Recommended ballads for men at karaoke: deliver moving performances with timeless songs that touch the heart.
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.
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Recommended ballads for men (1–10)
I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.Keisuke Kuwata
This is the ninth single by singer-songwriter Keisuke Kuwata, the bandmaster and frontman of the five-piece rock band Southern All Stars, who has released numerous masterpieces that have left their mark on J-pop history.
Used as the theme song for the TV drama “Operation Love” (Proposal Daisakusen), its expansive piano-and-strings ensemble is truly stirring.
Kuwata’s signature, dynamically inflected melody is sure to draw attention if you can pull it off.
With lyrical lyrics and an arrangement that naturally draws out emotion as you sing, it’s a ballad that embodies the nostalgic atmosphere of classic J-pop.
Before I forgetNEW!Vaundy
Released in September 2025 as the CM song for Tokyo Metro’s “Find my Tokyo.” campaign, this piece is a ballad that overlays cityscapes with shifting memories.
Set against the backdrop of twilight, it conveys a poignant desire to grasp fading recollections before they slip away, caught between dreams and reality.
The gentle vocals, airy sound, and a structure that cherishes pauses and lingering resonance create a soothing feel.
It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to hold treasured memories close to their heart.
DiarySEKAI NO OWARI
A mixed-gender four-piece band, SEKAI NO OWARI captivates fans with lyrics that pose questions to listeners, ranging from global themes to intimate inner worlds.
This is their 15th major-label single.
The song was chosen as the theme for Future Diary, which drew attention for its simultaneous worldwide exclusive release on Netflix.
Its delicate melody, carried by a beautiful piano tone, feels soothing.
While the tempo is relaxed, the melody is a bit complex, so it’s best to practice before performing it at karaoke to feel more confident.
The key isn’t particularly high either, but adjusting it to suit your own vocal range will make it even more comfortable to sing—keep that in mind as a reference.
Recommended ballads for men (11–20)
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This song, released in 2020 by back number, who have created numerous love ballads, is one that really resonated with many high school students.
In 2020, due to the impact of COVID-19, the Inter-High School Championships that student athletes had been striving for were canceled.
There’s a story that the band made this song for those high schoolers who suddenly lost their goal.
The lyrics written by vocalist Iyori Shimizu, who himself was in track and field and aimed for the Inter-High, surely touched and supported many students.
You can feel a warmth that seems to embrace and affirm all the effort and coming-of-age stories up to that point.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
A song that was chosen as the support anthem for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
Its powerful melody, as if pushing you forward, is truly striking.
Just listening to it feels like it shares its strength with you.
There are times when you falter or your efforts don’t pay off, but every single day spent by “me,” striving toward something, is a wonderful day.
It’s a song that feels like it’s by your side saying, “It’s okay,” even when you feel like giving up.
It would be nice to sing it to someone who’s doing their best.
Last sceneMasaki Suda
This is the sixth single by singer Masaki Suda, an artist and actor whose unique, slightly offbeat allure keeps all eyes on him.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Japan Sinks: People of Hope,” it features an intro guitar sound that creates a nostalgic atmosphere.
With its relaxed tempo and low key, it’s a great pick even for men who aren’t confident at karaoke.
A modern, emotional ballad, it feels great to sing over its grand ensemble.
Close your eyesKen Hirai
Ken Hirai’s classic song “Hitomi wo Tojite” (“Close Your Eyes”).
This track was used as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World,” and Ken Hirai also performed it at the 2004 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The deeply heartrending lyrics, which evoke the loss of someone precious, tighten your chest just by listening.
Yet within the sorrow you can feel gratitude and love for that special person, making it a love song you’ll want to hear again and again.
If you’re going to sing a Ken Hirai ballad, why not choose this one?