Mutual Love Songs: Recommended for Middle Schoolers! Popular Tracks that Portray Bittersweet Romance
That bittersweet love from our adolescent years often stays with us as a wonderful memory, etched deeply in our hearts even after we become adults.
Back in our school days, many of us probably listened to love songs, overlaying them with our own feelings and getting all fluttery, didn’t we?
This time, we’ve gathered a selection of popular Japanese love songs that portray romance—especially recommended mutual-love tracks for junior high school students.
Whether you’re right in the middle of your youth right now or at an age where you look back nostalgically on past romances, try finding songs that resonate with your own experiences.
Playlist
| Mutual Love Songs: Recommended for Middle Schoolers! Popular Tracks that Portray Bittersweet Romance | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Love thief.Yuika |  play_arrow | A languid, sweet singing voice and the chest at the moment of falling in love... |
| 2east | You know what,are-kun &『yuika’} |  play_arrow | A refreshing love song that captures the innocence of first love!… |
| 3east | evergreenŌhashi Chippoke |  play_arrow | As a song that captures the bittersweet feelings of first love, it appeals to a wide audience... |
| 4east | knot; tie; bind; concludeSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Just because the feelings are mutual doesn't mean it's all happiness... |
| 5east | Tightly.mosao. |  play_arrow | A gentle acoustic guitar and a bittersweet song... |
| 6east | DarlingNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s warm portrayal of everyday life with a lover... |
| 7east | User ManualNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Expressing a girl's feelings with plenty of humor... |
| 8east | Turing Love feat. SouNanawo Akari |  play_arrow | An impressive fast-paced duet between a man and a woman... |
| 9east | Special Kissnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A member of the popular idol group Naniwa Danshi... |
| 10east | I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | It's a bittersweet yet refreshing love song. 2… |
| 11east | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Released in 2007, the three … became a massive hit. |
| 12east | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | A back numb that depicts bittersweet feelings of first love… |
| 13east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | Known by the nickname Monpachi, they evoke youth punk and... |
| 14east | sugarSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Bittersweet romantic lyrics and a refreshing melody... |
| 15east | flower fortune-tellingVaundy |  play_arrow | Seeped with the aching sorrow and lingering attachment of love, etched into memory... |
| 16east | We’re officially a couple!HoneyWorks feat. Hattori Juri (CV: Sakura Ayane) |  play_arrow | A bittersweet first love sketched over a breezy melody… |
| 17east | like; to like; fond ofNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A cute love song by Kana Nishino that portrays the shift from friendship to romance. |
| 18east | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu |  play_arrow | It’s the 8th single released in 1994... |
| 19east | I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A song filled with the joy of first love and the desire to share it with someone. |
| 20east | Heart and kokoroUVERworld |  play_arrow | The album “LAST,” released in 2010… |
| 21east | You and ISuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | A love song filled with sweet and bittersweet memories of romance… |
| 22east | Just the two of usRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | When it comes to RADWIMPS’ mutual-love songs, this is the one… |
| 23east | SignMr.Children |  play_arrow | Released in 2004 as the 6th single... |
| 24east | Stay by my side.Yuika |  play_arrow | A heartwarming coming-of-age song about friendship turning into love |
| 25east | Is that okay?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The album “RA,” released in 2006… |
| 26east | biscuitYU-KI |  play_arrow | A digital-only single released in 2007... |
| 27east | A bright futurenever young beach |  play_arrow | Back in 2016, before they had even made their major debut... |
| 28east | Love songMarushii |  play_arrow | Depicting the warmth of love in everyday life |
| 29east | It’s love, right?wacci |  play_arrow | A song of love and courage that transcends social status, wacci |
| 30east | MAD HEAD LOVEYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The hottest artist right now, Kenshi Yonezu, 2... |
| 31east | GibbsShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | The 5th single released in 2000... |
| 32east | Convenience Store HoneymoonChatmonchy |  play_arrow | The 15th single released in 2012... |
| 33east | Love is lightNegicco |  play_arrow | Niigata idol group Negicco in 2017… |
| 34east | Vegakiseru |  play_arrow | The album “Near Future,” released in 2002… |
| 35east | Maiden in Loveikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays a maiden’s delicate feelings of love. |
| 36east | Every dayAbe Mao |  play_arrow | It’s the 3rd single released in 2015... |
| 37east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A moving song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that portrays youth |
| 38east | Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | The 38th single released in 2007… |
| 39east | SHEŌhashi Torio |  play_arrow | The beautiful ... that was released in 2017 and caused a stir |
| 40east | Who is knocking on the door?Ozawa Kenji |  play_arrow | Collaboration with SEKAI NO OWARI... |
| 41east | POWER OF LOVEJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | Widely regarded as the number one band people want to see make a comeback... |
| 42east | Lover SoulOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | “JUDY AND…” released in 2009 |
| 43east | A 365-day love story.Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A love story that cherishes the days spent with someone special |
| 44east | A bouquet of happinessMarushii |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song by Marcy that colors the love of spring |
| 45east | A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | Ikuta Rira’s new song that envisions a future beyond hardship |
| 46east | A heart in love dancesOnda Masanori |  play_arrow | Masanori Onda’s love song portrays moments of happiness. |
| 47east | LuckyLucie, Too |  play_arrow | A newly formed girls' pop... |
| 48east | Sweet FateUA |  play_arrow | It’s the seventh single released in 1997... |
| 49east | Make love, feel each other, and sleep together.Sanīdēi Sābisu |  play_arrow | The album “Su…” released in 2014 |
| 50east | Love me semi-permanentlyHorie Yui |  play_arrow | Released in 2014 as an anime theme song… |
| 51east | threadUemura Kana |  play_arrow | Known for acoustic guitar and vocals… |
| 52east | LOVE&WIFE&PEACESeiryūjin 25 |  play_arrow | Polygamous-idol unit, Ryujin Kiyoshi 25, in 2016… |
| 53east | Siren Syrup(((sara undo))) |  play_arrow | Centering on Illreme, who is also known as a rapper… |
| 54east | miraclemiwa |  play_arrow | The 11th single released in 2013... |
| 55east | BABY BABY BABYMagokoro Burazāzu |  play_arrow | The album “I Wi…” released in 1998 |
| 56east | LabradorChara |  play_arrow | The album “hone…,” released in 2008 |
| 57east | boyfriendaiko |  play_arrow | The 6th single by aiko, released in 2000... |