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.

Playlist

Ballads recommended for men
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	You’re the Only…Masatoshi Ono		Summary (20 characters): Masatoshi Ono’s “You’re the Only…” is a difficult song featuring a wide vocal range and powerful high chest notes.
2	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		"Wherever you are" starts in falsetto and builds into chest voice. It’s important to keep the throat open and let the breath flow.
3	Before our feelings overlap…Ken Hirai		Summary (20 characters): Ken Hirai's 2004 song. A technique of singing while closing eyes, raising eyebrows, and using the hand to guide pitch.
4	waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fujii Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s heart-touching songs for the film
5	Rainy BlueHidemasa Tokunaga		Hideaki Tokunaga’s signature song “Ame” (“Rain”) sings of the sorrow of parting.
6	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		EXILE’s coming-of-age ballad, a classic graduation song
7	Dried flowersYuri		Yuuri’s moving digital-only single
8	I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.Keisuke Kuwata		Keisuke Kuwata’s classic ballads that served as TV drama theme songs
9	Before I forgetVaundy		A poignant song that overlays memories with the cityscape
10	DiarySEKAI NO OWARI		Theme song of Netflix 'Future Diary': a soothing piano melody
11	horizonback number		A song to encourage the Inter-High that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
12	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A high school soccer cheer song, a powerful and encouraging tune
13	Last sceneMasaki Suda		Masaki Suda's new song, TV drama theme song, an emotional ballad
14	Close your eyesKen Hirai		Ken Hirai’s moving love classic “Hitomi wo Tojite” (Close Your Eyes)
15	The curtain risesback number		back number’s movie theme song: tips for singing and performance!
16	KobukuroO flowers now in full bloom,		Let's sing the famous Kobukuro song, the Olympic theme song.
17	Mr.ChildrenSong of Departure		“Tabidachi no Uta,” the theme song of the film “Koizora” — tips for singing it
18	Summer-colored FireworksSnow Man		Snow Man's 'Natsuiro Hanabi' is an easy song to sing.
19	openJO1		JO1 expresses growth and hope in their new song
20	rendezvousShy Taupe		A heartbreaking song of lost love that resonates on a long autumn night
21	Just the two of usRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’s grand, poetic love masterpiece
22	Seeds of joyMrs. GREEN APPLE		10th debut anniversary commemorative song, gentle melody and beginner-friendly
23	Like the beginningRen		REN's solo song is characterized by high notes and falsetto.
24	the red threadKobukuro		A heartwarming long ballad depicting the doldrums of love
25	SAYONARAORANGE RANGE		A classic that sings of the pain of parting and the hope that follows
26	At all times.Noriyuki Makihara		Makihara Noriyuki’s masterpiece that gives hope and encourages you.
27	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		Depicting Nobita's kindness and inner strength
28	single bedSharam Q		Sharan Q’s popular ballad masterpiece
29	catDISH//		Takumi Kitamura’s band DISH//, a masterpiece with lyrics by Aimyon
30	COLORSGLAY		GLAY’s “COLORS” is a masterpiece that sings of the bond between father and child.
31	HOWEVERGLAY		GLAY's “HOWEVER” is a classic, popular across generations.
32	YC&K		A poignant love ballad by a male duo
33	balladKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s “Ballad” is a masterpiece with a calm atmosphere.
34	Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito		Kazuyoshi Saito’s classic: a love song of a clumsy man
35	White LoversKeisuke Kuwata		The classic Christmas song, “Yuki no Furu Machi o” (The Snowy Town)
36	ifCHAGE and ASKA		Beloved ballads, soul-stirring performances
37	CITRUSDa-iCE		A moving ballad by Da-iCE featuring captivating high notes
38	Love SongGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s classic song “Ai Uta” is a great ballad.
39	HANABIMr.Children		Moving and iconic song by Mr.Children
40	sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children		Mr.Children's 'Shirushi' is a masterpiece ballad.
41	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		I want to hold you; moved by the lyrics of love.
42	evening primroseNovelbright		The appeal of a rock band that gained popularity on social media
43	I LOVE…Official HIGE DANDism		A heart-fluttering, swoon-worthy love song
44	Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS		An emotional song from RADWIMPS used as a movie theme
45	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		SMAP have continued to thrive individually even after their disbandment.
