Songs that make you want to fall in love just by listening! Classic love songs recommended for Gen Z

Moon-viewing ReverieAile The Shota

Aile The Shota / Tsukimi Sō (Prod. Koichi Tsutaya) - Official Video -

Released in October 2025, this work by Aile The Shota is an autumn love song born from his first collaboration with Koichi Tsutaya.

Set against a city bathed in moonlight, it portrays a love so devoted it feels like the self might disappear.

The earnest wish—“If it means being loved by you, I don’t mind changing my shape”—is likened to the way the moon shines only when lit by the sun and to the evening primrose that blooms and withers in a single night.

The calm soundscape woven by piano and strings, along with Aile The Shota’s delicate vocals, are captivating.

It’s a perfect listen for quietly soaking in music on long autumn nights.

Honey HoneySexy Zone

Sexy Zone ｢Honey Honey｣ (short ver.)

A stylish pop tune that captures a sweet, honey-like, melting feeling of love—truly memorable! Set to a lively brass sound, it expresses a straightforward vow to protect a special someone no matter what.

This track is one of the songs on the single “Kirin no Ko / Honey Honey,” released in October 2019, and was used as the CM song for KOSÉ Cosmeport’s “Softymo,” featuring Sexy Zone.

Listen to this sparkling number and your fluttery, lovestruck excitement is sure to grow.

It also makes wonderful BGM to lift your mood while doing your makeup.

addressing someone without honorifics (calling someone by name without a title)Sexy Zone

Sexy Zone “Yobisute” (short ver.)

The lyrics capture that sweet-and-sour moment when you call someone you like by their first name for the very first time—so memorable! It’s a celebrated ballad, released as Sexy Zone’s 12th single in October 2016, which topped the Oricon Weekly Chart.

You can vividly picture the budding romance: meeting at the ticket gate, the thrill when your hands accidentally touch.

The song is also included on the best album “SZ10TH.” How about listening to it during those heart-fluttering moments when your relationship with someone special is just beginning to move forward?

RomanceMarushii

Romance

This is a song by Marcy, a three-piece rock band from Fukuoka.

Released digitally in October 2025, the track candidly expresses a longing that grows painfully strong and a wish to stay together forever.

As the narrator counts the things they love about the other person, their desire to fulfill this once-in-a-lifetime, special romance resonates in the heart alongside a warm melody.

The song was chosen as the theme for the fashion event TGC Kitakyushu 2025 and is also included on the album “Flavors,” released in November 2025.

It’s a heartfelt pop-rock tune recommended for anyone who’s experienced a bittersweet unrequited love or who feels happiness in everyday moments with someone special.

Specially, do it.＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 18th Single “Tokubechu, Shite” [MV full]

=LOVE, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

The title track of their 18th single, “Tokubechu, Shite / Koibito Ijo, Suki Miman,” is a cute love song in which the singer pleads with the one she loves: “Please love me even more than you do now.” It captures a maiden’s heart that finds ordinary words of love unsatisfying and longs for a special kiss, all set to a pop melody.

Released in February 2025, the music video surpassed 5 million views nine days after it dropped.

The visuals—featuring red-themed costumes and sets—have resonated with Gen Z.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to express your feelings of love with all your might or lean into an ultra-cute vibe.

rosehip teaYuika

Rosehip Tea / “Yuika” [Music Video]

Released in September 2025, the song “Rosehip Tea” was written as the opening theme for the TV drama “You’re Special to Me.” It’s a work with a pure, fresh band sound that feels delightful.

The lyrics portray the subtle emotions of a contrary protagonist who pretends to dislike sweet things but finds themselves recognizing their budding feelings—something that may resonate with anyone timid about love.

It’s a sweet-and-tart pop tune that carries those hard-to-express, honest feelings on a breezy melody.

36°C U・B・UHatsuboshi Gakuen

Hatsuboshi Academy “36°C U.B.U” Official Music Video (Hatsuboshi Gakuen – 36°C U.B.U)

This is a song from the idol-training game “Gakuen Idolmaster.” Among its many unique idols, Rinami Himezaki—who exudes a big-sister charm—delivers this solo number.

It’s a pop tune bursting with toy-box energy, driven by a breezy groove of bass and guitar that feels irresistibly good.

The lyrics depict the push and pull of romance, wishing the other person would turn up the heat just a little more.

If you’ve got a crush right now, it might hit especially close to home.

Give it a listen when you want to lean into that lovey-dovey mood!