A ballad song about unrequited love

That’s not fair…arekunn

That's not fair... / Ale-kun [Official Music Video]

Are-kun’s song, which beautifully portrays aching love and suffering, has deeply moved many listeners.

While harboring intense feelings for the other person, the work delicately weaves the complex emotions of a woman swayed by ambiguous behavior.

Released in August 2021 as an advance track from the album “Breath,” it was also chosen as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “BREAKOUT” in September, allowing it to resonate with an even wider audience.

Confused and hurt by the other person’s vague kindness, yet unable to suppress her feelings—this piece offers heartfelt empathy and comfort to anyone who bears the pain of an unrequited love.

Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri

Say goodbye to clinging love. / Matsuri (Good bye, toxic love) [Official Music Video]

This is a song by Matsuri that delicately portrays the feelings of a woman breaking free from a past dependence on love and trying to take a new step forward.

Released digitally in June 2022, it features striking lyrics about the struggle between telling herself she’s forgotten her former partner and the bittersweet memories that occasionally resurface.

The track gained popularity on TikTok and resonated with younger listeners, and a music video starring Yuu Miyazaki was also produced.

It’s a warm breakup song that offers comfort to those trying to face forward despite heartache and to those who still feel lingering attachment to past love.

the depths of the heartrokudenashi

Rokudenashi “In the Depths of the Heart” / Rokudenashi – Deep Down [Official Music Video]

A bittersweet love ballad by Rokudenashi that resonates deeply.

It weaves delicate words about the loneliness that comes at dusk and the urgent feelings hidden behind a smile.

While yearning to be loved, the wavering heart that hesitates to face its true feelings seeps in along with gentle piano melodies.

Released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “Sigh,” this song reaches out to those who, even while carrying wounded, unsettled hearts, try to look ahead with cherished memories held close.

waiting in vainrokudenashi

Rokudenashi “Left Waiting” / Rokudenashi – Stood Me Up [Official Music Video]

This is a work by Rokudenashi, who began activities in 2021, delicately depicting the emotions of unrequited love.

The subtle shifts of a heart that can’t quite face the other person’s kindness, and the loneliness of being able only to watch them talk with someone else, leave a strong impression.

The vocals woven by Ninjin carry a warmth that feels like it gently heats the heart on a quiet winter night.

Written and composed by Hifumi, the song was released as a single in October 2021.

It’s a track that stands beside those troubled by love, offering empathy and comfort.

For anyone who holds a painful feeling they can’t confess to anyone—their love for someone dear—this song is meant for you.

Sorry for dreamingAKB48 U-21 senbatsu

[MV Full] Sorry for Dreaming / AKB48 U-21 Selection [Official]

You know that feeling when your head is completely filled with thoughts of the person you like.

This song, performed by AKB48’s U-21 selection, portrays the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love in a pop style.

Included on the single “Koi Tsumunjatta,” released in July 2024, it was also chosen as the ending theme for the drama “Hoshikuzu Telepathy.” The lyrics are striking for the way the singer apologizes with a “sorry” because their feelings are just too strong.

It’s recommended for anyone who wants to feel the bittersweetness of late-summer love or needs a little courage to confess.

If you ever want to reminisce about the faint romances of your youth, give it a listen.

bookmarkAqua Timez

Aqua Timez “Shiori” Music Video

A major hit by Aqua Timez, an artist beloved across generations for their love songs sung with a warm, familiar voice.

It’s a heartbreak song from a man’s perspective, as he remembers the usual meeting spot and the path they used to walk with the lover he broke up with, unable to forget her.

Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez

Aqua Timez - Beyond a Thousand Nights

It seems this is the kind of solution for unrequited love.

If you find someone you like and don’t know what to do, listening to this song might be a good idea.

It’s not easy to be this brave, but it really makes you want to try confessing your feelings to the person you like at least once.