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 (21–30)
Stay with meTele
Released in November 2025, this song is a love song that reflects Tele’s unique perspective: it’s the ordinary moments—like street corners after the last train and late-night conversations—that truly shape a relationship.
Set to an emotional band sound with a soft, beautiful melody, the track somehow radiates incredible warmth even through its heavily distorted guitar tones.
If you’re struggling with the dynamics of someone you care about, this song might really hit home.
a tease; someone who leads others on≠ME
The 7th single from ≠ME portrays both the frustration and boldness of a girl in love.
Released in September 2023, this sweet-and-sour love song features lyrics by Rino Sashihara.
It charmingly sings of the cute impatience of wanting your feelings to be noticed, yet struggling to get them across.
The music video, set in a fairy-tale-like world, is also adorable and not to be missed.
With its sweet melody and uplifting lyrics, it’s a perfect track not only for those in love but also for anyone who wants to express their feelings honestly.
TRUE LOVESnow Man
Set to a vibrant J-pop sound, it sings about the small miracles found in everyday life.
It’s a track released digitally by the idol group Snow Man in October 2025, serving as the lead song for their album Ongokochishin, which came out in November of the same year.
It expresses the feeling of still being captivated by a lover turning around at a meeting spot, and gratitude for the days that pass by as a matter of course—warming the heart with the relationship it portrays.
It’s a touching love song to listen to when you want to be reminded of the happiness of having someone precious in your life.
Jealous GirlSnow Man
This piece drew attention with lyrics and composition by Vocaloid producer DECO*27 and arrangement by tepe.
It’s included on Snow Man’s album “Onko Chishin,” released in November 2025.
Centered on the theme of “jealousy,” which is cute yet somehow frightening, it exquisitely blends a pop sound with slightly twisted words of love.
It’s an irresistibly addictive number that sticks in your head after just one listen—perfect for anyone seeking something stimulating in their music.
MelomeraiLiFE!
iLiFE!, whose concept is “An idol life we create together, you and I,” has been winning strong support among Gen Z with their catchy tracks.
Released in December 2025, this song was dropped to coincide with their winter nationwide tour, JAPANLiFE! 2025.
Brimming with energy that instantly sweeps listeners into a whirl of excitement, it expresses budding romance in passionate words.
Packed with enough power to blow away the winter chill, this is a highly recommended pick when you want to lift your spirits.
escortYuuma
Yuma, a singer who also works as a member of the YouTube creator group Comdot and has drawn attention for his vocal ability and unpretentious choice of words.
Released in December 2025, “Escort” portrays a clumsy yet warm-hearted resolve to gently lead a loved one—just for today—amid scenes that evoke winter’s chill and plumes of white breath.
From casual conversations in a cafeteria to moments playing in the snow, it tenderly captures the cherished sense of distance between two people in everyday life.
Be sure to give this winter love song a listen.
naporiVaundy
This is a love song where a chill texture and a pop melody intersect exquisitely, leaving a gentle afterglow.
Portraying time with a lover where intimacy and anxiety coexist through close-up vocals and smooth chord progressions, the piece is striking for its gaze toward the fleeting “now,” which exists precisely because of its transience.
Included on Vaundy’s first album, “strobo,” released in May 2020, the track was also featured in a TV commercial for Bourbon Alfort Mini Chocolate starting in September 2021.
It has surpassed 300 million total streams, continuing an unusually long run for an album track.
This chill pop gem, with its comforting warmth, is recommended for late-night solitude or when you want to cherish moments with someone important.