Most Popular Songs Among Men Ranking [2026]

cherry blossomKobukuro64rank/position

Kobukuro “Sakura”

An acoustic guitar duo arrangement with that signature Kobukuro feel.

With a simple melody line, the two voices and harmonies are really pleasant, aren’t they? There is a higher falsetto at the very beginning, but the tempo isn’t fast and the rest of the range isn’t too high, so even those not confident in their singing can enjoy it.

Many people probably know the melody line of the chorus.

You don’t have to sing the falsetto part, but if you can, it’s nice to nail it stylishly.

It’s fairly high, so you’ll use more breath than you think.

Take a deep breath with diaphragmatic breathing, then send your voice straight up in a thin stream.

Think of it like whistling—does that make sense? Or like blowing through a straw.

If you can exhale all the way at the end, you’re golden! If you have a partner, enjoy harmonizing together!

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Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI65rank/position

SEKAI NO OWARI “Highest Altitude”

An anthem cheering on those who keep challenging themselves, turning weakness into strength and aiming higher.

Released in September 2023, this song was written specifically as the opening theme for the anime ONE PIECE.

Its appeal lies in SEKAI NO OWARI’s distinctive, imaginative world: a driving, exhilarating melody, grand strings, and a marching-style arrangement inserted midway.

The vocal range is relatively compact at mid1 F to mid2 F# (m1F–m2F#), so with a key adjustment, it should be quite singable even for kids around the voice-changing stage.

Its positive message about charging toward your dreams is sure to fire up the room when sung with friends at karaoke.

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[MV] YAH YAH YAH / CHAGE and ASKA

It is an aggressive track emblematic of the ’90s, infused with power and passion for the future.

Even when faced with difficult circumstances, its message of unwavering resolve to stay true to oneself and keep moving forward, along with hope for the future, continues to resonate across generations.

The song channels the passion of chasing dreams and an unyielding stance in the face of trials through a powerful rock sound.

Released by CHAGE and ASKA in March 1993, it was used as the theme song for the drama “If You Turn Around, He’s There,” topped the Oricon Weekly Chart for two consecutive weeks, sold 2.419 million copies, and ranked first on the annual singles chart.

It’s highly recommended for those who want to challenge themselves in pursuit of their dreams without fear of failure, or for anyone standing at a major crossroads in life.

It’s sure to give you courage.

I love youback number67rank/position

back number – I Love You

Written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Soar High! (Maiagare!),” this track by back number was released digitally in October 2022.

Through everyday, modest scenes, the lyrics gently prompt us to reflect on our feelings for someone precious.

The pure, self-questioning desire—how can I bring more smiles to someone important?—is something almost anyone can relate to.

It’s a perfect number for those thinking of someone far away or wanting to reaffirm what truly matters amid the busyness of daily life.

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Yutaka Ozaki – I LOVE YOU (Official Music Video)

Released in 1983, this is Yutaka Ozaki’s signature love ballad—so famous that almost everyone knows it.

I’ve taught “I LOVE YOU” in lessons several times, and I feel it’s a tough song for people who struggle with falsetto; many students actually used this song to practice it.

You shouldn’t need to change the key—the original should be comfortable to sing.

Since some people aren’t confident with falsetto, let’s review the key points.

If you’ve mostly been singing in chest voice, you’re probably used to pushing with just your voice without using much breath.

To use your breath properly, humming is important.

Do a nasal hum to create nasal resonance so the sound vibrates in your nose.

Be careful not to force it with your throat.

After a light hum, keep the resonance in the same place and let your singing voice become thinner and lighter.

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Fujii Kaze – Kirari (Official Video)

This is a song that gives you a refreshing sense of elation, like racing down a road that stretches on forever.

It straightforwardly sings about the hidden brilliance in everyday life and the love for someone precious on the journey called life, delivering a powerful message and refreshingly pure expression of love that says any hardship can be lightly overcome as long as the two of us are together.

Written and composed by Fujii Kaze and released in May 2021, it also became widely known as the song for Honda’s VEZEL commercial.

Whether you want to honestly express your feelings to someone you love or liven up the mood at karaoke, the song’s positive energy might just give you that extra push.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu that stirs the heart with its powerful vocals and exhilarating sound.

Produced in June 2017 as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 2 of the Yomiuri TV–affiliated anime “My Hero Academia,” it resonates with the desire to become stronger on nights spent crying over one’s own inadequacy, and with the resolve to become a hero to protect someone important.

The contrast between high and low registers carefully expresses emotional shifts, so when singing, it’s best to pay attention not only to pitch but also to dynamics and phrasing.