[Tear-Jerking] Classic and Recommended Love Ballads

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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

This is a playlist that spotlights ballads among love songs—nothing but love ballads.

These ballads are filled with tender, heartrending emotions unique to romance, from sorrowful love to songs that gently draw you in.

There are nights when you just want to dive into love ballads and have a good cry, right?

We’ve gathered a wide selection, from recent hits to timeless classics.

Even when they describe happiness, they somehow bring tears—so immerse yourself in these exquisite love ballads and let it all out.

[Tear-Jerking] Classic and Recommended Love Ballads (141–150)

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Leira Shio / Memo Lock [Official Music Video]

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This song portrays a lost love, as if symbolizing the end of a life and the start of a new one.

Shioreira’s track was released in May 2024.

It delicately captures the protagonist’s emotions as they struggle with memories of a deceased former lover while trying to move forward.

The complex feelings that sway between a wish for eternity and harsh reality deeply resonate with listeners.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you’re at a crossroads in life or when you feel like remembering someone dear.

The music video is also noteworthy, filmed at a quarry in the Kanto area.

Paired with its dreamlike visual beauty, it lets you experience Shioreira’s artistic world even more deeply.

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When it comes to love songs that convey overflowing affection in straightforward words, “I” comes to mind.

It’s a track created based on “Douse, Ai da,” a song released in 2020 by the rock band CreepHyp featuring rapper Soraone.

Carried by a sound where grand strings intertwine with guitars, Ozaki Sekai-kan’s vocals resonate as if expressing heartbreaking emotions.

The somewhat wistful yet heartwarming lyrics and melody offer a sense of comfort.

It’s a ballad that delivers the honest feeling of wanting to be loved, even just a little, after realizing the presence of someone who saved your heart.

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Leo Ieiri – “Anata” (Music Video)

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Leo Ieiri’s song is a gem of a love ballad that delicately portrays feelings for a lost lover.

It’s included on the album “My name,” released in October 2024, and its music video—marked by striking, dramatic visuals—also drew widespread attention.

Rich with the atmosphere of autumn into winter, it’s a track you’ll want to hear on a quiet night while thinking of someone dear.

This work pairs an ethereal, string-forward sound with Leo Ieiri’s gentle vocals, creating a wonderful piece that conveys both aching sadness and warmth at the same time.

Its heartfelt lyrics and melody will softly awaken precious memories within you.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of love ballads.

From nostalgic classics to recent hits—did you find the perfect song to match your mood right now? Discover a track that resonates with a night when you want to cry or syncs with your current romance, and take your time to savor it to your heart’s content.