Songs men like. Classic and popular Japanese songs.
It’s packed with songs that were used in dramas and anime!
There are also tracks from those dramas you admired back in the day and the anime and movies you were hooked on.
I think many of these are staple choices for men’s karaoke, so why not give them a look?
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Songs men like. Classic and popular Japanese songs (81–90)
budKobukuro
A song by Kobukuro known as a classic that leaves a deep imprint on people’s hearts.
It gently sings of feelings for one’s mother, family love, and the themes of loss and renewal.
Warm tones woven by acoustic guitar and strings blend with moving lyrics to deeply touch listeners.
Released in November 2007 and winner of the 49th Japan Record Awards, this piece is a signature song by Kobukuro that continues to be beloved by many.
It’s a recommended track when you want to sing with thoughts for someone important or to encourage someone.
If you sing it at karaoke, you might even win the heart of a woman you’re interested in.
ForeverThe Gospellers
Known as one of The Gospellers’ signature songs, this track is their 14th single, released in August 2000.
It conveys a bittersweet vow of eternal love through beautiful harmonies and a gentle melody.
In addition to being selected as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN,” it has also become a popular wedding classic.
Composer Takeshi Senoo is said to have created it with thoughts for a rugby player nearing retirement.
Filled with lyrics expressing deep affection for a loved one, it’s a great choice for karaoke—try singing it with a soft, heartfelt voice that resonates with the listener.
Midsummer FruitSouthern All Stars
At summer karaoke, high-energy party anthems are great, but ballads like this one are also highly recommended.
Songs by artists who can project a masculine allure—like Keisuke Kuwata—are especially good picks! Plenty of women love husky or deep voices.
This song is beloved across generations and has even been covered by younger artists, so its name recognition is outstanding.
When you’re at karaoke, read the room and save it for the perfect moment to really make an impression.
single bedSharam Q
A man singing a ballad softly can be incredibly attractive to women.
A perfect song to bring out that appeal is Sharam Q’s “Single Bed.” The part in the chorus where you add vibrato like Tsunku is a bit challenging, but if you pull it off, it looks super cool.
The lyrics carry a distinctly male kind of loneliness—subtly different from the loneliness women feel—throughout the song, and it really tugs at the heart.
Practice it a lot and make it your signature song!
Beyond the Night SkyShikao Suga
This song, for which Shikao Suga wrote the lyrics for SMAP, has been covered by many artists, and later Suga himself did a self-cover as well! It’s even included in textbooks, so you could say it’s a truly national favorite—and it looks cool when you can sing it well.
Since it’s a gentle, ballad-style song, let’s go through it carefully, checking the pitch and rhythm step by step.
It’s a piece that really lets you showcase your vocal ability, so if you’re confident in your singing, be sure to give it a try.
KanadeSukima Switch
Kanae, a signature song by Sukima Switch, is a masterpiece beloved by a wide range of women.
Even those who don’t usually listen to ballads will likely know this song.
While the lyrics can be interpreted as a heartbreak song, they also resonate deeply when seen as a farewell to someone important—like a partner, friend, or family member.
If someone sang such a beautiful ballad for me, I might end up crying while listening…
It’s highly recommended for men looking for a well-known ballad.
Songs men like: classic and popular Japanese tracks (91–100)
SaudadePorno Graffitti
If you’re looking for an upbeat, hype track, I recommend Porno Graffitti’s “Saudade”! It’s a love song, but it emphasizes so much coolness that even guys who aren’t into love songs can sing it without feeling awkward.
It starts with the chorus, so it has impact.
The tempo is pretty fast, so it takes practice to get used to, but once you can sing it through, it feels great.
Just a heads-up: a lot of women also like to sing this one.