J-Rock love songs: timeless and popular romance tracks that resonate with the heart.
Among the many love songs out there, a lot of people probably prefer ones with a rock edge, don’t you think?
This article brings you a love song playlist for rock fans and for anyone wanting to discover rock-tinged love songs.
We’ve packed it with love songs from buzzworthy rock bands, as well as from veteran and breakout singers.
The straightforward lyrics and fiery sounds will resonate with you even more!
From upbeat, forward-looking tracks to breakup songs, it’s recommended for both men and women.
Whether you’re in love or not, let’s turn up the heat with some passionate love songs!
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | confessionMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | I'll build up the momentum from an impressive drum phrase… |
| 2east | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Since they became a four-member lineup, among Japanese rock fans... |
| 3east | Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | I want to believe in love, but I can’t… somewhere inside, I’ve already given up… |
| 4east | Just the two of usRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS' sixth single in total and… |
| 5east | Your favorite songUVERworld |  play_arrow | A poignant love song in the style of a rock ballad, UVE… |
| 6east | WhiteSHE’S |  play_arrow | The beautiful, unforced sound arrangement soaks into the heart… |
| 7east | The world calls it love.Sambomasutā |  play_arrow | Anyway, I listen to hot, rock love songs by men… |
| 8east | knot; tie; bind; concludeSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Though clumsy in love, they still face it head-on… |
| 9east | Loverssumika |  play_arrow | That poppy, heart-throbbing feeling of being in love… |
| 10east | It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Gaining attention with songs that depict the real romantic lives of young people... |
| 11east | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | The fact that we share the same favorite artist is kind of... |
| 12east | If only you could hear the sound of this heartbeatSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | Along with the refreshing sound of the guitar, the heart in love… |
| 13east | Kiss the windGLIM SPANKY |  play_arrow | This song, which sings about a fun drive and the pleasant feeling of the wind... |
| 14east | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | The 20... that propelled them to nationwide prominence |
| 15east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A classic beloved by rock fans across a wide range of generations... |
| 16east | smokerneguse. |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by Neguse. |
| 17east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | When it comes to love songs, these people are practically synonymous with them… |
| 18east | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of Yojiro Noda’s heartrending love |
| 19east | fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu |  play_arrow | Four-piece rock band Orange Spiny Club… |
| 20east | Dracula La[Alexandros] | ![Dracula La[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/adVh-YdZUbk/default.jpg) play_arrow | A love stolen—one could call it a forbidden romance—[Ale… |
| 21east | I’ll end up hating you.Kaneyori Masaru |  play_arrow | A three-piece girls' rock band, Kaneyorima… |
| 22east | abnormalizeRin to shite Shigure |  play_arrow | Overwhelming instrumental performance skills and a lingering, powerful impression… |
| 23east | I Love Youkururi |  play_arrow | Music that plays the patterns of the heart, soothing the stresses of everyday life |
| 24east | bookmarkkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | Catchy melodies over a fuzzy, distorted guitar |
| 25east | bad habitMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A classic by My Hair is Bad that portrays the sense of distance in a relationship. |
| 26east | sodasumika |  play_arrow | Pop, with arrangements and sounds bursting with freshness… |
| 27east | honey trapnozomi |  play_arrow | A rock 'n' roll song with a catchy melody and a dan… |
| 28east | cream sodaoishikuru meronpan |  play_arrow | Keep your room tidy with LOWYA’s functional furniture. |
| 29east | whiteoutreGretGirl |  play_arrow | The pain and regret that surge right after being dumped by a lover… |
| 30east | Walking with youNovelbright |  play_arrow | Even just listening to the intro pierces my heart, stro... |
| 31east | Nothing can beat this love.OKAMOTO’S |  play_arrow | It has an emotionally rich melody and a powerful message… |
