Great songs recommended for men. Masterpieces and popular Japanese songs that resonate with the heart.

TO-GET-HERSALU

SALU – TO-GET-HER (Official Lyric Video)

It’s a song that powerfully conveys a single-minded devotion to a loved one and a deep desire to stay by their side forever.

Created by SALU, an artist who delivers a wide range of music grounded in hip-hop, it was released in May 2021 as the conclusion to a trilogy.

The lyrics express the message that a selfless willingness to do everything for the other person is what truly means “being together.” Its warm affection is truly moving.

It’s a track that stays close to you in those moments when your heart is filled to the brim with tenderness.

The Day of Beginningsiri

iri – The Day of Beginning (Music Video)

iri, known for her cool sound rooted in alternative R&B and hip-hop, is a popular artist.

The title track of her EP released in March 2021, “Hajimari no Hi” (“The Day It Begins”), is a moving mid-tempo number that deeply resonates with the season of farewells and new encounters.

The song is also known for being selected as J-WAVE’s spring project song.

While carrying the sense of loss that comes with parting from someone important, it embraces the beginning of a new season that arrives nonetheless.

iri’s husky, warm vocals wrap these bittersweet yet hope-filled emotions.

It’s a wonderful track that will stay close to your everyday life!

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tofubeats – Freedom

Created by tofubeats, a Kobe-born music producer highly trusted by fellow musicians, this piece gently lightens the heart.

The track was chosen as the theme song for the short film “Mukachi no Kachika” and was released in May 2023.

Its comfortable beat and transparent sound foster a gentle mood, and the message in the lyrics—“It’s okay to be more free”—helps release the heart from everyday constraints.

It’s a work that gives you the courage to take a step forward.

Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)SPYAIR

SPYAIR “Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)”

It’s a single by SPYAIR released in 2011, used as the ending theme for Gintama’.

It reached No.

18 on the Oricon weekly chart and No.

1 on RecoChoku’s anime chart.

The music video was directed by Tatsuya Murakami.

ETERNAL WIND ~A Smile in the Shining Wind~Moriguchi Hiroko

Hiroko Moriguchi – ETERNAL WIND ~A Smile in the Shining Wind~

It was the theme song for the 1991 film Mobile Suit Gundam F91, and it became Hiroko Moriguchi’s first song to reach the top ten on the Oricon charts.

With this song, Hiroko Moriguchi also appeared in the 42nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN

DEEN 'I Want to Steal You Away Just Like This (DEEN The Best DX)' Music Video

“Kono Mama Kimi Dake o Ubaisaritai” is DEEN’s debut single, released in 1993, and it reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

It has since been covered by various musicians, including AIK and WANDS.

If only I had held you tighterWANDS

WANDS If I Had Held You Tighter (ORIGINAL)

This is WANDS’ third single, released in 1992.

It debuted at number 47 on the Oricon charts, but gradually gained popularity and eventually reached number one.

It was used as the theme song for a Mitsui Life Insurance commercial.