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!
Playlist
| Unrequited love songs by bands. Japanese pop/rock love songs. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | I’m in love right now.≒JOY |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song about unrequited love |
| 2east | B-b-but.≒JOY |  play_arrow | The group’s first unit song is a love-support anthem. |
| 3east | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Aimyon that depicts unrequited love |
| 4east | to youMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A quintessential Okinawan-style song by MONGOL800 |
| 5east | I’ll end up hating you.Kaneyori Masaru |  play_arrow | One-way feelings of love, a summer love song |
| 6east | Unrequited love for lifeGarakuta |  play_arrow | A Nagoya-born band's song that portrays an unrequited love with raw, true-to-life honesty. |
| 7north_east | I hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaru |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 8south_east | Coffee SongHOWL BE QUIET |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by HOWL BE QUIET that portrays a heartrending unrequited love |
| 9south_east | Unrequited Love Magnetmekakushe |  play_arrow | A love drawn like a magnet, feelings that sway |
| 10east | % 〜m.e.r〜HY |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song about the bittersweet pain of unrequited love |
| 11east | LÖVE MEBUDDiiS |  play_arrow | A poignant youth song that depicts the heartache of unrequited love |
| 12east | mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN |  play_arrow | A love song that captures the bittersweet sense of distance in youth. |
| 13east | NE-CHU-SHOWbotchiboromaru |  play_arrow | A dance tune that captures the exhilaration of love |
| 14east | Unrequited Love in the Music RoomKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | After-school music room, hidden feelings of love and bittersweet longing |
| 15east | low-grade feverMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Catchy songs by My Hair is Bad |
| 16east | Awakening in the eyesMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | An exhilarating song that portrays the thrill and purity of love |
| 17east | mayflyONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A Kagerou song that portrays the heartache of unrequited love. |
| 18east | bright redMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | An impressive song that expresses the pain of love |
| 19east | NAOHY |  play_arrow | A poignant song themed around HY’s unrequited love |
| 20east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the frustrating, pathetic feelings of a man with unrequited love who can’t bring himself to act. |
| 21east | Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | An emotional love song that portrays unrequited love |
| 22east | You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the winter night sky and the bittersweetness of love |
| 23east | Love me, please.GOING STEADY |  play_arrow | A moving song that conveys frank affection |
| 24east | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s love songs portray the fluctuations of romance |
| 25east | I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A love song packed with the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 26east | Being a little short is just right.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A love song by YUTORI-SEDAI portraying a high school student's unrequited love. |
| 27east | My letterZONE |  play_arrow | A classic song by ZONE—a poignant track that sings of unrequited love. |
| 28east | My name is Unrequited Loveindigo la End |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song about a bittersweet unrequited love for someone of the same sex. |
| 29east | Love letterTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of bittersweet feelings for a letter |
| 30east | Why not me?Misaka Saki |  play_arrow | An unrequited love song about realizing your romantic feelings for a friend |
| 31east | snowNakanomori BAND |  play_arrow | I thought, from a male point of view, the lyrics feel kinda real… |
| 32east | with a happy endingTRACK15 |  play_arrow | Portraying the strength to not give up, even in an unrequited love |
| 33east | Unrequited loveGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the turmoil of love and pure feelings |
| 34east | Try loving—it’s not like you’ll lose anything.neguse. |  play_arrow | Neguse.’s unrequited-love song surpasses 2 million plays amid social media buzz. |
| 35east | presentJITTERIN’JINN |  play_arrow | It's extremely catchy, and JITTERIN'J… |
| 36east | I’m really sorry.≠ME |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love. |
| 37east | Where Love Is Headedsutopuri |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by Sutopuri—an absolute must-listen! |
| 38east | Balloon Bomb (Bang Bang Bang)THE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | Singing of an unstoppable love and an explosive impulse |
| 39east | centimeterthe peggies |  play_arrow | A song of love and destiny, expressing a bittersweet feeling |
| 40east | Charonnegoto |  play_arrow | A youthful song that sings of feelings from far away |
| 41east | Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A ballad about an unattainable love |
| 42east | You look like an idiot.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays the conflicts of love |
| 43east | I’ve fallen in love.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A bittersweet rock song that portrays an unstoppable love |
| 44east | Time-Limited Unrequited LoveNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A Nogizaka song that sings about the bittersweet unrequited love of youth |
| 45east | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Let's be brave and tell the person you like how you feel. |
| 46east | DaydreamingBAND-MAID |  play_arrow | Released in July 2017, BAND-MAID’s… |
| 47east | rainChu’s day. |  play_arrow | A simple sound with relatively few notes and a warm feel… |
| 48east | Before LoveFINLANDS |  play_arrow | A slightly raspy voice, a spit-out kind of singing… |
| 49east | One-Way Ticket of LoveFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song about unrequited love, upbeat and moving |
