Recommended love songs for men in their 20s: classic and popular Japanese hits
Men in their 20s, who are likely living hectic days with both play and work, probably have many who are good at love as well, don’t you think?
We’ve put together a list of popular Japanese love songs among men in their 20s.
If you sing them to a woman at karaoke, your love might just come true!
Recommended love songs for men in their 20s: Japanese classics and popular tracks (1–10)
Lovers AgainNEW!EXILE
A mid-tempo ballad overflowing with bittersweet emotion, layering feelings and lingering attachment to a former lover over wintry scenes.
Its striking chorus melody lingers in the ear, delicately portraying the man’s shifting emotions.
Released in January 2007 as EXILE’s 22nd single—a track that remains enduringly popular—this song demands vocal prowess in the mid-to-high range, including falsetto, making it a bit challenging to sing.
However, if you practice well and deliver it smoothly at karaoke, its emotional vocals may well draw women in.
It’s a must-try for anyone who wants to nail a cool, stylish performance.
What is emotion?NEW!This is LAST
A song that captures women’s hearts, filled with the loneliness of a love that has ended and the complex feelings of wishing happiness for the other person.
Released in March 2023, it was later included on the album “HOME.” It’s also known as a number by This is LAST, featured as an insert song in ABEMA’s “Hanataba to Ōkami-chan ni wa Damasarenai.” With its relaxed tempo, the track resonates deeply in the chest, making you empathize with its bittersweet romance.
This work is packed with a kind of sorrow everyone has felt before.
If you’re a guy going to karaoke with the woman you like, why not take the plunge and sing it?
wrinkle alignmentNEW!Vaundy
A number whose warm message, affirming life’s confusion and pain, resonates with the heart.
Delivered by Vaundy, this work was released in April 2021 and was featured as the TV commercial song for Shuto Medical College, Osaka Medical College, and Nagoya Medical College.
It was later included on the album “replica” and has garnered enthusiastic support from fans.
If you’re a man planning to go to karaoke with the woman you’re interested in, why not give it a try? You’ll need to pay attention to tempo and pitch, but if you sing it with a natural vibe, she’s sure to be captivated! Your honest feelings might come across as well.
loveNEW!back number
This is a song by the rock band back number, loved for its heartrending, relatable lyrics and friendly, expansive melody lines.
The lyrics reflect the bittersweet feeling of the end of student life and a straightforward, hidden affection.
Even with low self-esteem, you can’t help looking for the one you like… it’s the kind of content that makes your heart skip a beat.
Released in March 2012, the song was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Music-ru TV” that same month, and it’s also included on the classic album “blues.” If you sing it at karaoke, even a man who doesn’t usually voice his feelings might be able to subtly convey them to the woman he likes.
Love and romanceNovelbright
A love song by Novelbright that depicts life-sized love overflowing in the small moments of everyday life.
Yudai Takenaka gently sings about the changes of heart unique to romance, where your hobbies and preferences shift under the influence of someone you love.
Included on the album “Assort,” released in May 2022, this track features a simple, warm sound built on acoustic guitar and synth bass that’s soothing to the ear.
It’s a perfect song for couples who value ordinary moments over flashy gestures.
For White Day, why not spend a calm moment together, appreciating each other’s presence?
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
This is a signature love song by Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter who also gained attention as a Vocaloid producer.
It portrays the joy of meeting someone special and sharing time together, while also expressing the anxiety that those moments may one day come to an end.
IfRADWIMPS
It seems this song was composed by the vocalist, Mr.
Noda, when he was in high school.
Haven’t many of us wondered, “What if the person I like liked me back?” The lyrics capture that kind of sweet and bittersweet feeling.