| 32east | Farewell in FebruaryTHE SLUT BANKS |  play_arrow | A farewell song brimming with the melancholy of a ghostly band |
| 33east | February is cryingtsuki to adabana |  play_arrow | An emotional rock number of the moon and ephemeral flowers |
| 34east | I can’t find anything important besides you.flumpool |  play_arrow | As the title says, more than anyone in the world, more than anything, you… |
| 35east | My First KissHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | Hi-STANDARD's classic song 'My First Kiss' |
| 36east | To new loversback number |  play_arrow | Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m. drama series “The Beginning of the Sea”… |
| 37east | mutual feelingsthe shes gone |  play_arrow | My heart stirs at the round tone of the repeating guitar... |
| 38east | asking for the moonKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | Even if both of them care about each other, they still end up missing each other… |
| 39east | HAPPYBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | A boy who strives to become strong for the sake of what he wants to protect... |
| 40east | KEEP YOU HAPPYTHE BAWDIES |  play_arrow | You can strongly feel the influence of Black music… |
| 41east | All or NothingB’z |  play_arrow | I was captivated from the powerful intro… |
| 42east | Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai |  play_arrow | The rock band attracting attention, God is Psycho… |
| 43east | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | back number’s second single… |
| 44east | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | A rock band's love song comes to mind with this... |
| 45east | LAST LOVE LETTERNoda Yojiro |  play_arrow | Yojiro Noda’s Love Song to His Future Lover |
| 46east | next toMarushii |  play_arrow | A love song that captures the essence of love and resonates with Gen Z |
| 47east | Beside InfidelityMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Guitar-driven rock overflowing with emotion about the pain of infidelity |
| 48east | Rubik LoveJenīhai |  play_arrow | Pop music of a frustrating love |
| 49east | attachmentMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Overlaying a past love onto a new one |
| 50east | My belovedSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | Gaining a deeper appreciation for the importance of a partner by your side… |
| 51east | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | When talking about three-piece bands of the 2000s... |
| 52east | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | It became a hot topic after being chosen as the theme song for the film “Kimi ni Todoke.” |
| 53east | HOWEVERGLAY |  play_arrow | Released as GLAY’s 12th single, … |
| 54east | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci |  play_arrow | The pop rock band wacci in 2018… |
| 55east | low-grade feverMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Catchy songs by My Hair is Bad |
| 56east | captiveMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Expressing the feelings of unrequited love through a fast-paced rock sound |
| 57east | long-distance relationshipRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | It's precisely because we're apart that I find you so dear. |
| 58east | Ritz partyback number |  play_arrow | Even if we are apart, it will remain unchanged, … |
| 59east | Hey,SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | Convey your feelings with all the emotion you have... |
| 60east | I love you!Cody Rī (Ri) |  play_arrow | Create a cool track reminiscent of city pop… |
| 61east | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | A comfortable blend of wistfulness and pure feelings... |
| 62east | A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE |  play_arrow | SIAM SHADE’s sixth single and… |
| 63east | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | Are you looking for a heartbreak song that really resonates with your heart… |
| 64east | Banzai ~ I’m glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | A song that makes you imagine a bright future with your partner… |
| 65east | AM11:00HY |  play_arrow | Many of HY’s love songs are considered masterpieces… |
| 66east | I love youback number |  play_arrow | The feeling of wanting to see someone important to me has grown... |
| 67east | Enchanting VanillaSebunsu Bega |  play_arrow | The debut album track depicting Seventh Vega's love |
| 68east | Let’s trade kisses instead of talking about love.WANDS |  play_arrow | That feeling that “there are things more important than words.” |
