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Unrequited love songs recommended for college students: classic and popular Japanese tracks

Feelings of love that just don’t reach.

We researched popular Japanese songs among university students that sing about the bittersweetness of unrequited love.

It’s something almost everyone has experienced.

You might find a song here that really resonates with you.

This time, we’re introducing Japanese unrequited love songs.

Unrequited love songs recommended for college students: Japanese classics and popular tracks (91–100)

Best Friend’s GirlSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / Best Friend’s Girl
Best Friend’s GirlSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

It’s a ballad that fans have been eagerly waiting for.

They’re famous for their uptempo songs, but it seems many fans want to hear more ballads from them.

This song, released in 2017, expresses the pain of not being able to tell anyone how you truly feel.

It gently portrays a feeling many can relate to—the fear that saying it out loud might ruin a friendship.

Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

AAA / “Love Sound and Rainy Sky” Music Video
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

It’s one of AAA’s signature songs, released in 2013.

It was even nominated for the Japan Record Awards.

I think many people struggle with the delicate dynamics between men and women—unsure whether to move forward or afraid of breaking what they have.

For those people, try listening to this song while sorting out your feelings.

AAA has many bittersweet songs, and that quality is probably why they’re so popular, especially among today’s troubled youth.