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

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.

Ultraman Gaia!Tanaka Masayuki, Daimon Kazuya

Ultraman Gaia! / Masayuki Tanaka & Kazuya Daimon full Ultraman Gaia OP

This is the opening theme of Ultraman Gaia, the final installment of the Heisei Ultraman Trilogy.

Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu liked Ultraman Gaia when he was a child, and he says that skating to this song encouraged him and made him want to continue skating.

Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK: Wasted Nights [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

“I want to sprint through the present with everything I’ve got so I won’t have any regrets!” This is ONE OK ROCK’s grand anthem that stirs up that fiery feeling.

Its powerful message—like a shout that there’s no such thing as a wasted night—ignites the passion that’s been sleeping deep in your heart.

Don’t be bound by the past; the way it cherishes each moment spent with friends is sure to give you courage.

Released in February 2019, this song was created as the theme for the film “Kingdom” and is included on the album “Eye of the Storm.” You can sense the impact from the episode in which the film’s producer said it made his soul “tremble with heat.” Listen to it on anxious nights before taking on a challenge or when you want to reaffirm your bonds with friends, and it will surely give you a push forward.

If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER "If I Had Lived Alone" MV

This is a work by the rock band SUPER BEAVER, chosen as the theme song for the film “Fly Me to the Saitama” starring Ayami Nakajo.

It stirs the heart with lyrics that make us realize that the emotions born from our connections with others—frustrations we’d never feel alone and joys beyond imagination—are what truly matter.

The song was released in June 2020, right after the band re-signed with a major label, as the double A-side single “Highlight / Hitori de Ikiteitanaraba.” Its message—that the driving force to hold onto one’s convictions amid hardship lies in the fact that we are never truly alone—offers a warm sense of courage to listeners.

When you’re facing setbacks or want to reaffirm the warmth of your ties with those around you, listening to this track will surely help you take a step forward into tomorrow.

I want to see you.yuzu

Aitai

In April 2009, Yuzu released a gem of a ballad imbued with a stirring melody and deep feelings for a loved one.

Created by Kitagawa as an expression of gratitude and love for his late father, the song touched many hearts as the theme for the NHK drama “Ghost Friends.” Carried by a warm piano tone and a beautiful string arrangement, it gives voice to a heartfelt wish for a beloved person who has been lost.

Their moving performance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen remains fresh in memory, and the song was also included on the album “Yuzu Iroha 1997–2017,” where it continues to be cherished.

It is a piece that gently stays close to the hearts of those who have experienced the parting of a dear one or who carry feelings they cannot fully express.