow | A tear-jerking male ballad, a song of deep love |
| 11east | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | An emotional male ballad song by Sharam Q |
| 12east | True LoveFujii Fumiya |  play_arrow | Fumiya Fuji's moving male ballad |
| 13east | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories |
| 14east | Hide-and-seekYuuri |  play_arrow | A ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in partner to a game of hide-and-seek |
| 15east | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A tear-jerking male love ballad that resonates with the heart |
| 16east | I Love YouOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki’s moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 17east | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A classic song by Mr.Children that sings of a heartrending love |
| 18east | Goodbyeofukōsu |  play_arrow | Off Course’s pure love ballad, poignantly expressing the end of a romance |
| 19east | The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi |  play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad depicting a farewell in the rain |
| 20east | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s film theme song: a melody of memories and gratitude |
| 21east | Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope that follows |
| 22east | THE OVERUVERworld |  play_arrow | A powerful song about overcoming setbacks lifts the heart. |
| 23east | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Makihara Noriyuki’s tear-jerking ballads, easy-to-sing masterpieces |
| 24east | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | An inspiring ballad with a beautiful melody |
| 25north_east | HoweverGLAY |  play_arrow | An emotional, heart-touching ballad of GLAY’s masterpiece |
| 26south_east | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | An emotional rock ballad that vows eternal love |
| 27east | wild roseOkuda Tamio |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad by Tamio Okuda, overflowing with emotion |
| 28east | 1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Keep filming love, as if life were a movie. |
| 29east | catDISH// |  play_arrow | Aimyon “Hadaka no Kokoro” — moving and heartrending |
| 30east | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that finds the meaning of life |
| 31east | Star Love LetterTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | A tear-jerking male ballad with deep lyrics |
| 32east | Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu |  play_arrow | A tear-jerking, heart-touching ballad by Yuzu |
| 33east | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | The poignant emotions and loneliness of an unrequited love |
| 34east | MissingKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s moving love ballad |
| 35east | Cry On Your SmileKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love for someone setting off on a journey toward their dreams |
| 36east | budKobukuro |  play_arrow | An emotionally moving male ballad by Kobukuro |
| 37east | precious; noble; sacred; venerableflumpool |  play_arrow | A sophisticated male ballad, a heart-stirring masterpiece |
| 38east | White LoversKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | An emotionally moving and easy-to-listen ballad by Keisuke Kuwata |
| 39east | Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup |
| 40east | 180°yamazaru |  play_arrow | A love ballad of a mountain monkey. Depicting the struggles of romance. |
| 41east | Together forever…GLAY |  play_arrow | Ballads are moving—something I want to listen to on a special day. |
| 42east | forever; for good; indefinitelyGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting memories and love with a lover |
| 43east | trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright |  play_arrow | Novelbright’s heartbreak ballad song |
| 44east | Be happy, okay?matsumura kanau |  play_arrow | A breakup song sung by Kanau Matsumura |
| 45east | Can I try saying “I love you”?Matsushita Kohei |  play_arrow | Kouhei Matsushita’s love song. Singing about the courage to confess love. |
| 46east | You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A ballad about the pain of heartbreak |
| 47east | Heart Rainindigo la End |  play_arrow | A ballad that quietly sings about a romantic breakup |
| 48east | I want to see you.yuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu releases a ballad dedicated to expressing gratitude to his father |
| 49east | First loveHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A ballad by Motohiro Hata. It sings of bittersweet memories of love. |
| 50east | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s love ballad, feelings passing each other by |
| 51east | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s classic breakup ballad |
| 52east | Just… I want to see youEXILE |  play_arrow | EXILE’s “Tada Aitakute” is a masterpiece that sings of the feelings of a broken heart. |
| 53east | tear(s)GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | Tears have colors of happiness and sorrow. |
| 54east | Lion HeartSMAP |  play_arrow | A moving SMAP song about the desire to protect someone |
| 55east | homeKiyama Yusaku |  play_arrow | A song by Yusaku Kiyama that celebrates parental love and the joys of raising children |
| 56east | Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A famous song themed around Masaharu Fukuyama’s marriage |
| 57east | On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z |  play_arrow | An emotional B’z ballad that resonates with the heart |
| 58east | ifCHAGE and ASKA |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses the depth of love, with a voice that resonates in the heart |
| 59east | Ti AmoEXILE |  play_arrow | A gem of a ballad that portrays a forbidden love |
| 60east | Cross RoadMr.Children |  play_arrow | A masterpiece with passionate lyrics and deep vocals |
| 61east | JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | An emotional ballad by The Yellow Monkey that portrays a man's feelings |
| 62east | dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s passionate songs of a man that resonate with the heart |
| 63east | Say YesCHAGE and ASKA |  play_arrow | Chage & Aska’s moving male ballad |
| 64east | Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI |  play_arrow | Exile Atsushi’s moving ballad |
| 65east | I will love you for the next 100 years.Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A moving, heart-stirring male ballad song |
| 66east | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A song by Sukima Switch that resonates with the heart |
| 67east | To the futureNaoto Intiraymi |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad that portrays a man's emotions |
| 68east | HomeShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s moving male ballad |
| 69east | if…DA PUMP |  play_arrow | DA PUMP's moving male ballad |
| 70east | Banzai ~I’m glad I love you~Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | A male ballad that captivates with its vocals and emotion |
| 71east | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | A tear-jerking, masculine ballad masterpiece by Spitz |
| 72east | Life Is BeautifulHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai’s moving and sophisticated ballad |