Mutual love, unrequited love, familial love... classic songs that sing about affection

AyayaMONGOL800×WANIMA

MONGOL800 × WANIMA “Ai Miyabi” Official Music Video

A gem of a duet infused with sincerity and deep affection.

Released in June 2022 by MONGOL800 and WANIMA, the work embodies the musical affinity and friendship between the two bands.

The lyrics weave together gentle Okinawan landscapes with urban scenes, expressing a powerful desire to connect hearts beyond the physical distance from loved ones.

The track is included on a split EP featuring five songs, alongside energetic activities such as filming a music video in Okinawa and a nationwide tour.

Its warm message—that hearts remain connected even when far apart—invites listeners to reaffirm their bonds with one another.

the closestSuzuki Suzuki

Closest to You – Suzuki Suzuki [Official Music Video]

A heartwarming ballad by Suzuki Suzuki that candidly sings of deep affection beyond blood ties.

Cherishing the small moments of everyday life, it conveys a powerful desire to accept someone as family—to love and protect them.

Written for the SoftBank and Google Pixel Product Specialist web commercial released in October 2022, the song was also included on the album “313,” drawing significant attention.

The music video features the popular YouTuber couple Kajisac and his wife, beautifully portraying family bonds and the warmth of daily life.

It’s the perfect song for weddings, family anniversaries, or any time you want to express your feelings to someone special.

As a gem of a love song that embodies the resolve and affection of living as a family, it’s sure to stay close to your heart.

telepathyORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE - Asterisk

A sweet and refreshing love song that portrays a romance where hearts connect even from afar.

This popular track by ORANGE RANGE, included on the album “musiQ,” was also used in a commercial for au by KDDI and resonated with many listeners.

The song delicately depicts a couple in a long-distance relationship bridging the physical gap with the closeness of their hearts, centered on the theme of a strong bond.

Released in December 2004, it was also featured as an insert song in the film “Check It Out, Yo!” and has firmly established itself as a love song for couples in both name and reality.

It’s a recommended track not only for those in long-distance relationships but also for anyone who wants to reaffirm their bond with someone important.

filamentUru

[Official] Uru “Filament” – Theme song for the film “When You Cry Because It’s Delicious”

A beautifully sung beacon of hope amid loneliness, Uru’s theme song for the film “When Deliciousness Brings Tears.” Its poignant portrayal of parting from a loved one and the strength to keep facing forward even while showing vulnerability is striking.

Set for release in April 2025, the song was newly written as a tie-in for the film based on Akio Morisawa’s original work.

This piece, which anyone can relate to as it reflects on someone dear while still striving to move ahead, will surely stay close to the hearts of all who feel loneliness or sorrow, gently wrapping them in its embrace.

Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – Me Too, [Official Music Video] (Theme Song for the Drama “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin Guy”)

A ballad that poignantly portrays an unrequited love, set to the aching timbre of a piano.

Upon learning that their crush is dating a close friend, the protagonist carefully weaves their feelings as they have no choice but to give up while keeping their emotions hidden.

The more they think about the person they love, the more the pain intensifies—an experience many share as a bittersweet memory that lingers in the heart.

Included on YUTORI-SEDAI’s major first EP “blanket,” released in April 2025, this song was also chosen as the ending theme for MBS’s Drama Tokku series “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin.” It’s a track that gently accompanies the hearts of those in one-sided love, where simply thinking of someone makes your chest tighten.

To the seaSenchimirimentaru

センチミリメンタル『海へ』Music Video

Created as an insert song for the animated film “Given: Umi e” (Given: Into the Sea), this piece is a gemlike love song that delicately portrays memories and parting, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by Centimillimental’s Atsushi.

It weaves together the loneliness of growing distant from someone you love, the bittersweet ache of recalling them, and the desire not to forget—rendered as universal emotions that feel like experiences shared by everyone.

The song is included on the album “for GIVEN,” released in February 2025.

It’s a track that will resonate with anyone who thinks of someone dear and wishes to preserve those memories forever.

DiNAYuuri

Latest Song: “DiNA” (Acoustic ver.)

This song by Yuuri vividly portrays how everyday memories with a lover become etched into the heart like genes.

Its delicate depictions resonate deeply with anyone who lives carrying both the bittersweetness and the joy of love.

Released in January 2025, the track drew attention after its performance on THE FIRST TAKE.

Singing of memories of love and the resolve to take a new step forward, this work is a must-listen for those who feel both loneliness and happiness whenever they think of someone dear.