Unrequited love songs by bands. Japanese pop/rock love songs.

Horn-rimmed glasses and a babydolldekobokodekoboko-rurirori-

The 2013 drum practice of towel-spinning by the bumpy black-rimmed glasses and baby doll

I thought “Baby Doll” might be referring to a perfume.

It’s a song about a girl who falls for a guy who already has a girlfriend and makes a move.

I felt she’s a bit bold and brave.

They’re a very idol-like band, but the sound is surprisingly heavy, uptempo guitar rock.

Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando

Genius Band / Even If You End Up Becoming Someone Else’s Girlfriend

The Genius Band, which rose to prominence and made great strides with “Even If You End Up Someone Else’s Girlfriend,” is now resonating with a wide audience of fans.

It’s a perfect song for days when you’re thinking carefully about someone dear to you.

It portrays a delicate imagery of recalling happy days amid ‘painful longing’ and the ‘passage of time.’ The track is included on the album Ein to Stein.

love letterEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing – – – Love Letter (Live Ver.) (Photo Slideshow)

It’s a heartrending song by ELT, Every Little Thing.

It captures the feelings of unrequited love.

The melody is also wonderful, enhancing the poignancy of the lyrics even more.

In the live version, you can really feel the emotions through the vocals.

The Door to TomorrowI WiSH

Door to Tomorrow – I WiSH (Ai Kawashima)

Haven’t you ever felt your heart skip a beat in your youth just from a crush’s fleeting expression or small gesture? That gentle feeling, carried by a gentle singing voice, resonates in your heart.

It makes you hope that someday this love will come true.

I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket

I love you. ~100 Regrets~ – Sonar Pocket (Full)

Even after we part, I can’t stop thinking about you.

I look at our emails and the scenery we once saw together, now on my own, and I feel how I’m still dragging it out.

Even when I try to forget, I still love you.

This is a message song that sings about those lingering feelings of love.

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.

Choose meBAND-MAID

BAND-MAID / Choose me (Official Music Video)

Crunchy guitar tones, a nicely heavy groove—this is slightly hard-edged girls’ rock.

The vocals are exceptionally strong, stylishly delivering the bittersweet feelings of a girl with confidence.

They may look beautiful and cute, but the sound itself is seriously cool.