Recommended Japanese Music Artists and Popular Song Rankings for Men in Their 30s [2026]
People’s tastes in Japanese music vary from person to person and by generation, and some of you may find that the types of songs you like have changed compared to when you were in your twenties.
For those in their thirties, we’ve put together a ranking of recommended Japanese artists and popular songs for men in their thirties that you should check out.
Be sure to use it as a reference!
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Recommended Japanese Male Singers and Popular Song Rankings for Men in Their 30s [2026] (11–20)
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell15rank/position
Isn’t this the generational anthem packed with the golden age of late-night anime × Nico Nico culture × the bittersweetness of youth—the ending theme of the anime Bakemonogatari? The overall vocal range is A3 to D5 and stays fairly high throughout.
In particular, the top note D5 appears frequently in the chorus, so it’s best to sing it without straining by incorporating falsetto.
The tempo isn’t too fast and should be easy to groove to while singing, so try to feel it with your body as you listen closely to the backing band.
In the chorus, be mindful of accents and align your vocal timing to hit the pitch bar!
The world calls it love.Sambomasutā16rank/position
This track is defined by its powerful message and fiery rock sound.
It appeals to the importance of love and peace, giving you the courage to overcome past sorrows and take a new step forward.
Released in August 2005 as Sambomaster’s fifth single, it was selected as the ending theme for the Fuji TV drama “Densha Otoko.” It peaked at No.
7 on the Oricon weekly chart and became one of the band’s signature songs.
It’s recommended for when you’re tired from work or relationships and need strength to look ahead.
It’s sure to lift your spirits.
single bedSha ran Q17rank/position
This is a wistful ballad that poignantly sings of lingering feelings for a former lover, a classic that gently teaches the preciousness of love.
As the protagonist looks back on memories left behind on a single bed, they realize that a romance once taken for granted was in fact more valuable than jewels, weaving a moving drama.
Released by Sharam Q in October 1994, the song became a major hit, ranking 24th on the year-end charts.
It was also used as the ending theme for the anime D.N.A²: They Were Once a Thing, and included on the album Inferiority Complex.
It’s the perfect track for reminiscing about youthful love while sharing memories with friends.
MissingKubota Toshinobu18rank/position
Toshinobu Kubota delivers the bittersweet ache of an unattainable love with a sweet yet powerful voice.
The portrait of a love that cannot be fulfilled is drawn alongside a beautiful melody that seeps deep into the heart.
Included on his debut album “SHAKE IT PARADISE,” released in September 1986, the song was used as the ending theme for the TV programs “Uwasa-teki Tatsujin” and “World Pro Wrestling.” It’s a recommended track for times when you want to immerse yourself in memories of past love or revisit precious recollections you keep tucked away in your heart.
HELLOFukuyama Masaharu19rank/position
This lively sound is perfect for livening up karaoke! It’s a song by popular singer-songwriter Masaharu Fukuyama, released in 1995 as his 10th single.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Saikō no Kataomoi” (The Best Unrequited Love).
The lyrics express feelings for someone you like—so straightforward they might even be called too direct—and they’re totally heart-throbbing.
If you sing it at karaoke where there are women, they might really enjoy it.
Do your best to channel Fukuyama and sing it with confidence!
greenCHEHON20rank/position
CHEHON’s “Midori,” known as an anthem of weed-themed reggae, seems at first like a whisper of love to a woman, but it actually sings about a man’s love for herb.
The melody is crafted into a warm, gentle reggae vibe.
Since it’s performed by a deejay, the vocal line is relatively easy, with a modest range, and the reggae-typical offbeat on the 2 and 4 is set to a very graspable riddim.
It’s also a well-known track, so be sure to check it out.
Top Japanese Music Artists and Popular Songs for Men in Their 30s [2026] (21–30)
Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi21rank/position
Elephant Kashimashi is a four-piece rock band whose trademark is Hiroji Miyamoto’s powerfully impactful vocals.
Their 15th single, “Koyoi no Tsuki no Yō ni,” created as the theme song for the TV drama “Because the Moon Shines at Night,” is widely known as one of the band’s signature tracks.
Its hook-laden melody, sung as if spilling straight from raw emotion, has a catchy quality that really grabs listeners’ ears even at karaoke.
With its evocative, lyrical worldview, it’s a rock tune that, if you can pull it off, is sure to make you more attractive.
