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

Romance is inseparable from high school life.

Meeting someone you like and growing closer to them is thrilling and exciting.

Once you become a high school student, your world expands, and many people experience new kinds of love that are a bit different from before.

In this article, we’ve gathered our top recommended love songs that color high school romance.

From unrequited love to mutual love, heartbreak, first love, and more—these are all wonderful tracks that capture many different forms of love!

“If I only had the courage to keep loving,” “I want a song that speaks for my pain,” “I want to know the love songs everyone’s listening to”—these gems that resonate with such feelings are sure to support your heart in love!

Playlist

Recommended love songs for high school students! A handpicked selection of heart-throbbing romance tunes.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Love and romanceNovelbright		A bittersweet love song that sings of longing
2	bouquetback number		“Bouquet” is a masterpiece that sings of pure love.
3	EnchantedSaucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s classic that depicts the magic of love
4	Blue AmbienceMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s coming-of-age love theme song
5	Because I like you.Yuika		Relating to Yuika’s heartrending love song
6	You know what,are-kun &『yuika’}		A classic song that sings of a high school student's bittersweet first love.
7	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A masterpiece by MONGOL, a famous song that conveys the joy of love.
8	I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI		A song that portrays high school romance and gives you the courage to confess your feelings
9	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		A moving love song that portrays farewells and new encounters in spring
10	Darlingnishina		A bittersweet love song about hearts that feel far apart
11	catDISH//		The moving portrayal of heartbreak and regret in “Cat”
12	If only I could say I love youKERENMI & atarayo		A youthful love song that sings of a bittersweet crush
13	By your side.riria.		A poignant song that portrays the lovestruck feelings of youth
14	Love is blind.yangusukinii		A song of courage to overcome heartbreak and loss
15	loveback number		A youthful track that captures the feelings of first love on the brink of graduation
16	Magic CarpetKawasaki Takaya		The love song “Magic Carpet” with 100 million views on TikTok
17	I want to see you.mosao.		Sing about the bittersweet feelings of a long-distance romance.
18	Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE feat. Inoue Sonoko		A coming-of-age song about conveying love in limited time
19	I can’t sayRyokushokushakai		A springtime encounter: a song of unspoken feelings and inner conflict
20	Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA		AAA's love song, with beautiful melody and lyrics
21	mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN		A love song that captures the bittersweet sense of distance in youth.
22	My reason for livingheddofon no naka no sekai		The music makes me realize small happiness and a sense of purpose in life.
23	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		A bittersweet breakup masterpiece by Hige Dandism that resonates with the heart
24	OrangeGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s “Orange” is a love song suited for the walk home at dusk
25	RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing song that brightly captures the feelings of unrequited love
26	You still don’t know my prettiest girl.Nissy		A classic love song by Nissy with male vocals
27	From Me to Youflumpool		The theme song of “Kimi ni Todoke” portrays a heartrending first love.
28	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		A song by Yorushika that evokes summer and youth
29	HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number		I want the person I like to celebrate my birthday.
30	Fuzzy NavelConton Candy		A moving song that portrays the bittersweet love of youth.
31	User ManualNishino Kana		A song whose lyrics you can relate to, with a manual for love
32	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A rock number that accelerates youthful romance
33	Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s moving love single, a song that resonates with the heart
34	cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’ love song “Sokkenai”
35	Spot the differenceSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s love song expresses pure feelings.
36	Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s song that portrays the struggles of love
37	To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon		Aimyon’s lyrics are relatable and wonderful.
