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