Most Popular Songs Among Men Ranking [2026]

Moechakka FireIssei92rank/position

Moechakka Fire / Issei: MUSIC VIDEO

A track by Issei that weaves synth sounds with an addictive melody, themed around a cool, detached maid-outfit character.

Released as a character song for the game Zenless Zone Zero, unveiled in July 2024, the piece channels modern people’s craving for approval and their sense of alienation from society, all over a bold, driving beat.

Its alluring low-register vocals—seemingly detached from the music video’s character—leave a strong impression.

How about belting it out at karaoke to express a different side of yourself?

Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai93rank/position

Hirai Dai / Stand by me, Stand by you. (Lyric Video)

It’s a love song by Dai Hirai about a fateful encounter.

The track portrays the miracle and gratitude of meeting the one person in a vast world and walking through life together.

It gently sings of irreplaceable love blossoming in everyday calm, carried by a soothing acoustic sound.

Released in September 2020, the song is included on the album “Life Goes On” and gained attention as the theme for the Mynavi Wedding commercial.

It’s a piece that reminds you of the blessing of having a partner by your side.

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EXILE / Lovers Again (Short Ver.)

Just hearing the intro makes you feel as if a winter landscape is unfolding.

Among EXILE’s many masterpieces, this song is cherished as a ballad that leaves a deep mark on the heart.

Carried by a smooth R&B beat, it tells the poignant feelings of a man who can’t help but search for traces of a former lover.

The lingering attachment and regrets for an irretrievable past are pains that everyone experiences at least once.

Released in January 2007 as their 22nd single, it was also featured in a KDDI “au LISMO” commercial, so many people likely heard it at the time.

The vocals capture wavering emotions beautifully, gently keeping you company on a lonely night.

It’s a song you’ll want to play when a passing moment brings back those days, when you want to quietly immerse yourself in memories alone.

You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS95rank/position

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS "You’re Not Here Anymore"

This is a gem of a ballad that sings of the sweet, aching pain of heartbreak.

The farewell scene on the station platform and the memories the two shared are delicately portrayed and delivered with a melody that pierces the heart.

Among FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ works, it stands out for its rich emotional expression.

Released in October 2007, it reached No.

8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was selected as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Otona no Shikaku,” earning broad support across generations.

The song is also included on the album “FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 2,” and has been covered by Mariko Takahashi.

It’s a heartwarming track that stays by your side when you sense the end of a romance or go through a farewell with someone dear.

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SEKAI NO OWARI “RAIN” Short Version PV Theme song for the film “Mary and The Witch’s Flower”

Released in July 2017, it was the theme song for the film “Mary and The Witch’s Flower”! I think it’s a SEKAOWA-style ballad with a gentle, swaying feel.

The overall vocal range is D#3–F#4, which isn’t too high, so I recommend singing in a calm, storytelling manner.

If you use diaphragmatic breathing, take in plenty of air, and push a block of breath forward as you sing, it should give a gentle impression.

The trick is to let your voice out slowly! For the higher notes, make your voice a bit sharper and release it quickly to make it easier to hit the pitch.

Try singing as if you’re imitating Fukase.

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back number – Horizon

A gem of a track by back number that gently stays close to your heart whenever you hit a wall in life.

Even amid the despair that feels like your dreams and hopes are collapsing, the lyrics portray the journey of looking inward and eventually finding light—sure to move you deeply.

This song is also known for being created in August 2020 for high school students after the Inter-High Championships were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

While affirming frustration and sorrow, it gives a sense of the view that awaits beyond overcoming them.

As you step into a new world at graduation, you may feel anxiety or loneliness.

In those moments, this song will wrap your pain in its embrace and give you the quiet courage to take that first step.

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ONE OK ROCK: Wasted Nights [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

“I want to sprint through the present with everything I’ve got so I won’t have any regrets!” This is ONE OK ROCK’s grand anthem that stirs up that fiery feeling.

Its powerful message—like a shout that there’s no such thing as a wasted night—ignites the passion that’s been sleeping deep in your heart.

Don’t be bound by the past; the way it cherishes each moment spent with friends is sure to give you courage.

Released in February 2019, this song was created as the theme for the film “Kingdom” and is included on the album “Eye of the Storm.” You can sense the impact from the episode in which the film’s producer said it made his soul “tremble with heat.” Listen to it on anxious nights before taking on a challenge or when you want to reaffirm your bonds with friends, and it will surely give you a push forward.