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

pure whiteFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – “masshiro” (pure white) [Official Audio]

Fujii Kaze’s new song “Masshiro.” When you think of Fujii Kaze, his music is striking for its foundation in Black music genres like R&B, soul, and neo-soul, but this work is characterized by a dream pop-like finish.

The vocal range is on the narrower side for his songs, which alone makes it quite easy to sing, but the most distinctive feature is the vocal line.

In this track, the vocal line moves very gently in pitch, and the groove isn’t heavily emphasized either.

Among his songs, it’s one of the easiest to sing, both rhythmically and in terms of the vocal line.

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Skirt, flutterAKB48

Skirt fluttering

It’s a smash hit by the Akihabara-born idol group AKB48.

Over rapid breakbeats, the quintessentially catchy idol-style vocals ride on top.

It’s hugely popular among otaku in their 20s, and it’s become a song that makes some men go absolutely wild.

After-school[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – After School (MV)

[Alexandros] is a rock band known for a wide range of sounds—from classic rock to alternative and emo.

They’ve been active since the 2000s, but their momentum has only grown in the 2020s.

Among their songs, the one I particularly recommend is Afterschool.

It’s a British-style alternative rock track with a consistently gentle vocal line throughout.

While it features many long tones, the vocal range is quite narrow, making it easier to track the pitch accurately—another reason it’s a strong candidate for a high score.

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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.

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Official HIGE DANDism – No Doubt [Official Video]

This is a signature work by Official HIGE DANDism, where a fierce critical spirit and refined melodies blend in perfect harmony.

It sharply depicts a warning to today’s information-saturated society and the struggles of people living amid falsehoods, while emphasizing the importance of keeping your head up and moving forward.

Released in April 2018 as their major-label debut and used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Confidence Man JP,” the song became a massive hit, surpassing 300 million streams on the Billboard Japan Streaming Songs chart.

By singing it with power while picturing scenes from the drama or film, you can bring out your charm even more.