Recommended love songs sung by male artists for the yutori generation
Love songs by male artists offer perspectives and expressions of emotion that differ from those of female artists.
Songs that men might instantly relate to can, from a woman’s point of view, feel like entirely new emotions or lead to unexpected discoveries.
With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of love songs by male artists recommended for the yutori generation.
If you’re a man, try seeing yourself in these songs; if you’re a woman, use them as a reference to understand the male heart.
We hope you enjoy them.
Recommended love songs (1–10) sung by male artists for the yutori generation
MeloriNEW!Hey! Say! JUMP
A nostalgic, bittersweet sound that hits you right in the heart! Featured as the lead track on the album “S say,” released in November 2025.
You’ll get swept away by the groovy bassline crafted by MINA of East Of Eden.
The lyrics, themed around that “meloi” emotional vibe, pop-fully portray slightly tangled attachment and memories, leaving you with a sweet, aching feeling.
It’s an addictive dance track perfect for those nights when an old romance suddenly comes back to mind.
True LoveNEW!INI
It’s a refreshing pop-rock tune that straightforwardly captures the flutter of falling into true love and the exhilarating rush of youth—just listening to it makes your heart leap.
Included on the winter single “THE WINTER MAGIC,” released in November 2025, it also drew attention as the theme song for the film “Romantic Killer,” starring Masaya Kimura alongside Moeka Kamishiraishi and others.
Brimming with such positive energy that you’ll forget the winter chill, it’s the perfect track to play when you want to lift your spirits.
U MINENEW!INI
Included on the single “THE WINTER MAGIC,” released in November 2025, this track also drew attention for featuring member Fengfan Xu’s participation in the lyrics.
Its lyrics interweave the crisp, transparent feeling of winter with devoted love, reminding you of the warm emotions you hold for someone special.
With high tones and an exhilarating sound that resonate in your ears and your heart, it’s a pop tune perfect for winter listening.
Room of EdenNEW!Saucy Dog
Saucy Dog is a rock band beloved for lyrics that capture everyday moments and melodies that comfort the heart.
Released digitally in November 2025, this track was also included on their mini-album “Curry Rice,” which came out in December of the same year.
It’s said to have been created from a melody that vocalist-guitarist Shinya Ishihara came up with in a dream.
The lyrics portray unadorned scenes—a casual gesture of removing an eyelash from a lover’s cheek, a small quarrel and making up.
It’s a gentle love song perfect for a calm weekend spent with someone special.
Stay with meNEW!Tele
Released in November 2025, this song is a love song that reflects Tele’s unique perspective: it’s the ordinary moments—like street corners after the last train and late-night conversations—that truly shape a relationship.
Set to an emotional band sound with a soft, beautiful melody, the track somehow radiates incredible warmth even through its heavily distorted guitar tones.
If you’re struggling with the dynamics of someone you care about, this song might really hit home.
dead endNEW!Gen Hoshino
Ikidomari, the theme song for the film A Moon in the Flatlands, by Gen Hoshino.
It’s a quiet love song composed only of piano and vocals.
The lyrics, which depict adult loss and regret—continuing to harbor feelings for someone unforgettable even while standing at a dead end—resonate deeply.
Hoshino has commented that it’s “not a song about myself, but a song that tells the story within the song in the first person,” which shows how faithfully it conveys the film’s worldview.
Please take your time and immerse yourself in its poignant afterglow.
PresentINI
It’s a dance-pop number that captures the sparkle of winter and the excitement of the holidays, featured on the single “THE WINTER MAGIC” released in November 2025.
Its structure layers shimmering sounds from a global team of producers with rich multi-voice harmonies, warmly enveloping the listener.
The lyrics, crafted by members Rihito Ikezaki and Hiroto Nishi, gently weave feelings for a loved one against seasonal imagery like powdery snow and glowing lights.
It’s a perfect song to savor with your partner during those special year-end moments.