Ranking of Popular Japanese Songs and J-Pop Among Men [2026]

Lovers AgainEXILE99rank/position

EXILE / Lovers Again

This is a poignant ballad that starts with a scene of recalling a former lover in a winter city and portrays lingering feelings for someone you’ve parted with.

The twin vocals by EXILE’s singers, ATSUSHI and TAKAHIRO, overlap beautifully, and it’s a number you’ll definitely want to sing with a calm, mature charm.

Released as a single in January 2007, it’s also widely known as the CM song for au by KDDI’s “LISMO!”.

This work was a major hit, topping the chaku-uta rankings a total of three times.

If you adjust the karaoke key to suit yourself and sing it straight, the heartrending melody is sure to touch your heart.

Love SongGReeeeN100rank/position

GReeeeN – Love Song

“Ai Uta” under the name GReeeeN.

Released in 2007, every new track they put out was a massive hit, and back then GReeeeN had the image of being the go-to group for high-pitched songs.

“Ai Uta” is a ballad that delivers a straightforward message of love powerfully in chest voice.

For karaoke, it’s perfect for honing mixed voice, emotional expression, and breathing technique.

Another hallmark of GReeeeN is that they sing almost entirely in chest voice without using falsetto, and they’re an exceptionally skilled vocal group.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to seriously build their mixed voice! Lung capacity matters, but the key is keeping your body steady by focusing on the tanden (lower abdomen) and how you use your breath.

If you master quick, explosive inhales and exhales, you’ll gradually be able to hit higher notes too.

Try singing with the intention of projecting your voice far into the distance.

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