Hidden gems of love songs. Recommended popular tracks.
A slightly under-the-radar but wonderful love song.
It didn’t become an explosive hit, but it’s a favorite!
Doesn’t everyone have one or two songs like that?
In this article, we’ve researched those hidden gems.
From among them, we carefully selected love songs from the “Hogaku” (Japanese pop/rock) scene that received great feedback from our readers.
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Hidden gems of love songs: Recommended popular tracks (31–40)
I miss youSPYAIR

A rare love song from SPYAIR, who usually have many cheer-up songs and don’t often write love songs.
Included on an album released in 2011, its gentle lyrics, written straightforwardly with simple, sincere words, resonate with the heart.
Sung with care and emotion in vocalist IKE’s one-of-a-kind voice, this love song makes your heart ache in the best way.
Secretmoon drop

This song by moon drop, a band known for singing love songs, has an emo guitar riff right from the intro that’s sure to grab many listeners.
Released in June 2023, “Himegoto” portrays a single couple.
The lyrics reflect on their feelings for each other, their sense of distance and values, and their own unique way of being together.
Reading the lyrics might make some people feel, “This is fine,” and accept their current situation.
It’s not only a straightforward love song about singing love earnestly, but also a recommended track to listen to when you feel a bit uncertain about your relationship with your partner.
I’m crazy about youUtada Hikaru

This is a song by Hikaru Utada wrapped in a sweet, sensual atmosphere.
It vividly portrays the aching pull of drowning in love and the intoxicating power of passion that unravels reason.
The emotions shine with a sensual, dangerous glow, like a city shrouded in the darkness of night.
Released in November 2021 and written as the theme for TBS’s Friday drama “Saiai,” the track is also included on the album “BAD Mode.” While grounded in club music, its elegant production weaves a beautiful, memorable melody.
It’s perfect as background music for a quiet night drive or intimate moments with someone special.
With its refined, adult allure and delicate emotional expression, it’s an exquisite track that truly resonates.
I only know the last note.=LOVE

=LOVE is a voice acting unit produced by Rino Sashihara that debuted in 2017 as her first project group.
Their 15th single, “Only the Last Note Knows,” drew attention for featuring the youngest member, Kiara Saito, as center.
The lyrics portray unrequited love for someone who already has someone important in their life—if you’ve had a similar experience, it may bring back overlapping memories.
With its transparent ensemble and heartrending melody, it’s a sentimental track that lingers in your ears.
KILL MY LOVEKato Miria

A single released in August 2022, it’s an addictive dance tune.
What stands out is how the song portrays an independent protagonist who affirms herself by saying “I’m good as I am,” rather than relying on someone else.
The beat, infused with elements of hip-hop and R&B, grabs the listener’s heart.
It’s a track that showcases her expressive range.
When you’re struggling with love, this number gives you the courage to love yourself more.
Hidden gems of love songs: recommended popular tracks (41–50)
Little StarOku Hanako

I think it really captures the frustration and heartache of a long-distance relationship—the feeling of “If I had known love could be this lonely, I wouldn’t have fallen for you.” It’s a song from a woman’s perspective about missing someone you can’t see, yet still being in love.
HONEYKobayashi Tōya

Singer-songwriter Shuya Kobayashi, whose lyrical vocals and classic pop-inspired songs have been drawing attention.
His digital single “HONEY,” chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime My Tiny Senpai from Work, rides a brisk beat with a pop melody that lifts your spirits.
The unstoppable rush of affection and the confusion of not knowing what to do will remind many people of their first love.
It’s a catchy number whose radiant ensemble colors a bittersweet story.


