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

cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Aloof [Official Music Video]

This is an epic love song over six minutes long that delicately portrays the wavering emotions of an ambiguous romance.

The bittersweet feelings of being elated or dejected by a partner’s slightest gestures or words are expressed over a calm and beautiful melody.

Included on RADWIMPS’ album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, released in December 2018, the song was also used as the theme for ABEMA’s dating reality show Who Is the Wolf?, resonating strongly with younger audiences.

The music video features Nana Komatsu and Fuju Kamio, resulting in a striking visual piece that reflects contemporary views on love.

It’s a track best enjoyed when you can really take your time singing—whether during a solo karaoke session or at karaoke with close friends in a relaxed setting.

Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez

Aqua Timez - Beyond a Thousand Nights

It seems this is the kind of solution for unrequited love.

If you find someone you like and don’t know what to do, listening to this song might be a good idea.

It’s not easy to be this brave, but it really makes you want to try confessing your feelings to the person you like at least once.

Love me, please.GOING STEADY

GOING STEADY – Please Love Me

This song expresses straightforward affection.

The chorus, sung with a soaring voice, feels great to listen to.

GOING STEADY’s way of building excitement is really cool.

When you’ve got an unrequited crush, you end up telling little lies just to look cool, don’t you?

youHY

HY (You) – Ayumi & Shinri Cover

It’s such an emotional song that it makes you wonder just how much they were in love.

It’s practically a proposal at this point.

HY has a lot of tracks with a kind of mixture sound, but they also have many songs like this, which is nice.

Pay attention to the warm piano.

Thinking of youKEISUKE

KEISUKE – Thinking of You (Music Video)

Set to a bittersweet yet refreshing melody, this acoustic track by KEISUKE delicately portrays the emotional swings of unrequited love.

The gentle yet powerful vocals bring to life the many feelings unique to one-sided love: quietly watching over someone while hiding your affection, the ache of being unable to confess, and the complex emotions you feel toward yourself for falling in love.

Released in November 2019, it has surpassed 5 million views on YouTube.

It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone caught in the midst of a tender, aching romance—overflowing with feelings yet unable to take that crucial step forward.

I MISS YOULINDBERG

I MISS YOU

This is a refreshing youth love song by LINDBERG that sings about the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.

From springtime encounters to winter farewells, the evolving emotions of love are expressed through Maki Watase’s clear vocals and simple lyrics.

Released in October 1991 as their ninth single, it served as the lead single for the mini-album “EXTRA FLIGHT.” This track remains one of LINDBERG’s signature songs, beloved by many fans.

It’s especially recommended when you want to savor a breezy mood in the season of love, particularly from spring to summer.

While evoking the ache of unrequited love, it’s a song that will resonate in your heart and lift your spirits.

me me sheRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – me me she [Official Music Video]

I think it’s a song that’s very RADWIMPS-like.

It expresses how extremely hard and painful it is to forget someone you have unrequited feelings for.

Yojiro Noda’s music is almost like an invention and full of humor, so I think this track lets you experience that sensibility.