Recommended love songs sung by male artists for the yutori generation
Love songs by male artists offer perspectives and expressions of emotion that differ from those of female artists.
Songs that men might instantly relate to can, from a woman’s point of view, feel like entirely new emotions or lead to unexpected discoveries.
With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of love songs by male artists recommended for the yutori generation.
If you’re a man, try seeing yourself in these songs; if you’re a woman, use them as a reference to understand the male heart.
We hope you enjoy them.
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Recommended love songs sung by male artists for the Yutori generation (61–70)
White LoversKuwata Keisuke
A heartwarming ballad that delicately paints winter scenes, transforming the bittersweet memory of a lost love into a feeling of blessing.
While looking back on a past romance, it carries a positive message about cherishing the love that was shared, resonating through Keisuke Kuwata’s warm, soulful vocals.
Released in October 2001 as his seventh single, this gem won the Gold Prize at the 43rd Japan Record Awards that same year.
Also featured in Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign commercial, the song won the hearts of listeners across generations.
It’s the perfect soundtrack for spending unhurried time with someone special in a relaxed lounge, or for quietly gazing at a winter nightscape alone with a glass in hand.
First loveHata Motohiro
A ballad by Motohiro Hata, woven with sincere feelings carried by his clear, translucent voice.
He tenderly portrays memories of a love that ended against the flow of fate, likening them to a blue apple and tangled threads.
Released in January 2013 as the ending theme for the TV anime “Space Brothers” and later included on the album “Signed POP,” this work is a characteristically minor-key song from Hata.
Coupled with Seiji Kameda’s delicate arrangement, it strikingly depicts the pain and regret of a love that reached its farewell while still immature.
Hata’s relatable vocals make it a song that recalls the bitter experiences of a first love.
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
A gemlike ballad that gently captures the subtleties of meetings and partings.
It likens the relationship of two lovers to a metronome, meticulously portraying how hearts that once beat in unison gradually fall out of sync.
Kenshi Yonezu’s delicate vocals and memorable melodic lines convey the ache of love with nothing left unsaid.
Included on the album Bremen, released in October 2015, the song also garnered attention for its distinctive music video composed of hand-drawn illustrations.
It is a track that will surely resonate deeply with anyone suffering the pain of heartbreak or struggling with growing distance from someone dear.
Lovers AgainEXILE
While it’s a bittersweet romantic ballad, this song is also a masterpiece that exudes mature allure.
Released in January 2007, it originated as the required piece for EXILE’s vocalist audition and was featured in au’s “LISMO!” campaign commercial.
It reached No.
2 on the Oricon chart, selling over 250,000 copies, and ranked in the top 10 of karaoke charts for three consecutive years.
The melodic composition and deeply poetic lyrics that portray two lovers draw listeners in.
This track is perfect for a night when you want to spend time leisurely by candlelight or reminisce about precious memories with someone special.
It also makes a great soundtrack for a calm nighttime drive.
Be sure to give this sophisticated, adult-tinged song a listen.
What I noticed wasGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
This is a love ballad that tightens your chest with a straightforward confession of love.
Performed by GENERATIONS, it’s set for release in March 2025.
Centered on the theme of expressing your feelings to someone important, its message comes through even just by reading the lyrics.
The gentle, warm sound arrangement is also truly lovely.
For those with a partner, I think it will help you rediscover the happiness of having your loved one by your side.
forever; for good; indefinitelyGReeeeN
A ballad layered with memories of lovers and infused with vows for the future.
With a lovely melody and heartwarming lyrics, it gently portrays days spent with someone dear.
Included on GReeeeN’s album “Shio, Kosho,” it has captured many hearts since its release in June 2009.
Focusing on the happiness found in everyday life, it tells a story of pledging eternal love through cherished photographs, and is also beloved as wedding background music.
Embracing the feelings of those in love and brimming with hope for the future, this work is recommended for moments when you want to reaffirm the bond with someone special.
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
A rock ballad whose melody expresses gratitude to a loved one and whose lyrics reflect on the cherished presence that taught the meaning and joy of life, resonating deeply with the heart.
JUJU’s powerful yet delicate vocals weave an emotional story.
Released in February 2009, the song was used as the commercial theme for a collaboration project between MTV Japan and Nissan Cube, with the artist herself appearing in the ad.
It has since been covered by numerous artists, and in 2016 it gained attention again when Flower covered it as the theme song for the film “Evergreen Love (Shokubutsu Zukan).” While the vocal range is fairly wide, if you adjust the key and sing carefully, male vocalists can fully convey the song’s world as well.