Classic and popular songs about unrequited love
When you’re nursing a crush, music is a reliable ally.
Whether you’re feeling lonely or insecure, all the unrequited-love songs that have been sung up to now will encourage you.
This time, we’ve put together a collection of Japanese love songs about unrequited love.
Give them a listen when you’ve lost confidence because of your crush or when you need a little courage.
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Classic and popular unrequited love songs (31–40)
Just by you being herekome kome CLUB
Just having someone you love can change so many things; it makes your doubts disappear—that’s how this song makes me feel.
Tatsuya Ishii’s voice at the beginning is fantastic.
Even someone like him tells us that love can be scary, so it means we’ve got to do our best.
fragileEvery Little Thing
It’s a heartrending song.
It was also used in the dating reality show “Ainori.” Kaori Mochida’s voice is so captivating that I can’t help but put it on repeat.
Even though it’s supposed to be a wistful song, it somehow has a bit of a rock vibe—such a curious feel.
Act like an adult.suisou gurashi
A bittersweet love song that portrays the complex emotions of a woman who goes to meet someone on the last train at midnight.
Released by Suisougurashi in March 2022, the song delicately captures the feelings of a woman swept up in an adult romance.
Set to jazzy sounds and a catchy melody, it vividly depicts her inner conflict as she keeps the relationship going by hiding her true self to suit the other person’s convenience.
With a clear, translucent vocal, it expresses a woman wavering between her straightforward affection and the anxiety of losing her sense of self.
A song that offers comfort to those hurting from unrequited love or heartbreak.
ConclusionSenchimirimentaru
A profound love story chronicling meetings and partings that cannot last forever.
Born from the desire to capture memories with a loved one in music, this heartrending ballad emerged after nine years in the making.
Crafted with heartfelt care by Atushi from Centimillimental, the song was chosen as the theme for the September 2024 release Given The Movie: To the Sea, drawing attention for its beautiful harmony with the film’s world.
It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone struggling with a relationship and carrying a bittersweet ache in their heart.
Where Love Is Headedsutopuri
How about a song that contemplates the outcome of love? It’s a track by the entertainment group Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri), released as a digital single in November 2024.
The lyrics and composition were created by Mao and Yuya from the rock band SID.
The lyrics, which depict unrequited feelings and inner conflict, are especially moving for younger listeners.
If you’re experiencing a crush right now, you’ll surely relate.
Be sure to listen closely and savor it!
Classic and popular unrequited love songs (41–50)
Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE
It’s a song about unrequited love for a man from Osaka, isn’t it? It really captures what Osaka men are like.
It’s fun to listen to how he doesn’t quite pick up on the woman’s advances or emotional expressions.
Also, I love how Yoshida sings it with such a sense of joy.
Unrequited loveHamada Shogo
An unrequited love song sung by an adult man.
It makes you think this is what a truly cool man is like.
Why is it that any song sounds like a masterpiece when Shogo Hamada sings it? You can enjoy the charm of kayōkyoku along with the heavy, pounding backing arrangement.