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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: Classic and popular Japanese hits (91–100)

lovelessYamashita Tomohisa

250628 Tomohisa Yamashita – Loveless | Jay Chou “Carnival World Tour 2025 – Hong Kong Stop”
lovelessYamashita Tomohisa

This is a solo heartbreak song by Tomohisa Yamashita.

With a gentle melody, it’s an easy song to sing.

As an idol from Johnny & Associates, it’s a ballad popular among women.

The lyrics poignantly express the pain of heartbreak, and it’s a highly recommended track for people in their twenties.

fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi

This is the song used as the theme for the film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”.

It drew attention for the collaboration between Kenshi Yonezu and DAOKO.

The way it evokes thoughts of spending summer days with someone precious, and the wish for those moments to last, really resonates.

Shape of HappinessMAGIC OF LiFE

Shape of Happiness – MAGIC OF LiFE (ex. DIRTY OLD MEN)
Shape of HappinessMAGIC OF LiFE

When you’re in love or in a relationship, don’t you find yourself thinking, “I’m so glad we met,” or “I didn’t know I could love someone this much”? Just as the title suggests, this song is a happy track that expresses exactly those feelings.

deep redMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Deep Crimson (Official Music Video)
deep redMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is famous for singing effeminate lyrics.

I think their songs come from a distinctly male perspective.

The lyrics, which vividly conjure raw scenes, convey a sense of heartbreak along with urgency and anxiety.

It feels exactly like love in your twenties.

Thunderous Love Song feat. Sekai Kan OzakiToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora

Explosive Love Song feat. Sekai Kan Ozaki / TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA - short ver -
Thunderous Love Song feat. Sekai Kan OzakiToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora

This is a song by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring Seikaikan Ozaki from CreepHyp as a guest vocalist.

It’s a track that reflects on the unreasonable movements of one’s own emotions—how, once that moment has passed, you feel like you want to throw away the feelings you once cherished.

Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number

back number – Takane no Hanako-san (full)
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number

A rock band, back number, known for delivering songs that portray bittersweet love, released this youthful love song in June 2013.

Its lyrics, which capture the pain of unrequited love, and its catchy melody leave a strong impression.

The song was featured in a 2019 Kirin Brewery commercial, earning support from a wide range of generations.

It’s perfect for karaoke with friends or a partner—sing it with rich emotion.

It’s a track that will feel nostalgic to many in their twenties, as it was a hit during their youth.

Among the many popular karaoke picks, this is definitely one you’ll want to try.

Happy Endingback number

back number – “Happy End” Music Video
Happy Endingback number

When I first heard it, I was so moved I actually cried.

It expresses the painful feelings of a girlfriend who has to break up, even though she really doesn’t want to.

You can feel how her emotions keep swelling, and how she’s trying to hold herself back.

The lyrics capture exactly what the one being dumped feels: “I haven’t changed at all, so what’s different between when we first started dating and now?” It made me cry.