Recommended Japanese Music Artists and Popular Song Rankings for Men in Their 20s [2026]

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Ayaka / Nijiiro Music Video

This song is characterized by bright, hopeful lyrics and melody.

Ayaka’s powerful voice fills listeners with courage and energy.

Released as a single in June 2014, it was used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne.” It was later featured in commercials for UQ mobile and Dai-ichi Life, gaining popularity across a wide audience.

It’s also a popular choice for weddings and is perfect for moments you want to share with someone special.

It’s easy to sing at karaoke and is sure to liven up gatherings with friends.

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Masaki Suda – It’s Okay, Surely (Iin da yo, Kitto) cross-edit ver.

This song, with lyrics that feel like Masaki Suda is speaking to a young boy, really sparks your imagination of that scene.

If you’re singing it at karaoke, why not become the protagonist yourself and try singing as if you’re talking to a boy younger than you, conveying your feelings? Overall, the vocal range isn’t wide and there aren’t any notably high parts.

The medium tempo also makes it easy to sing.

Although it’s an album track and not very well-known, it’s a highly recommended number that’s very easy to sing among Masaki Suda’s songs.

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Yurayura – Masaki Suda / KR lyrics

While fast songs where you can’t quite keep up with the lyrics can sometimes be glossed over with sheer momentum, many people find them difficult.

On the other hand, this song, “Yurayura,” is perfect for those moments when a somber ballad doesn’t feel right either.

Written and composed by Masaki Suda, its lyrics—said to capture everyday trifles and scenes that caught his eye—feel relatable.

It’s also appealing in that you can sing it gently without forcing your voice, and its approachable, naturally unspooling delivery should make it easy to sing.

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Clover - Masaki Suda [Chinese-Japanese Dynamic Lyrics]

If you’re looking for a song with few high notes that you can sing comfortably, I recommend Clover.

This track is included on Masaki Suda’s second album LOVE, with lyrics and music by Huwie Ishizaki.

With its heartwarming message to someone special and honest, straightforward feelings, the song has almost no high parts and is a medium-tempo number you can sing without strain even in the original key.

It’s also recommended for women who struggle with high notes, as the range is easy to sing.

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Masaki Suda “Long Hope Philia”

This is a rock number sung by Masaki Suda, who is active in many fields including acting.

It was released in 2018 as his fourth single and was used as the theme song for the anime film My Hero Academia: Two Heroes.

His straightforward vocals and lyrics resonate deeply across generations.

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JAP-MON Subtitle · Suda Masaki — Lines · Enjoy! “Hikari”

“Serifu,” included on Masaki Suda’s first album PLAY.

The song was written and composed by singer-songwriter Huwie Ishizaki.

It’s a track about heartbreak and a sorrowful male perspective; while putting on a tough front, you can really feel how deeply he loved her.

The melody has relatively few big pitch changes and tends to sit in a lower range overall, making it easier to sing for those who struggle with high notes.

The phrasing has a bit of a distinctive twist, so it’s worth practicing that part.

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Hiromi Go - I Can't Say It

A one-sided love song by Hiromi Go, an artist who represents Japan’s music scene with a powerful voice that sticks with you after a single listen and overwhelming live performances.

It’s a ballad that captures the feelings of falling for a friend, and with its low pitch, it’s an easy song to sing.