A ballad song about unrequited love

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Spitz / Tokimeki Part 1

This is a Spitz song that sings of aching love set to a refreshing melody.

Chosen as the theme song for the film “Mizu wa Umi ni Mukatte Nagareru” (Water Flows Toward the Sea), it depicts the flutter of first love and the candid feelings of young people in love.

Even though it hurts more each time they meet, they want to see each other again—Masamune Kusano’s gentle yet resolute vocals convey those complex emotions.

Included on the album “Himitsu Studio,” released in May 2023, this track is perfect for times when unrequited love shakes your confidence or when you need a boost of courage.

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Raspberry

This is a song by Marcy that portrays someone who, while realizing their feelings won’t be returned, still wishes for their unrequited love to come true.

The tug-of-war between wanting to see the person and not wanting to—precisely because they understand how painful one-sided love can be—elicits strong empathy.

Within the refreshing band sound, the sharp tone of the guitar evokes the heartache that grows alongside their deepening affection.

It’s a song that candidly depicts the lack of emotional cohesion: the desire to make unrequited love come true ends up causing suffering, while the wish to be freed from that suffering coexists at the same time.

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Marcy – Wish (Official Music Video)

A song by Marcy that sings of the bittersweet feelings for someone you’re secretly in love with.

It’s been making waves as the ending theme for the anime “I’m Going to Fall in Love Anyway.” The lyrics, imbued with feelings so strong you’d offer a prayer to God, are sure to resonate with many.

Ukyo Yoshida’s delicate vocals and the warm sound leave a lasting impression, offering comfort to anyone struggling with love.

Released to coincide with the anime’s broadcast starting in January 2025, this track is recommended not only for those with unrequited love but for anyone who holds someone dear.

Give it a listen when you need the courage to take a step forward.

Why not me?Misaka Saki

Saki Misaka – Isn’t It Fine If It’s Me (Full ver.)

This song delicately portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.

They were close as friends, but before he knew it, romantic feelings had begun to grow.

Those complex emotions of a boy are expressed through a clear, transparent singing voice.

Released in February 2021 as the theme song for ABEMA’s popular romance reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita” (Today, I Fell in Love), it resonated with many listeners.

It’s a perfect track for anyone struggling with their feelings for a crush.

Listening to this song might give you the courage to take a step forward.

I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka

Yuka Ueno “Don’t Want to See You, Want to See You” Music Video

A ballad by Yuuka Ueno that sets painfully bittersweet scenes of heartbreak—so vivid they make your chest ache just remembering—against a simple, piano-led melody.

Six months after the breakup, the protagonist’s heart is still tangled in conflicting emotions born from being unable to forget their former lover: aching to see them, yet not wanting to.

Included on the January 2019 album “Sukina Hito wa Anata datta” (“You Were the One I Loved”), this song is sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has gone through a breakup and still hasn’t sorted out their feelings.

When they suddenly come to mind in a quiet moment, why not listen to this track and face your true feelings?

Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – Goodbye Bye (Music Video)

A delicate song by Ai Tomioka that sings of a love so pure it almost hurts.

The transparent vocals capture the frustrating feeling of almost closing the distance with someone, yet never quite getting there.

Even while knowing the other person has someone special, the complicated emotions of being unable to let go resonate deeply.

Released in September 2023, it captured many hearts, reaching the Top 10 on Spotify’s Viral charts in six Asian countries.

The song is memorable for its blend of English and Japanese lyrics and its catchy melodic line.

It’s a track that comforts anyone holding onto unspoken feelings for someone they love, or struggling with a love that may never come true.

Anemone is the smile of first love.Kitatani Ruki

Ruki Chatan “Anemone Is the Smile of First Love” Official Music Video

A sweet, bittersweet unrequited-love song by Ruki Kitaya, whose gentle vocals and heartrending lyrics strike a chord.

The protagonist’s pure wish—to meet the one they love even in their dreams—is beautifully expressed through the image of an anemone flower.

Released in May 2024, the track drew attention with its music video and gained major traction on TikTok.

Recommended for those troubled by an unattainable love or anyone who wants to revel in first-love memories.

Kitaya’s delicate sensibility shines through the vocals and is sure to capture your heart.