Love songs. Timeless and popular tracks dedicated to those in love.

I hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [I Hope I Can Be Your Lover] Music Video

An emotional rock sound that soaks into the heart, blending aching longing with earnest wishes.

In the delicate lyrics woven by Kaneyori Masaru, the feelings of being unable to take a step forward while keeping love hidden are vividly portrayed.

Perfectly balancing the sweetness of young love with the fear it may never reach the other person, this track is included on the album “To Us Who Won’t Live Yesterday,” set for release in January 2025.

It also drew attention as the theme song for the film “Yoyogi Johnny’s Melancholy After School.” A must-listen for anyone who thinks of someone special yet struggles to put their feelings into words.

I’ve been in love with you for a long time.kepura

Kepla / I've Been in Love with You for a Long Time (MUSIC VIDEO)

A sweet singing voice where kindness and bittersweetness resonate, paired with lyrics portraying a secret crush on a friend, leaves a strong impression! With sound production by Kepla and lyrics and composition by vocalist Ritsuki Yanagisawa, this is a refreshing love song.

The ache of being unable to put hidden feelings into words and the inner conflict of not being able to get any closer to the other person are sure to make anyone who’s experienced unrequited love nod in recognition.

Released on December 25, 2024, this work is a much-anticipated follow-up to the album “Days of Youth.” Recommended for those troubled by a more-than-friends, less-than-lovers relationship or those who can’t bring themselves to confess their feelings.

Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu

Tearful Kiss

A bittersweet yet beautiful melody that seeps into the heart, this ballad delicately portrays the protagonist’s sorrow and lingering feelings as they face a breakup with a lover.

The emotionally rich vocals woven by Southern All Stars, together with a simple instrumental arrangement, convey the pain of heartbreak with striking clarity.

Released in July 1992, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta.” It became Southern All Stars’ first million-selling single and won the Excellence Award at the 34th Japan Record Awards.

Whether you’re seeking to heal the sadness of parting or reminiscing about past love, this song gently stays by your side—and continues to be a source of comfort for many to this day.

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Shytopes – Sweet Pea (Official Music Video)

A delicate, heartrending love song woven with deep feelings for a beloved and the resolve to say goodbye.

Through gentle, everyday details—moments when eyes can’t meet or the letting go of a hand—it tenderly portrays the end of a romance.

The beautiful imagery of sweet pea flowers likening a love that keeps blooming in the heart with the arrival of spring is especially striking.

Released by Chai Tope in March 2025, this piece was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime WIND BREAKER Season 2.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those trying to accept the end of love or who have experienced parting with someone precious.

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センチミリメンタル『海へ』Music Video

Created as an insert song for the animated film “Given: Umi e” (Given: Into the Sea), this piece is a gemlike love song that delicately portrays memories and parting, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by Centimillimental’s Atsushi.

It weaves together the loneliness of growing distant from someone you love, the bittersweet ache of recalling them, and the desire not to forget—rendered as universal emotions that feel like experiences shared by everyone.

The song is included on the album “for GIVEN,” released in February 2025.

It’s a track that will resonate with anyone who thinks of someone dear and wishes to preserve those memories forever.

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Humbreaders “Name” Music Video

A heartwarming song that portrays affection for a loved one.

Included on Humbreaders’ album “Guitar,” released in November 2021, this track is notable for its refreshing melody that tenderly embraces the difficulty of calling someone by name and the singer’s own clumsiness.

While taking the long way around, the protagonist’s search for a bond with someone special is powerfully expressed through a driving sound.

Featured as the ending theme for the TV anime “Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai,” its music video also stands out for its innovative fusion with live painting.

It’s the perfect song for those who want to stay true to themselves while honestly expressing their feelings.

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Princess Princess 'Julian'

This is a ballad that sings of a bittersweet, aching love.

Released by Princess Princess in November 1990, this gem of a song delivers a cathartic performance of unfulfilled feelings, vividly portraying the complex emotions toward someone precious who is slipping away.

With lyrics by Kanako Nakayama and music by Kaori Okui, it drew attention as the band’s first ballad single and was also featured in a commercial for Citizen’s Lighthouse.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and ranked 13th on the 1991 year-end chart.

For anyone experiencing the pangs of unrequited love or harboring deep feelings for someone important, this song will surely offer gentle solace.