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

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HY - “In Love” (Theme song for the film ‘366 Days’) Music Video

Even if you weren’t the one they chose, the fact that you loved doesn’t change… A bittersweet yet forward-looking sentiment runs through this touching HY ballad.

Written as the theme song for the film “366 Days,” released in January 2025, the track is positioned as an answer song to their 2008 classic “366 Days.” It beautifully portrays emotional growth—rising from the pain of heartbreak and embracing even that experience as a cherished memory—and is also included on the album “TIME.” Set across Okinawa and Tokyo, the film unfolds a pure love story spanning 20 years, and this song superbly captures its worldview.

For those who have reached the end of a romance, or who are about to take a new step forward, this is a song that will gently give you a push.

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Kira Kira / HoneyWorks feat. Hakonowa Lily (TV anime “Is It True You’re Getting Married?” opening theme) [Music Video]

This song depicts everything from the heart-fluttering moment of falling in love to vows of forever, wrapped in a bright and refreshing sound.

Clear, airy vocals intertwine with a positive message to kindle a sure sense of hope in the listener’s heart.

Released in October 2024, it was also used as the opening theme for the anime “Is It True That We’re Getting Married?” and has drawn attention as a track that cheers on the start of new romance.

Packed with the charm of HoneyWorks feat.

Haconiwa Lily, this one song will gently give you a push when you’re unsure about your feelings for someone or when you want to take a step forward in an important relationship.

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IMP. – Cheek to Cheek (Official Music Video)

A catchy pop tune with a stylish, breezy dance beat.

It’s a track by IMP., chosen as the theme song for the TBS Drama Stream series “Three Couples,” released in April 2025.

The lyrics carry a warm message about two people who trust each other moving forward together, cheek to cheek.

Listen to it with someone special, and your feelings for them might burn even brighter.

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MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

A ballad by MISIA that captures the moment when a chance encounter becomes the beginning of destiny.

Her powerful vocals convey deep love for the other person, the ache of time spent apart, and a wish for a future that lasts forever.

With R&B elements woven into the melody and her rich expressiveness, the song beautifully colors a fated romance.

Released in October 2000, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “Yamato Nadeshiko.” It topped the Oricon weekly chart for three consecutive weeks and is recognized as one of MISIA’s signature songs.

It expresses the yearning of a heart in love for a destined meeting and the feelings that follow.

When you face a miraculous coincidence in your own life, this is a song that will surely give you a gentle push forward.

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MONGOL800 / A Small Love Song

One of the signature songs by MONGOL800, an indie band from Okinawa.

It’s a major hit that expresses candid feelings for a loved one through a driving melody and powerful vocals.

The deeply message-driven lyrics gently remind us of the everyday realization that we often take the presence of someone we love for granted.

Included on the album MESSAGE, released in September 2001, it achieved an astonishing sales total of over 2.8 million copies despite being an indie release.

It’s the perfect song to cheer you on when you need a push to voice feelings you can’t quite bring yourself to say.

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My Hair is Bad – Tragic Heroine

Told from the perspective of a woman visiting her ex, My Hair is Bad’s song vividly portrays a heart caught between lingering attachment and the bravado of not wanting to admit weakness.

It depicts someone masking unresolved feelings with a smile, while lyrics that lay bare tangled emotions will resonate with anyone who’s experienced heartbreak.

Blending energetic band instrumentation with an impassioned vocal performance, the track was released in February 2024 and later included on the July album “ghosts.” As a song that captures the delicate nuances of the pain of a breakup and longing for an ex, it’s a perfect listen when you want to confront your own feelings.

ForeverNEWS

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A medium-tempo ballad by NEWS that passionately sings of the sweet and bittersweet course of love.

Featured on the album “color,” this song portrays a couple pledging eternal love.

Amid a mixture of hope and uncertainty for the future they will walk together, the strength born from trusting each other leaves a strong impression.

Released in November 2008 as a track on the album “color,” it was also performed at the Tokyo Dome during “LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! NEWS DOME PARTY 2010.” Often chosen as background music for weddings and proposals or as a surprise song for anniversaries, it’s a piece that stays close to the heart when you want to deepen your bond with someone special.