[Love Songs] Carefully selected Japanese tracks that comfort feelings of anxiety!

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Cell - Sato. [Music Video]

This work by singer-songwriter Sato draws on the curious fact that the human body completely renews itself every few years.

Its message—like reexamining oneself in a changing city—is delicately woven together with the sound of an acoustic guitar.

Released in July 2024, it marked the finale of a seven-month run of consecutive releases.

It’s also included on the album “Like a Newborn’s Cry.” Sato is a rising figure known for the hit song “3%” and the anime theme “Rourou.” When you’re unsettled by changes in your environment or unsure of who you are, listening might just lighten your heart.

How about lending an ear alone on a quiet night?

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CreepHyp – Social Window

Wouldn’t a woman brooding on her own be able to refresh her feelings by listening to this song? With lyrics and a sound that seem to blow away the worries, anxieties, and stress women carry, it’s a highly popular track—especially among women who are captivated by it.

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Gen Hoshino – Fushigi (Official Video)

This piece was written as the theme song for the 2021 TV drama “Dress-up Love Has Its Reasons.” In it, Gen Hoshino sings candidly about what love and romance mean to him.

It delicately portrays the pure feeling of love—the mysterious sense of being drawn to each other for no reason, and how even difficult circumstances can look full of hope when the two are together.

The melody, imbued with the tenderness and bittersweetness of soul music, along with his gentle vocals, warmly envelops the listener’s heart.

When you feel anxious about taking a new step forward, this song will surely give you a gentle push.

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A quintessential ballad by HY that passionately sings of feelings for a loved one.

The lyrics, which delicately portray the joys and anxieties of romance and a deep affection for the other person, resonate with the heart.

Featured on the April 2003 album “Street Story,” the song is characterized by a simple, beautiful arrangement centered on piano and acoustic guitar.

Its portrayal of the clumsiness of not being able to express one’s feelings straightforwardly, and the overflowing emotion for the other person, has struck a chord with many listeners.

It’s a recommended track for those troubled by love or those who want to reaffirm their feelings for someone dear.

How about listening to this song and facing the feelings in your heart?

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Da-iCE / 'I wonder' Music Video | Theme song for the drama 'Kururi: Who Fell in Love with Me?'

This is a perfect song for those anxious feelings in love.

Da-iCE’s new track features lyrics that feel like a scene lifted straight out of a romance drama.

By depicting the moment when the sound stops and the colors change, it brilliantly captures the sensory shift that comes with falling in love.

Released in April 2024, the song drew attention as the theme for the TBS drama “Kururi: Who Did I Fall in Love With?”.

It’s recommended not only for people struggling with love, but also for anyone standing at a crossroads in life.

The delicate vocals of Da-iCE’s singers are sure to move your heart.

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SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

There are times when you feel like you might end up alone or worry whether the path you’re on is the right one, but this is a song that gives you lots of courage by reminding you that you’re not alone.

Its melody is very bright and rhythmic, so it makes you feel like there’s nothing to be afraid of and encourages you to keep moving forward.

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Don’t you see! （What a beautiful memory 2009）

It’s a song that feels calm yet conveys a certain strength of will.

Many of you may know it as the theme song for the anime Dragon Ball GT.

The song portrays a woman’s feelings in love, expressing emotional shifts such as anxiety.