Male-Popularity Artist Rankings [2026]

People say, “Songs change with the times, and the times change with songs,” but it works just as well if you replace “songs” with “artists,” doesn’t it?

Exactly!

Artists are mirrors of their era, and the spirit of the times gives birth to new artists.

Among the artists who are inextricably linked with the social climate, we’ve ranked those most popular with men.

Playlist

Male-Popularity Artist Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	bouquetback number		Love songs by back number
2	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		A signature song by HIGE DAN about the turmoil of unrequited love
3	Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu has many low-pitched songs and they’re easy to sing.
4	365 daysMr.Children		A passionate commentary on Mr.Children’s classic song “365 Days”
5	KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE		Explanation of the anime theme song for The Apothecary Diaries
6	Bunny GirlAKASAKI		AKASAKI’s classic song “Bunny Girl” is exceptionally easy to sing.
7	me me sheRADWIMPS		A poignant ballad about continuing to think of an ex-lover
8	broad daylightKing Gnu		King Gnu’s “Hakujitsu” is an extremely complex ballad.
9	Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s easy-to-sing drama theme songs
10	cherrysupittsu		Tips for singing Spitz’s classic song “Cherry”
11	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing)
12	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		The deep bass in this youthful love song is captivating.
13	KanadeSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s famous ballad “Kanade”
14	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		The appeal and singing tips of Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature ballads
15	waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze		Singing of the emptiness and fulfillment of love, and the acceptance of change
16	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		An anthem of encouragement for the challenge of turning weakness into strength
17	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		The pain of heartbreak and the bittersweet feelings of cherry blossom season
18	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		Let's sing 'Wherever You Are' in falsetto.
19	somedaySaucy Dog		An emotional, high-pitched ballad by Saucy
20	budKobukuro		A song of gratitude to Kentaro Obuchi’s mother
21	balladKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s heartrending love ballad
22	HOWEVERGLAY		A masterpiece that fills love’s slowness with love
23	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		The bright sense of setting off in the JAL campaign song
24	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Doraemon's theme song has a wide vocal range and is easy to sing.
25	silhouetteKANA-BOON		Tips for Enjoyably Singing the NARUTO Theme Song!
26	March 9Remioromen		Iconic, easy-to-sing songs popular among men
27	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA's signature high-energy, fast-paced song
28	SaudadePorunogurafiti		A poignant song imbued with feelings of nostalgia
29	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		A signature work by Noriyuki Makihara. A classic song about being yourself.
30	cloudy skyDOES		The iconic Gintama song “Donten” is captivating for its low register.
31	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		A masterpiece with a captivating, heartfelt voice and lyrics
32	Love SongGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s “Ai Uta”: a masterpiece that conveys emotion in a natural voice
33	SUNHoshino Gen		R&B and neo-soul–style Gen Hoshino: recommendations of songs suited for low vocal range
34	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki's 'One more time' is a masterpiece.
35	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Boosting dreams and hopes with an exhilarating song
36	BetelgeuseYuuri		Yuri’s “Betelgeuse” requires difficult/advanced vocal skills.
37	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		A heart-touching song that supports efforts toward dreams
38	single bedSha ran Q		Sharam Q’s classic ballad “Single Bed”
39	catDISH//		Aimyon’s “Neko” is a major hit song.
40	Time ParadoxVaundy		A sci-fi song that hides the future in its pocket
41	whiteoutreGretGirl		A poignant yet catchy breakup song, for Christmas
42	Love so sweetarashi		Arashi’s theme song for Boys Over Flowers
43	wishsumika		A winter song that portrays a heartrending love, resonating in the heart.
44	CITRUSDa-iCE		Da-iCE's 'CITRUS' is a high-tone song.
45	SHAMROCKUVERworld		A signature song by UVERworld: a passionate track filled with yearning for dreams
46	Someday Merry ChristmasB’z		Vocal tips for B’z Christmas ballads
47	Blue BenchSasuke		A poignant love story reflected in a blue bench
48	It’s love, right?wacci		Enjoyable singing practice for men with low voices
49	Overdosenatori		A forbidden love song in a whisper voice
50	LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu		A love song on the carousel, a classic that resonates in the heart
51	Lovers AgainEXILE		A poignant EXILE classic themed around a winter farewell
