Recommended love songs for men in their 20s: classic and popular Japanese hits

Lovers AgainEXILE

EXILE / Lovers Again (Short Ver.)

A classic male love song that’s popular with women.

Since it starts with “On the first snowfall…,” it’s perfect for winter karaoke in particular.

EXILE’s songs tend to be a bit high in key, but their smooth, tender vibe is a big hit with women, so this is one you’ll definitely want to try.

AnniversaryKinKi Kids

KinKi Kids – Anniversary

Above all, the chorus lyrics are lovely.

If a man sings it, I’m sure many women would be swept off their feet, so it’s definitely a song you’ll want to sing at karaoke.

In addition to signature hits like “Glass no Shonen,” KinKi Kids have many hidden gems, so it might be good to check out their album tracks and add them to your repertoire.

Things I like about youHirai Ken

The Things I Like About You – Kenshi Hirai, Yoichi cover

A song that brightly and straightforwardly sings about loving your partner.

The lyrics are direct, and it’s a song that makes you think, “I want someone to feel this way about me.” The music video is bright and refreshing too, so I hope everyone enjoys both the video and the song when singing it at karaoke.

Tsubu-sanicoiKanjani∞

Tsubusa ni Koi Kanjani Eight Cover

A hidden gem by Kanjani Eight.

It’s a love song about a clumsy man’s affection for a woman, with a gentle melody that seeps into the heart.

Many people might not know this track, but it’s the kind of song that will likely make listeners say, “That was a good song,” by the time they reach the end.

That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19

That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky

It’s one of 19’s signature songs and a karaoke favorite.

If you’re in your twenties, you’ve almost certainly heard it.

At karaoke with people your age, this song is guaranteed to get everyone hyped.

It’s a masterpiece that listeners can take as either a love song or a song about life.

The Summer Without YouDEEN

DEEN – The Summer Without You

A refreshing melodic love song by DEEN that remains a karaoke favorite.

It might seem a bit old for people in their twenties, but it’s very easy to sing.

Try performing it when you go to karaoke with older colleagues, like your boss.

romantic feelingsKobukuro

Kobukuro – Koigokoro (Love Heart / Feelings of Love)

Kobukuro is very popular at karaoke.

This song is unusual for Kobukuro in that it was written by Kuroda, and it’s also a fan favorite.

It portrays the feelings of a man struggling with unrequited love, so men in their twenties are sure to relate.

The tempo is slow, making it easy to sing.