Band Rankings Popular with Men [2026]

I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket71rank/position

Sonar Pocket “I Love You. ~100 Regrets~” [MV Spot 1]

Sonar Pocket, the popular music duo known for lyrics that deeply resonate and sink into listeners’ hearts, also delivers a heartrending ballad that grips women’s hearts with “Sukidayo.

~100 Times of Regret~.” The lyrics depict the exchanges and emotions between the two, wrapped in the real atmosphere of that time, and many listeners will likely see themselves in it.

The key is to sing with empathy, letting the sadness seep through your tone of voice.

It also includes a rap section, making it rewarding to perform.

It might even work well as a make-up song for your girlfriend.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓72rank/position

[Official] The High-Lows “Messenger from Sunday” [Included on the album ‘flip flop’ (2001/1/24)] THE HIGH-LOWS / Nichiyoubiyori no Shisha

This is the 22nd single by the four-piece rock band ↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓, formed around Hiroto Kōmoto and Masatoshi Mashima, who were active as members of the legendary rock band THE BLUE HEARTS.

It’s a track with numerous tie-ins, including serving as the theme song for the film “Zebraman,” as well as being featured in commercials and as theme songs.

With its pop, laid-back arrangement and sing-along-friendly intro and instrumental breaks, it’s perfect for closing out a karaoke session.

However, since the song runs over six minutes, be sure to choose it when you have enough time left.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Uguiutakariyushi 5873rank/position

Kariyushi58 “Uku i Uta”

“Ukui” means “to give” in the Okinawan dialect, so the song’s title means “A Song to Give.” It was composed to cheer on people who are chasing their dreams.

Because not everything in their youth was rosy, the words of Maekawa, the tattooed bass vocalist, carry a weight that hits home—distinct from the kind of easy, cookie-cutter pep songs that can be dashed off without much thought.

AM11:00HY74rank/position

AM11:00

HY, a rock band from Okinawa, has a song called “AM11:00” that I highly recommend for mixed-gender karaoke.

The track features a main male vocalist with harmonies by a female vocalist, making it perfect for a male-female duet.

There’s also a solo part for the female singer after the first chorus; if the high notes seem tough, it’s a good idea to sing it an octave lower.

And if you’re up for it, guys should try taking on the rap part too!

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Yuuki

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Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover75rank/position

My Little Lover "Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been There Since Long Ago~

Released in 1955, this song is a heartbreak tune that somehow feels deeply nostalgic.

It’s a piece that could only work with akko’s soothing vocals.

Even though it’s a breakup song, why does it fill us with so much hope and strength? It must be in the title, “Hello, Again ~A Place Long Ago~.” It’s a masterpiece that makes you feel like you can return to your youth no matter the era.

It’s a quintessential 90s heartbreak song and a timeless classic loved by many.

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Yoshizaki Keiko

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Let It BeThe Beatles76rank/position

Let It Be (Remastered 2009)

This work, with its comforting melody and profound lyrics, is known as one of the Beatles’ signature songs.

Released as a single in March 1970 and included on the album of the same name, it is a gem of a ballad.

The background—that Paul McCartney wrote it with thoughts of his late mother—has resonated with many people.

With its warm piano tones and message filled with hope, this song speaks to the heart and is perfect for times of worry or anxiety.

Sing it at karaoke, and it will gently embrace your feelings.

Baby Babyichou BOYZ77rank/position

Baby Baby

Ging Nang BOYZ is a rock band led by Kazunobu Mineta, a figure often called a charismatic presence in Japan’s rock scene.

Did you know that “BABY BABY,” included on the album “Kimi to Boku no Daisanji Sekai Taisen-teki Renai Kakumei,” is a song that has been performed since their predecessor band, GOING STEADY? Its lyrics weave poetic lines into a straightforward message, creating impact alongside catchy phrases.

With its hooky melody, it’s fun to sing and a rock tune that really fires up the room at karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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rose flowerkururi78rank/position

Quruli – Rose Flower

As we take on more responsibility at work and at home, aren’t there moments when our hearts suddenly feel tired? For people of our generation who feel that way, the rock band Quruli from Kyoto offers a gentle companion.

One of their signature songs is Bara no Hana.

Released as a single in January 2001, this classic was later used as an insert song for the TBS drama Orange Days.

Marked by its steady beat and ennui-tinged melody, it carries the quiet of a rainy day, with choruses colored by SUPERCAR’s Miki Furukawa.

The lyrics evoke a world where reassurance and anxiety coexist—something that resonates more deeply now that we’ve gone through so many experiences.

Give it a listen when, in the midst of everyday life, you feel the urge to go just a little farther away.

Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN79rank/position

BEGIN / “Shimanchu nu Takara” 20th Anniversary MV

BEGIN is a band whose warm sound evokes the breeze of Okinawa and has been loved across generations.

This signature track of theirs is a moving number that asks about “what truly matters,” the kind of thing textbooks and TV don’t teach.

The well-known story goes that the lyrics were woven from words written by local junior high school students on Ishigaki Island.

Released as a single in 2002, it was written as the image song for NHK Okinawa’s “30th Anniversary of Okinawa’s Reversion to the Mainland.” It is also known as a core track on the classic album “Begin no Shimauta ~Omoto Takeo 2~.” Give it a listen in those moments when, amid the rush of daily work, you suddenly think of your hometown or old friends.

Its gentle yet powerful vocals are sure to give a quiet push to men in their 40s.

Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+80rank/position

nobodyknows+ “Kokoro Odoru” Official Music Video

A signature song by nobodyknows+ known for expressing the power of music and the thrill of the heart.

The lyrics, which embrace individuality and differences while depicting unity and euphoria, leave a strong impression.

Released in May 2004, it exploded in popularity after being performed on that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Included on the album “Do You Know?,” it topped the Oricon charts for two consecutive weeks.

Its sound, which fuses hip-hop and J-pop, has captured the hearts of people across generations.

It’s also perfect for karaoke or as background music at events—an ideal track when you want everyone to get hyped together.