Unrequited love songs of the Heisei era. Those nostalgic classic tunes.
For those who want to listen to Heisei-era unrequited love songs, I’ve picked out some classics!
When you’re in love, these songs can lift your spirits or gently accompany you through the tough moments.
That’s true no matter the generation of the music.
If you’re especially curious about unrequited love songs from the Heisei era, be sure to check out the tracks on this list.
You might find the song you’ve been looking for—or discover a new favorite!
Playlist
| Unrequited love songs of the Heisei era. Those nostalgic classic tunes. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Things I like about youHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A song that portrays a shy, unspoken love. |
| 2 | Sound of SnowGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s winter love song |
| 3 | to youMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A classic youth anthem by MONGOL800 that resonates with the heart |
| 4 | Time goes byEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | A signature hit by Kaori Mochida that represents the Heisei era |
| 5 | Song of LoveEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | A ballad with a gentle melody that resonates in the heart |
| 6 | Specter feat. HACHIMIMiNARI |  play_arrow | A Chinese-style singing voice that envelops a girl's faint first love |
| 7 | Unrequited love for lifeGarakuta |  play_arrow | A Nagoya-born band's song that portrays an unrequited love with raw, true-to-life honesty. |
| 8 | Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Gain courage from Noriyuki Makihara's graduation song |
| 9 | No way to sayHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s 31st single |
| 10 | Never again…BENI |  play_arrow | A poignant R&B ballad that sings of the emotions of parting. |
| 11 | Hard To SayCrystal Kay |  play_arrow | Singing about the conflict of being more than friends but not quite lovers |
| 12 | spoiled childOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of a maiden’s heart that can’t be honest |
| 13 | I like you.Shimizu Shota |  play_arrow | A bittersweet cell phone love song |
| 14 | Nagisasupittsu |  play_arrow | A poignant classic that colors the end of summer |
| 15 | LOVE LETTERMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara’s bittersweet youth song about unconfessed love |
| 16 | DearestHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | The appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s classic song “Seasons” |
| 17 | NAOHY |  play_arrow | A poignant song themed around HY’s unrequited love |
| 18 | Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya |  play_arrow | Aya Matsuura’s peach-colored love song |
| 19 | HELLOYUI |  play_arrow | Early-summer love, a song of buoyant exhilaration |
| 20 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s poignant signature ballad |
| 21 | Heroineback number |  play_arrow | A bittersweet winter romance that portrays the sorrow of unrequited love |
| 22 | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's soul-stirring love song |
| 23 | When you’re by my sideKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | A grand love ballad, a song of gratitude and love |
| 24 | Jet Coaster LoveKARA |  play_arrow | A fast-paced K-pop hit that expresses the emotions of love |
| 25 | The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Apple’s First Love: Pure Feelings and a Sense of Sprinting |
| 26 | Night Sky (feat. HAZZY)miwa |  play_arrow | A poignant collaborative ballad of love and farewell |
| 27 | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | Unrequited love has the image of being heartrending and painful… |
| 28 | A piece of youKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | A ballad that reflects Tomomi Kahara’s heartrending emotions |
| 29 | Super Ball of Loveaiko |  play_arrow | Kare-natsu bounces like a super ball. |
| 30 | In loveHY |  play_arrow | A ballad that portrays a heart accepting heartbreak and growing |
| 31 | If you are with meKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | Tomomi Kahala’s moving ballad: the presence of someone precious |
| 32 | YOU… feat. Izumi Nakasone (HY)Kato Miria |  play_arrow | Hit ballads by Miliyah Kato and HY |
| 33 | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A Clumsy Love Story by Shonan no Kaze |
| 34 | KissHugaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s classic song that depicts the unrequited love of youth |
| 35 | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | A youth song by Aimyon, 'Marigold' |
| 36 | Unrequited loveGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the turmoil of love and pure feelings |
| 37 | two peopleaiko |  play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece portraying Aiko’s unrequited love |
| 38 | Swaying FeelingsZARD |  play_arrow | “Don’t Give Up” is a classic of youth, resonating in the heart |
| 39 | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A gem-like love ballad by Mr.Children |
| 40 | I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | Even after we part, I can’t help but keep thinking about you, over and over. |
| 41 | The Door to TomorrowI WiSH |  play_arrow | When you meet someone you like in your youth, liking... |
| 42 | Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | An emotional love song that portrays unrequited love |
| 43 | Who…Hamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Learning About Love from Lyrics and the Allure of Ayumi Hamasaki |
| 44 | fragileEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | Romantic songs that are signature hits by Every Little Thing |
| 45 | A Premonition of BeginningsKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A healing song that brings back forgotten feelings |
| 46 | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s classic song about overcoming the pain of heartbreak |
| 47 | My Sweet Darlin’Yaita Hitomi |  play_arrow | A thrilling and bright song about unrequited love |
| 48 | flowerL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the beauty of unrequited love, resonating in the heart. |
| 49 | Can You Keep A Secret?Utada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s classic song “First Love” |
