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

Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon22rank/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.

We are the lightmiwa23rank/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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Meltsupercell24rank/position

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.

My loverkariyushi 5825rank/position

Kariyushi58 - My Lover (with lyrics)

A mutually-in-love song by Kariyushi58 that delivers a hard-hitting sound where the uniquely atmospheric, traditional Japanese musicality is seamlessly matched with a modern pop flavor.

Its heartfelt musicality firmly captures the listener’s heart, making it a perfect fit for women in their 20s.

Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku26rank/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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Cirno’s Perfect Math ClassIosisu/miko28rank/position

Cirno's Perfect Math Class (Full Ver.)

This is an arrangement of the theme song of Cirno, the stage 2 boss from the PC game “Touhou Koumakyou ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.” It’s a song that almost everyone who knows Nico Nico Douga is familiar with, so it’s easy to get the crowd excited.