Introducing recommended unrequited-love songs for junior high school students!
Now that you’re in junior high and meeting new people, many of you might have found someone you like, right?
We’ve gathered Japanese love songs we’d love you to listen to at times like these.
Focusing on tracks that help you feel positive about love, we’ve selected popular unrequited-love songs—so if you’re a junior high student in love, definitely give them a listen!
Listening to unrequited-love songs can sometimes give you the courage to confess your feelings.
With the power of music, we hope you can feel more positive about love!
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Recommended unrequited love songs for junior high school students. Popular love songs/romance songs (1–10)
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
MONGOL800’s classic “Chiisana Koi no Uta” was released in 2001.
For today’s middle schoolers, that’s a song from before they were born.
Although quite a bit of time has passed since its release, it remains remarkably enduring, still ranking high on karaoke charts.
The lyrics depict a man confessing his feelings to a woman who likes someone else, even though he knows he doesn’t stand a chance.
The melody is catchy and moving, so be sure to check it out.
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
back number is a hugely popular three-piece rock band formed in 2004.
Although they went through several member changes at first, the current lineup has been stable since 2007.
Their music is highly catchy, with clean, accessible melodies that have won wide popularity.
Among their love songs, one of the most famous is Takane no Hanako-san.
Although it was released in 2014, it’s so well-known that even junior high school students are likely familiar with it.
It vividly captures the classic feelings of unrequited love, making it a must-listen for anyone in the throes of youth!
Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
Yorushika’s digital single “Hana ni Bourei,” released in 2020, served as the theme song for the animated film “A Whisker Away.” For adults, it carries a certain nostalgia—perfectly fitting the phrase “faint summer memories” that can bring back those middle school days.
The lyrics include expressions that feel like reminiscing about the past, which further heightens the sense of poignancy.
For those who are currently in middle school, it might be a song that stirs up not so much nostalgia as a bittersweet ache.
OrangeGReeeeN
The mysterious, popular group GReeeeN, who never show their faces, are known for balancing careers as dentists and artists.
In 2017, the film “Kiseki: Sobito of That Day” was released, depicting their struggles on the road to becoming artists.
The track I’d like to recommend as their unrequited love song is “Orange.” While many songs about unrequited love lean toward heartbreak, this one focuses on “how the relationship might develop from here.” It’s truly a perfect song for students, don’t you think?
I love you.Inoue Sonoko
While working as a singer-songwriter, the multi-talented Sonoko Inoue has also found success as an actress.
She enjoys overwhelming support from teens and people in their early twenties.
Her signature song “Daisuki,” released in 2011 as her debut single, wasn’t a massive hit at first but steadily gained long-lasting popularity.
It portrays the feelings of a student with a one-sided crush.
The lyrics are captivating in the way they leave you wondering whether it’s a real confession or something happening only in her imagination, don’t you think?
crescendoNEW!M!LK
This is a coupling track from the single “Bakuretsu Aishiteru / Sukisugite Metsu!” released in February 2026.
It drew attention for being produced by member Hayato Sano.
Created with the theme of a “classic idol song,” its lyrics depict the flutter of unrequited love gradually growing stronger, making listeners’ hearts skip a beat.
The transparent sound and straightforward melody build a sense of elation and draw you in.
It’s a sweet-and-sour pop tune that gives a gentle push to those in love.
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
Centered around composer ryo, supercell is a collective of creators that brings together illustrators and designers.
Known for songs featuring Hatsune Miku, they’ve remained at the forefront from the early days of the Vocaloid boom to the present.
Their unrequited-love song “The Story You Don’t Know” was released in 2009, and its catchy melody and lyrics made it a hit.
Even now, it’s a wonderful song that hasn’t lost its charm, so I think middle schoolers will enjoy it too!