| 50 | TouchIwasaki Yoshimi |  play_arrow | A big hit song from a Showa-era anime! Born in the Heisei era… |
| 51 | Happy endingOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s first love song in 12 years. A major hit with 970,000 copies sold. |
| 52 | Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A ballad about an unattainable love |
| 53 | habit of laughingIgarashi Haru |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that portrays the pain of an unforgettable love |
| 54 | ElegyHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses a woman's romantic feelings through Ken Hirai's singing voice |
| 55 | On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s classic song “Beautiful Life” becomes a hit. |
| 56 | Time-Limited Unrequited LoveNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A Nogizaka song that sings about the bittersweet unrequited love of youth |
| 57 | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s love songs portray the fluctuations of romance |
| 58 | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Let's be brave and tell the person you like how you feel. |
| 59 | Love me, please.GOING STEADY |  play_arrow | A moving song that conveys frank affection |
| 60 | youHY |  play_arrow | Music whose emotionally charged songs move the heart |
| 61 | Thinking of youKEISUKE |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that sings of the bittersweetness and tenderness of unrequited love. |
| 62 | I MISS YOULINDBERG |  play_arrow | A youthful song that refreshingly sings of a wistful unrequited love. |
| 63 | me me sheRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS classic that depicts the pain of unrequited love |
| 64 | If only I could just come to hate you.Ryohei Ab |  play_arrow | A pop song that portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 65 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet unrequited love of youth |
| 66 | Mutual loveaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s heart-touching song that depicts the feelings of love |
| 67 | My name is Unrequited Loveindigo la End |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song about a bittersweet unrequited love for someone of the same sex. |
| 68 | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | Singing about the heartache of unrequited love and the struggles of romance |
| 69 | wishsumika |  play_arrow | A song of bittersweet unrequited love and hope for the future |
| 70 | I’m really sorry.≠ME |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love. |
| 71 | I’ll wait.amin |  play_arrow | A classic unrequited-love song with a nostalgic Showa-era vibe |
| 72 | Leading someone on is a serious offense!arekunn |  play_arrow | A song depicting unrequited love for a teasing/flirtatious person |
| 73 | You’re unfair, you know.riria. |  play_arrow | A winter song that poignantly sings of unrequited love |
| 74 | Tokimeki Part 1supittsu |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of first love |
| 75 | Why not me?Misaka Saki |  play_arrow | An unrequited love song about realizing your romantic feelings for a friend |
| 76 | I want you to tell me you love me.Oku Hanako |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that sings of the pain and longing of unrequited love |
| 77 | Unrequited loveOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A classic ballad that sings of Hanako Oku’s heartrending love. |
| 78 | if…DA PUMP |  play_arrow | DA PUMP's classic, a lyrical love song |
| 79 | The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | Heisei-era masterpiece: deep affection cherished across generations |
| 80 | The decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings the excitement for the weekend |
| 81 | plus-minusaiko |  play_arrow | A highly relatable song about feelings for an ex-lover |
| 82 | HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number |  play_arrow | A poignant rock band song that portrays loneliness and unrequited love |
| 83 | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | A refreshing love song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love. |
| 84 | 5%kuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | The frustration of not being able to convey my feelings well to the person I like… |
| 85 | dandelionŌta Hiromi |  | The poignancy of unrequited love expressed by dandelions |
| 86 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s 1st album “Fir… |
| 87 | Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa |  play_arrow | Long cherished as a quintessential Heisei-era ballad masterpiece… |
| 88 | Pink Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya |  play_arrow | The cuteness of a girl's unrequited love song |
| 89 | 29～twenty-nineShiina Megumi |  play_arrow | A song of regret from Megumi Shiina’s adult-themed worldview |
| 90 | Is this love?Hamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | A signature song depicting the conflicts of love and heartrending emotions |
| 91 | STEP youHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki's hit song expresses feelings of love. |
| 92 | Unrequited loveHamada Shogo |  play_arrow | A wistful unrequited-love ballad by Shogo Hamada |
| 93 | SquallFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Romantic emotions painted by a sudden passing shower |
| 94 | Just by you being herekome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | If you have someone you love, your life will change. |
| 95 | letterHY |  play_arrow | Regret and growth after heartbreak, feelings for the other person |
| 96 | solitude -A True Farewell-KinKi Kids | A Kinki Kids song from the early 2000s... | |
| 97 | I BELIVEKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | Is it easy to keep thinking single-mindedly about the one you love...? |
| 98 | Summer Days of 1993class |  play_arrow | A ballad portraying the shift of feelings from friendship to romance |
| 99 | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | A youthful song that sings of pure unrequited love |
| 100 | swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | Singing of the heartache of unrequited love and the yearning for love |