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.
Playlist
| Unrequited love songs recommended for college students: classic and popular Japanese tracks | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | LÖVE MEBUDDiiS |  play_arrow | A poignant youth song that depicts the heartache of unrequited love |
| 2east | mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN |  play_arrow | A love song that captures the bittersweet sense of distance in youth. |
| 3east | Summer SkyFaulieu. |  play_arrow | Expressing youthful love in a wistful rock style |
| 4east | Unrequited Love Magnetmekakushe |  play_arrow | A love drawn like a magnet, feelings that sway |
| 5east | Unrequited love for lifeGarakuta |  play_arrow | A Nagoya-born band's song that portrays an unrequited love with raw, true-to-life honesty. |
| 6east | NE-CHU-SHOWbotchiboromaru |  play_arrow | A dance tune that captures the exhilaration of love |
| 7east | Unrequited Love in the Music RoomKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | After-school music room, hidden feelings of love and bittersweet longing |
| 8east | loveback number |  play_arrow | A bittersweet longing from afar, unable to get close to the one I love |
| 9east | Ref:rainAimer |  play_arrow | Aimer’s moving voice and heartrending feelings |
| 10east | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A popular classic that always gets sung at karaoke. |
| 11east | One million times, I love youRake |  play_arrow | A popular unrequited-love song with a memorable chorus phrase |
| 12east | If I could be honestJUJU feat. Spontania |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song expresses her unrequited feelings. |
| 13east | Your favorite songUVERworld |  play_arrow | The Influence of Someone You Love and the Appeal of Cheer Songs |
| 14east | two peopleaiko |  play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece portraying Aiko’s unrequited love |
| 15east | Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A ballad about an unattainable love |
| 16east | fragileEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | Every Little Thing's poignant 17th single |
| 17east | Secret SecretPerfume |  play_arrow | An upbeat love song that traces an eight-year journey |
| 18east | Please Stay With MeYUI |  play_arrow | A melancholic love song expressing inner turmoil |
| 19east | butterflyKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Kumi Koda’s cheer song conveys confidence and positivity. |
| 20east | profile (side view of a face)aiko |  play_arrow | A powerful song that conveys the earnest emotions of unrequited love |
| 21east | Your Love feat KREVAMiura Daichi |  play_arrow | After his voice changed, he resumed his solo activities and released a friendship collaboration song. |
| 22east | orionYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Theme song of March Comes in Like a Lion, expressing the feelings of unrequited love |
| 23east | First lovematsumura kanau |  play_arrow | Sing(s) of the sweet-and-sour taste of first love and its wistful, aching feelings. |
| 24east | Time-Limited Unrequited LoveNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A Nogizaka song that sings about the bittersweet unrequited love of youth |
| 25east | Beyond nostalgiaNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | An emotional song dedicated to Yuki Yoda’s graduation from Nogizaka46 |
| 26east | If I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay |  play_arrow | 17th single by a female singer; theme song for a drama |
| 27east | One-Way Ticket of LoveFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A bright song about unrequited love featuring Hanako Yamada |
| 28east | NAOHY |  play_arrow | Expressing the ache of unrequited love in a song that resonates with the heart |
| 29east | south orangeMINMI |  play_arrow | The bittersweetness of a one-sided love where timing is everything |
| 30east | Unrequited Love, FinallySKE48 |  play_arrow | An iconic signature song and music video from SKE48’s golden era |
| 31east | Ah, geez.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that sings about the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 32east | Kasane AiSoala |  play_arrow | Soala’s transparent vocals express emotion |
| 33east | Unrequited Love: LinariaSonar Pocket |  play_arrow | Sonar Pocket: Relatable Love Lyrics |
| 34east | I’ve fallen in love.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A bittersweet rock song that portrays an unstoppable love |
| 35east | 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. |
| 36east | You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the winter night sky and the bittersweetness of love |
| 37east | Old Rookiemoon drop |  play_arrow | A youthful love song by moon drop |
| 38east | To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon |  play_arrow | The appeal of heartbreaking youth love songs |
| 39east | That’s not fair…arekunn |  play_arrow | A song that sings of Are-kun’s bittersweet feelings of love. |
| 40east | Leading someone on is a serious offense!arekunn |  play_arrow | A song depicting unrequited love for a teasing/flirtatious person |
| 41east | sparklingmosao. |  play_arrow | A song about Ms. Mosao’s aching love |
| 42east | Love is hard.riria. |  play_arrow | A classic song that poignantly portrays lovers missing each other |
| 43east | DAYSanyuusuresu |  play_arrow | Anyuseless's 'DAYS' features relatable lyrics as its main appeal. |
| 44east | the depths of the heartrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking love ballad by a good-for-nothing |
| 45east | waiting in vainrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A Useless Unrequited Love Depiction Song |
| 46east | Why not me?Misaka Saki |  play_arrow | An unrequited love song about realizing your romantic feelings for a friend |
| 47east | When I realized it, I was in unrequited love.Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Before I knew it, I was drawn into the feelings of unrequited love. |
| 48east | unrequited loveOku Hanako |  play_arrow | The bittersweet beauty of unrequited love conveyed in Hanako Oku’s songs |
| 49east | DaysHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Quietly singing of the beauty of unrequited love |
| 50east | squallFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A heart-piercing song that voices the earnestness of unrequited love |
