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Popular Japanese songs among men in their 20s. Recommended masterpieces and classic tracks.

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A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

From freshly recorded, hot-off-the-press new tracks to those songs everyone got hooked on at least once.

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We’ve compiled a list of popular tunes guaranteed to lift the spirits of men in their 20s.

Perfect for your commute, on the way to class, or while doing light tasks.

They’ll get you so pumped up that we can’t recommend them when you need to focus (lol).

Japanese pop songs popular among men in their 20s. Recommended masterpieces and classic tracks (21–30)

Telephoto MarchBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN 'Telephoto March'

Voyager’s March BUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN is a rock band popular across generations.

Telescope March was released in 2018 as their tenth digital-only single.

It became a hot topic as the commercial song for the smartphone game Yo-kai Watch World.

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U.S.A.DA PUMP

DA PUMP / U.S.A. (short ver.)

U.S.A.DA PUMP

Here’s a recommendation for men in their 20s who love dancing.

It’s the 29th single released in 2018 by the performance group DA PUMP.

They covered a classic Eurobeat track.

The “so bad it’s cool” music video became a hot topic and turned into a hit.

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budKobukuro

Kobukuro – Tsubomi

Tsubomi Kobukuro

Its gentle sound and soaring vocals are deeply moving.

This song by the male duo Kobukuro was released in 2007 as their 14th single.

Written specifically as the theme song for the drama “Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad,” it became a huge hit.

It was also selected as the entrance march for the 80th Anniversary National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

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loveGen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

Love Hoshino Gen

This is a signature song by Gen Hoshino, a singer-songwriter who is also active as an actor.

It was released in 2016 as his ninth single.

It is the theme song for the drama “We Married as a Job!” (original title: “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu”).

His music has a charm that attracts both men and women.

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Don’t Worry!!Naniwa Danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Don’t Worry!! [Official Music Video]

Don’t Worry!! Naniwa Danshi

It’s a heartwarming message song where freshness and warmth blend together.

Released by Naniwa Danshi in February 2025, the track drew attention as the theme for SoftBank’s “Tobideru” commercial.

Its catchy pop sound pairs perfectly with lyrics that gently embrace life’s worries and anxieties.

It tells you, “You’re fine just the way you are,” boosting your self-esteem.

It’s a song that gives you a push when you’re feeling uneasy about daily life or the future.

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I want to be kinder.Kazuyoshi Saito

Kazuyoshi Saito – I Want to Be Kind [Live at Nippon Budokan 2012.2.11]

I Want to Be Kind - Kazuyoshi Saito

The emotional sound is really cool.

It’s a song by singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito.

It was released in 2011 as his 39th single.

Chosen as the theme song for the drama “I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper,” it became a big hit.

I bet many people have it as their go-to karaoke number.

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Friends' SongZUKA-RADERU

Zookaraderu “Tomodachi no Uta” (Official Music Video)

My Friend by Zucca-Del

Zutomayo? Correction: The three-piece rock band ZOOKARADERU is currently drawing major attention in the Japanese rock scene.

While many Japanese rock bands are leaning toward K-pop-like styles, they remain committed to classic Japanese rock.

Their moving masterpiece here is Tomodachi no Uta (Song of Friends).

It features a slow tempo with lyrics and a vocal line that tug at the heart.

While the range isn’t exactly narrow, there’s no falsetto and no need to sustain long notes in the high register, making it a great recommendation for teenage males with lower voices.

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