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

homeKiyama Yusaku15rank/position

Yusaku Kiyama - Home

A big hit song by artist Yusaku Kiyama, whose emotionally resonant singing and heartfelt performances have been loved across generations.

It’s a ballad that straightforwardly expresses feelings for one’s beloved family, and its simple melody makes it an easy-to-sing classic.

MARCHAme no Parēdo16rank/position

ame no parade – MARCH (YouTube ver.)

As the title suggests, it’s a song for March.

The lyrics are filled with spring farewells, the encounters that lie ahead, and the dilemma of not wanting to grow up.

It’s a song that tightens your chest with emotions that only arise when you’re young and the difficulty of facing them.

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Genesis of AquarionAKINO17rank/position

Sousei no Aquarion (Cover)

This is the song used for the opening of the anime “Genesis of Aquarion.” The anime became so famous that it was turned into a pachinko game in 2007, so people of the same generation have probably heard it somewhere at least once.

Also, the chorus lyrics are easy to understand, which makes it really exciting.

Still loving youChris Hart18rank/position

Chris Hart – “Still Loving You” MUSIC VIDEO

I think it’s a song that starts with a piano intro, then shifts to a band sound, and stays steady with a powerful voice.

Of course, since it’s music, it carries some kind of message.

The stable vocals are pleasant to listen to.

How about taking this opportunity to try it at karaoke?

Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI19rank/position

EXILE ATSUSHI / Precious Love

It’s a love song I want women in their 20s who are thinking about marriage to listen to.

The happy lyrics express the desire to experience everything together forever and gratitude for having met, and ATSUSHI’s sweet voice brings me to tears.

If you’d like, together.KAN20rank/position

KAN “If You Don’t Mind, Together” (PV)

While the signature song ‘Ai wa Katsu’ (Love Will Win) is wonderful, I personally prefer this one.

I love the lyrics for their humility and kindness.

If you’re someone who tries too hard to handle everything alone, please try leaning on someone with these words in mind once in a while.

You might find it’s more enjoyable that way.

tone colorKREVA21rank/position

tone color

It’s the debut single by hip-hop singer KREVA, released in 2004.

The laid-back rhythm feels pleasant and seems to fit perfectly with the slow flow.

It should also make great BGM for a nighttime drive date.