Unrequited love songs by bands. Japanese pop/rock love songs.
I love band performances and love songs! For those who feel the same, I’ve put together a collection of unrequited love songs by bands.
Japan has many popular bands like RADWIMPS, SEKAI NO OWARI, and Official HIGE DANDism, with countless great tracks.
I’m sure you’ve heard their love songs at least once.
In this article, I’ll introduce masterpieces that capture the feelings of unrequited love among love songs.
From heart-wrenching tunes to songs that give you the courage to confess, there’s a lot to explore—so be sure to give them a listen!
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Unrequited love songs by bands. Japanese pop love songs (81–90)
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This is a poignant unrequited-love song about a romance you can’t forget even after breaking up.
The piano-led intro is beautiful and feels deeply sorrowful.
Izumi’s powerful vocals convey just how much she cared and how strongly she still loves, pulling you straight into the song’s world.
The hidden, impossible wish that her ex might fall in love with her again is truly moving.
The way she can’t forget his scent and gestures—burned into her mind and never fading—further communicates the heroine’s aching heart.
When you still love someone who dumped you, when you can’t forget an ex, or when you just want to cry your heart out over love, listening to this song and letting the tears flow can be cathartic and make you feel ready to keep going in your own love story.
Stay friendsPRINCESS PRINCESS
Among Princess Princess, drummer Tomita especially shows exceptional talent for lyrics.
And Okui Kaori sets those words to melodies that really grab you.
The Tomita–Okui Kaori duo is unbeatable.
It made me wonder: there must have been a man in her past who inspired her to write lyrics like this—was he really that wonderful?
Goodbye, my friendSCANDAL
Unusually for SCANDAL, the song starts with an acoustic touch and draws you in gently.
You can really feel the bittersweet emotions of the protagonist who keeps their feelings hidden.
As it gradually shifts into a full band sound partway through and begins to build, it grabs your heart.
Unrequited Love: LinariaSonar Pocket
It expresses, in straightforward lyrics, the poignant feelings unique to unrequited love—the kind that makes you think about the other person before you even realize it.
Sonar Pocket has released many hit love songs, but this track may well be their quintessential song about unrequited love.
loveback number
A beautiful portrayal of youthful unrequited love in a song by back number.
“I want to tell you how I feel before we can’t meet anymore,” “I don’t need any other wishes to come true—just let this love be fulfilled.” These earnest emotions are woven together with a melody that resonates deeply.
Released in March 2012, the track was also used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Music-Ru TV.” It’s recommended not only for those currently in unrequited love, but also for anyone who wants to reminisce about past romances.
Listen to this song to lift your spirits, and take the leap to confess your feelings!
unrequited lovemiwa
As the title suggests, this song expresses the honest, straightforward feelings of a girl with an unrequited love.
It’s so realistic—like a snapshot taken straight from a lovestruck girl’s diary—that I think many girls can relate to the lyrics.
Unrequited love songs by bands. Japanese pop/rock love songs (91–100)
Unrequited love is fineGōruden Bonbā
A revolutionary band that created a genre no one can imitate anymore—the visual kei air band—Golden Bomber.
This track, included on their 15th single “Rola no Kizudarake,” also drew attention when enka singer Fuyumi Sakamoto covered it.
Many listeners may relate to the male perspective of harboring strong feelings for a crush while not wanting to disrupt the current vibe.
With its exquisite imagery and depth, it’s a memorable number packed with Sho Kiryuin’s musical sensibilities.
