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An idol sings a mutual-love song. A collection of happy love songs.

Among the songs sung by idols, there are so many love songs! From bittersweet ballads to upbeat tracks that capture the flutter of romance, there’s a wide variety.

In this article, we’ll be introducing songs that celebrate mutual love from among those many romance tracks.

Each one tells the story of two people who care for each other, so you’re sure to find heartwarming songs that make you feel warm inside.

Be sure to listen while thinking of someone special to you.

Mutual Love Songs Sung by Idols: A Collection of Happy Love Songs (41–50)

Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids

KinKi Kids “Jet Coaster Romance” Music Video
Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids

An irresistibly cute love song that evokes a refreshing summer breeze.

The lyrics liken the thrills and bittersweetness of romance to a roller coaster, packed with the exhilaration of a tropical resort fling.

Created by hitmakers Takashi Matsumoto and Tatsuro Yamashita, the song follows the classic path of J-POP while brilliantly weaving in elements of doo-wop and city pop.

Released in April 1998, it was also featured as the CM song for ANA’s “’98 Paradise Okinawa” campaign.

With KinKi Kids’ characteristically fresh vocals and a thrilling progression, this track is perfect for anyone looking to fire up the crowd at karaoke.

Mutual-love songs sung by idols. A collection of happy love songs (51–60)

Seishu WatchNGT48

NGT48 “Seishun Dokei” Music Video / NGT48 [Official]
Seishu WatchNGT48

This song portrays the pure first crush of a male student from afar, set along a school route bathed in the warmth of spring.

Throughout, a refreshing pop feel blends beautifully with a nostalgic kayōkyoku style, with soft, airy rap adding a memorable touch.

It gently captures the bittersweet emotion of watching from a distance and a fleeting moment of youth marked by the passage of time, resulting in a heartwarming piece.

Released in April 2017 as NGT48’s major-label debut, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles chart.

It was also selected as the opening theme for TBS’s “COUNT DOWN TV” in April and May and used in the Ichimasa Kamaboko “Una Jirō” commercial.

The music video was filmed at well-known spots in their hometown of Niigata City and created together with about 1,000 fans.

Highly recommended for those who cherish tender first-love feelings and memories of their youth, this is a wonderful, unforgettable track.

Dreaming 15-year-oldSumairēji

S/mileage 'Yume Miru 15-sai' (Music Video)
Dreaming 15-year-oldSumairēji

S/mileage’s major-label debut captures the summer romances of 15-year-old girls, filled with gentle vocals and bittersweet feelings.

Eurobeat-style synths blend with a kayōkyoku-inspired melody, tenderly expressing the fluttery first loves unique to adolescence.

Depicting a girl’s heart swaying between idealized scenes—summer festivals, fireworks, seaside dates—and reality, the song was produced by Hello! Project’s renowned producer Tsunku♂.

Upon its May 2010 release, it reached No.

5 on the Oricon charts and went on to win the Best New Artist Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to relive the sweet-and-sour memories of youth or empathize with a down-to-earth teenage girl’s feelings of love.

Slow motionNakamori Akina

[Official] Akina Nakamori 'Slow Motion (from “Hajimemashite”)' [1st Single (Released May 1, 1982)] Akina Nakamori / Slow Motion
Slow motionNakamori Akina

A debut work distinguished by its mellow melody and crystalline vocals that gently embrace a budding crush on someone met by the seaside.

With an expressiveness hard to believe for a 16-year-old, Akina Nakamori beautifully captures the fateful moment of encounter.

Released in May 1982 and included on the album “Prologue [Jomaku],” it debuted at No.

58 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, quietly winning listeners’ hearts.

The pure feelings of a girl captivated by the sight of a man walking along the sandy beach are sung with the freshness of a sea breeze.

Evoking the premonition of love that everyone experiences as if it were a scene from a film, this piece is one to enjoy on a tranquil spring afternoon.

LoveTreCUTIE STREET

【MV】CUTIE STREET 'Love Training'
LoveTreCUTIE STREET

A cute, heart-fluttering pop tune that charmingly captures the feelings of a girl in love.

It’s a track by CUTIE STREET, set to be released as their eighth single in February 2025.

The lyrics cleverly compare the progression of love to a train journey, perfectly matching the refreshing sound.

The members’ energetic vocals convey the pounding excitement and honest feelings toward someone they like.

Listen to it on your commute or school train ride, and it might feel like a love story is about to begin—sure to lift your spirits.

An Unexpected ConfessionAKB48

Unexpected Confession Music Video / AKB48 65th Single [Official]
An Unexpected ConfessionAKB48

A refreshing coming-of-age story that begins with a sudden confession.

Set for release in April 2025 as AKB48’s first single of their 20th anniversary year, the track is crafted by Yasushi Akimoto, Masahiro Mizoguchi, and Yuichi Nonaka.

With a lively, springlike melody, the lyrics depict the feelings of a shy protagonist in love who, though flustered by an unexpected turn of events, takes a brave step forward.

The choreography features the adorable “Vegetable Pulling Pose,” expressing the joy of being chosen and confessed to from among many—a music video that’s sure to make you smile just by watching the dance.

It’s a perfect song for anyone starting a new chapter this spring.

Say I doTravis Japan

Travis Japan – ‘Say I do’ Music Video
Say I doTravis Japan

An exquisite love song that portrays the feeling of being in love with pure sincerity.

Serving as a centerpiece of the double A-side CD single to be released in March 2025, it has been selected as the theme song for the drama “Honnō Switch.” Its heartwarming melody, which gently embraces the precious moment of pledging eternal love, is truly the essence of this work.

It’s a song we especially recommend for those who wish to spend special moments with the one they love.