46	sugarSaucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s lyrical and delicate songs
47	fateTani Yuuki		A passionate song that depicts a fateful encounter
48	SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]		The rock band [Alexandros]'s winter song
49	HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number		The moving theme song of the drama starring Kyoko Fukada
50	Christmas songback number		Sing about a bittersweet love in a Christmas song
51	I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci		Poignant lyrics that express feelings for an ex-boyfriend
52	not enoughwacci		A heartrending song that sings of the pain of parting, wacci
53	Like tonight’s moonElephant Kashimashi		Elekashi’s classic song “Like Tonight’s Moon”
54	Blue BenchSasuke		A timeless, moving masterpiece about heartbreak in youth
55	RobinsonSpitz		Spitz’s “Robinson” is a masterpiece.
56	MapleSpitz		Nostalgic classic songs, beloved by many: kayō (Japanese popular ballads)
57	All of the YouthFujifabric		A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of youth in summer.
58	Where love callsPorno Graffitti		An impressive classic song by Porno Graffitti
59	That’s all there is to it.Marcy		A wistful rock ballad by Marcy
60	powder snowRemioromen		Remioromen’s signature song “Konayuki” was a big hit.
61	LOVE SONGSandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE		An emotionally rich ballad by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
62	brilliant; radiant; glittering; bright (sunlight)Daichi Miura		Daichi Miura’s moving song about family
63	FlowerKousuke Atari		A masterpiece by Kousuke Atari from Amami, composed by Naotaro Moriyama.
64	Something CertainKazumasa Oda		The beloved, moving classic 'Tashika na Koto'
65	Magic CarpetTakaya Kawasaki		Takahaya Kawasaki’s famous song, whose pure feelings resonate with the heart
66	The stars look beautiful in the sky.Kazuyoshi Saito		A timeless song that heals the heart and sings of youthful memories
67	Someday Merry ChristmasB’z		A classic B’z ballad for Christmas
68	Let’s become a familyMasaharu Fukuyama		A moving masterpiece for Masaharu Fukuyama’s wedding
69	Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN		An emotional ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN
70	broad daylightKing Gnu		J-pop’s emblematic band and their intricate masterpiece, “Hakujitsu”
71	Pointillism Song (feat. Sonoko Inoue)Mrs. GREEN APPLE		An insert song for a film: a ballad by Mrs. GREEN APPLE and Sonoko Inoue
72	parabolaOfficial HIGE DANDism		'Parabola' is an encouraging song with warm lyrics.
73	cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS		An emotionally moving song that portrays a bittersweet unrequited love
74	SparkleRADWIMPS		“Sparkle,” the main theme of Your Name., resonates with the heart.
75	RainSEKAI NO OWARI		The theme song of Mary and The Witch’s Flower is refreshing.
76	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		An anthem cheering on dreams, the bond of brothers, and the courage to keep striving.
77	voiceGreen Boys		A GReeeeN film about music and friendship
78	budKobukuro		Kobukuro’s moving classic about love for a mother
79	threadMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima's masterpiece 'Ito' resonates with the heart.
80	Family SongGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino’s “Family Song” is a heartwarming masterpiece.
81	In the midst of the trivialGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino’s ballad “Kudaranai no Naka ni” resonates with the heart.
82	Voice of the SeaUrashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani)		Urashima Taro of the Santaro trio: a heart-touching love ballad
83	My BooShota Shimizu		Shota Shimizu’s “My Boo” is moving.
84	I like you.Shota Shimizu		Shota Shimizu’s classic unrequited-love ballad
85	A melody instead of a bouquetShota Shimizu		Shota Shimizu’s classic ballad, a masterpiece overflowing with love
86	PerfumeEito		An internet-born hit song becomes a major breakout
87	SquallMasaharu Fukuyama		A ballad song depicting Masaharu Fukuyama’s summer
88	Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata		A heartwarming cheer song to deliver to someone special
89	LemonKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s breakup song heals the heart.
90	Horse and deerKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu's “Lemon” and “Uma to Shika”
91	Spot the differenceMasaki Suda		The theme song by Kenshi Yonezu sung by Masaki Suda
92	rainbowMasaki Suda		Masaki Suda’s song sings of a resolve in love.
93	I can’t help wanting to see you.Hiromi Go		Hiromi Go’s signature ballad, winner of the Cable Broadcasting Award
94	Winter IllusionAcid Black Cherry		Yasu’s poignant winter song from Acid Black Cherry
95	Kitestorm		Olympic theme song, lyrics by Kenshi Yonezu
96	MissingToshinobu Kubota		Toshinobu Kubota’s classic song “Missing” expresses the ache of a bittersweet love.