Popular Japanese songs among men in their 20s. Recommended masterpieces and classic tracks.

SymphonyHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Symphony (Music Video)

A song by Dai Hirai that powerfully sings of feelings for a loved one, as if telling a hero’s story of life.

Like the heroes we all admired, the determination to grow stronger for the sake of someone you must protect strikes a chord.

Produced in April 2023 as the theme song for the live-action film “TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room — The Movie,” it beautifully blends Hirai’s gentle, warm vocals with the grandeur of an orchestral sound.

The lyrics, linked to the film’s worldview, are sure to gently encourage everyone striving for the sake of someone dear.

Filled with love, Hirai’s voice makes this a song you’ll want to hear when your feelings for family, a partner, friends, or anyone special grow strong.

AmbivalentKeyakizaka46

Keyakizaka46 “Ambivalent”

An unbelievable level of coolness for an idol group! It’s a song by Keyakizaka46, a sister group of AKB48.

It was released in 2018 as their 7th single.

The addictive melody and the stylish dance in the music video will stick in your head.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN “Stargazing”

It’s a very popular song with a timeless, never-fading sound.

Singing with masculine flair over its fast, driving groove is, I think, a key to being attractive.

If that were all, it might come off as simply “manly” or “tough,” but by choosing the romantic theme of “stargazing,” this track also appeals to women.

Highly recommended if you want to be popular.

deep redMy Hair is Bad

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

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.

Wherever you areONE OK ROCK

Wherever You Are – ONE OK ROCK Full

It’s just relentlessly cool.

It gives me chills.

I don’t think there’s a woman who wouldn’t swoon if a man sang this in a masculine way.

Or is that just me? For women, the lyrics are heart-fluttering.

And the occasional English lines and the overall Western-music vibe give it a refined feel that really adds to how cool it is.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense [original ver.] [Official Music Video]

Isn’t it already cool from the intro? Sing this love song with a masculine vibe, keeping time with the intense, body-swaying rhythm only a rock band can deliver.

You’ll be sure to score a smash hit with the ladies’ hearts.

Theme song of the film “Your Name.”

Lose it at nightSalu feat. Yurufuwa Gyangu

SALU / Lose It at Night feat. Yurufuwa Gang (Ryugo Ishida, Sophiee) [Official Music Video]

This is a collaboration between SALU, a rapper who enjoys immense popularity among people in their 20s, and the new-generation icons Yurufuwa Gang.

It’s a dope track featuring a mid-tempo, smoky four-on-the-floor beat interwoven with highly addictive vocals—a surefire hit that can captivate men of the age who want to act a bit more grown-up.