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.
Playlist
| Classic and popular songs about unrequited love | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | First loveKobo Kanaeru |  play_arrow | Release of Kobo Kanaeru’s love song |
| 2 | B-b-but.≒JOY |  play_arrow | The group’s first unit song is a love-support anthem. |
| 3 | I’m in love right now.≒JOY |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song about unrequited love |
| 4 | Tell me your phone number!≒JOY |  play_arrow | An idol J-pop song about the courage of unrequited love |
| 5 | I-I don’t like you!≠ME |  play_arrow | A ≠ME song that portrays a love that can’t be honest with itself |
| 6 | Last chance, last dance≠ME |  play_arrow | ≠ME’s new song: a classic pop about unrequited love |
| 7 | Iorokudenashi |  play_arrow | A poignant song that likens an unrequited love to celestial bodies |
| 8 | crescendoM!LK |  play_arrow | A classic idol song produced by Hayato Sano |
| 9 | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Aimyon that depicts unrequited love |
| 10 | InfluencerNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A passionate and easy-to-listen-to love song |
| 11 | me me sheRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS classic that depicts the pain of unrequited love |
| 12 | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | A masterpiece of deep emotion and beautiful tone |
| 13 | LÖVE MEBUDDiiS |  play_arrow | A poignant youth song that depicts the heartache of unrequited love |
| 14 | mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN |  play_arrow | A love song that captures the bittersweet sense of distance in youth. |
| 15 | Coffee SongHOWL BE QUIET |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by HOWL BE QUIET that portrays a heartrending unrequited love |
| 16 | Specter feat. HACHIMIMiNARI |  play_arrow | A Chinese-style singing voice that envelops a girl's faint first love |
| 17 | Unrequited Love Magnetmekakushe |  play_arrow | A love drawn like a magnet, feelings that sway |
| 18 | I’ll end up hating you.Kaneyori Masaru |  play_arrow | One-way feelings of love, a summer love song |
| 19 | Unrequited love for lifeGarakuta |  play_arrow | A Nagoya-born band's song that portrays an unrequited love with raw, true-to-life honesty. |
| 20 | tameraiMisaka Saki |  play_arrow | A spring song that sings of a love too deep for words |
| 21 | When I realized it, I was in unrequited love.Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 22 | Unrequited Love in the Music RoomKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | After-school music room, hidden feelings of love and bittersweet longing |
| 23 | NE-CHU-SHOWbotchiboromaru |  play_arrow | A dance tune that captures the exhilaration of love |
| 24 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | An Okinawan love song that gives you courage |
| 25 | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | Singing about the heartache of unrequited love and the struggles of romance |
| 26 | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | Regrets of Emails and Mao Abe’s Singing Voice |
| 27 | Too belovedKG with Tiara |  | A masterpiece with poignant lyrics and captivating music |
| 28 | swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | Singing of the heartache of unrequited love and the yearning for love |
| 29 | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | Back Number and Shimizu-san’s songs are the best! |
| 30 | Last Love Lettermoon drop |  play_arrow | A lighthearted expression of the sweet-and-sour feelings of youthful love |
| 31 | Love letternatsuiro matsuri |  play_arrow | Natsuiro Matsuri's new song expresses deep affection |
| 32 | LOVE LETTERMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara’s bittersweet youth song about unconfessed love |
| 33 | mayflyONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A Kagerou song that portrays the heartache of unrequited love. |
| 34 | Best Friend’s GirlSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | The bittersweet ache and confusion of a love that goes beyond friendship |
| 35 | One-Way Ticket of LoveFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song about unrequited love, upbeat and moving |
| 36 | NAOHY |  play_arrow | A poignant song themed around HY’s unrequited love |
| 37 | A Song for Youerica |  play_arrow | A heartfelt love song: empathy and charm |
| 38 | Just by you being herekome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | If you have someone you love, your life will change. |
| 39 | fragileEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | A wistful song and Kaori Mochida’s captivating voice |
| 40 | Sniper.Yuika |  play_arrow | A heart-fluttering unrequited-love youth song |
| 41 | Act like an adult.suisou gurashi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song portraying the romantic struggles of a woman you meet on the last train |
| 42 | Where Love Is Headedsutopuri |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by Sutopuri—an absolute must-listen! |
| 43 | ConclusionSenchimirimentaru |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that weaves memories with a loved one into music |
| 44 | YOU… feat. Izumi Nakasone (HY)Kato Miria |  play_arrow | Hit ballads by Miliyah Kato and HY |
| 45 | Unrequited loveGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the turmoil of love and pure feelings |
| 46 | I only know your profileHanbaato Hanbaato |  play_arrow | The Charm of an Acoustic Unrequited Love Song |
| 47 | What is love?Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A piano piece that depicts the feeling of first love |
| 48 | Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A song depicting unrequited love for a man in Osaka |
| 49 | Unrequited loveHamada Shogo |  play_arrow | The appeal of unrequited-love songs by adult men |
| 50 | Unexpected StoryAKB48 | A song about falling for someone you're not interested in | |
