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 (51–60)
Colorful DaysAee! group
A sweet-and-sour feeling of romance is adorably portrayed over a bright melody in this February 2025 release by Aぇ! group.
Expressing memories of days colored vibrantly with a lover as if they were an ultra-sweet cake, the track was also chosen as the CM song for the dessert delivery service “CAKE LINK.” Included on the album D.N.A, it’s a charming, fun number that contrasts with the group’s usual powerful performances.
With a gentle, sun-dappled warmth that wraps around your heart, it captures the thrill and happiness of falling in love—perfect for listening to while spending time with someone special.
sparklingHoneyWorks feat. Hakoniiwa Ririi
This song depicts everything from the heart-fluttering moment of falling in love to vows of forever, wrapped in a bright and refreshing sound.
Clear, airy vocals intertwine with a positive message to kindle a sure sense of hope in the listener’s heart.
Released in October 2024, it was also used as the opening theme for the anime “Is It True That We’re Getting Married?” and has drawn attention as a track that cheers on the start of new romance.
Packed with the charm of HoneyWorks feat.
Haconiwa Lily, this one song will gently give you a push when you’re unsure about your feelings for someone or when you want to take a step forward in an important relationship.
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
An upbeat melody and powerful harmonies make this a heart-pounding track! Beloved as one of Little Glee Monster’s signature songs, it was released in August 2018 and quickly became a hot topic after being featured in a Coca-Cola commercial.
With themes of “smiles” and “positivity,” it sings about the world smiling upon you.
The lyrics, brimming with hope for a bright future, are perfect for weddings to celebrate the newlyweds’ new beginning.
If everyone claps along and sings together, the venue is sure to be filled with happiness!
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
One of the signature songs by MONGOL800, an indie band from Okinawa.
It’s a major hit that expresses candid feelings for a loved one through a driving melody and powerful vocals.
The deeply message-driven lyrics gently remind us of the everyday realization that we often take the presence of someone we love for granted.
Included on the album MESSAGE, released in September 2001, it achieved an astonishing sales total of over 2.8 million copies despite being an indie release.
It’s the perfect song to cheer you on when you need a push to voice feelings you can’t quite bring yourself to say.
A bright unrequited-love song. Love songs that make you feel positive about romance (61–70)
Love and romanceNovelbright
From the moment you fall in love, your mind becomes filled with thoughts of the person you like.
This song by Novelbright captures that feeling.
As vocalist Yudai Takenaka describes it, it’s a bright love song that makes you suddenly want to fall in love and tell someone special how much you care—its upbeat, refreshing vibe is part of its charm.
Included on the May 2022 album “Assort,” the track struck a chord with many listeners thanks to its relatable lyrics depicting everyday life with a lover.
Whether you’re currently in unrequited love or have been distant from romance, listening to this song will surely make you want to fall in love.
It’s a track that flips your romance switch on.
One million “I love you”sRake
This song passionately sings of a love so deep it moves the heart.
Released in March 2011 as Rake’s third single, it was also featured in a Yokohama Tires commercial.
Its refreshing acoustic guitar–based sound and lyrics that directly express feelings for a loved one leave a strong impression.
It captured many hearts, remaining in the TOP 30 of USEN’s overall J-POP chart for an entire year from November 2010 to November 2011.
It’s a perfect song for confessing your feelings or for weddings—any moment when you want to convey your love to someone special.
Why not let your loved one listen to it?
to fall in loveSHISHAMO
It’s an adorable love song that captures the heart-pounding moment when a guy friend you never thought about that way suddenly becomes someone you like.
Many people have probably experienced being unexpectedly struck by a gesture or expression from someone they considered just a friend, and then feeling awkward around them afterward.
Because they weren’t a romantic interest before, you might worry you’ve been too open and think, “It’s too late now.” But it could be that the reason they’ve stayed by your side is because they’ve had a good impression of your true, unguarded self.
Why not take the plunge and tell them how you feel?
