A bright unrequited-love song. A love song that makes you feel positive about romance.
When you’re in love, you often feel like listening to unrequited love songs, don’t you?
But many unrequited love songs are on the sad side, and sometimes you just want something bright that cheers your romance on!
So in this article, we’ve put together a collection of “upbeat unrequited love songs.”
We’ve gathered various bright love songs—from tracks with uplifting lyrics to ones with a cheerful vibe, and even songs where unrequited love turns mutual—so please use this list whenever you want to feel positive about love.
May your love come true!
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A bright unrequited love song. Love songs that make you feel positive about romance (71–80)
The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks
This song was used as the opening theme for the anime Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride).
It beautifully captures a cute maiden’s heart.
With lyrics that make you think, “I’ve felt this way before,” it’s a sparkling love song that will make your heart flutter.
If you’re in a romance that makes your heart skip with excitement, this is a track you should definitely listen to!
Fall in love.Hey! Say! JUMP
A song by Hey! Say! JUMP that captures the feelings when love begins and imagines an ideal future.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “Will My Cute Soon Expire?” starring group member Ryosuke Yamada.
The gentle, conversational singing and the sound that unfolds from a calm tempo into a grand atmosphere convey how the feelings grow stronger.
The lyrics depict how one moves their love forward, and the trial-and-error portrayed gives the song a charming touch.
wishsumika
A song by sumika that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love and hope for the future.
The protagonist’s inner struggle—wishing happiness for the one they love while being unable to suppress their own feelings—is especially striking.
Released in December 2019 as the theme song for the drama “Ossan’s Love -in the sky-,” it reached No.
6 on the Oricon charts.
The music video has also been viewed over 20 million times, capturing the hearts of many.
It’s recommended not only for those wrestling with love, but also for anyone who wants to cherish the feeling of wishing someone else happiness.
Why not listen to this piece and face the “wish” that lies within you?
Cheerful unrequited-love songs. Love songs that make you feel positive about romance (81–90)
Summer has come.≠ME
A lively, uplifting song that captures the arrival of a refreshing season.
The lyrics vividly portray the excitement that blooms with the start of summer and the fun of making memories with friends.
In the chorus, ≠ME’s signature bright harmonies shine, sure to bring a smile to your face just by listening.
Released in July 2024 as ≠ME’s ninth single, the music video showcases summery scenes like the seaside and fireworks festivals.
Perfect for those caught up in love or eager to savor their youth.
It’s also a great pick as background music for drives with friends or a day at the beach.
Blue Springakane (Otoniae)
A two-woman unit active mainly on TikTok and YouTube, Otoria-me’s Akane sings a cute love song! She can’t help but follow her crush with her eyes, works up the courage to find out his hobbies and changes her hairstyle to match them, her heart pounding when their eyes meet—listening to this portrayal of a girl whose mind is completely filled with the person she likes will make your heart flutter too.
And with the unexpected ending where the confession comes from the other side, isn’t this the ultimate ideal situation for anyone nursing a one-sided crush?
Softly in Love ~May We Stay Us Forever~Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto
As the opening theme for the TV anime “Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi,” the song released by Momoiro Clover Z in October 2024 leaves a strong impression with its warm tone centered on themes of love and human connections.
Its wistful melody and gentle lyrics resonate as if they’re standing close to the listener’s heart.
It expresses the delicate emotions of those in love—consideration for one another, anxieties about parting, and more.
It’s a track you’ll want to hear when you want to feel the small joys of everyday life or the bond with someone special.
It’s also perfect for spending a calm, unhurried moment.
100-year first loveshikuramen
“If you don’t give up and keep expressing your feelings, love will blossom!” This is a song by Cyclamen that gives a push to those with a one-sided crush.
Haven’t you ever tried your hardest to keep the conversation going so they wouldn’t get bored, or watched their back as they walked away because you couldn’t get your feelings across? Even painful experiences like these during unrequited love will, if they pile up, surely reach the other person someday.
The ending of the song isn’t depicted directly, but it’s probably a happy one! Nothing will change if you keep dragging around that foggy feeling.
Take the plunge and lay your feelings bare!