[Heisei Love Songs] A carefully selected collection of gem-like love songs that continue to be cherished even in the Reiwa era!
From bittersweet unrequited-love songs to happy mutual-love tunes, love songs are timelessly filled with masterpieces!
They especially tend to resonate with those in the midst of romance.
In this article, we’re featuring “Heisei Love Songs”—romance tracks that were released and became hits during the Heisei era.
These are all songs that drew a lot of attention at the time, so many of you can probably sing along.
You’ll no doubt find yourself thinking, “I used to listen to this so much!” and sinking into a wave of nostalgia.
They’re sure to make for a lively karaoke session if you go with a “Heisei Love Songs only” theme, don’t you think?
Playlist
| [Heisei Love Songs] A carefully selected collection of gem-like love songs that continue to be cherished even in the Reiwa era! | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | SignMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children classic, a song about bonds between people |
| 2 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s smash hit song “First Love”. |
| 3 | DEPARTURESglobe |  play_arrow | A moving love song that portrays romance and a snowy landscape |
| 4 | Lion HeartSMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s classic hit, a quintessential love song |
| 5 | I BELIEVEKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | A classic by Tomomi Kahala, presented by Tetsuya Komuro |
| 6 | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays deep longing for a lost love |
| 7 | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s classic sings of eternal love. |
| 8 | EverythingMISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA, the moving ballad that represents the Heisei era |
| 9 | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | An immortal masterpiece that depicts the beauty of life and love |
| 10 | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays a heartrending romance against a snowy backdrop |
| 11 | The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece that weaves love, with a voice that resonates in the heart |
| 12 | Just… I want to see youEXILE |  play_arrow | EXILE’s classic song: memories of youth and heartbreak |
| 13 | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A cherry blossom song by Masaharu Fukuyama themed around heartbreak |
| 14 | Time goes byEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | A quintessential Heisei-era bittersweet love song: the pain of parting and a forward-looking spirit |
| 15 | LOVE 2000hitomi |  play_arrow | hitomi’s classic song “LOVE 2000,” a masterpiece of love and courage |
| 16 | planetariumOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s classic song that depicts a heartrending love |
| 17 | A person who loves springGLAY |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the changing seasons and the preciousness of life |
| 18 | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s love song reflects the times |
| 19 | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A signature song by GReeeeN that sings about the importance of a partner |
| 20 | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s classic masterpiece—an exquisite love song that conveys love. |
| 21 | Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryōko |  play_arrow | Ryoko Shinohara’s classic hit with Tetsuya Komuro returns |
| 22 | AutomaticUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada’s famous song that depicts the feeling of love waiting by the phone |
| 23 | God of RomanceHirose Kōmi |  play_arrow | The charm of the winter classic song “LOVE LOVE LOVE” |
| 24 | Shapes Of LoveEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | Heart flutter of love, with captivating synth sounds |
| 25 | See you tomorrow.Every Little Thing |  play_arrow | A gentle love song played on an acoustic guitar |
| 26 | Song of LoveEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | A ballad with a gentle melody that resonates in the heart |
| 27 | LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A famous song by DREAMS COME TRUE |
| 28 | fragileEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | The poignancy of love and the warmth of human relationships |
| 29 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | A signature song by HY that depicts the pain of heartbreak and resonates with the heart. |
| 30 | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of gratitude and love for a cherished person |
| 31 | to youMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A classic youth anthem by MONGOL800 that resonates with the heart |
| 32 | The Day Love Was BornFujitani Miwako, Ouchi Yoshiaki |  play_arrow | Heisei-era masterpiece: a bittersweet male–female duet |
| 33 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s heart-stirring love song |
| 34 | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | An original masterpiece brimming with sensibility, a love song that resonates with the heart |
| 35 | spoiled childOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of a maiden’s heart that can’t be honest |
| 36 | No way to sayHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s 31st single |
| 37 | Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa |  play_arrow | Kazumasa Oda's Love Story Suddenly |
| 38 | ONE LOVEarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s classic hit “Love so sweet,” a wedding staple |
| 39 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A Heisei-era masterpiece ballad that portrays the pain of parting |
| 40 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A youthful classic by the Okinawa-born rock band MONGOL800 |
| 41 | Stop this nightJUJU |  play_arrow | A poignant song of love and farewell, a classic by JUJU |
| 42 | I like you.Shimizu Shota |  play_arrow | A bittersweet cell phone love song |
| 43 | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A moving song by Shonan no Kaze that portrays love |
| 44 | Lovers AgainEXILE |  play_arrow | Recovering from heartbreak and stepping into a new love |
| 45 | I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s popular signature song, with heartbreaking lyrics about a breakup |
| 46 | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Southern's hit song, a masterpiece about a great love |
| 47 | Love is…Kato Miria |  play_arrow | An inspiring classic that vows eternal love |
| 48 | When you’re by my sideKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | A grand love ballad, a song of gratitude and love |
| 49 | powder snowRemioromen |  play_arrow | Remioromen’s classic winter song that sings of parting |
| 50 | loveback number |  play_arrow | Back Number’s popular bittersweet love songs |
| 51 | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | A love song depicting Mao Abe's youth |
| 52 | It always begins with rain.ASKA |  play_arrow | ASKA rain-themed love song million-seller |
| 53 | Last LoveKato Miria |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses the pain of heartbreak with a transparent voice |
| 54 | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme |  play_arrow | J-pop that depicts the beauty of the four seasons and the subtleties of love |
| 55 | Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta |  play_arrow | A sweet male-female duet resonates in the heart. |
| 56 | Love will winKAN |  play_arrow | A powerful KAN classic that conveys love and courage |