Unrequited love songs to listen to in April. Spring love songs.

Love Song in AprilNEW!Arai Kazuhito

Kazuhito Araki “April Love Song” Lyric Video

When it comes to love songs you want to listen to in spring while thinking of someone special, this is the one.

It’s a ballad sung by singer-songwriter Kazuhito Araki, packed with straightforward feelings from a male perspective.

Released in April 2021 as his debut single, it drew attention on platforms like Spotify’s Viral Chart after catching on through TikTok video posts.

Starting with a quiet piano-and-vocal intro and building toward an outpouring of emotion in the latter half, its structure really moves the listener.

Many have related to the lyrics, which reflect on one’s own awkwardness while pledging love to a partner.

Give it a listen when you want to honestly convey your feelings to your significant other.

Spring personNEW!AYANE

In-Film Song from the Movie “The Song You Left Behind” Ayane / Person of Spring (Official Music Video) [Opens Friday, March 20]

This is a ballad that layers deep feelings for a cherished person you can no longer meet with images of spring’s arrival and a starry sky.

Its wistful yet warm melody, together with a core strength that seems to vow a fresh start beyond sorrow, resonates deeply in the heart.

Performed by Ayane, portrayed by Meru Nukumi, the song appears in the 2026 film “The Last Song You Left Behind,” where it was released in advance in February 2026 as an in-film track.

There’s even a story that Shunsuke Michieda, the lead actor, heard the vocals during filming and, beyond acting, was moved to tears naturally.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to step into a new season while holding on to unforgettable memories.

On a spring night when changes in your environment bring confusion or loneliness, why not listen quietly while gazing up at the sky?

Spring LoverNEW!≠ME

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / 1st album track 'Spring Lover' [MV full]

When spring’s warmth beckons and you feel like falling in love, I recommend this song! Produced by Rino Sashihara, the idol group ≠ME included this track on their album “Springtime In You,” released in March 2024.

Its melody line, reminiscent of ’80s and ’90s pop, has a gently nostalgic warmth.

Centered on Moeko Kanisawa, the unit members deliver an emotive performance that captures the bittersweet feelings of love woven into everyday scenes—like meeting on a station platform.

Even among the masterpieces on this album, which debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking, this is a pop number that especially evokes a pleasant spring breeze.

Why not listen to it on your commute, gazing out at the passing scenery from the train?

Your third buttonNEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 16th single B-side “Your Third Button” [MV full]

When it’s graduation season, the sight of cherry blossoms brings back bittersweet memories, doesn’t it? At times like these, I find myself wanting to listen to songs by the idol group =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara.

They delicately portray that uniquely youthful, complex feeling of choosing to swallow the words “I like you” precisely because you want to remain friends.

Kiara Saito, who takes center position, delivers a fresh, expressive vocal that seems to gently embrace those unspoken feelings of love.

This track is included as a B-side to the single “Norotte Norotte,” released in March 2024.

It’s a warm song that quietly stays by the side of anyone facing graduation without the courage to confess, or those taking a new step forward while holding their precious memories close.

Pink Unrequited LoveNEW!Matsuura Aya

Aya Matsuura “♡Momoiro Kataomoi♡” Music Video

This is a super cute and happy spring staple that layers the exhilarating feeling of being in love with a vivid “peach-pink” image.

Its bouncy rhythm, infused with elements of 1950s rock ’n’ roll and oldies, makes your heart feel light just by listening.

Released in February 2002 as Aya Matsuura’s fifth single, it also became well known as the CM song for FT Shiseido’s T’cera.

Its worldview, which hints at the start of a new romance, is perfect for when you want to feel positive.

If you want to brighten and let loose those fluttery feelings of a one-sided crush, this is a song you should definitely try singing at karaoke.

tameraiMisaka Saki

Saki Misaka – tamerai (Official Music Video)

A song by Saki Misaka that captures the frustration of being unable to put a secret love into words and the true-to-life emotions swaying at the turn of the seasons.

Released digitally in February 2024, this track blends a neo-retro pop sound with a trendy vibe and vocals that delicately express inner feelings, making it wonderfully soothing.

Even while carrying unspoken emotions, it’s a warm love song that helps you look a little bit forward toward spring.

Be sure to listen closely.

Spring Lovearban

arban「Spring Love」OFFICIAL MV

A refreshing, heart-fluttering love song by arban, born from a popular ABEMA show! It was released in February 2024 as the group’s final track.

It’s packed with the butterflies of a springtime romance—making you want to learn more about your crush or even share your own MBTI.

It’s so relatable, isn’t it? This song will likely fill you with that sparkling feeling, like the excitement of starting a new chapter.

Perfect for a spring drive or kicking off a brand-new day!