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

A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota85rank/position

Shota Shimizu 'A Melody Instead of a Bouquet' MV (Full Size)

A love song written from a male perspective that’s also popular at weddings is Shota Shimizu’s “Hanataba no Kawari ni Melody wo” (“A Melody Instead of a Bouquet”).

Released as a single in 2015, it was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Designer Baby – Detective Hayami’s Tough Case Before Maternity Leave.” It’s a ballad that begins with piano accompaniment and vocals, and Shimizu’s sweet voice is just wonderful.

It’s the perfect song to play for a woman, so if there’s someone you’re interested in among the group when you go to karaoke together, definitely give it a try!

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Hamada Takuya

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Open the doorKanda Sayaka86rank/position

Sayaka Kanda × Eisuke Tsuda / Love Is an Open Door (Frozen) FNS Music Festival Summer 2014 YouTube

It was used as an insert song in the Disney movie Frozen.

The melody line, starting with the bass in the intro, is so catchy it makes you feel excited.

It may seem difficult, but once you try singing it, it’s easier than you’d expect—so sing it while fully acting out the roles with your friends and acquaintances!

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Masaharu Fukuyama – HELLO (Full ver.)

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!

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Araki Jakkan

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Squall (Sukōru) – Masaharu Fukuyama [with lyrics]

It was originally a song that Masaharu Fukuyama wrote for Eiko Matsumoto in 1998, and the following year he self-covered it as the B-side to “HEAVEN.” It’s a love song from a woman’s perspective, but it suits Fukuyama perfectly when he sings it—very sensual, too.

The piano backing is really beautiful.

rainbow-coloredayaka89rank/position

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.

It’s okay, I’m sure.Suda Masaki90rank/position

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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utatane

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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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Araki Jakkan

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