| 69east | This Is LoveHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | A love song by Hi-STANDARD brimming with a sense of speed |
| 70east | LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | The 13th albu... by JUDY AND MARY |
| 71east | I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo |  play_arrow | Even a breakup with your lover might be because there is love… |
| 72east | Ikuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | CreepHyp’s Love Song |
| 73east | Waves of Lovemakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Introducing Macaroni Enpitsu’s new song “Wave of Love.” |
| 74east | Long loveB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s tenth, released in 1999, and… |
| 75east | Reunionshaitoopu |  play_arrow | Shytopes’ new song depicting lovestruck feelings |
| 76east | Toward a future full of smilesElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | Singing, “Let’s move forward into the future together with myself…” |
| 77east | GibbsShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | As the central figure of the rock band Tokyo Jihen… |
| 78east | telephoneRemioromen |  play_arrow | A song that resonates with people in long-distance relationships. “Konayuki”... |
| 79east | Is that okay?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’ straightforward love song |
| 80east | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | The beautiful tones of the piano and strings are striking… |
| 81east | Bus RomanceChatto Monchī |  play_arrow | A unique piece focusing on the bus my lover is riding… |
| 82east | Kiss me right nowLINDBERG |  play_arrow | LINDBERG’s second single overall and… |
| 83east | Hot Hip LoveT-BOLAN |  play_arrow | A lively song that sings of the exhilaration of love |
| 84east | New WorldBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | A worldview transformed profoundly by encounters with people... |
| 85east | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | It was chosen as the theme song for the film “Be With You.” |
| 86east | ALONEB’z |  play_arrow | Because I feel lonely, I end up wanting to see someone… |
| 87east | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | It has a light, jaunty melody, but the world of the lyrics is heartrending—uh... |
| 88east | greatest common divisorRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A gentle song that embraces the differences in love |
| 89east | Touch That GirlTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | Sparkling, bittersweet feelings of youthful love |
| 90east | Gradation feat. Yuho KitazawaKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | An infectious rhythm that makes you want to start dancing, “… |
| 91east | normal temperatureVaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy’s love song, Jounetsu |
| 92east | Date planSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A girl who tries, even just a little, to get closer to the one she loves… |
| 93east | I have use for that warmth.Sambomasutā |  play_arrow | That love was born, and that love will continue… |
| 94east | Let’s hide and kiss in the car.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by Mr.Children that resonates with the heart |
| 95east | sea glasssutoreitenaa |  play_arrow | Capturing the fleeting light and wistfulness at summer’s end… |
| 96east | NEEbaddokurai |  play_arrow | Introducing the appeal of NEE’s heartbreak song “Bad Cry” |
| 97east | STORMLUNA SEA |  play_arrow | As LUNA SEA’s 9th single… |
| 98east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s song that depicts a fateful love... |
| 99east | I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | The o… of their debut album “SHISHAMO” |
| 100east | Love SpiritsChatto Monchī |  play_arrow | Expressing the poignancy of love set to a rock sound… |
| 101east | Bye-Bye to youUVERworld |  play_arrow | An emotional love song about parting and new beginnings |
| 102east | Cinderella BoySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A love story of dependence, tormented by the other’s lies |
| 103east | SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | I want to become someone who can express love straightforwardly... |
| 104east | iridescent cloudssutoreitenaa |  play_arrow | A deep bond between hearts, and even if we are apart… |
| 105east | NOW LOADINGmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Macaroni Enpitsu's movie theme song love song |
| 106east | RikaSIX LOUNGE |  play_arrow | A song that expresses pure feelings with a gentle melody |