52	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		A heartwarming ballad that turns the bittersweet love of winter into a blessing
53	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		90s rock, a strong will to chase dreams
54	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON is popular among anime song-loving people in their 30s.
55	I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka		"I LOVE YOU" by Yutaka Ozaki, the falsetto is captivating.
56	I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN		A signature song by DEEN, a poignant classic ballad
57	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		Passionately singing the Blue Hearts’ moving signature song!
58	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A masterpiece that sings of loneliness and passion for the future
59	Close your eyesHirai Ken		A ballad that portrays the sorrow of losing a loved one
60	A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota		Tips for singing Shota Shimizu’s hit songs popular at karaoke
61	You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A ballad about the pain of heartbreak
62	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A self-affirming song about overcoming a breakup and moving forward
63	evening primroseNovelbright		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and bittersweet feelings
64	Island SongTHE BOOM		Okinawa’s classic song “Shima Uta,” simple with a low register
65	TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya		Fujii from The Checkers' drama theme song
66	FlowerORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s classic song “Hana” is perfect for low-voiced men.
67	Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez		A famous ballad popular as an anime theme song
68	Glass BoyKinKi Kids		Tatsuro Yamashita composed a hit song for KinKi Kids
69	Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai		Hirai Dai's song that sings of fateful encounters and love
70	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		Let's listen to the charm of Japanese reggae, pure love songs!
71	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		Breathing and core strength are essential for singing hit songs.
72	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A classic rock band song that portrays the passion and bonds of youth
73	It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu		A love song depicting Macaroni Enpitsu’s everyday kind of love
74	Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki		Hidetoshi Tokunaga’s smash-hit ballad, belted out at karaoke
75	Until the world endsWANDS		A masterpiece of loneliness by Sho Uesugi and of melancholy by Tetsuro Oda
76	gradationSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER movie theme song up-tempo rock
77	OrangeSPYAIR		Haikyu!! theme song: rock of youth and passion
78	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Keisuke Kuwata’s heartbreaking breakup ballad, a moving masterpiece
79	From Me to Youflumpool		The famous flumpool song “Kimi ni Todoke” resonates in the heart.
80	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		The melancholy at summer’s end, and of youth as it slips away…
81	rendezvousshaitoopu		A heartrending song portraying the pain of heartbreak, 300 million streams
82	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu		A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love
83	ACTORTomonari Sora		Musical numbers that are easy to sing in the lower register
84	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s “HONEY” is a masterpiece.
85	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
86	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s classic song, a voice that inspires people
87	I can’t say it.Gō Hiromi		Vocal techniques for singing sultry, mature ballads
88	Moechakka FireIssei		A game character song with synth sounds
89	The Zero Sense10-FEET		A rock song that expresses the passion for basketball in pursuit of dreams
90	Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)		From au CM, BEGIN’s classic song “Umi no Koe” (Voice of the Sea)
91	Hated by life.mafumafu		Mafumafu’s hymn to life resonates with the heart
92	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		A moving song depicting farewell and rebirth in spring
93	Forever LoveX JAPAN		A classic by X JAPAN, a magnificent and heart-stirring song
94	You’re the Only..Ono Masatoshi		Signature song of 90s idol Masatoshi Ono
95	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		Backstreet Boys’ classic hit moves people around the world
96	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		An anthem that supports those struggling with life, a rhythm-focused track
97	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		Tatsuya Kitani’s anime theme song, The Brilliance of Youth
98	GO!!!FLOW		FLOW's 'GO!!!' is a NARUTO theme song.
99	I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN		T-BOLAN’s famous song, a heartrending melody that resonates in the heart
100	JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY		An inspiring ballad masterpiece by THE YELLOW MONKEY