[Love Songs] Carefully selected Japanese tracks that comfort feelings of anxiety!
Even when you know there’s no point in overthinking, you can still feel anxious, right?
Especially in love, there are so many things to worry about—like not knowing how the other person feels, or wondering if they might be cheating.
In this article, we’ve gathered love songs that empathize with those emotions.
Let yourself cry to tracks that mirror your state of mind, or take a bold new step with songs that give you courage!
With the power of music, may your life from tomorrow on feel a little more comfortable.
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[Love Songs] A Carefully Curated Selection of Japanese Tracks That Soothe Anxiety (71–80)
HELLOYUI
This is a pop number by singer-songwriter YUI that captures the thrill of the moment when love begins.
The piece features striking pizzicato plucks, evoking a fresh early-summer breeze where innocence and bubbling joy coexist.
The lyrics, which depict a passionate and slightly dangerous game of love that makes you want to touch a perilous dream, seize listeners’ hearts and don’t let go.
Released as a single in June 2011, it was written as the theme song for the film Paradise Kiss, based on Ai Yazawa’s original work, and is also included on the classic album HOW CRAZY YOUR LOVE.
It might just give you a boost when you’re ready to take a new step or in the mood to dress up and head out.
Ingot of Pure Lovetuki.
It’s an ambitious track that confronts the essence of love head-on and expresses the depth of romance.
Featured on tuki.’s album “15,” released in January 2025, the song makes a striking impression by likening the purity and weight of love to a refined block of metal.
It also marks their first attempt at a rap section, deftly portraying the interplay of chance and fate in relationships and the swell of emotion.
“15” is a bold project centered on songs written before turning fifteen, and it has drawn wide attention, including an appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
This track is perfect for anyone who wants to feel the joy and poignancy of pure love, and for those who want to reflect on the true nature of romance.
more than anyoneBE:FIRST
A heartfelt ballad that tenderly follows the contours of the soul, portraying a straight, unwavering love for someone dear.
This track stands out for BE:FIRST’s finely nuanced emotional expression and the harmony woven by all the members.
The lyrics were co-written by RYOKI, who also stars in the film, and producer SKY-HI.
Commissioned as the theme song for the film “Hold Me Tighter Than Anyone” (releasing in February 2025), it reflects the complex inner world of a protagonist living with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Included on BE:FIRST’s single “Spacecraft / Sailing,” the song offers sincere empathy and encouragement to all who carry thoughts of a loved one in their hearts as they move through life.
Say I doTravis Japan
An emotional love song that sings of a sweet romance.
Travis Japan’s single “Say I do” has been selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Honnou Switch” and will be released in March 2025.
The song beautifully aligns with the world of the drama starring group member Kaito Miyachika, depicting the pure feelings of first love through their characteristically expressive vocals.
Its polished melody line and arrangement deliver an internationally flavored finish that transcends the bounds of J-pop.
Give it a listen when you’re chatting about love with friends, or when you can’t quite put your feelings for someone special into words.
two peopleaiko
This is a song by aiko that captures the hazy, conflicted feelings in love.
The poignant lyrics contrast strikingly with the up-tempo melody.
It portrays a strong attraction to the other person while also expressing anxiety about falling too deep and a sense of self-protection, brilliantly conveying the complexity of romance.
Released in March 2008, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Six years later, in 2014, it was used in a Hoyu commercial, drawing renewed attention.
It’s a recommended track for those struggling with love or having trouble sorting out their feelings.
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA
It’s an exquisite love song brimming with the frustration of wanting to say “I love you” but not being able to.
Released in September 2013 as AAA’s 38th single, it was also included on the album Eighth Wonder.
The poignant melody, echoing the early autumn rainy skies, blends with the members’ emotionally rich vocals, and the swelling feelings press upon your heart.
It won the Excellence Award at the 55th Japan Record Awards.
Praised as a remedy for love, this track is perfect for listening on long autumn nights, lost in thought.
Rock ‘n’ roll is not deadSambomasutā
It’s a song that shines a spotlight on the hearts of people who are carrying their anxieties alone.
Even when you’re crushed by all kinds of things and lose your confidence, listening to this track will fire you up with a “Screw this—I’m not losing!” spirit.
It’s a fight song that stirs up that hungry, never-give-up feeling.