| 107east | At the end of love, cherry blossoms flutter downSECONDWALL |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the bittersweetness of love amid falling cherry blossoms. |
| 108east | I want to shout that I love you.BAAD |  play_arrow | Theme song of 'SLAM DUNK,' a cry from the soul of youth |
| 109east | As I love you selfishly, I won’t hurt anyone but you.B’z |  play_arrow | The classic song “Ai no mama ni, wagamama ni” by B’z |
| 110east | That’s all.KANA-BOON |  play_arrow | KANA-BOON's new song is a love support anthem |
| 111east | Size of the kaijuback number |  play_arrow | A bittersweet yet hopeful love song by back number |
| 112east | Primalorijinarurabu |  play_arrow | A love song that is one of ORIGINAL LOVE’s signature tracks |
| 113east | raspberryMarushii |  play_arrow | An introduction to Marcy’s “Raspberry.” |
| 114east | In loveRyukku to soine gohan |  play_arrow | A refreshing rock song of backpack and sleeping-together rice |
| 115east | Together forever…GLAY |  play_arrow | I want the two of us to walk a long life together — pure love... |
| 116east | Your SongLOVE PSYCHEDELICO |  play_arrow | You’re the kind of person who finds it hard to speak your true feelings... |
| 117east | RomancePENICILLIN |  play_arrow | PENICILLIN's sixth single and... |
| 118east | Love letterTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring love sto… where wistfulness and warmth coexist |
| 119east | Star Love LetterTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | THE BOOM’s first original a… |
| 120east | donutkobore |  play_arrow | A hole in my heart like a donut hole. From a broken heart... |
| 121east | My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Sung as if speaking to a beloved person… |
| 122east | powder snowRemioromen |  play_arrow | As Remioromen’s eighth single overall... |
| 123east | ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG |  play_arrow | HOUND DOG’s 10th single and… |
| 124east | coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)neguse. |  play_arrow | A happy love song that makes everyday life shine |
| 125east | Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | An emotional love song that portrays unrequited love |
| 126east | Secretmoon drop |  play_arrow | Introduction text for the love song by Moon Drop |
| 127east | My lover is a band memberKALMA |  play_arrow | The Hokkaido-rooted three-piece band KALMA’s 2… |
| 128east | Forever LoveX JAPAN |  play_arrow | As the 14th single by X JAPAN… |
| 129east | It’s love, right?wacci |  play_arrow | Straight toward the feelings of love that have arisen within me… |
| 130east | sea glassSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | The three-piece band affectionately known as “Saucy”… |
| 131east | telepathyORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | Known as a classic song by ORANGE RANGE… |
| 132east | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | In unadorned words that are true to myself, with love straight from the heart… |
| 133east | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Packed with elements that scream “this is youth!”, and the rest… |
| 134east | SNOW SOUND[Alexandros] | ![SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e7GvXNOxhng/default.jpg) play_arrow | Affection related to winter, feelings that are growing larger... |
| 135east | Aito Yuurakkuraifu |  play_arrow | A representative love song that portrays love with a lover |
| 136east | centimeterthe peggies |  play_arrow | A song of love and destiny, expressing a bittersweet feeling |
| 137east | Revolveryonige |  play_arrow | A youthful song that portrays the heartache of a broken heart and a forward-looking spirit |
| 138east | Charonnegoto |  play_arrow | A youthful song that sings of feelings from far away |
| 139east | Blue amberback number |  play_arrow | A drama theme song that delicately expresses sorrow and a desire for revenge |
| 140east | Shangri-LaChatto Monchī |  play_arrow | A song that delicately portrays the complexities of romance and self-esteem |
| 141east | Absolute relationshipakai kouen |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the sense of distance in human relationships |
| 142east | For now,Galileo Galilei |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age love song that portrays adolescent romantic feelings |
| 143east | I love youKawamura Ryuuichi |  play_arrow | The ballad of Ryuichi Kawamura’s solo debut single |
| 144east | Selfish JulietBOØWY |  play_arrow | A romantic classic by BOØWY that portrays love |
| 145east | my nameback number |  play_arrow | A love song by back number that connects hearts just by calling your name |
