Recommended love songs for high school students! A handpicked selection of heart-throbbing romance tunes.

tropical nightSHISHAMO

"Tropical Night" SHISHAMO YouTube Music Night Ver.

A girls’ three-piece band, SHISAHMO’s song “Nettaiya” is perfect for summer nights.

It’s a very moody, atmospheric track.

Their energetic rock tunes are great, but this kind of taste is wonderful too.

It feels like the kind of song you’d want to play on a summer night with the window open in your room.

The lyrics, which match the mood, are another draw, and with this track, even a summer romance might start to feel romantic—what a reassuringly charming song.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Rejected-Love GirlSayuri

Sanketsu Shoujo Sayuri “Furaregai Girl” MV (Short ver) – Song Provided & Produced by RADWIMPS’ Yojiro Noda

Sayuri’s “Furaregai Girl” is a song produced by RADWIMPS vocalist Yojiro Noda, who was captivated by her talent.

Many people can probably relate to the lyrics, which express the feelings of a girl who’s been dumped and thinks, “There’s no way someone would break up with me.” Above all, Sayuri’s voice is incredibly compelling, and the words of the lyrics resonate directly with your heart.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Hinatazaka46 “You Are Honeydew”

Titled after a sweet melon, this song charms with its unique expression of comparing a lovestruck heart to fruit.

It’s the title track of Hinatazaka46’s 11th single, released in March 2024, with lyrics written by Yasushi Akimoto.

The lyrics convey the feeling that “there are many melons in the world, but only you are special,” beautifully capturing the emotions of someone in love.

Lines that suggest a connection from a past life are also striking, evoking a yearning for a fateful encounter.

It’s the perfect track for a summer drive date or a chat with friends.

GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'GO FOR IT!! (short ver.)'

This song, by Kana Nishino—aka Kanayan, the goddess of love songs—and also used in the Lunch Pack commercial, is an anthem that gives a push to anyone with a crush! The lyrics are packed with that frustrating, youthful feeling of not being able to close the distance with the person you like, or being too nervous to talk to them.

Debating whether to text them, impulsively checking your fortune… all those relatable moments are in there.

Let Kanayan’s lyrics give you the courage to take the next step.

centimeterthe peggies

the peggies “Centimeter” Music Video

This is a song by the peggies, released in August 2020, that expresses a bittersweet crush and a slight sense of distance as if in an equation.

The intertwining of longing and anxiety for a destined person is brilliantly conveyed through an upbeat pop-rock sound and clear, airy vocals.

The track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime “Rent-A-Girlfriend” and reached No.

34 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

This love song, which celebrates the wonder of falling for someone, is a comforting tune not only for those in love but also for anyone hoping for a wonderful encounter ahead.

Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – Me Too, [Official Music Video] (Theme Song for the Drama “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin Guy”)

A ballad that poignantly portrays an unrequited love, set to the aching timbre of a piano.

Upon learning that their crush is dating a close friend, the protagonist carefully weaves their feelings as they have no choice but to give up while keeping their emotions hidden.

The more they think about the person they love, the more the pain intensifies—an experience many share as a bittersweet memory that lingers in the heart.

Included on YUTORI-SEDAI’s major first EP “blanket,” released in April 2025, this song was also chosen as the ending theme for MBS’s Drama Tokku series “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin.” It’s a track that gently accompanies the hearts of those in one-sided love, where simply thinking of someone makes your chest tighten.

Specially, do it.＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 18th Single “Tokubechu, Shite” [MV full]

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♬ Tokubechu Shite – =LOVE

This sweet, poppy love song—viral on TikTok—captures a lovestruck girl’s possessiveness and her longing for a special kind of love.

It’s =LOVE’s 18th single, slated for release in February 2025, with lyrics penned by Rino Sashihara that pour out feelings for someone so dear that “I love you” just isn’t enough.

The red-themed music video features the members dancing adorably in vivid crimson outfits, leaving a strong impression, and it hit 5 million views within nine days of release.

Brimming with pure feelings for someone precious, this track is recommended for those who want to relive the heart-fluttering rush of first love or share their feelings for someone they cherish.