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

Rally Go RoundLiSA22rank/position

LiSA 『Rally Go Round』-MUSIC CLIP Short Ver.-

This is a song by LiSA, who is active in a wide range of fields beyond the realm of anime song singers.

Set to a sound that evokes speed and freshness, it portrays the push-and-pull of romance and the flutter of excitement—a track that stirs a forward-looking spirit.

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kappamaki

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Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon23rank/position

Crimson Bow and Arrow Red and White Special ver. Linked Horizon [MAD Fixes · Enhanced Quality]

This is the song used as the opening theme for the anime Attack on Titan.

It was also performed at the 2013 Kohaku Uta Gassen, so it’s well-known and easy to get people excited.

However, because the chorus is so famous, the other parts often don’t generate as much excitement.

I tried falling in love with you.chay24rank/position

chay "I Tried Falling in Love with You" (short ver.)

This is chay’s smash hit that was tied in as the theme song for the drama “Date: What Is Love?” starring Anne, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Ryoko Kuninaka, and others.

It’s an easy-to-listen-to song and is popular among people in their 20s.

We are the lightmiwa25rank/position

miwa 『We are the light』Music Video(Short Ver.)

Singer-songwriter miwa is especially popular among young women, but her cute looks and charming voice also make her very popular with men.

The song in the video was released as her 23rd single.

It is the theme song for the drama “Setoutsumi.”

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Araki Jakkan

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Hatsune Miku "Melt"

It’s a Vocaloid song.

It’s so famous that it has over six million video views.

The song sings of a delicate maiden’s crush, but when it’s performed by a rugged, masculine singer, the contrast is amusing and really hypes up the crowd.

It also gets lively if you turn the lyrics into a parody version.

Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku27rank/position

Kinoko Teikoku — Night of the Osmanthus

A band I recommend for people who don’t have the energy to listen to flashy, upbeat music is Kinoko Teikoku.

They play gentle music that feels like it stays close to your heart.

This song in particular has a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere, and for some reason, it makes me cry when I listen to it.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Quruli – Songline

There are probably many people who say, “Music that tries to make you cry actually stops me from crying.” If that’s you, try listening to Quruli.

Their music is relaxed in the best way, and it gently loosens the tension in your heart.

Once you’re in your twenties, you start to appreciate that kind of music more and more, don’t you?

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Saitō Ayumu

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