Unrequited love song by a girls' band

Nagisa-chan from Koenjijūsho futei mushoku

No fixed address, unemployed — Nagisa-chan from Koenji

Even from the title, it already has a unique vibe.

It’s probably a song about the girl the protagonist admires.

It has a kayōkyoku feel, and her cute voice gives off a Showa-era idol atmosphere.

It’s a track that seems to pack in the charm of good old Japanese pop songs.

DOMINATORAldious

Dominator

Both musically and visually, it feels like a female version of visual-kei rock, but the melodies themselves also carry a somewhat nostalgic kayōkyoku vibe.

Even people who’ve never been into visual-kei might find themselves thinking, “Huh? This is a good song.”

Unrequited Love FighterGO!GO!7188

Unrequited Love Fighter

Despite its poppy, upbeat, and catchy sound, the lyrics are heartbreaking.

It vividly captures the slightly timid feelings of a young girl with a fluttery, one-sided crush.

GO!GO!7188 is a band with a unique worldview, but this is arguably one of their more approachable and straightforward songs.

Choose meBAND-MAID

BAND-MAID / Choose me (Official Music Video)

Crunchy guitar tones, a nicely heavy groove—this is slightly hard-edged girls’ rock.

The vocals are exceptionally strong, stylishly delivering the bittersweet feelings of a girl with confidence.

They may look beautiful and cute, but the sound itself is seriously cool.

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The 2013 drum practice of towel-spinning by the bumpy black-rimmed glasses and baby doll

I thought “Baby Doll” might be referring to a perfume.

It’s a song about a girl who falls for a guy who already has a girlfriend and makes a move.

I felt she’s a bit bold and brave.

They’re a very idol-like band, but the sound is surprisingly heavy, uptempo guitar rock.

Love for youLucie, Too

Lucie,Too – Falling for You (Official Music Video) / Kimi ni Koi (Falling for You)

The bright, clean guitar tone is striking.

The performance overall feels a bit forward-leaning and rough around the edges, but that actually conveys a sense of youth, which is really great.

I can feel the frustrating emotions of wanting to say something but not being able to, and the thrill of love.

From the first two lines of the opening, I think girls with unrequited feelings will be able to relate.

BABY!the peggies

the peggies “BABY!” Music Video & Making-of

A pop-rock sound with just the right tempo that makes you want to clap along.

They say the opening is crucial in music, and this one grabs you right away with its catchy chorus.

The lyrics give the impression of a young girl with little experience in love—I feel like it’ll resonate with middle and high school students.