Songs that make you want to fall in love. Heart-throbbing love songs.

Follow your arrowsSSGIRLS (uta: Sasakura Kana)

SSGIRLS (Vocals: Kana Sasakura) "Follow your arrows" -Music Video- (TV anime "Whisper Me A Love Song" opening theme)

A song that captures the stirrings of love that begin the moment you fall at first sight, set to a straightforward guitar rock sound.

It serves as the opening theme for the TV anime Whisper Me a Love Song, with lyrics by Seiko Fujibayashi and composition/arrangement by Katsuhiko Kurosu—an impressive duo.

Released in April 2024 as a double A-side single.

The track expresses, through a driving band sound, the emotional shift from a static daily life to one colored by feelings for someone special.

The lyrics convey the courage to be honest with your feelings and take a step forward without fearing hurt, offering encouragement to the listener.

It’s sure to resonate with anyone who wishes to share their feelings for someone they love without hiding them.

SyrupShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “Syrup” MV

This is a work released in April 2025 by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, beloved for his sweet love songs.

While strongly reflecting his roots in gospel and R&B, the piece is crafted with a restrained, minimal sound.

Over its gentle arrangement, Shimizu’s vocals—highlighting his warm lower register—resonate beautifully, making it a standout track.

The background detail that it samples a song by renowned gospel producer Shaun Martin further conveys his deep respect for the genre.

Its message—singing of the sweetness of love that quietly stays by your side amid the struggles of everyday life and the bittersweetness of living—will surely sink deep into the heart.

Also included on the album “Pulsatilla cernua,” it’s a song best savored late at night.

It tickles.CHiCO with HoneyWorks

Ticklish. / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

Released in October as CHiCO with HoneyWorks’ 19th single, this track serves as the opening theme for the TV anime “Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru.” Its lyrics, which candidly express the desire to reach out and the fluttering feelings that defy words, leave a strong impression.

The lines depicting a love that overflows beyond logic bring back the moment you first fell for someone.

It’s a highly recommended song for anyone who wants to rekindle those sweet and bittersweet memories of youth.

A world that sways around youMarushii

Marcy – The world that sways around you (Official Music Video)

A refreshing track by Marcy that captures the exhilaration of traveling with a lover and the unassuming tenderness found in everyday life.

The words woven by vocalist Ukyo Yoshida convey a deep love for “you” that grows despite his clumsiness, along with an earnest wish to stay together forever.

It reminds us that a relationship where you can laugh about little things becomes a warm refuge amid the whirlwind of daily life.

Released in May 2025, the song also serves as the image song for a JTB commercial, and just listening to it fills you with the thrill of travel.

If you listen with the glittering memories you’ve shared with someone special in your heart, it may deepen the bond between the two of you.

Quivering with sweet sighsYoshii Kazuya

Kazuyoshi Yoshi - Trembling Sweet Sighs

Kazuya Yoshii, a musician who has long led Japan’s rock scene.

Released in October 2025, this work was written as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama DEEP: “From Here on Out, It’s Hell.” Its deeply layered sound—blending elements of Showa-era kayokyoku and R&B—beautifully complements the drama’s world, which centers on forbidden love and desire.

The string and horn arrangements by Motoki Funayama and Takashi Tsurutani add brilliance, while the deliberately spacious structure leaves a distinctive afterglow.

Immerse yourself in this sophisticated love song for adults.

The answer to my first love.takane no nadeshiko

[MV] The Answer to First Love / Takane no Nadeshiko [HoneyWorks]

A refreshing pop tune with a breezy sense of speed, like dashing under a summer sky.

Produced by the creator unit HoneyWorks, this is a release by Takane no Nadeshiko slated for June 2025.

The song portrays a bittersweet yet powerful love that takes a brave step toward someone special.

It’s like a cheer song that gently gives courage to those who are hesitant in love.

Please take your time and give it a listen!

Heartbeat of the Starskohanaramu

Heartbeat of the Stars

The bittersweetness of youth and the wavering of first love are portrayed atop a clear, translucent melody.

It’s a track by Kohanaramu, slated for digital release in October 2025, and it’s been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Tomodachi no Imouto ga Ore ni Dake Uzai” (My Friend’s Little Sister Is Only Annoying to Me).

The lyrics capture feelings of being unable to be honest even when you’re close, and the emotions that tremble deep in your chest, closely reflecting the heart of someone in love.

The arrangement also carries a nostalgic touch that feels wonderfully comforting.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling timid about love.