Ranking of Heart-Wrenching Songs by Male J-Pop Singers [2026]
What kind of music do you all like?
There are many types—fun songs, refreshing songs, and more—but I think many people also like “heart-wrenching” songs.
Among those bittersweet songs, here are recommended tracks sung by male vocalists, presented in a ranking format.
This list is updated regularly, so check back from time to time.
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Top Heart-Wrenching Songs by Male J-Pop Singers: Popular Ranking [2026] (41–50)
Baby, I love youTEE43rank/position
This song is one of TEE’s signature tracks, written from a man’s perspective about his bittersweet feelings for a woman he loves.
Many listeners can probably relate to the frustration of an unrequited love that seeps through the masculine, slightly rough lyrics.
There’s also a cover version by the singer Che’Nelle, which is quite popular as well.
All My Homies [Prod. BACHLOGIC / Dir. Himatsu]ZORN44rank/position
![All My Homies [Prod. BACHLOGIC / Dir. Himatsu]ZORN](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IyMjsbSxl2U/sddefault.jpg)
A song steeped in darkness that opens with an emotional guitar intro.
It sings about the hardship of living in modern society.
As you try to make it in a big city, the people around you keep changing with time.
The message is, “We’re all living without any real answers, and each of our battles never ends.” It’s dark and heavy, but if you’re over 30 and going through a rough time, listening to it can give you a bit of encouragement.
Goodbyekariyushi 5845rank/position
The chorus is very memorable, and I think many people have heard it.
The simple, straightforward lyrics gently sink into your heart.
Shingo Maekawa’s expansive vocals also seem to loosen a hardened heart.
It’s a song that leaves you feeling both wistful and warm.
Nanakariyushi 5846rank/position
“Nana” isn’t a proper noun; it’s said to mean “Me-Me,” representing your own name and the name of someone dear to you.
The lyrics are simple, and the song feels heartwarming, making you think that having this kind of ordinary happiness last is the best.
It’s also one of the popular songs by Kariyushi.
That line is the horizon.kururi47rank/position
Quruli is a musical unit renowned for singing with a distinctive worldview.
They produce a sound powerful enough to hold their own even alongside an orchestra.
Their song “Sono Sen wa Suiheisen” is an unrequited-love song that carries their uniquely expansive sense of scale.
rose flowerkururi48rank/position
They made their major debut in 1998.
This is their seventh single, released in 2001.
It was used as an insert song for the TBS drama Orange Days.
With Miki Furukawa of SUPERCAR contributing chorus, it truly stands as a quintessential youth anthem of the 2000s.
Incidentally, in 2003 they handled the soundtrack for the film Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, another masterpiece that captures the raw edge of youth.
Dedicated to troubled young people.
Blown by the windElefanto Kashimashi49rank/position
It’s one of Elephant Kashimashi’s classic songs.
Since it has been used in several commercials, many of you may have heard it on TV.
It’s a gently heartwarming song about setting off on a journey.
