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!
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Masterpieces of medium-tempo ballads (1–10)
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
Masaki Suda, who is active not only as an actor but also as a singer, showcases his multifaceted talent.
Machigai Sagashi is a well-known track produced by Kenshi Yonezu.
It also served as the theme song for the drama Perfect World.
Though it sounds like a love song, it resonates deeply and naturally with anyone—a medium-tempo ballad that strikes the heart.
Philosophy[Alexandros]
![Philosophy[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jIysnJZewLQ/sddefault.jpg)
The title “Philosophy” means “tetsugaku” (philosophy).
It’s a medium-tempo ballad that asks questions of one’s own philosophy and convictions, and it really tugs at the heart.
[Alexandros] sound really cool even with English lyrics, and their pronunciation is great so you can’t help but be captivated, but I think one of their hallmarks is that they also have many songs whose straightforward Japanese lyrics are deeply moving.
wishsumika
This song, Negai, was the theme for Ossan’s Love -in the sky-, the sequel to the hugely popular drama Ossan’s Love.
It’s a bittersweet love song, but the zany antics in the show and the heart-fluttering feelings of the “ossan” (middle-aged men), true to the title, make your heart skip—and this track really amps up the excitement.
KanadeSukima Suichi
Sukima Switch’s signature song “Kanade.” Its piano melody and bittersweet lyrics stick in your head after just one listen.
It’s a timeless classic that’s long been loved—not only a staple at Sukima Switch’s live shows, but also popular as a karaoke song, and many artists have covered it.
Spring Dayaimyon
This is the theme song for the anime film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~.
The lyrics are told from the perspective of Shin-chan’s father, Hiroshi Nohara, recounting episodes from when he was dating Shin-chan’s mother, Misae.
Listening to it makes me realize how deeply moving a love song can be when Aimyong writes it.
unlastingLiSA
It’s “unlasting,” a gently emotional number sung by LiSA, who’s usually known for a lively, poppy, and upbeat image.
Even as a ballad, her exceptional vocal ability makes it powerful and captivating.
The song is also the ending theme for the TV anime Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld, making it well known among anime fans.
Maplesupittsu
This song, included on Spitz’s eighth album Fake Fur released in 1998 and later issued as a single, is a fan favorite that overflows with quintessential “Spitz-ness.” Masamune Kusano’s gentle vocals and melody might lull you, but it’s a track that cuts deep.