An uplifting love song. A recommended love tune for when you want to do your best.
If you’re in love, there are probably times when you want to find the courage to take a step.
Whether it’s “I want to talk to the person I like,” “I want to invite them somewhere,” or “Maybe I should confess my feelings,” courage is needed whenever you move forward.
But many people find it hard to muster that courage.
So in this article, I’d like to introduce love songs about courage!
From songs about confessing your love to anthems that cheer on your romance, I’ve gathered tracks to support you.
When you want to be brave but can’t quite do it, try borrowing the power of music!
Playlist
| An uplifting love song. A recommended love tune for when you want to do your best. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Follow your arrowsSSGIRLS (uta: Sasakura Kana) |  play_arrow | Expressing one's crush through a fast-paced, exhilarating rock sound |
| 2 | Love wordsTani Yuuki |  play_arrow | Expressing feelings that cannot be put into words through song |
| 3 | Your favorite songUVERworld |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by UVERworld that sings of a heart in love |
| 4 | A lifetime’s worth of love lettersUsotsuki |  play_arrow | A love song that outlasts love’s expiration date |
| 5 | IfRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A relatable song that sings about the complex emotions of a confession |
| 6 | Itakis feat. Juri Hattori & Kōdai Yamamoto (CV: Ayane Sakura & Yoshitsugu Matsuoka)HONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | A sweet song packed with the heart‑pounding excitement of youth |
| 7 | LLLGen’in wa jibun ni aru. |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song brimming with funk |
| 8 | You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO, a youthful summer-festival love song |
| 9 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800’s smash-hit cheer song |
| 10 | I want to be lovedYumcha |  | Yumcha’s unrequited love song goes viral on social media |
| 11 | MEMEME ~Can’t Be a Girly Girl~derakkusu x derakkusu |  play_arrow | Unrequited love with a brave face, an up-tempo boost of courage |
| 12 | I can’t be honest.Organic Call |  play_arrow | A cheer song that portrays the courage to express your honest feelings |
| 13 | Hey,SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A youthful song that gives you the courage to confess your feelings |
| 14 | Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Portraying the courage to move forward after overcoming heartbreak |
| 15 | loveback number |  play_arrow | Expressing feelings for someone you like through a love song |
| 16 | paper airplaneKobukuro |  play_arrow | A Kobukuro song that gives you the courage to confess your feelings |
| 17 | OrangeGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Let's express our feelings with GReeeeN's youthful love songs |
| 18 | Love LetterGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Theme song of the movie, a music video featuring Masaki Okada |
| 19 | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the aching feelings of unrequited love |
| 20 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | The iconic song that marks the start of YUI’s bittersweet romance |
| 21 | Ingot of Pure Lovetuki. |  play_arrow | A song by tuki. that depicts pure feelings of love |
| 22 | confessionHY |  play_arrow | HY’s iconic song that gives you the push to commit to love |
| 23 | LØVESTSCREEN mode |  play_arrow | To fall in love is, by nature, something far more free and full of happiness… |
| 24 | A devoted girl.Yuika |  play_arrow | Expressing straightforward romantic feelings through a band sound |
| 25 | I like you.Shimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s heartrending love song resonates with the heart. |
| 26 | DarlingNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A straightforward love where we keep loving each other even when we fight |
| 27 | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | I want to know more about the person I like. To become lovers... |
| 28 | I Want to Be Honest feat. KagechiyoHisame |  play_arrow | A poignant duet song that sings of a heart wavering in love |
| 29 | Star Lablationkerakera |  play_arrow | A song of courage and hope to take the first step |
| 30 | Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros] | ![Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-JE55OiCe3Y/default.jpg) play_arrow | A lonely protagonist falls in fateful love and is enveloped in happiness. |
| 31 | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | A song that gives courage to an insecure girl |
| 32 | You are a lightSambomasutā |  play_arrow | He wants to protect her gently, but the honest truth is he lacks confidence. |
| 33 | confessionAJISAI |  play_arrow | Lyrics of courage to confess one’s love |
| 34 | HOWEVERGLAY |  play_arrow | A timeless song that inspires heartfelt confessions of love |
| 35 | confessionMY FIRST STORY |  play_arrow | A love song that bravely conveys the heart, MY FIRST STORY |
| 36 | wishMarushii |  play_arrow | Marcy’s love song, anime ending theme |
| 37 | confessionKamishiraishi Mone |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the courage to confess and the pain of being unable to express it |
| 38 | Confession Fountain PlazaBerryz Kobo |  play_arrow | A bittersweet coming-of-age song about an innocent confession |
| 39 | The decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the courage to confess and the turmoil of the heart |
| 40 | I like you.FUKI |  play_arrow | A song of honest confession, words that resonate in the heart. |
| 41 | Confession RehearsalHONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | A heart-fluttering song that portrays the fresh, innocent romances of middle and high school students. |
| 42 | We’re officially a couple!HoneyWorks feat. Hattori Juri (CV: Sakura Ayane) |  play_arrow | A song that candidly expresses anxieties and wishes about love |
| 43 | Having someone you likeJY |  play_arrow | A wistful JY song that sings of youthful love. |
| 44 | I like you.Little Glee Monster |  play_arrow | A masterpiece where kindness and strength blend together |
| 45 | Love and romanceNovelbright |  play_arrow | A song that depicts love for a precious person and overflowing happiness |
| 46 | I like you.YOASOBI |  play_arrow | A love song of a girl who won’t give up on her feelings for him |
| 47 | unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited love song that I can’t confess |
| 48 | It feels like I’m in love.Yuika |  play_arrow | A heart-throbbing song that sings of Yuika’s bittersweet feelings of love |
