A classic medium-tempo ballad
A medium ballad featuring lyrics that offer support for love and life—words that sit close to the listener’s heart—yet with a slightly more up-tempo, brighter feel than a typical ballad.
Isn’t it the perfect choice for when you want to listen to ballads but are in the mood for something a bit more light and lively?
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended medium ballads!
There are so many medium ballads that really hit you in the heart, so be sure to listen carefully.
It’s also great to listen while reading the lyrics!
- [Touching the Heart] Timeless Ballad Masterpieces. A Collection of Unfading Classics and the Latest Songs [2026]
- [Deeply Moving] A Compilation of Recommended Rock Ballads That Move the Heart
- [Songs I'd love women to sing!] Popular ballads performed by female artists
- A collection of uplifting, slow-tempo masterpieces that soothe the soul
- Recommended ballads for men: classic songs about love, encouragement, and youth.
- Today's recommended ballads: A carefully curated selection of heartwarming, gem-like masterpieces!
- A poignant ballad song. A tear-jerking masterpiece of Japanese pop music.
- [Touching the Heart] A Collection of Recommended Ballads for Men
- [2026] A Collection of Classic Japanese Ballads with a Jazz Flavor
- [Tear-Jerking] Classic and Recommended Love Ballads
- Recommended ballad songs for women
- [2026] Latest Masterful Ballads | A Curated Selection of Heartfelt Love Songs and Uplifting Anthems
- Recommended ballad songs for junior high school students. Famous and popular J-Pop songs.
Great medium-tempo ballads (1971–1980)
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
Speaking of Noriyuki Makihara, you could call him the king of medium-tempo ballads—most of his songs fall into that genre.
His song “Mou Koi Nante Shinai” is also known as the theme song for the popular TV drama “After the Adults Have Gone to Bed.”
Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze
Speaking of Shonan no Kaze, they’re a hip-hop group that delivers heartbreakingly gentle songs—something you wouldn’t expect from their somewhat tough appearance.
Their signature track “Junrenka” is practically a textbook example of a medium-tempo ballad.
It’s the kind of song you’d definitely want to listen to by the seaside.
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
This “Sakurazaka” is Masaharu Fukuyama’s 15th single, released in 2000.
It unquestionably became his biggest hit.
While the song seems to sing about an actual slope called “Sakurazaka,” there were various theories—such as Nagasaki, Fukuyama’s hometown, or Fukuoka—but it appears the model is the Sakurazaka in Denenchofu-honcho, Ota Ward.
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
Speaking of Hana*Hana, they’re a popular female duo known for their beautiful vocals.
Their song “Sayonara Daisuki na Hito” is a classic love song with a hauntingly bittersweet melody.
It became well-known as the theme song for the popular TBS drama “Oyaji.”
TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya
Speaking of Fumiya Fujii, he’s sung many medium-tempo ballads.
Perhaps it’s because of his sweet, wistful voice.
His signature song “TRUE LOVE” was released as the theme song for a popular TV drama and became one of the year’s defining hits.
MPRINCESS PRINCESS
Speaking of Princess Princess, they’re a pioneering presence among all-girl bands.
While they have plenty of upbeat, rock-style songs, when they switch to ballads, many are medium-tempo ballads.
Their signature song “M” is one of those as well.
Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu
This “Banzai ~Sukide Yokatta~” is Ulfuls’ 10th single, released in 1996.
Unlike the previous hit “Guts da ze!!,” which is an upbeat, high-energy anthem, this track is a mid-tempo ballad that showcased the breadth of their musical style.