Ranking of Popular Songs by Japanese Male Singers from the 1990s [2026]
The 1990s saw notable advancements in digital sound and the emergence of many music groups, making group-based music activities more common.
At the same time, numerous solo releases by singers also became major hits.
Here, we introduce a ranking of popular singers from the 1990s—especially male singers—through which you can also feel the progress of music technology.
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1990s Japanese Male Singers Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (91–100)
MELODYFukuyama Masaharu91rank/position
It was released as Masaharu Fukuyama’s seventh single.
From this song onward, he consistently made it into the top 10.
As a love song about purely loving his girlfriend, its lyrics are appealing in a way that makes women think, “How happy I’d be if he loved me like this.” If Masaharu Fukuyama sang it to you, any woman would be completely smitten.
MessageFukuyama Masaharu92rank/position
This is a quintessential pop tune by Masaharu Fukuyama, distinguished by its refreshing piano and lively band sound.
Released in 1995 as the theme song for the film “Birthday Present,” it also became widely known as the commercial song for Kirin Beer’s Ichiban Shibori.
It’s famous for achieving the remarkable feat of topping the charts for three consecutive releases, continuing the momentum from the previous single.
With lyrics that straightforwardly say “I love you” again and again, the song brims with the excitement of new love and brightens the listener’s mood.
It’s a great pick for karaoke when you want to convey your feelings to someone special or when you want to bask in a fresh, uplifting vibe.
In the Rain of RemembranceFukuyama Masaharu93rank/position
While many people may primarily associate him with acting, Masaharu Fukuyama is also an energetic singer-songwriter who is highly active on the music scene, including with regular tours.
This was his debut single.
Due to vocal cord polyps at the time, his debut as a singer was postponed, so the single was released on March 21, 1990, following his earlier debut as an actor.
The driving rock sound paired with Fukuyama’s sexy, low-pitched voice makes for a cool ensemble.
It’s a striking number that marked the start of Masaharu Fukuyama’s career as a musician.
Love SomebodyOda Yūji94rank/position
This is Yuji Oda’s 13th single.
It’s a signature song that became a major hit after being used as the theme for the drama “Bayside Shakedown.” Different arrangements were released around the time of the drama’s film releases, so I imagine many people had frequent chances to hear it.
The track has a very light and cheerful feel.
Subtly flashy (bling-bling, but nonchalant)Kondō Masahiko95rank/position
A single released by Masahiko “Matchy” Kondo on September 30, 1981.
It’s no exaggeration to say this is the signature song that defines Matchy.
It was featured in commercials for House Foods’ Kukure Curry and Fujifilm’s Fujicolor.
Beyond the impactful chorus lyrics, the cool intro chorus and Matchy’s youthful vocals are irresistible.
It’s also a great song to sing at karaoke.
Why not belt it out with straightforward energy and gusto?
