Songs that make you want to fall in love just by listening! Classic love songs recommended for Gen Z
In recent years, we’ve been seeing more and more news reports saying that young people are losing interest in romance.
It’s said that a complex mix of factors is involved, such as the diversification of hobbies and anxieties about the future.
At the same time, the J-POP scene continues to produce captivating songs in every era.
So this time, we’d like to introduce some love songs recommended for Gen Z!
We’ve selected a wide range of tracks, from songs about unrequited love and being in love to heartbreak anthems.
Give them a listen—you might just find yourself wanting to fall in love!
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Songs that make you want to fall in love! Classic love songs recommended for Gen Z (91–100)
seesawtuki.

A bittersweet love song by tuki.
that overlays the delicate distance between two people in romance with the image of a seesaw.
It’s a track we hope those in relationships that aren’t progressing—and who feel that frustrating stagnation—will listen to.
When you’re struggling with the distance or mismatch in feelings between you and your partner, you’re sure to find moments that resonate.
The album “15,” releasing in January 2025 and featuring this song, is a collection of tracks she created up to the age of 15—be sure to check it out along with this track.
O youdoba shishō

Released in February 2025, this work is a gem of a love song whose gentle, familiar melody and straightforward, heartfelt lyrics resonate deeply.
Wrapped in warm tones, the chorus adds a sweeping string arrangement that heightens the sense of emotion.
The vocals overflow with pure affection for the other person, and the tender worldview that cherishes everyday, ordinary moments will speak not only to those in love, but to anyone nurturing warm feelings for someone important.
string telephonenatori

This is a gently and delicately rendered story about a closed-off protagonist who begins to change after meeting the person they love.
It beautifully portrays a sincere form of love in which two people accept each other—including past wounds, secrets, and differences in perspective—within a cherished relationship.
Released digitally in September 2024, it has drawn attention as the theme song for the film “Arrogance and Goodness,” based on the novel of the same name by Mizuki Tsujimura.
It offers a different charm from Natori’s signature track “Overdose,” suggesting a new frontier for the artist.
For those who want to embrace everything about the other person without losing their own identity, this is a song that will resonate deeply with the delicate tremors of the heart.
aloeFunatsu Mahiro

This is a song by Masato Funatsu, woven with delicate words and melody, slated for release in January 2025.
It tenderly sings of the frustrating emotions born from a relationship that’s more than friends but not quite lovers—hearts so close, yet unable to draw nearer—wrapped in a gentle vocal delivery.
Also selected as the ending theme for the drama “Alice-san’s Irori Hearth,” the track harmonizes beautifully with the show’s warm portrayal of human relationships.
Love takes many forms, and this song resonates with listeners who find their hearts wavering in ambiguous relationships, offering comfort and empathy to many.
I want to be lovedYumcha
Yumcha’s signature song, which has sparked a huge reaction—especially among high school girls.
It’s a bright, energetic pop track that portrays a lovestruck girl doing her best to get the person she likes to notice her.
While she works on improving herself and tries various ways to appeal to them, a bittersweet sense of longing seeps through as her feelings don’t quite reach.
The song captures the inner conflict of wanting to change for someone while trying to maintain confidence in oneself, all from a relatable, down-to-earth perspective.
Released in November 2024, it quickly became a hot topic on social media.
It’s been widely used in TikTok choreography videos and on Instagram, rapidly spreading waves of empathy.
As an uplifting anthem for unrequited love, it brings comfort to many—perfect for those in the midst of a crush or anyone eager to share their feelings with someone special.
Tonight, with youAKASAKI

A coming-of-age love song that weaves the story of two people against the backdrop of a city wrapped in the stillness of midnight.
Created by singer-songwriter AKASAKI and released in November 2024, it blends a retro-pop melody with lo-fi textures to evoke a wistful mood.
The lyrics delicately capture ephemeral feelings of love and the untouchable distance between two hearts, resonating strongly with young listeners.
It’s the perfect BGM for a nighttime stroll date.
In conclusion
This time, we introduced classic love songs we’d especially recommend to Gen Z.
Chances are you’ve heard most of them at least once.
Music can spark a romance, or soothe a heart hurt by love—love songs are always close to us, no matter the era.
Many of these tracks are great for karaoke as well, so we hope you’ll check them out.