| 51 | Winter, againGLAY |  play_arrow | A track packed with musical playfulness and coolness |
| 52 | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | A youthful song that sings of pure unrequited love |
| 53 | One thing I want to ask youSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | Singing of a cute crush and pure feelings |
| 54 | First lovematsumura kanau |  play_arrow | Sing(s) of the sweet-and-sour taste of first love and its wistful, aching feelings. |
| 55 | Sorry for dreamingAKB48 U-21 senbatsu |  play_arrow | A summer song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love. |
| 56 | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Let's be brave and tell the person you like how you feel. |
| 57 | MagicBUDDiiS |  play_arrow | BUDDiiS's 'Magic' is sweet and masculine. |
| 58 | The strong and fleeting onesCocco |  play_arrow | A song about a heartrending love facing the betrayal of a beloved |
| 59 | I like you, please.FRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | Depicting a maiden’s heart as it shifts from idealized love to reality |
| 60 | Love me, please.GOING STEADY |  play_arrow | A moving song that conveys frank affection |
| 61 | In loveHY |  play_arrow | A ballad that portrays a heart accepting heartbreak and growing |
| 62 | youHY |  play_arrow | Music whose emotionally charged songs move the heart |
| 63 | Thinking of youKEISUKE |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that sings of the bittersweetness and tenderness of unrequited love. |
| 64 | I MISS YOULINDBERG |  play_arrow | A youthful song that refreshingly sings of a wistful unrequited love. |
| 65 | If only I could just come to hate you.Ryohei Ab |  play_arrow | A pop song that portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 66 | Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | An emotional love song that portrays unrequited love |
| 67 | You look like an idiot.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays the conflicts of love |
| 68 | Kasane AiSoala |  play_arrow | Soala’s transparent vocals express emotion |
| 69 | ContrastTOMOO |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of the joy and heartache of unrequited love |
| 70 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet unrequited love of youth |
| 71 | I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A love song packed with the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 72 | I’ve fallen in love.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A bittersweet rock song that portrays an unstoppable love |
| 73 | Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A ballad about an unattainable love |
| 74 | Being a little short is just right.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A love song by YUTORI-SEDAI portraying a high school student's unrequited love. |
| 75 | two peopleaiko |  play_arrow | aiko’s love songs express complex emotions |
| 76 | Mutual loveaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s heart-touching song that depicts the feelings of love |
| 77 | You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the winter night sky and the bittersweetness of love |
| 78 | My name is Unrequited Loveindigo la End |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song about a bittersweet unrequited love for someone of the same sex. |
| 79 | wishsumika |  play_arrow | A song of bittersweet unrequited love and hope for the future |
| 80 | seesawtuki. |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song expressed with a seesaw |
| 81 | I’m really sorry.≠ME |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love. |
| 82 | Because I like you.Yuika |  play_arrow | A cute love song that portrays a high schooler's unrequited love |
| 83 | Love thief.Yuika |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays the earnestness of romance |
| 84 | I’ll wait.amin |  play_arrow | A classic unrequited-love song with a nostalgic Showa-era vibe |
| 85 | That’s not fair…arekunn |  play_arrow | A song that sings of Are-kun’s bittersweet feelings of love. |
| 86 | You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn |  play_arrow | Emotional portrayal of a woman who was manipulated and betrayed by her partner |
| 87 | Leading someone on is a serious offense!arekunn |  play_arrow | A song depicting unrequited love for a teasing/flirtatious person |
| 88 | You know what,are-kun &『yuika’} |  play_arrow | A duet song depicting the budding feelings of spring love |
| 89 | Try loving—it’s not like you’ll lose anything.neguse. |  play_arrow | Neguse.’s unrequited-love song surpasses 2 million plays amid social media buzz. |
| 90 | More than friends, less than loversmatsumura kanau |  play_arrow | The frustration of relationships and the conflict of emotions |
| 91 | Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri |  play_arrow | The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak |
| 92 | sparklingmosao. |  play_arrow | Mosawo love song relatable SNS |
| 93 | Someone like you.riria. |  play_arrow | The feeling of being unable to be honest with someone you like |
| 94 | You’re unfair, you know.riria. |  play_arrow | A winter song that poignantly sings of unrequited love |
| 95 | Love is hard.riria. |  play_arrow | A classic song that poignantly portrays lovers missing each other |
| 96 | A Premonition of BeginningsKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A healing song that brings back forgotten feelings |
| 97 | hydrangeaShido |  play_arrow | Emotionally deep music of modern jazz |
| 98 | Tokimeki Part 1supittsu |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of first love |
| 99 | JulianPurinsesu Purinsesu |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad by Princess Princess |
| 100 | raspberryMarushii |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that portrays the struggle of unrequited love |