| 51east | DistansNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino's love songs are popular among women of her generation. |
| 52east | I want to become the kind of thing the person I like likes.Suzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | An inspiring sibling unit song by Suzuki Suzuki |
| 53east | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | A popular female singer known for love songs |
| 54east | Love letterTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | A straightforward love-letter song on acoustic guitar |
| 55east | 123 Love Beginsikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that sings of the bittersweetness of unrequited love and the joys of the early days |
| 56east | Crazy about youEXILE |  play_arrow | A youth song of love and a broke student |
| 57east | Love and romanceNovelbright |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that heals a high school student's unrequited love |
| 58east | I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts the bittersweet feelings of a high school student's first love |
| 59east | Mutual loveaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s heart-touching song that depicts the feelings of love |
| 60east | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | A poignant song that expresses the feelings of unrequited love. |
| 61east | I adore you, you cutie!SUI |  play_arrow | Sui’s signature song that portrays the innocence of youthful love |
| 62east | Sakura, You, and Ituki. |  play_arrow | A moving love song that portrays farewells and new encounters in spring |
| 63east | Sniper.Yuika |  play_arrow | Yui-ka’s unrequited love song. Skillfully expresses her feelings of love. |
| 64east | Because I like you.Yuika |  play_arrow | A cute love song that portrays a high schooler's unrequited love |
| 65east | Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri |  play_arrow | The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak |
| 66east | Someone like you.riria. |  play_arrow | The feeling of being unable to be honest with someone you like |
| 67east | Sorry for dreamingAKB48 U-21 senbatsu |  play_arrow | A youthful song that sings of a bittersweet unrequited crush and summer love |
| 68east | Unrequited loveAimer |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 69east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s classic song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing) |
| 70east | catDISH// |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and regret |
| 71east | Just… I miss youEXILE |  play_arrow | A classic song by EXILE that sings of a bittersweet love |
| 72east | Unrequited loveGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of unrequited young love and a heartrending yearning. |
| 73east | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | A youthful song that sings of pure unrequited love |
| 74east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A popular band; bittersweet love songs that resonate with the heart |
| 75east | I miss you.UVERworld |  play_arrow | The poignancy of a song about losing love in the pursuit of dreams |
| 76east | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | The theme song of 'Chugaku Seito Nikki' that portrays a forbidden love |
| 77east | Moon Song[Alexandros] | ![Moon Song[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FU5FxTP1cpw/default.jpg) play_arrow | A masterpiece by [Alexandros] that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 78east | KissHugaiko |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song about thinking of a friend, a classic by aiko |
| 79east | KoiAndrop |  play_arrow | androp’s captivating songs and pure feelings of love |
| 80east | cotton candyback number |  play_arrow | A famous song by back number that depicts a high school summer festival |
| 81east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | A famous song by back number that depicts youthful romantic feelings |
| 82east | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | A timeless song that resonates with the heart, depicting a bittersweet love |
| 83east | Because I fell in loveaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon’s “Koi wo Shita Kara” portrays the feeling of being in love. |
| 84east | I wonder why.takayan |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 85east | Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Unrequited Love Song by Macaroni Enpitsu |
| 86east | someone I likeUeno Yūka |  play_arrow | A confession of the anguish of falling for the same person your friend likes |
| 87east | Before I knew it, I had a one-sided crush.Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that sings of the anguish and hope of unrequited love |
| 88east | AitaiKato Miria |  play_arrow | Kato Miliyah’s iconic song “Aitai” that heals the pain of unrequited love |
| 89east | Unrequited loveOku Hanako | play_arrow | The bittersweet heart of unrequited love, feelings I just can’t give up |
| 90east | How many times have I read over the lyrics of LOVE SONG?Sakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 91east | Goodbye, goodbyeTakenaka Eri |  play_arrow | The bittersweet feelings of a love I can’t give up on, even after being rejected. |
| 92east | Unrequited loveCHIHIRO |  play_arrow | Talented R&B singer Chihiro and popular track... |
| 93east | Stop this nightJUJU |  play_arrow | A powerful song that moves the hearts of many listeners... |
| 94east | Only HumanK |  play_arrow | It almost feels like you’re irresistibly drawn into the song’s world… |
| 95east | Tsubasaandāgurafu |  play_arrow | I think it’s truly a song for college students. Dreams... |
| 96east | I still believe ~sigh~Shizukusa Yumi |  play_arrow | Just hearing that voice makes a sudden wave of sadness well up in me... |
| 97east | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | A love song that conveys feelings in down-to-earth words |
| 98east | unrequited lovemiwa | play_arrow | miwa’s relatable ballads that resonate with the heart |
| 99east | Best Friend’s GirlSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | A ballad song fans have been waiting for |
| 100east | Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA |  play_arrow | Heal your heart with AAA’s bittersweet love songs |