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. A love song that makes you feel positive about romance (1–10)
NE-CHU-SHOWbotchiboromaru
An upbeat tune that rides a danceable beat to capture the exhilaration of falling in love.
Produced by Bocchi Boromaru, the track was released in January 2025 and chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “Babanbabamban Vampire.” It features a hybrid sound that skillfully blends rock, pop, and rap, brimming with energy that feels like it raises your body temperature just by listening.
Uniquely, it aligns with the bathhouse-themed world of the work, expressing the heat of love as “overheating” and “thirst.” It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone experiencing a fervent one-sided crush that makes your head spin with infatuation.
Happinessaiko
A number by singer-songwriter aiko that straightforwardly sings of overflowing happiness.
The lyrics, which make you realize that the ordinary days spent with your lover are the true treasure, beautifully portray the preciousness of mutual love.
Listen to it under the gentle summer sunlight, and it feels as if your heart fills with the tenderness right beside you.
Released in May 2007 as her 21st single and also included on the album “Himitsu,” the song became widely known for being performed at the 58th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.
It drew attention at the time as well, with the B-side being used in a commercial.
It’s a heartwarming song about mutual love that we especially want those in the midst of a happy romance to hear.
I’m totally in love.CANDY TUNE
A pop-rock tune packed with sweet, melting feelings of love and a slightly thrilling, heart-pounding excitement.
It’s included on the album “Double Double FIGHT!” released in October 2025 by Harajuku-born idol group CANDY TUNE.
The song has been performed on their nationwide tour and on TBS’s “CDTV Live! Live!”, and is beloved as a crowd-pleasing staple that unites fans.
It’s perfect when you want to make a move on someone you like or express the fun of love with all your might.
In the chorus, try singing as if you’re delivering overflowing love while imitating the cute choreography!
Bright unrequited-love songs. Uplifting love songs that make you feel positive about romance (11–20)
Is it unrequited love, perhaps?meteora
It’s a pop tune that captures the sweet-and-sour feeling—and a touch of wistfulness—that comes with thinking about someone you like.
The performers are the VTuber vocalist idol group Meteora.
It’s the first trio track by Lapis, Melt da Tenshi, and Mikasa-kun, released in September 2025.
The sparkling sound and the gentle gradient of their vocals are incredibly soothing.
It’s a love song that will resonate with anyone currently nursing a crush!
I want to talk about something trivial.Leina
A sweet and bittersweet love song by Leina that captures the flutter of a one-sided crush! It beautifully depicts that yearning to have even the tiniest conversations with someone you like.
The lyrics lay bare honest feelings like “I want to see you” and “I like you,” making listeners’ hearts race too.
There’s also an acoustic version, which is very popular as well.
It’s perfect not only for those in unrequited love, but also for anyone who wants to savor time with someone special.
A heartwarming track that helps you rediscover the happiness tucked into everyday life.
Short-Sleeved AngelHKT48
A pure, refreshing song that feels like dashing through the dazzling summer sun.
Released in July 2025 as HKT48’s 19th single, this track sets sweet and slightly bittersweet feelings of love—where a crush’s casual gestures look almost angelic—to a light, buoyant melody.
Listen under the summer blue sky, and your romantic mood is sure to soar! Take this song along and make some wonderful memories.
It tickles.CHiCO with HoneyWorks
Released in October as CHiCO with HoneyWorks’ 19th single, this track serves as the opening theme for the TV anime “Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru.” Its lyrics, which candidly express the desire to reach out and the fluttering feelings that defy words, leave a strong impression.
The lines depicting a love that overflows beyond logic bring back the moment you first fell for someone.
It’s a highly recommended song for anyone who wants to rekindle those sweet and bittersweet memories of youth.