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[2025] Recommended for those who struggle with high notes! Enka by male singers that can be sung in a low register

For those of you with low voices who struggle with high notes… how about trying enka, where rich, deep tones shine?

While there are, of course, many classic enka songs that showcase everything from resonant low notes to soaring high tones through excellent vocal skill and wide range, this article focuses on songs built mainly around melodies in the low to mid register.

Every track here will bring out the charm of your lower range, and it’s also a recommended playlist for listeners who want to enjoy deep vocals—so be sure to check it out.

Please note, however, that we have not taken the overall difficulty of the songs into account.

Playlist

[2025] Recommended for those who struggle with high notes! Enka by male singers that can be sung in a low register
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1eastOh, sake!Ikuzo YoshiThe substitute for Mr. Itsuki Hiroshi, who sings with a deep, rich, gravelly voice...
2eastEbisuNaoki Sanada…with an appealing, deep, husky voice that lingers in your ears.
3eastTraveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
Traveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
The allure of deep, rich bass and a relaxed melo…
4eastA Man’s WayHiroshi MiyamaThis one by Hiroshi Miyama, a leading figure in enka...
5eastNorth TavernTakashi HosokawaAn enka song set in a northern tavern that depicts the beginning of love...
6eastThe drizzly night deepens.Arata AoyamaA book that tenderly sings of a nightscape steeped in melancholy…
7eastBig brotherYutaka YamakawaYutaka Yamakawa’s song that extols the deep bond between brothers…
8eastSake of Dreamy PassionSouichi FutamiThis song, sung by Soichi Futami with his charming, deep, raspy low voice...
9eastDream-Chasing SakeJiro AtsumiA signature song by Jiro Atsumi, sung in his mellow, deep voice...
10eastBrother ShipsIchiro TobaA family engaged in the fishing industry, with a father who is a fisherman and a mother who is an ama (traditional female diver), …
11eastThe Makioka SistersHiroshi ItsukiSet against the winter scenery of a snowy country, it depicts a fleeting love.
12eastSatsuma WomanSaburō KitajimaSinging of a parting that lacks obligation and of profound sorrow…
13eastFlowers and storms alike.Joji YamamotoLyrics that express deep affection and determination resonate in my heart, …
14eastStrings of TearsLord KingsA passionate, wistful melody and a woman's devoted...
15eastdraft (cold air seeping through gaps)Ryotaro SugiA beloved classic that has long been cherished as a representative masterpiece of the enka world...
16eastyouMasao SenKnown as a mid-career masterpiece, “Anta…”
17eastYaima (Yaeyama)Masao SenAmong recent songs, it is especially renowned as a masterpiece…
18eastcherry blossoms at nightYutaka YamakawaAmong the many enka singers, especially those who are soothing and mellow...
19eastwater lilyJoji YamamotoEven after entering the 2020s, they have continued their energetic activities…
20eastYes, with pleasure.Kent on this sideKento, a creator from Osaka
21eastAmerica BridgeYutaka YamakawaAmong Yutaka Yamakawa’s songs, the especially catchy…
22eastDreamIkuzo YoshiA person known nationwide as the jingle singer for Shin Nihon House’s commercials…
23eastHarbor TavernYutaka YamakawaExpansive vocals and a heartrending melody leave a lasting impres…
24eastSnow Dance BridgeYutaka YamakawaAmong enka singers, Yutaka Yamakawa is particularly emblematic of the Showa era...
25eastLove is pointless anyway.Hiroshi TakeshimaA hit brimming with a romantic kayōkyoku vibe…
26eastThe first person I fell in love withHiroshi Takeshima“Koimachi Counter,” “The Rumored Two,” “Dream Swi…
27eastThe Rumored TwoHiroshi TakeshimaThe choreography known as “Koimachi Dance” has also become a hot topic...
28eastsunsetJoji YamamotoOriginally released in 1988 as a single by Joji Yamamoto...
29eastSong of ThanksIkuzo YoshiAmong Yoshikazu Ikuzō’s songs, this one has an especially cool, understated vibe…
30eastpassionate flameIkuzo YoshiIkuzo Yoshi is well known for his songs sung from a woman's perspective, but among those…
31eastAfterglowKeisuke YamauchiThe powerful drum sound and slap in the intro…
32eastparting snowYutaka YamakawaAmong Yutaka Yamakawa’s songs, this one in particular is filled with melancholy...
33eastNew York StoriesYutaka YamakawaKnown for actively singing pop songs...
34eastKeikoYutaka YamakawaYutaka Yamakawa’s masculine lyrics, filled with thoughts of a woman, are striking…
35eastbarroom scoundrelYutaka YamakawaIt is known for having many mood-filled songs...
36eastHeadwind InnocenceHiroshi TakeshimaReleased in 2021, it ranked on the Oricon cha...
37eastCrow of DawnHiroshi TakeshimaAs Hiroshi Takeshima’s 15th anniversary debut commemorative work…
38eastLove Town CounterHiroshi TakeshimaTitled “The Pops That Make You Dance,” Hiroshi Takeshima...
39eastSapporo ElegyHiroshi TakeshimaFor Mr. Takeshima, who debuted in 2002…
40eastKokoro KaleidoscopeKeisuke YamauchiA new work by Keisuke Yamauchi, born in the Reiwa era…
41eastA Man’s Pure HeartYuto TatsumiThis “Oto…” released in 2019
42eastBe a lion.Yuto TatsumiSomething like the sweet-masked prince of the enka world...
43eastRose music boxKiyoshi Maekawa…which was also performed at the 1997 Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
44eastChome-chomeHoriemonTakafumi Horie’s enka, a brisk and exhilarating track.
45eastThe Blue Bird of HappinessJoji YamamotoJoji Yamamoto’s beloved enka masterpiece filled with affection
46eastMichinoku’s Forgotten SnowJoji YamamotoMichinoku Wasureyuki, a famous song by Joji Yamamoto
47eastA toast to the nameless flowerJoji YamamotoA lot of Joji Yamamoto’s songs from the 2000s onward…
48eastIn the distant Showa era…Akira KobayashiSpeaking of Akira Kobayashi, his soaring high notes leave a strong impression...
49eastTo my daughter…Ikuzo YoshiA masterpiece depicting a father thinking of his daughter as she departs for her new marital home...
50eastOmokage Main LineYutaka YamakawaWith an emotive singing style, they excel magnificently from male songs to female songs...
51eastSpotlightKeisuke YamauchiKeisuke Yamauchi’s 15th anniversary debut commemorative work and…
52eastYour sakeKeisuke Yamauchi“Kimi no Sake” is the debut single released when she was a high-school student enka singer…
53eastThe Bond Between Us TwoYuto TatsumiThe enka song “The Bond of Two” themed around Okita Sōji
54eastA fresh startYuto TatsumiTatsumi Yu, who also masterfully sings songs in the kayōkyoku style…
55easthomesicknessYuto TatsumiAs part of the seventh generation of enka, bringing a fresh breeze to the enka world...
56eastInarimachi Love SongYuto TatsumiFor Yuto Tatsumi, it’s the second single...