Recommended ballads for men at karaoke: deliver moving performances with timeless songs that touch the heart.

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.

When it comes to karaoke classics, ballads are a must.

Especially ballads that express a man’s emotions—they’re filled with lyrics anyone can relate to.

From the pain of heartbreak and feelings for someone special, to the resolve you find at life’s crossroads.

We’re here to introduce you to timeless songs that will move your heart.

From tracks you want that special someone to hear, to the one song you want to show off at karaoke, we’ll be sharing male vocal ballads that will resonate with you.

Recommended Ballads for Men (61–70)

Something CertainKazumasa Oda

A Certain Thing – Kazumasa Oda

Certain Things - Kazumasa Oda

It’s “Tashika na Koto,” the song used in Meiji Yasuda Life’s commercial and as the theme for the 2005 drama special “The Story of Senichi Hoshino: Words to My Late Wife.” This song is so famous that there may be fewer people who don’t know it.

This love song, which vows eternal love to a cherished person, is packed with emotion that can move both singers and listeners to tears if they let their guard down.

It’s one of those tunes that, the moment you hear it somewhere or it pops into your mind, you just want to sing along.

It’s undoubtedly a ‘classic’ to anyone who hears it, so I think it’s a karaoke song that transcends generations!

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Magic CarpetTakaya Kawasaki

Takaya Kawasaki - Magic Carpet [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Magic Carpet Takaya Kawasaki

This is a signature song by singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki.

Although it was released in 2018, it became a massive hit online two years later in 2020, landing on Spotify’s Viral Chart—a very Reiwa-era path to success.

The acoustic guitar accompaniment and his smoky vocals are captivating, and the lyrics are wonderful too.

Many listeners are moved by the pure, straightforward message: “No matter what happens, I’ll protect you.” Another nice point for karaoke is that the vocal range isn’t very wide, making it relatively easy to sing.

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The stars look beautiful in the sky.Kazuyoshi Saito

Kazuyoshi Saito – The stars are beautiful in the sky

Beautiful stars in the sky Saito Kazuyoshi

A song released in 1996 that warmly wraps around your heart.

Many people may recognize it as the tune used in the Myojo Charumera commercial.

Its nostalgic lyrics charmingly depict the way we were when we were young, sharing our dreams.

The relaxed, unforced accompaniment feels like a gentle whisper—“Sometimes things just don’t go well”—making it a classic ballad that can lift your spirits and help you feel a little more positive when you’re feeling down.

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Someday Merry ChristmasB’z

Someday Merry Christmas

Someday’s Merry Christmas B’z

Surprisingly, although it wasn’t released as a single, this is one of B’z’s most popular songs.

Since its release in 1992 as a classic Christmas tune, it has been loved for many years and is very well-known.

If you want to sing a poignant B’z ballad, this is the one! Be sure to give it a try next time you go to karaoke!

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Let's become a familyMasaharu Fukuyama

Masaharu Fukuyama – Let’s Become a Family (Full ver.)

Let's become a family - Masaharu Fukuyama

This is a famous song by Masaharu Fukuyama that’s becoming a wedding standard.

It’s a tear-jerking ballad inspired by a bride’s letter to her parents at the ceremony.

A touching song that conveys family as a bond—something irreplaceable—that truly resonates with the heart.

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Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN – The Name of the Flower (Spanish Subtitles)

Flower's Name BUMP OF CHICKEN

A rock band that every boy and girl has fallen for at least once—BUMP OF CHICKEN.

Here is one of their finest ballads.

With Motoo Fujiwara’s gentle, slightly raspy vocals, the song features a grand chorus melody paired with intimate, human lyrics that feel close to the heart.

If you can sing it with conviction, it just might steal the show.

Give it a try at karaoke!

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broad daylightKing Gnu

King Gnu – Hakujitsu

Hakujitsu by King Gnu

King Gnu is a four-piece crossover band that continues to dominate the J-pop scene, drawing attention for their high musicality and performance skills while never ceasing to evolve.

Their second digital single, “Hakujitsu,” was written as the theme song for the TV drama Innocence: False Accusation Lawyer and is the track that brought the King Gnu name to widespread recognition.

With its intricate melody and rhythm and dual vocals, it requires considerable practice to sing at karaoke.

Precisely because of that, if you can pull it off, it’s sure to earn you instant respect—a modern ballad well worth the challenge.

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