From bittersweet tracks to heart-wrenching tunes! Heisei-era unrequited love songs
Even when we say “unrequited love songs” in a single phrase, there are so many different situations, aren’t there?
From sweet and bittersweet tracks that evoke school days to heartrending songs that conjure images of adult romance, there are countless unrequited love songs in the world.
In every era, songs that stay close to our experiences of love have resonated with listeners.
So this time, we’re introducing unrequited love songs that were hits in the Heisei era!
Whether you’re in love right now or hoping to fall in love soon, be sure to find the tracks that suit you!
Playlist
| From bittersweet tracks to heart-wrenching tunes! Heisei-era unrequited love songs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Things I like about youHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A song that portrays a shy, unspoken love. |
| 2east | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | A youth song by Aimyon, 'Marigold' |
| 3east | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Unrequited love songs of the Heisei era: bittersweet feelings and the importance of love |
| 4east | if…DA PUMP |  play_arrow | DA PUMP's classic, a lyrical love song |
| 5east | The decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings the excitement for the weekend |
| 6east | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | Impressive singles by GO!GO!7188 |
| 7east | flowerL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the beauty of unrequited love, resonating in the heart. |
| 8east | Can You Keep A Secret?Utada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s classic song “First Love” |
| 9east | SquallFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Romantic emotions painted by a sudden passing shower |
| 10east | Heavy rotationAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s popular single “Heavy Rotation” |
| 11east | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | YUI’s refreshing spring classic “CHA-CHA-CHA” |
| 12east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number |  play_arrow | A poignant rock band song that portrays loneliness and unrequited love |
| 13east | I like you.Shimizu Shota |  play_arrow | A bittersweet cell phone love song |
| 14east | On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s classic song “Beautiful Life” becomes a hit. |
| 15east | OrangeGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A refreshing song by GReeeeN that portrays a summer romance |
| 16east | I like you.Little Glee Monster |  play_arrow | A Little Glee Monster theme song that portrays youthful emotions |
| 17east | THE OVERUVERworld |  play_arrow | A moving song about bittersweet love and personal growth |
| 18east | No way to sayHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s 31st single |
| 19east | A Lonely ToothbrushSakuraba Yuuichirou |  play_arrow | Tomoya Nagase’s poignant heartbreak song: feelings imbued in a toothbrush |
| 20east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | Back Number’s classic unrequited-love song |
| 21east | Old-fashionedback number |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays love and memories for someone special |
| 22east | YOU… feat. Izumi Nakasone (HY)Kato Miria |  play_arrow | Hit ballads by Miliyah Kato and HY |
| 23east | The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Apple’s First Love: Pure Feelings and a Sense of Sprinting |
| 24east | I tried falling in love with you.chay |  play_arrow | Depicting a crush in a 60s-style heartbreak song |
| 25east | The strong and fleeting onesCocco |  play_arrow | A song about a heartrending love facing the betrayal of a beloved |
| 26east | ElegyHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses a woman's romantic feelings through Ken Hirai's singing voice |
| 27east | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s love songs portray the fluctuations of romance |