Ranking of Japanese Bands Popular Among Men [2026]

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TUBE “Embrace the Summer” MUSIC VIDEO

With a sound that evokes clear blue skies and a shining sun, this is a quintessential summer song from TUBE.

It conveys a love so intense it keeps you awake at night, expressed through passionate lyrics and melody.

The protagonist’s once-in-a-lifetime feelings are sure to stir memories of bittersweet love that many have experienced.

Released in May 1994, this smash hit topped the Oricon charts and sold 940,000 copies.

It was also featured in a Toyota Corolla Ceres commercial and has become a karaoke staple loved by many.

It’s the perfect track to share with close friends or colleagues as you reminisce and look back together on life’s milestones.

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Queen Bee 'KaeN (FIRE)' Official MV

This is the fifth single by Queen Bee, a band from Hyogo Prefecture, and it was selected as the opening theme for the first cour of the TV anime Dororo.

The main challenge when singing this song is the ultra-high tones achieved through frequent use of falsetto, especially in the chorus.

Another key point is how well you can reproduce the somewhat unresolved, simmering atmosphere that runs throughout the entire track—and how much restraint the singer can maintain while keeping up with it.

Try practicing while studying the contrast between moments that break through and moments that are held back.

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Kei Takahata

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MAN WITH A MISSION「FLY AGAIN」 (Official Video)

This is a signature song by MAN WITH A MISSION, whose striking, unconventional visuals featuring wolf heads leave a powerful impression.

It portrays an indomitable spirit that searches for the meaning of life, looks back on the past, and spreads its wings to take flight once more.

Confronting life’s impermanence and harshness, it delivers a strong message about finding one’s own truth, fused with an energetic sound that inspires listeners.

The track was included on their major-label debut album “MAN WITH A MISSION,” released in June 2011, and was chosen as a theme song for tvk’s “Mutoma” and TV Tokyo’s “Goddotan.” When you’ve been knocked down yet still want to look ahead, its straightforward lyrics will stand by you.

It’s a song that makes you want to experience the unity of a massive sing-along at a live show.

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Yorushika – Sun (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Just because a man has a low voice doesn’t mean he can’t sing songs originally for female vocalists.

Regardless of gender, what matters is the song’s vocal range.

If the range falls within a certain span, you can sing it without issues by adjusting to the appropriate key.

With that in mind, I recommend Taiyō.

It’s a masterpiece by Yorushika with a very narrow vocal range.

If you set it to the right key, even men with low voices can sing it comfortably, and since the vocal line is simple, consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Ryo

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Unicorn - “Great Nuisance”

Reunited in 2009, UNICORN has continued to captivate fans with their energetic activities.

Their signature song “Dai Meiwaku” (Great Nuisance) was released as a single in 1989, the first year of the Heisei era.

The song features a businessman who’s just bought his dream home only to be assigned to a solo post away from his family, and it comically portrays his mix of joy and sorrow with an uptempo beat.

It’s a highly popular track among both younger generations who discovered the band after their reunion and longtime fans alike.

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utatane

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hide with Spread Beaver – ROCKET DIVE

hide with Spread Beaver is the band formed after X JAPAN disbanded.

They left behind many great songs, and among them, ROCKET DIVE is especially famous.

I imagine many men in their 40s at the time were captivated by hide’s charm.

The most singable aspect of this track is, above all, its vocal range.

Although it’s a high-energy song, the range itself is quite narrow, and there are no long sustained notes.

By simply controlling your pitch well, it’s a song where you can aim for a high score.

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Ryo

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Good Morning America “Hanamuke no Uta” PV

A song I want those who sincerely wish happiness for their unrequited love to listen to is Farewell Poem.

It was released in 2012 by Good Morning America, a rock band that delivers songs themed around “love” and “hope” to listeners.

Its straightforward band sound, set to a slow tempo, strikes a chord.

You’ll likely be soothed by Shingo Kanehiro’s warm yet heartrending vocals as well.

It’s a recommended number for those who find themselves recalling the days they spent with the person they like.

Why not lend an ear to this passionate ballad that gently accompanies a man’s emotions?

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mutō

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