[Tear-Jerking] Classic and Recommended Love Ballads

trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright

Novelbright – Remnant [Official Music Video]

When you’re heartbroken and feeling down, I recommend trying to sing “Omokage.” It’s a song released by the rock band Novelbright.

This piano-centered ballad portrays the inability to forget an ex and the longing to see them again.

The high notes are beautifully featured, so if you’re good with higher ranges, you’ll be able to make the most of your voice.

It also seems like a great song to dedicate to a hurt friend—it’s sure to be healing.

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Better Half (feat. JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN)Omoinotake

Omoinotake | Better Half (feat. JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN) -Japanese ver.-【Studio Recording Video】

Even from far apart, Omoinotake delivers a moving ballad that sings of unwavering, powerful feelings set to a warm melody.

It also drew attention for featuring SEVENTEEN member Jeonghan.

Centered on a long-distance relationship, the song portrays the aching thoughts for a lover who’s far away and the love that deepens across the distance.

Its dramatically unfolding melody and the clear, expansive vocals of Reo Fujii and Jeonghan blend beautifully, resonating deeply with listeners.

The track was included on Omoinotake’s major second album, “Pieces,” released in January 2025, and was also chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s original romance show “Koisuru ♥ Shuumatsu Homestay 2025 Fuyu” (Falling in Love: Weekend Homestay, Winter 2025).

It’s a song that will surely be there for anyone living apart from someone important or thinking of a distant loved one.

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An emotional mid-ballad that delicately portrays parting from a loved one was released by Omoinotake in April 2025.

It expresses the emptiness of being left alone and the feelings left unsaid that day through oriental-tinged sounds and repeated key changes.

Written as the ending theme for the second cour of Season 2 of the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” the song harmonizes beautifully with the anime’s world while giving voice to universal emotions.

For those carrying deep grief or lingering regrets from the past, it is sure to be a song that stays close to your heart.

leap day personRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Leap Day Person [Official Music Video]

A poignant song by RADWIMPS written as the theme for the film “The Last 10 Years.” It portrays the fragility of spending limited time with a loved one and highlights the preciousness of life.

The lyrics strikingly express a contradiction of modern society: physical distance can shrink, yet emotional distance remains.

The sense of helplessness and inner conflict—wanting to do something for someone you love but being unable to—hits close to the heart.

It’s a song that stays close to the sorrow of losing someone important while evoking hope for a reunion.

SparkleRADWIMPS

Sparkle

It’s a grand rock ballad created as the theme song for a Makoto Shinkai anime film.

Centered on themes of fate and the passage of time, it beautifully colors the film’s climactic scenes as a memorable piece that captures the bittersweetness of meetings and partings, leaving a lasting impression on many listeners.

The composition is superb, beginning with a striking piano melody and gradually unfolding into a dynamic full-band sound.

Included on the album “Your Name.” released in August 2016, it also drew attention for RADWIMPS’ comprehensive handling of the film’s music.

It’s a perfect choice for those who want to take their time singing at karaoke, with moving lyrics and an unforgettable melodic line.

Try singing it solo or with like-minded friends to fully immerse yourself in its world.

Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa

ReoNa “Just Being Alive Is Wonderful” - Lyric Video -

A ballad infused with ReoNa’s deep emotions, where a warm melody wrapped in kindness is accompanied by a soul-stirring voice.

It delicately portrays the hardships of living, the small setbacks in everyday life, and the subtle feelings of trying to overcome them.

Included as a track on the single “Nai Nai,” released in May 2021, it has soothed the hearts of many listeners.

This piece, in which the piano’s melody and ReoNa’s vocals blend beautifully, is a gem written and composed by Tota Kasamura.

Her voice, which gently stays close to a weary heart, is perfect for times when you want to be encouraged—or when you want to encourage someone else.

Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Unrequited Love” MV

This emotional rock ballad, powerfully voicing the ache of unrequited love, is a quintessential work from SUPER BEAVER.

Centered on the universally relatable theme of one-sided love, it conveys both frustration and profound affection, resonating deeply alongside the band’s gentle yet powerful melodies.

The commanding guitar sound and expressively charged vocals create a sonic world that grips listeners and won’t let go.

Included on the single “Kataomoi / Namida no Shoutai,” released in March 2025, the song was featured within the NHK General late-night drama Vanila na Mainichi.

Praised for complementing the drama’s atmosphere and enriching its storytelling, it’s a track for anyone struggling with love—and, truly, for anyone who can relate to the feeling of caring for someone.