38	One Lovearashi		Arashi’s smash-hit love song “One Love”
39	Summer LoveInoue Sonoko		A drama theme song that portrays the feelings of unrequited love
40	A Naked Heartaimyon		A classic song that sings of a woman's unrequited love—her anxieties and her hopes.
41	366 daysHY		A heartfelt cry that sings of the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment
42	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		A youthful song that portrays unrequited feelings that don't reach the one you love.
43	usmilet		The singing voice of a returnee child, a love that transcends language barriers
44	Goodbye, AliceFlower		A love song from a man's perspective, the bittersweet emotions of a farewell.
45	Dried flowersYuuri		Yuuri's “Dry Flower” is a bittersweet story about a breakup.
46	PrologueUru		An epic song that stirs Uru’s emotions
47	I want to be your lover.Abe Mao		Mao Abe’s unrequited love song, singing of a lovesick heart
48	I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci		Let go of past loves and cherish the love you have now.
49	Flow lovesanari		A popular artist known for appearing on AbemaTV reality shows
50	maybeYOASOBI		YOASOBI, a bittersweet farewell song adapted from a novel
51	Tightly.mosao.		Express your feelings for the one you love with a tight hug
52	I adore you, you cutie!SUI		Sui’s signature song, a youthful love song, became a big hit.
53	It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu		A love that bursts with emotion—a tear-jerking love song
54	KanadeSukima Suichi		“Kanade” by Sukima Switch is an encouraging song about heartbreak.
55	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		Expressing love straightforwardly in a romantic song by ONE OK ROCK
56	The sun and the moon as wellGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		A song that compares the feelings of love to the sun and the moon
57	Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS		A moving singing voice and heartrending lyrics resonate in the heart.
58	Why not me?Misaka Saki		A heart-wrenching breakup song that sings of feelings that never reach
59	Unrequited lovemiwa		A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.
60	Last Love Lettermoon drop		A lighthearted expression of the sweet-and-sour feelings of youthful love
61	Super Ball of Loveaiko		Depicting the conflict between love and confession in aiko’s popular songs
62	Loverssumika		sumika's warm vocals and groovy songs
63	Love StoryAmuro Namie		A Namie Amuro classic whose poignant vocals resonate with the heart
64	rainbowSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s heartwarming love song “Niji”
65	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu and DAOKO's summer love song
66	Too late caution＝LOVE		A song that depicts a forbidden love at a girls' school
67	Ah, geez.Saucy Dog		A coming-of-age song by the popular rock band Saucy Dog
68	I love itŌhara Sakurako		“Daisuki” is a cheer song that sings of dreams and love.
69	First loveUtada Hikaru		A famous song by Hikaru Utada that sings about the feelings of first love
70	The holeKing Gnu		A moving ballad themed around King Gnu’s hole
71	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		A SHISHAMO summer festival song that captures the feeling of youth
72	Spring Notesmiwa		miwa's youth-themed song Haru no Oto
73	Unfit to be a loverKoresawa		A heart-stirring song that sings of the difficulties and strength of love
74	Forever togetherieiri reo		A love song by Leo Ieiri that resonates with the heart
75	Partneryuka		Yuka’s heartrending love song filled with feelings for her lover.
76	Do Re Mi So La Si DoHinatazaka46		A love that leaps under the blue sky, a love song skipping Do-Re-Mi
77	lovesicknessAimer		Shirayuki Wolf-kun resonates with Aimer’s love songs
78	The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A famous HoneyWorks song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of youthful love.
79	Before GoodbyeAAA		AAA, a heartfelt song that sings of the pain of parting
80	NagiichiNMB48		NMB48’s confident summer love song
81	Let Love Begin Now. feat. Azuki Mochizuki (CV: Rie Takahashi)HONEY WORKS		A youthful love song by HoneyWorks—an uplifting, heart-pounding track
82	playing loversmakaroni enpitsu		A bittersweet youth song that hides a secret crush
83	Leading someone on is a serious offense!arekunn		A song that portrays feelings of love for a teasingly suggestive man
84	raspberryMarushii		A moving song by Marcy about unrequited love.
85	You don’t listen to rock.aimyon		A signature song by Aimyon that sings of pure emotions
86	snow jamRin Oto		The winter love song 'snow jam' is heartwarming.
87	LOVEMACO		MACO’s 1st single: pure vocals and love
88	The Day After EternityAdo		Expressing the bittersweetness of love and the intensity of emotions
