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

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 love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket

I love you. ~100 Regrets~ – Sonar Pocket (Full)

Even after we part, I can’t stop thinking about you.

I look at our emails and the scenery we once saw together, now on my own, and I feel how I’m still dragging it out.

Even when I try to forget, I still love you.

This is a message song that sings about those lingering feelings of love.

TouchIwasaki Yoshimi

Touch – Yoshimi Iwasaki (Full)

A big hit song from the Showa-era anime! Even those born in the Heisei era probably know it, don’t they? It’s famous as the theme song for the anime adaptation of the baseball and romance manga “Touch,” and its cool guitar solo—perfect for baseball scenes—paired with the cute lyrics gives you the courage to go after love.

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.

On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z

B'z / At the Hill Where the Moon Is Visible Tonight

The 27th single by the two-member rock unit B’z, who have produced hits across a wide range of styles—from hard-hitting rock tunes to lyrical ballads.

Written as the theme song for the TV drama “Beautiful Life: Futari de Ita Hibi,” the track became a major hit after its release on February 9, 2000, achieving million-seller status thanks in part to the drama’s popularity.

The arrangement, which opens with a striking acoustic guitar intro, creates an atmosphere that conjures vivid scenes just by listening.

The poignant feelings of love suggested by the title—under the moonlight—soak into the heart through the vocals of Koshi Inaba.

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Koi no Uta / GO!GO!7188

It’s an unrequited love song sung by a girls’ band.

It feels like a very pure kind of affection, maybe from their school days.

The song doesn’t have any big twists or anything, but it still draws you in.

It has a slow, relaxed vibe.