| 146east | NameHabureddāzu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays affection for a loved one |
| 147east | RemPorukadotto Sutingurei |  play_arrow | Carrying anxiety about parting with someone important or about changes... |
| 148east | Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s classic love rock song achieves million-seller status |
| 149east | SOUL LOVEGLAY |  play_arrow | A love song that learns about life through a spring encounter |
| 150east | Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s winter love song |
| 151east | Red tambourineBLANKEY JET CITY |  play_arrow | 1990s love songs by BLANKEY JET CITY |
| 152east | I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN |  play_arrow | DEEN’s debut song, singing about the heartache of a broken romance |
| 153east | Mmm…I Don’t Like Mondays. |  play_arrow | A captivating song by a self-produced band |
| 154east | jinx; a bringer of misfortune (literally: ‘plague god’)OKOJO |  play_arrow | Strong affection that accepts the past |
| 155east | SparkleRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Theme song of the movie Your Name by RADWIMPS |
| 156east | Summer loverSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s Summer Lover depicts the story up to the breakup. |
| 157east | My darlingTRIPLANE |  play_arrow | TRIP, a four-member rock band from Hokkaido... |
| 158east | Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays a nighttime scene and a wistful, aching romance |
| 159east | front-facing camerawacci |  play_arrow | wacci’s love song. Everyday memories are treasures |
| 160east | Only onezarame |  play_arrow | Rurouni Kenshin ending theme, Zarame no Rock |
| 161east | Tokimeki Part 1supittsu |  play_arrow | A refreshing love song by Spitz |
| 162east | Robinsonsupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s 1995 signature song, Love and Solitude |
| 163east | In that casemakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A refreshing, fast-paced sound, and a heartrending… |
| 164east | That’s all there is to it.Marushii |  play_arrow | A bittersweet mid-tempo ballad by Marcy |
| 165east | Love is…Kawamura Ryuuichi |  play_arrow | Ryuichi Kawamura’s 1997 single ballad track |
| 166east | youL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | Gives us the strength to overcome life's hardships and challenges... |
| 167east | innocent feelingLET ME KNOW |  play_arrow | A fresh, catchy melody with synths po... |
| 168east | Nanakariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | A bright reggae sa- that evokes the feel of summer sunshine... |
| 169east | To you who don’t need love songsKaneyori Masaru |  play_arrow | While rejecting love songs, yet staying true to love—Kane… |
| 170east | Love is blind.yangusukinii |  play_arrow | This work carefully portrays the feelings of someone who has fallen in love. Shi… |
| 171east | LetterOkuda Tamio |  play_arrow | My chest tightens with the feelings of love within me… |
| 172east | ANGELHimuro Kyosuke |  play_arrow | Emotion-stirring guitar sounds and undulating dra... |
| 173east | I want you to kiss me.THE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | THE BLUE HEARTS’ third overall album… |
| 174east | For loveOkuda Tamio |  play_arrow | With a gentle yet powerful melody, Tamio Okuda... |
| 175east | Even though I love you more than anyone else.ACE COLLECTION |  play_arrow | to convey feelings of love |
| 176east | pun / joke / witorenji supainikurabu |  play_arrow | Introduced as a song with a slightly nostalgic atmosphere… |
| 177east | ArikaMarushii |  play_arrow | A rock band that is gaining popularity mainly among the younger generation… |
| 178east | ONLY YOUBOØWY |  play_arrow | Released in 198… as BOØWY’s fifth single |
| 179east | Everyday Revolutionneguse. |  play_arrow | A work by Neguse, a rock band from Aichi... |
| 180east | Super Parasite ManThis is LAST |  play_arrow | A mid-tempo ballad that portrays a heartrending love. Acou... |
| 181east | By your sidewacci |  play_arrow | A warm portrayal of the sense of distance and subtle emotional nuances between lovers… |
| 182east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | It’s one of the signature numbers representing Fujifabric, but… |
| 183east | Impure Love Storyyangusukinii |  play_arrow | A song that depicts a raw yet provocative form of love. Ya… |
| 184east | BelieveSOPHIA |  play_arrow | With a beautiful melody and a voice brimming with clarity that leaves a strong impression… |
| 185east | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | This song is from the smash-hit romance drama “We Married as a Job…” |