| 50east | Hunting SummerGacharic Spin |  play_arrow | A little bit… perfect as a hype song for live shows |
| 51east | Thinking of youKEISUKE |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that sings of the bittersweetness and tenderness of unrequited love. |
| 52east | Be My Boyfriend!Le Lien |  play_arrow | Le Lien disbanded, unbelievably, in 2016... |
| 53east | Love for youLucie, Too |  play_arrow | The refreshing clean guitar is striking. The performance… |
| 54east | Love and romanceNovelbright |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that captures a moment of love |
| 55east | Love is just around the cornerPINK SAPPHIRE |  play_arrow | I’m determined to confess my feelings to my crush… |
| 56east | me me sheRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS classic that depicts the pain of unrequited love |
| 57east | I want to stay in your memory for even one second longer.SEKIRARA |  play_arrow | When Sham Shade and the others broke through... |
| 58east | tropical nightSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | Stylish chords and rhythms, with sighs sprinkled throughout... |
| 59east | Cherry MySTEREOPONY |  play_arrow | In a standard rock style, and the arrangement itself is… |
| 60east | Blossoming sakura in the blue springSilent Siren |  play_arrow | Rhythmic and catchy—makes you want to dance... |
| 61east | summer festivalWhiteberry |  play_arrow | The popular band with a female vocalist, JITTERIN… |
| 62east | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | Singing about the heartache of unrequited love and the struggles of romance |
| 63east | dilemmaspeena |  play_arrow | A slightly distorted, and sad unrequited love song… |
| 64east | wishsumika |  play_arrow | A song of bittersweet unrequited love and hope for the future |
| 65east | BABY!the peggies |  play_arrow | A just-right te- that makes you want to clap along before you know it... |
| 66east | Leading someone on is a serious offense!arekunn |  play_arrow | A song depicting unrequited love for a teasing/flirtatious person |
| 67east | Act like an adult.suisou gurashi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song portraying the romantic struggles of a woman you meet on the last train |
| 68east | Ammonite!negoto |  play_arrow | The keyboard sounds are very effective, glit… |
| 69east | You’re unfair, you know.riria. |  play_arrow | A winter song that poignantly sings of unrequited love |
| 70east | Tokimeki Part 1supittsu |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of first love |
| 71east | Chocolat LoveBando ja nai mon! |  play_arrow | Shouting together, “Glasses moe! Lab coats moe!” |
| 72east | JUSTpotari |  play_arrow | A slightly distorted guitar chops out a pleasantly crunchy roc... |
| 73east | raspberryMarushii |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that portrays the struggle of unrequited love |
| 74east | Nagisa-chan from Koenjijūsho futei mushoku |  play_arrow | Just from the title, it already has a unique vibe. The pro... |
| 75east | I wish I were the one you liked.Te ga kuriimu pan |  play_arrow | A heartfelt cry capturing the pain of unrequited love |
| 76east | Fluffy TimeHōkago Tī Taimu |  play_arrow | The A… that aired in 2009 and enjoyed immense popularity |
| 77east | At this point / After all this time / Now (when it’s too late)akai kouen |  play_arrow | It has a distinctive musical style, with complex chords and rhythmic work… |
| 78east | romantic feelingsB’z |  play_arrow | The depth and authenticity of lyrics that portray the troubles of unrequited love |
| 79east | KOIGOKORO (Feelings of Love)B’z |  play_arrow | Love at first sight, a youth unable to confess their feelings |
| 80east | Melancholy, resplendentCreepHyp |  play_arrow | CreepHyp's unrequited love lyrics |
| 81east | Little deep love songDROP DOLL |  play_arrow | Bands, especially all-female bands, inevitably... |
| 82east | Shapes Of LoveEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | A song about unrequited love, expressing feelings of romance in a refreshing way |
| 83east | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | A youthful song that sings of pure unrequited love |
| 84east | Unrequited Love FighterGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | Contrary to its poppy, light, and upbeat sound... |
| 85east | Stay friendsPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | Among Princess Princess, especially gifted in lyrics... |
| 86east | Goodbye, my friendSCANDAL |  play_arrow | Unusually for SCANDAL, the beginning is acoust— |
| 87east | Unrequited Love: LinariaSonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love. |
| 88east | loveback number |  play_arrow | Express unrequited youthful love with poignant lyrics |
| 89east | unrequited lovemiwa | play_arrow | A song that sings about the pure feelings of unrequited love |
| 90east | Unrequited love is fineGōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Golden Bomber, heartbreaking lyrics about unrequited love |
| 91east | Horn-rimmed glasses and a babydolldekobokodekoboko-rurirori- |  play_arrow | I was thinking Baby Doll might be the perfume… |
| 92east | Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando |  play_arrow | A genius band expresses a bittersweet feeling |
| 93east | love letterEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | ELT, short for Every Little Th... |
| 94east | The Door to TomorrowI WiSH |  play_arrow | When you meet someone you like in your youth, liking... |
| 95east | I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | Even after we part, I can’t help but keep thinking about you, over and over. |
| 96east | Sorry for dreamingAKB48 U-21 senbatsu |  play_arrow | A summer song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love. |
| 97east | Choose meBAND-MAID |  play_arrow | The guitar’s crunchy sound, a nicely heavy groove… |
| 98east | Selfish I need youBiSH |  play_arrow | Judging from the lyrics and the title, this protagonist is… |
| 99east | Love SpiritsChatmonchy |  play_arrow | Amid the roaring swell, a clinging vocal bridge… |
| 100east | My cute unrequited loveOtoniriame |  play_arrow | A youthful love song that sings of the heartache of unrequited love |