Ranking of Japanese Bands Popular Among Men [2026]
I think bands popular among men range from long-standing favorites with enduring appeal to newer, catchy bands from recent years.
Music changes with the times, but popular acts keep making music that never goes out of style.
This time, I’ve ranked the popular bands.
Playlist
| Ranking of Japanese Bands Popular Among Men [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | Love songs by back number |
| 2 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A signature song by HIGE DAN about the turmoil of unrequited love |
| 3 | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | A passionate commentary on Mr.Children’s classic song “365 Days” |
| 4 | KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Explanation of the anime theme song for The Apothecary Diaries |
| 5 | me me sheRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad about continuing to think of an ex-lover |
| 6 | broad daylightKing Gnu |  play_arrow | King Gnu’s “Hakujitsu” is an extremely complex ballad. |
| 7 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | Tips for singing Spitz’s classic song “Cherry” |
| 8 | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing) |
| 9 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | The deep bass in this youthful love song is captivating. |
| 10 | Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | An anthem of encouragement for the challenge of turning weakness into strength |
| 11 | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Let's sing 'Wherever You Are' in falsetto. |
| 12 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | An emotional, high-pitched ballad by Saucy |
| 13 | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s heartrending love ballad |
| 14 | HOWEVERGLAY |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that fills love’s slowness with love |
| 15 | silhouetteKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | Tips for Enjoyably Singing the NARUTO Theme Song! |
| 16 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | Iconic, easy-to-sing songs popular among men |
| 17 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA's signature high-energy, fast-paced song |
| 18 | cloudy skyDOES |  play_arrow | The iconic Gintama song “Donten” is captivating for its low register. |
| 19 | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | Boosting dreams and hopes with an exhilarating song |
| 20 | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | Sharam Q’s classic ballad “Single Bed” |
| 21 | catDISH// |  play_arrow | Aimyon’s “Neko” is a major hit song. |
| 22 | whiteoutreGretGirl |  play_arrow | A poignant yet catchy breakup song, for Christmas |
| 23 | wishsumika |  play_arrow | A winter song that portrays a heartrending love, resonating in the heart. |
| 24 | SHAMROCKUVERworld |  play_arrow | A signature song by UVERworld: a passionate track filled with yearning for dreams |
| 25 | Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | Passionately singing the Blue Hearts’ moving signature song! |
| 26 | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | UNISON is popular among anime song-loving people in their 30s. |
| 27 | I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN |  play_arrow | A signature song by DEEN, a poignant classic ballad |
| 28 | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A self-affirming song about overcoming a breakup and moving forward |
| 29 | Island SongTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | Okinawa’s classic song “Shima Uta,” simple with a low register |
| 30 | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez |  play_arrow | A famous ballad popular as an anime theme song |
| 31 | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | ORANGE RANGE’s classic song “Hana” is perfect for low-voiced men. |
| 32 | Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | A classic rock band song that portrays the passion and bonds of youth |
| 33 | It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A love song depicting Macaroni Enpitsu’s everyday kind of love |
| 34 | gradationSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | SUPER BEAVER movie theme song up-tempo rock |
| 35 | Until the world endsWANDS |  | A masterpiece of loneliness by Sho Uesugi and of melancholy by Tetsuro Oda |
| 36 | OrangeSPYAIR |  play_arrow | Haikyu!! theme song: rock of youth and passion |
| 37 | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s heartbreaking breakup ballad, a moving masterpiece |
| 38 | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | The famous flumpool song “Kimi ni Todoke” resonates in the heart. |
| 39 | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | The melancholy at summer’s end, and of youth as it slips away… |
| 40 | Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love |
| 41 | HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s “HONEY” is a masterpiece. |
| 42 | The Zero Sense10-FEET |  play_arrow | A rock song that expresses the passion for basketball in pursuit of dreams |
| 43 | bookmarkkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | A moving song depicting farewell and rebirth in spring |
| 44 | Forever LoveX JAPAN |  play_arrow | A classic by X JAPAN, a magnificent and heart-stirring song |
| 45 | GO!!!FLOW |  play_arrow | FLOW's 'GO!!!' is a NARUTO theme song. |
| 46 | I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN |  play_arrow | T-BOLAN’s famous song, a heartrending melody that resonates in the heart |
| 47 | JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | An inspiring ballad masterpiece by THE YELLOW MONKEY |
| 48 | Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE |  play_arrow | Sing THE ALFEE’s signature song “Hoshizora no Distance” |
| 49 | GLORIAZIGGY |  play_arrow | ZIGGY “GLORIA” doesn’t require powerful vocals; be careful with the high notes. |
