Love Hit Song Collection for Gals [A Must-Listen for Heisei-Era Gals]

The concept of “gyaru,” which emerged in the 1980s, has continued to develop as a part of Japanese street culture.

Gyaru culture has created a wide range of fashion styles in step with the times, and it has also sparked many trends beyond fashion.

In this article, we’ll introduce love songs that are popular among gyaru.

We’ve especially highlighted tracks from artists like Ayumi Hamasaki and Kumi Koda, who were hugely popular among gyaru in the 2000s to early 2010s.

Take this opportunity to give them another listen.

Playlist

Love Hit Song Collection for Gals [A Must-Listen for Heisei-Era Gals]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	I want to be your lover.Abe Mao		Abe Mao’s poignant song portraying the romantic feelings of a high school student
2	MHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki led the gyaru culture of the Heisei era.
3	ButterflyKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s classic that celebrates women’s beauty and freedom
4	spoiled childOtsuka Ai		A classic song that sings of a maiden’s heart that can’t be honest
5	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		An iconic youth punk song, a love ballad that resonates with the heart
6	I like you.Shimizu Shota		A bittersweet cell phone love song
7	Baby, I love youTEE		A heartbreaking smash-hit love song about the struggles of romance
8	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		A moving ballad that conveys a strong will of love
9	Because it makes me want to see youNishino Kana		A signature song by Kana Nishino that depicts the pain of heartbreak.
10	No way to sayHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s 31st single
11	Stop this nightJUJU		A poignant song of love and farewell, a classic by JUJU
12	ORIONNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s classic song “ORION” heals the heart.
13	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		A must-listen hype song for Heisei-era gals
14	SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s classic “Seasons,” a moving ballad
15	Lovers AgainEXILE		Recovering from heartbreak and stepping into a new love
16	I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s iconic songs loved by the gyaru generation
17	Because I like you.BENI		A moving song that captures the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love
18	Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme		A hip-hop track that portrays the changing seasons
19	If I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay		A popular song that sings about the pure feelings of first love
20	Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s classic about love and courage uplifts the heart.
21	Dear…Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s “Dear…” sings about a lovestruck heart.
22	Natsu LoveJuliet		The debut song of the gyaru-style unit Juliet, “Natsu Love.”
23	sad to sayJASMINE		A heart-touching masterpiece that sings of the sorrow of heartbreak
24	Fuyu LoveJuliet		A classic song that sings of winter’s loneliness and longing for love
25	Because the two of us make one. feat. WISEDear		A classic song that sings of the deep love and bond between two people.
26	Current Boyfriend, Ex-Boyfriend feat. HiromiNatural Radio Station		A heartrending love song that portrays the struggles of romance
27	I miss you…YU-A		A song about wanting to see someone: YU-A’s moving debut
28	I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa		Aoyama Thelma and SoulJa’s love song
29	Hard To SayCrystal Kay		Singing about the conflict of being more than friends but not quite lovers
30	One More Time… feat. BENIDōji-T		Deeply moved by the classic by Dohzi-T × BENI, featuring 90s drama soundtrack vibes
31	LISTEN TO MY HEARTBoA		The significance of BoA’s signature song “LISTEN TO MY HEART”
32	ifNishino Kana		A signature song by Kana Nishino that showcases her vocal prowess
33	Never again…BENI		A poignant R&B ballad that sings of the emotions of parting.
34	Because… feat. Maiko NakamuraLGYankees		Hip-hop LGYankees classic ‘Because…’
35	AutomaticUtada Hikaru		Utada’s famous song that depicts the feeling of love waiting by the phone
36	366 daysHY		Heisei-era heartbreak song, HY’s “366 Days.”
37	Too Dear (duet with Tiara)KG		Confessions of love, heart-stirring love songs, heartrending beauty
38	Merry XmasBoA		Singing of eternal love in a winter snow scene
39	Sayonara, baby.Kato Miria		Miliyah’s “SAYONARA Baby” feels fresh.
40	i hate uISSA×SoulJa+ROLA		A moving song that depicts a heartrending heartbreak
41	A love song I sang to youLil’B		A classic bittersweet love song—melancholy melodies that linger
42	Want to meet, can’t meetyukipoyo & SLOTH		Yukipoyo and SLOTH’s love song
43	TSUBOMI feat. Kyushu Danlecca		A heartwarming song that gently portrays a love from school days.
44	Love StoryAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s bittersweet love song
45	Zutto (feat. HAN-KUN & TEE)SPICY CHOCOLATE		Reggae DJ KATSUYUKI’s event sound engineering activities
46	Never Grow Upchanmina		A heart-touching song that portrays an eternal farewell
47	I don’t really care.Yuuna		A woman’s anger after being toyed with by a bad man
48	AitaiKato Miria		Miliyah Kato’s Major Debut and Success
49	Song of LoveKōda Kumi		The charm of Kumi Koda: sexy yet down-to-earth
50	LiarWHITE JAM		The achievements and masterpieces of the music unit WHITE JAM
51	anytimeKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda, popular among gyaru, makes headlines with a no-makeup song
52	Goodbye to You… feat. SpontaniaTiara		A song of a bittersweet love’s end and new hope
53	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka, debuted with “Sakuranbo,” a singer aimed at gyaru
54	Reyyt-Ace		A gentle rapper t-Ace’s song that saves the heart
55	Mikan HeartC&K		C&K’s “Mikan Heart,” a song of pure love
56	See you againSEAMO		SEAMO 'Let's Meet Again' — a heartrending farewell and reunion
57	Goodbye DarlingKato Miria		Miliyah, beloved by gyaru, delivers a heartrending breakup song
58	youKōda Kumi		Expressing love for a distant lover in Kumi Koda’s ballad
59	EsperanzaNishino Kana		The bittersweet pain and hope of a love I can’t let go of
60	DEPARTURESglobe		A poignant love song that represents the Heisei era
61	Before GoodbyeMIHIRO ~Mairo~		A heartrending farewell song, regrets after a love that's been lost
62	EternalLGYankees		The classic song 'Eternal' that sings of LGYankee's everlasting love
63	Can You Keep A Secret?Utada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada, the struggle of a secret love
64	Secret LoveAnzai Karen		Kalen Anzai’s Versatile Activities and Secret Love
65	I’m going to tell you I like you.ROYALcomfort		singing about the importance of expressing your feelings honestly
66	Flowerka		Debuting from LDH, performing a summer love song
67	Blue BirdHamasaki Ayumi		A refreshing love song sung on a tropical beach
68	I love you, I love you, I love you.Kōda Kumi		A poignant love, a song by Kumi Koda that resonates with the heart
69	LOVE 2000hitomi		Why hitomi’s classic song “LOVE 2000” is still loved today
70	Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta		A sweet male-female duet resonates in the heart.
71	GirlfriendMANON		MANON's 'Girlfriend,' a bittersweet love song
72	A Song for Youerica		A heartwarming classic that cheers on love
73	BLACK DIAMONDDOUBLE & Namie Amuro		An R&B song that depicts strength and allure, like a diamond
74	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		A love song that rediscovers love from love at first sight
75	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		A refreshing summer song that portrays the romantic feelings of an independent woman
76	evolutionHamasaki Ayumi		A song of courage and hope for a new era