[Tear-Jerking] Classic and Recommended Love Ballads
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.
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[Tear-Jerking] Classic and Recommended Love Ballads (141–150)
waltzieiri reo
It’s a ballad that gently weaves a bittersweet love.
Leo Ieiri’s clear, translucent voice tightens your chest.
Beautifully singing about memories of a love that has ended, it also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Miss Target.” It was released digitally in April 2024 and as a single in May.
The lyrics, which offer comfort to those who’ve experienced heartbreak, are especially striking.
It’s a mellow song you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.
A recommended track for anyone struggling with love.
Memo lockShio Reira
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.
Ti AmoEXILE
A story of forbidden love portraying a bittersweet, mature romance.
EXILE’s earnest vocals beautifully capture the feelings of a woman consumed by her relationship with a married man.
The melancholic love depicted alongside the passionate melody is sure to strike a chord with many listeners.
Released in September 2008, the song was also featured in a commercial for Meiji Seika’s Meltykiss chocolate, and went on to win the Grand Prize at both the 50th Japan Record Awards and the 41st Japan Cable Radio Awards that same year.
The music video, set in 1920s Shanghai, superbly brings the work’s world to life.
It’s the perfect track for a late night in a lounge, gazing at the soft glow of candlelight and dreaming of adult romance.
Ikuriipuhaipe
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.
youieiri reo
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.
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.