89	A song about being cheated on but still in love.riria.		A classic song that sings of the aching heart of being cheated on
90	motion sickness from proximitywanuka		Wanuka “Yori Yoi,” a love song for grown-ups
91	How many times have I read over the lyrics of LOVE SONG?Sakurazaka46		A bittersweet, heart-wrenching song about the pangs of love
92	canaryYonezu Kenshi		Be healed at heart by Kenshi Yonezu’s “Canary.”
93	Maiden AnatomyDECO*27		The Vocaloid song “Otome Kaibou” is captivating for its profound lyrics.
94	Nagisaimase		A refreshing city pop track by imase
95	I loveMarushii		Singing of the exhilaration of love and the dearness of everyday life
96	One million “I love you”sRake		Masterpieces of love songs: the charm that frees the heart
97	Callchanmina		Chanmina's love song 'Call' is popular.
98	With just a kissSuda Masaki feat. Aimyon		A heartrending melody, a collaboration between Aimyon and Masaki Suda
99	A lifetime’s worth of love lettersUsotsuki		A youthful rock that declares love again and again
100	Good morning on FridayHoney Works feat.GERO		A HoneyWorks song that depicts the frustrations of love
101	When the magic wears offSaucy Dog		Portrays happy memories of love and a heartrending farewell
102	DarlingSuda Keina		Keina Suda, the creator of 'Charles,' releases a new song for streaming.
103	It feels like I’m in love.Yuika		A poignant ballad that delicately portrays feelings of love
104	It smells like a midsummer night.aimyon		A singer-songwriter with sharp lyrics and a distinctive musical style
105	Youth Fantasy PoemHakanasono		A song that depicts Hakuen-san’s youthful emotions
106	I wonder why.takayan		A moving song that portrays a heartrending love
107	Sentimental KissShio Reira		Leila Shio’s heartrending love song, a cry from the heart
108	Love me more than I dotakane no nadeshiko		The bittersweet love songs of Takamine no Nadeshiko resonate in the heart.
109	I want to see you.iri		Popular iri song on TikTok depicts romantic feelings.
110	In loveRyukku to soine gohan		Popular band’s rucksack, a song that paints the scenery of love
111	Who’s the One That Made You So Cute? feat. Nagisa Shiranami (CV: Junya Enoki)HONEY WORKS		A heartfelt song that captures the tender feelings of youthful love
112	Final BoyfriendHanbureddāzu		A heartfelt rock ballad that sings of eternal love
113	I can’t get used to itYOAKE		YOAKE’s diverse music, and from friendship to love
114	Blue JeansHANA		HANA’s youthful love song that sings about real, down-to-earth feelings of romance
115	Dear My BooMirei Touyama		Mirei Touyama’s moving, heartfelt ballad
116	Come, springthe shes gone		Songs by a rock band that resonate with the heart and fit into everyday life
117	Stay by my side.Yuika		A heartwarming coming-of-age song about friendship turning into love
118	Love songMarushii		Depicting the warmth of love in everyday life
119	HEARTBREAKERKis-my-ft2		A poignant Kis-My-Ft2 song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
120	periodIshizaki Hyuui		Music video featuring Masaki Suda: Hui Ishizaki’s heartbreak song
121	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		A bittersweet coming-of-age graduation song that resonates in the heart
122	Our Uniform Christmas＝LOVE		Uniform Christmas, bittersweet memories of youth
123	Boys Don’t CryYOAKE		Singing of the heartbreak of unrequited love and the bittersweetness of youth
124	Riding in a Time Machineneguse.		A song about memories with a lover and hopes for the future
125	The answer to my first love.takane no nadeshiko		A cheering song overflowing with the highborn Nadeshiko’s feelings of love
126	Itakis feat. Juri Hattori & Kōdai Yamamoto (CV: Ayane Sakura & Yoshitsugu Matsuoka)HONEY WORKS		Depicting the heart in love through a youthful love song
127	tropical nightSHISHAMO		“Tropical Night” is a perfect song for a summer evening.
128	Rejected-Love GirlSayuri		Sayuri's song, produced by Yojiro Noda
129	You are honeydew.Hinatazaka46		A melon song that sweetly expresses feelings of love
130	GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana		A Kana Nishino song that supports feelings of love
131	centimeterthe peggies		A song of love and destiny, expressing a bittersweet feeling
132	Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI		A ballad about an unattainable love
133	Specially, do it.＝LOVE		A love song that portrays the pure love of a first crush
134	CHE.R.RYYUI		A heartwarming classic by YUI that portrays a springtime love
135	First Love Killernozomi		A song that depicts a first love from student days and resonates with listeners
136	Countdown feat. APOKIGirls²		A cute love song, a track by Girls²
137	A heart that breathesSTU48		A coming-of-age song by STU48 that portrays love and growth
138	Happy selfishnessSangatsu no Phantasia		A cute love song by Sangatsu no Phantasia