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 (41–50)
I’ve fallen in love.YUTORI-SEDAI
A heartrending song that portrays an unstoppable longing, even while knowing you shouldn’t move forward.
It’s a rock track YUTORI-SEDAI delivers in July 2024.
With a sense of urgency like a racing heartbeat, it captures the emotional sway of not being able to suppress your feelings, even as you worry you might just be getting played.
The song was selected as the 50th anniversary commercial track for Aeon Topvalu, and the music video features Rio Kitano, a TikTok sensation.
It’s sure to resonate with anyone who can’t stop thinking about that special someone.
Time-Limited Unrequited LoveNogizaka 46
A gentle, coming-of-age love song that tenderly embraces the fragility of unrequited feelings.
It’s an original track by the 6th generation members, included on Nogizaka46’s 38th single “Navel Orange,” released in March 2025.
The scenes painted by Yasushi Akimoto’s spun lyrics and the sound crafted by 3grass and Yuta Asao feel like a moment from a film.
If you’re about to graduate and can’t find the courage to confess to the one you like, this song might give you the push you need.
Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez
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.
DaydreamingBAND-MAID
Released in July 2017, this is BAND-MAID’s second major-label single.
It is also included on their third album, WORLD DOMINATION, released in February 2018.
The song centers on a night spent between lovers, and rather than expressing feelings like “I like you” or “I love you” directly, it conveys emotions toward a loved one through indirect expressions.
rainChu’s day.
With a sparse, warm, and simple sound, ERI’s smooth, lustrous vocals feel wonderful.
I often see and hear people online and in real life say they can’t make out the lyrics of young artists’ songs, but that’s not the case with them.
It brings to mind the scene of a slightly sad boy in love.
Before LoveFINLANDS
The slightly raspy voice and the way the vocals are almost spat out are irresistibly cool and satisfying.
It conveys a sense of one-sided love and emptiness.
I can’t tell whether they’ve fallen for a host or been duped by a con artist, but it’s a truly sad love song.
One-Way Ticket of LoveFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
It’s an overwhelming one-sided love.
It sounds like a fast-paced, catchy song, but the content is about a guy whose romance isn’t going well, so it’s painful, isn’t it? FUNKY MONKEY BABYS always feature someone who matches the vibe of the CD in their music videos and on the CD jackets, and having Hanako Yamada for this song really feels right.