| 49 | I…atarayo |  play_arrow | An iconic youth anthem that gives courage in love |
| 50 | Maiden in Loveikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s classic song “Sakura” |
| 51 | The love song won’t stopikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A youth song that portrays bittersweet first love |
| 52 | Sheep 〜Song of teenage love soldier〜Porunogurafiti |  play_arrow | A song that evokes youth, expressing the pre-confession jitters with a light, upbeat sound. |
| 53 | To tell you the truth,yangusukinii |  play_arrow | A song about a girl who acts cold and puts on a brave face toward the person she likes |
| 54 | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A bright, upbeat tune that conveys the happiness of a successful confession. |
| 55 | I still love you.Sashihara Rino |  play_arrow | Rino Sashihara’s love-support song delivers the courage to confess. |
| 56 | Can I try saying “I love you”?Matsushita Kohei |  play_arrow | Song of Courage, Feelings for Someone Dear |
| 57 | What I want to conveyAbe Mao |  play_arrow | The importance of mustering the courage to confess |
| 58 | Heart ForecastEVE |  play_arrow | A bittersweet Valentine’s, boosting the mood with an Eve song |
| 59 | SHAMROOKUVERworld |  play_arrow | Lyrics of memories and encouragement of two people |
| 60 | I tried falling in love with you.chay |  play_arrow | A nostalgic retro love support song |
| 61 | A Song for Youerica |  play_arrow | A song that supports the courage to confess, resonating in the heart |
| 62 | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | Singing of love’s little gestures and the feelings that keep piling up |
| 63 | Spring Songikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A refreshing cheer song that delivers heartfelt feelings |
| 64 | An unspoken ‘I like you’yuzu |  play_arrow | A song that supports the strong desire to express your feelings to the one you love. |
| 65 | I love you.Inoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | Inoue Sonoko’s debut single that sings of student love |
| 66 | I love itŌhara Sakurako |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that colors spring and winter |
| 67 | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | A classic song that gives you the courage to express your feelings |
| 68 | Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | A passionate love story painted by the summer sea |
| 69 | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The heart’s melody that sings of the pain of love and of hope |
| 70 | GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s cheer song that encourages (eases) the anxiety of confessing your feelings |
| 71 | I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | Confessing to my first love after reuniting at a class reunion |
| 72 | Unrequited lovemiwa | play_arrow | I love them, but it’s painful and heartbreaking. It’s a love that won’t come true… |
| 73 | GuaranaSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | I pushed my timid, indecisive self to be stronger, and as a result... |
| 74 | I want to shout that I love you.BAAD |  play_arrow | The opening of the anime “SLAM DUNK”… |
| 75 | Days ~Affection and Everyday Life~AiM |  play_arrow | When you’re alive, all sorts of things happen, and it’s like… |
| 76 | Love runsBEGIN |  play_arrow | As the title says, once you hear it, you’ll feel like running… |
| 77 | First loveBase Ball Bear |  play_arrow | Falling in love has made the world look so vivid and colorful… |
| 78 | First Love CiderBuono! |  play_arrow | I'm hesitating to confess and just waiting for them to confess to me… |
| 79 | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | It became the theme song for the drama “Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji” (Emergency Room 24 Hours)… |
| 80 | Shapes Of LoveEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | It’s a song that gives you the flutter and the real feeling of being in love. Still… |
| 81 | Kiss meKOH+ |  play_arrow | Powerfully stir up the maiden’s power that overflows when she falls in love… |
| 82 | Do-DaiM@STER VERSION |  play_arrow | The super-popular idol training game, THE iDOLM@STER… |
| 83 | PuppylovePerfume |  play_arrow | It conveys a tsundere feeling that can’t honestly express itself… |
| 84 | And what I can domisono |  play_arrow | I want to do anything for the person I love... |
| 85 | confessionAnjura Aki |  play_arrow | The catchphrase is “It’s okay to fall in love…” |
| 86 | I want to run a shop with him!Mōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | The excitement and anxiety of falling in love, striving for his sake... |
| 87 | I love youOkamura Yasuyuki |  play_arrow | From a male perspective, rather than the things the girl I like says she absolutely loves... |
| 88 | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | The theme song of the drama “We Married as a Job!” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu)… |
| 89 | LOVE Tear-ColoredMatsuura Aya |  play_arrow | Idol songs from this era tended to be love songs... |
| 90 | The I love youKishidan |  play_arrow | 「one night carnival」… |
| 91 | Sakura KissKawabe Chieko |  play_arrow | It’s the opening theme song of the anime Ouran High School Host Club. Ma… |
| 92 | go to see (someone) / go to meetAbe Mao |  play_arrow | A feeling of suddenly wanting to see the person you love is expressed (tsu… |
| 93 | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez |  play_arrow | This song is very popular as a confession song. |
| 94 | confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | This is the quintessential “confession” song. It’s kind of uncool… |
| 95 | Hatsukoi Limitedmarble |  play_arrow | It's the ending theme song of the anime Hatsukoi Limited. The girls... |
| 96 | My Love Songpanchi☆yutaka |  play_arrow | These days, I hear that 'herbivore men' are in vogue... |
| 97 | Tomorrow, I will go to see you.Wakaba |  play_arrow | It's the ending theme song of the anime Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi. I like it… |
| 98 | Even if you’re at the end of the worldKita Shuhei |  play_arrow | It already gives off a strong impression just from the title... |
| 99 | Reckless BoyShigeoka Daiki, Kiriyama Akito, Nakama Junta (Janīzu WEST) |  play_arrow | A cute battle of appeals that starts from love at first sight… |
| 100 | Seesaw Game: A Brave Love SongMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children’s confession songs are brave love songs that are highly supported by men. |
| 101 | LOVE LETTERMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that makes you brave enough to confess your feelings |