Unrequited love songs of the Heisei era. Those nostalgic classic tunes.

Unrequited loveHamada Shogo

Unrequited Love (ON THE ROAD “FILMS”)

Unrequited Love is a very heartrending ballad that appears as the third track on Shogo Hamada’s album Illumination.

Those who once had unrequited feelings may have shed tears every time they listened to this song.

It’s a masterpiece that you can’t hear without tears.

SquallFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Squall (WE’RE BROS. TOUR 2014 in ASIA)

One of Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature songs, which continues to captivate fans across Japan.

Released in 1999 as a double A-side single with “HEAVEN,” the song, true to its title that evokes a sudden passing shower, vividly portrays both the joy and the bittersweet sorrow of love.

Fukuyama’s alluring baritone voice beautifully conveys the delicate emotions of a woman falling in love.

The track has become a staple at many live shows and concerts and remains highly popular among fans.

It’s a recommended listen for anyone experiencing the joys and pains of love or harboring a tender, aching affection.

Just by you being herekome kome CLUB

Just by you being here

Just having someone you love can change so many things; it makes your doubts disappear—that’s how this song makes me feel.

Tatsuya Ishii’s voice at the beginning is fantastic.

Even someone like him tells us that love can be scary, so it means we’ve got to do our best.

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HY – Tegami (Official Music Video)

It’s a breakup song from a man’s perspective, and it feels like he’s still hung up on her.

As time has passed, he feels like the person he is now could have been the ideal partner for her—that part really resonated with me.

He believes he could make her happy now, but since that’s no longer possible, at the very least he hopes that when they meet again someday, they’ll both have become each other’s ideal.

solitude -A True Farewell-KinKi Kids

This is a song by KinKi Kids from the early 2000s.

It’s about the lingering heartache of unrequited love even after a breakup.

The lyrics are deeply moving.

They feel quite truthful, and I imagine many people can relate.

I BELIVEKahara Tomomi

Tomomi Kahala – I BELIEVE (Audio)

Continuing to have unwavering feelings for someone may seem simple, but it can be painful and even agonizing.

These lyrics capture the bittersweet emotions of a woman.

There are times when you want to lean on someone, and times when you feel like screaming out your pain.

You can really feel the sorrow of unrequited love.

Summer Days of 1993class

Summer Days of 1993

This is a gem of a ballad, colored by a refreshing acoustic sound and a melody that lingers in the heart.

It delicately portrays the subtle emotional shifts from friendship to romance, resulting in a song that gently embraces a love that suddenly blossoms.

class released this as their debut single in April 1993, and it was used as the opening theme for “Kimi to Itsumademo” and as a commercial song for Saison Card.

It was also included on the albums “Mellow Prism” and “CLASSIX,” and became a massive hit, selling over 1.7 million copies.

Fifteen years later, in 2008, an answer song—effectively a continuation of the story—was released.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to look back on memories with someone dear, or who resonate with the secret feelings of love held for a long-time friend.