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 love songs (71–80)
Fluffy TimeHōkago Tī Taimu
A song by the in-story band from the anime K-ON!, which aired in 2009 and enjoyed immense popularity.
Among the many tracks, it ranks among the most popular.
Since the protagonist is a high school girl, the lyrics stand out for their cute word choices, written from the perspective of a young girl.
At this point / After all this time / Now (when it’s too late)akai kouen
It has a unique musical style, with complex chords and rhythmic work, and the lyrics are so intricate that it’s hard to tell what kind of song it is at first listen.
In J-pop, one-sided love songs typically have straightforward lyrics, but this one is complex.
My cute unrequited loveOtoniriame
A youth love song packed with sweet-and-sour feelings of first love! Otoniae’s cute vocals gently wrap the bittersweet pain of a one-sided crush.
Released digitally in March 2023, this track rides the momentum of the TikTok hit “A Song of a Introvert JK Who Admires an Extrovert JK,” expressing Gen Z’s view on romance in a poppy way.
It’s full of one-sided-love moments: sleepless nights from overthinking about your crush, jealousy toward other girls, and more.
If you’ve ever had your head filled with thoughts of someone you like, you’ll definitely relate.
It’s the perfect cheer-up song for anyone mustering the courage to confess.
romantic feelingsB’z
I don’t know if it’s based on B’z vocalist Inaba’s own unrequited-love experience, but the lyrics feel incredibly real.
He knows the girl he likes has feelings for someone else, yet he can’t help how he feels.
It’s a song that really conveys the complex heart of a boy who falls in love and struggles with confusion and inner conflict.
KOIGOKORO (Feelings of Love)B’z
For B’z, it’s a rare, pop-leaning melody that makes this unrequited love song a joy.
He wants to talk to the girl he fell for at first sight, but he lacks confidence and can’t bring himself to do it.
The moment he steels himself to approach her, her female friends promptly gather around, and she never ends up alone—so he ultimately can’t do anything.
It’s a classic that evokes the bittersweet youth so many of us have experienced.