| 101 | wishMarushii |  play_arrow | Marcy’s love song, comforting the heart |
| 102 | the depths of the heartrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking love ballad by a good-for-nothing |
| 103 | waiting in vainrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A Useless Unrequited Love Depiction Song |
| 104 | selling oneselfRosu |  play_arrow | A poignant love song depicting an unrequited love of a courtesan |
| 105 | Why not me?Misaka Saki |  play_arrow | An unrequited love song about realizing your romantic feelings for a friend |
| 106 | So she’s not your girlfriend, huh?Ueno Yūka |  play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad portraying the final moments of lovers who have decided to part ways |
| 107 | Time-Limited Unrequited LoveNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A Nogizaka song that sings about the bittersweet unrequited love of youth |
| 108 | senpainozomi |  play_arrow | A song depicting a bittersweet unrequited love for someone older |
| 109 | DiNAYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuuri’s song that likens memories with a lover to genes |
| 110 | Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai |  play_arrow | A delicate song that sings of Ai Tomioka’s pure feelings of love |
| 111 | Anemone is the smile of first love.Kitatani Ruki |  play_arrow | Ruki Chatan’s unrequited love song resonates with the heart |
| 112 | evergreenŌhashi Chippoke |  play_arrow | A smash hit song about unwavering love |
| 113 | Wait & See ~RiskUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Deep, NY-style musicality |
| 114 | celeryYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | The importance of acknowledging and embracing differences, as taught by music |
| 115 | Ambiguous BlueKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | A love song that depicts the poignancy of love |
| 116 | ElegyHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses a woman's romantic feelings through Ken Hirai's singing voice |
| 117 | I wish I were the one you liked.Te ga kuriimu pan |  play_arrow | Cream Bun, a ballad depicting a woman who cannot express her feelings |
| 118 | How many times have I read over the lyrics of LOVE SONG?Sakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A love song to lean on on a night in love, soothing the heart. |
| 119 | dear personShio Reira |  play_arrow | Depicting a mismatch in how love is expressed |
| 120 | flower fortune-tellingShimizu Miisa |  play_arrow | An unrequited love song painted with a transparent, clear singing voice |
| 121 | My Sweet Darlin’Yaita Hitomi |  play_arrow | A thrilling and bright song about unrequited love |
| 122 | aloeFunatsu Mahiro |  play_arrow | A song that gently embraces the feelings of an ambiguous love |
| 123 | love at first sightFunatsu Mahiro |  play_arrow | A smash hit song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of first love |
| 124 | Feeling in loveNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s unrequited love song |
| 125 | I want to become the kind of thing the person I like likes.Suzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | A brother duo song by SUZUKI SUZUKI overflowing with love |
| 126 | My cute unrequited loveOtoniriame |  play_arrow | A youthful love song that sings of the heartache of unrequited love |
| 127 | I love youfumidō |  play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the tenderness of love |
| 128 | a good personReina |  play_arrow | A poignant love song of vulnerability and kindness |
| 129 | I want to be lovedYumcha |  | A song that expresses unrequited feelings with a pop sound |
| 130 | Unrequited loveOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A classic ballad that sings of Hanako Oku’s heartrending love. |
| 131 | solitude -A True Farewell-KinKi Kids | A Kinki Kids song from the early 2000s... | |
| 132 | love letterEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | ELT, short for Every Little Th... |
| 133 | The Door to TomorrowI WiSH |  play_arrow | When you meet someone you like in your youth, liking... |
| 134 | to youMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A breezy, catchy, up-tempo vibe is the hallmark of this co... |
| 135 | I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | Even after we part, I can’t help but keep thinking about you, over and over. |
| 136 | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | An unending regret over being unable to forget a lover I broke up with… |
| 137 | AitaiKato Miria |  play_arrow | I want to see you, I want to see you, I want to see you, I want to see you… |
| 138 | I want you to tell me you love me.Oku Hanako |  play_arrow | One of the queens of unrequited-love songs of the Heisei era, Hanako Oku... |
| 139 | STEP youHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | You fall for someone, and little by little you get to know them... |
| 140 | LuckyKaneki Kazuya |  play_arrow | Insert song from the Toho-distributed film “Ao Haru Ride.” A favorite… |
| 141 | I BELIVEKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | Is it easy to keep thinking single-mindedly about the one you love...? |
| 142 | Your favorite songUVERworld |  play_arrow | Unique musical style, relatable lyrics and voice |
| 143 | Lavius feat. ⌘Hainomiasmi |  play_arrow | A poignant, heart-touching song by asmi |
| 144 | habit of laughingIgarashi Haru |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that portrays the pain of an unforgettable love |
| 145 | Who…Hamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Learning About Love from Lyrics and the Allure of Ayumi Hamasaki |
| 146 | I fall in love with you againNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s heartrending unrequited love song that depicts inner conflict |
| 147 | I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s unrequited love song, a popular track |