A famous song about first love. Recommended popular songs.
That bittersweet “first love” that only happens once in a lifetime.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs that capture that very first love.
People often say “first love doesn’t last,” but how was it for you?
Some married their first love, some didn’t see it blossom, and some might be in the midst of their very first love right now, overwhelmed by feelings that only grow stronger.
Pure, straightforward, fleeting… emotions that make you blush to remember now.
But at the time, it was just a desperate, all-consuming first love.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs—from those about being in the throes of first love to those that look back on it nostalgically.
Give them a listen.
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A masterpiece about first love. Recommended popular songs (61–70)
Sudden Shower of First LoveOzaki Ami
Love often begins in the most unexpected moments, doesn’t it? That’s exactly what “Hatsukoi no Tooriame” (Sudden Shower of First Love) sings about.
Many people can relate to the lyrics about falling in love in the rain.
If you’ve experienced a love that started out of the blue, remembering that time will probably make your heart flutter.
The scent of first loveFujihara Sakura
This is a song by Sakura Fujiwara that gently permeates the heart with both wistfulness and warmth.
Her soft, tender voice paints indelible photos and unspoken feelings, awakening precious memories that lie deep within.
Released in May 2024, the piece is a collaboration with a short animated film by rising animator director Maho Takagi.
It will remind you of quiet nights and moments spent in the glow of snow.
A perfect track for those times when you pause at a turning point in life and look back with nostalgia—a gem that encapsulates Sakura Fujiwara’s charm.
123 ~Love Begins~ikimonogakari
A pop first-love song sung by the three-member group Ikimono-gakari.
It’s a popular track that was also used in commercials for Calpis “Calpis Water.” The song depicts, like a musical, the scenes from the moment a high school boy and girl meet by chance to the beginning of their romance.
Its fast-paced tempo makes it feel lively and refreshingly exhilarating.
addressing someone without honorifics (calling someone by name without a title)Sexy Zone
Have you ever dated your first love? This song captures the feeling of calling your first partner by their name without honorifics.
It’s nerve-wracking to drop the honorifics, and you feel shy as it hits you that you’re really together.
Recommended for anyone who wants to relive that bittersweet feeling.
It’s like first love.Miyawaki Shion
Nine years after her debut, powerhouse late-blooming singer Shion Miyawaki sings of sweet-and-sour, slightly bittersweet feelings of love.
On her blog, she wrote that she penned the lyrics with KitKat Chocolatory in mind.
The track features a dreamy arrangement and is truly beautiful.
She also appeared in Nestlé’s KitKat Chocolatory Premium Theater.
First Love HillsSashihara Rino
A song sung by Rino Sashihara of the AKB48 Group, inspired by first love.
With an arrangement that could be called the epitome of the classic style, it’s a very approachable, poppy track that’s easy to enjoy whether you’re an idol fan or not.
I think this song will evoke a sense of nostalgia both for those in the midst of their youth and for those who aren’t.
First Love DoorAKB48
A song about trying to knock on the door of the person you’ve fallen for.
It expresses the feeling of not having the courage to love, which can be frustrating to watch.
But on the other hand, don’t people who are very forward in love seem a bit overconfident? Maybe not being too aggressive and gently knocking is just right.
