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Recommended love songs for college students: Japanese love songs you should listen to when a romance begins

Are you in love right now?

We asked college students!

Popular Japanese love songs!

Highly recommended!

From timeless classics to a few slightly older masterpieces.

Calling everyone who wants those heart-fluttering feels!

That’s what this is all about.

If you’re looking for the courage to get closer to that special someone, this is a must-listen!

Be sure to use it as a reference!

Recommended love songs for college students: Japanese love songs to listen to when a romance begins (1–10)

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

Flower “So That It Overflows With Kindness” [Movie “Evergreen Love (A Herb Book): I Picked Up a Fateful Love” Theme Song ver.]
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

It’s JUJU’s “Yasashisa de Afureru You ni.” This is the theme song version for the film “Evergreen Love (Shokubutsu Zukan: Unmei no Koi, Hiroimashita).” Even when we’re apart, we’re still by each other’s side.

It may sound contradictory, but I think that’s surely something important in love.

Please listen to JUJU’s singing—both beautiful and powerful.

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wacci “Kirameki MV & Trailer”
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This song really brings out the endearing side of a man’s approach to love.

In a good way, the vocals by Hashiguchi aren’t trying to be ridiculously cool; his down-to-earth voice and words are incredibly lovable.

The exciting intro is also captivating.

Love PhotosOtsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Love Photo (Short Ver.)
Love PhotosOtsuka Ai

Although Ai Otsuka is often associated with a lively image, this song—which also became a massive hit as a movie theme—is a bittersweet love ballad for adults.

With the film set on a university campus and the protagonist being a college student, many listeners have likely found themselves overlaying their own experiences onto certain scenes while thinking of this song.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to after a gentle rain.

Recommended love songs for college students: Japanese love songs to listen to when a romance begins (11–20)

I tried falling in love with you.chay

chay "I Tried Falling in Love with You" (short ver.)
I tried falling in love with you.chay

Chay is a singer-songwriter who debuted in 2014 and decided to pursue a career as a singer when she entered university.

“Anata ni Koi wo Shitemimashita” is a song that cheerfully encourages the start of a romance amid campus life full of new encounters, where each day is stimulating with love, studies, and thoughts about the future.

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It’s the VOCALOID song ‘Ojama-mushi’ (Love Me, Love Me, Love Me).

The MV’s illustrations and melody are incredibly cute.

It portrays blunt, honest feelings and makes you realize that your emotions aren’t heavy—they’re natural.

It’s a song I’d recommend to people who have trouble being straightforward.

Wherever you areONE OK ROCK

Wherever You Are – ONE OK ROCK Full
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK

Simple lyrics and a simple melody.

That’s exactly why the powerful feelings stand out.

There are many English lyrics, but they’re very easy, so the meaning sinks in naturally as you listen.

It’s a sublime track that conveys such deep love you might even want to play it at a wedding.

Girls don’t cry.katahira rina

Rina Katahira - Girls Don’t Cry (Music Video)
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This song, which portrays a slightly tough-acting girl, really makes the most of Rina Katahira’s slightly husky voice.

It feels like admitting I like them would be a loss, but I can’t stop thinking about them, and because of that I can’t even finish my report—what am I supposed to do… It’s a full-on display of youth, strength, and vulnerability.