| 50 | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | Sakanaction’s blockbuster movie theme song |
| 51 | Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc |  play_arrow | Janne Da Arc’s “Gekkouka” is characterized by its high vocals. |
| 52 | LyricTOKIO |  play_arrow | TOKIO’s youthful love song sings of feelings of love. |
| 53 | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Expressing the pain of a broken heart through a pop song |
| 54 | I’m a messMY FIRST STORY |  play_arrow | MY FIRST STORY’s signature heartbreak song |
| 55 | Get WildTM NETWORK |  play_arrow | Get Wild is the theme song of City Hunter |
| 56 | To tell you the truth,yangusukinii |  play_arrow | Young Skinny's love song is trending |
| 57 | Tsubasaandāgurafu |  play_arrow | A youthful rock ballad, a song of departure and farewell |
| 58 | If I sing to the sky175R |  play_arrow | 175R's signature song “Sora ni Utaeba” is an impressive track. |
| 59 | Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu |  play_arrow | The Checkers’ classic song—so cool! |
| 60 | deep redMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A rock song that portrays the pain and joy of love |
| 61 | threadBank Band |  play_arrow | Songs that connect people—heartwarming masterpieces |
| 62 | B-BlueBOØWY |  play_arrow | BOØWY’s classic song “B-Blue” is easy to sing. |
| 63 | Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | The refreshing and powerful classic song from the anime GT |
| 64 | RUNNERbakufū suranpu |  play_arrow | A track-and-field-themed anthem cheering on youth who keep on running |
| 65 | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | In a magical world, Mashle’s OP, the strongest muscles |
| 66 | That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando |  play_arrow | A smash-hit cheer song about not giving up |
| 67 | JitterbugELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | A classic ELLEGARDEN song that makes you feel youthful |
| 68 | A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE |  play_arrow | SIAM SHADE’s popular song “1/3” |
| 69 | Future is YoursSambomasutā |  play_arrow | Sambomaster New Single |
| 70 | I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad by Sonar Pocket |
| 71 | Uguiutakariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | A powerful song from Okinawa that cheers on youth |
| 72 | Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ |  play_arrow | Popular single by THE HIGH-LOWS |
| 73 | AM11:00HY |  play_arrow | A classic HY karaoke hit that both men and women can enjoy |
| 74 | Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover |  play_arrow | A nostalgic breakup song resonates with my heart. |
| 75 | rose flowerkururi |  play_arrow | The appeal and highlights of Quruli’s classic song “Bara no Hana” (“Rose Flower”) |
| 76 | Baby Babyichou BOYZ |  play_arrow | A rock love song by Kazunobu Mineta’s Ging Nang BOYZ |
| 77 | Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN |  play_arrow | One of BEGIN’s signature songs. A moving number with lyrics written in the words of junior high school students from Ishigaki Island. |
| 78 | Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+ |  play_arrow | A signature song by nobodyknows+. Expresses acceptance of individuality and a sense of unity. |
| 79 | Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai |  play_arrow | A song that gently portrays the ache of heartbreak is going viral on TikTok. |
| 80 | CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta |  play_arrow | Band debut song, wide-vocal-range rock |
| 81 | ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG |  play_arrow | Singing a hit song by the popular band ff with great passion! |
| 82 | STAY GOLDHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | An energetic classic that propels you forward |
| 83 | I want to hug you.The Birthday |  play_arrow | The perfect classic for The Birthday’s bass |
| 84 | One Night CarnivalKishidan |  play_arrow | A heart-pounding rush for the soul! Bonds with friends, the best night |
| 85 | I want to shout that I love you.BAAD |  play_arrow | The classic youth anthem, the theme song of SLAM DUNK |
| 86 | ROSIERLUNA SEA |  play_arrow | LUNA SEA's 'ROSIER' is a big hit song. |
| 87 | Goodbye, Humanitytama |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the environment and the future, with profound lyrics and tones |
| 88 | After-school[Alexandros] | ![After-school[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Isx_i--7DJg/default.jpg) play_arrow | Alexandros's alternative rock song |
| 89 | The sun rises again and again.Dragon Ash |  play_arrow | A youthful rock song by Dragon Ash |
| 90 | Embracing SummerTUBE |  play_arrow | A huge hit summer song by TUBE that expresses a wistful love |
| 91 | Flamejoōbachi |  play_arrow | The Queen Bee Dororo opening song—the falsetto high notes are the tricky part. |
| 92 | FLY AGAINMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | A signature song of the Wolf Band, a powerful work that portrays life |
| 93 | SunYorushika |  play_arrow | You can sing as long as it fits your vocal range, regardless of pitch. |
| 94 | huge nuisanceUNICORN |  play_arrow | UNICORN’s classic song “Dai Meiwaku” is still loved today. |
| 95 | ROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaver |  play_arrow | The hit song “ROCKET DIVE” by the band hide |
| 96 | A Parting Poemguddō mōningu amerika |  play_arrow | A moving song about the feelings of unrequited love |
| 97 | To the LightZa Beibīsutāzu |  play_arrow | A melody that you can’t help but hum along to, and lis… |
| 98 | I don’t need friends—die.Shinsei Kamattechan |  play_arrow | The maniacal allure of Shinsei Kamattechan |
| 99 | ESCAPEMOON CHILD |  play_arrow | A classic 90s J-pop song by MOON CHILD |
| 100 | Street Corner of BetrayalKai Band |  play_arrow | Kai Band's 'Uragiri no Machikado' is easy to sing. |