[Carefully Selected] Popular Love Songs: Recommended Romance Tracks

Our world for twoaimyon

Aimyon – Our World (Official Music Video)

By the end of 2018, Aimyon had performed on the year-end Kohaku Uta Gassen and has now become one of the nation’s most beloved artists.

Speaking of her appeal, it’s definitely her literary love-song lyrics.

“Futari no Sekai” became hugely popular as a love song that showcases Aimyon’s charm.

The warm sound, her vocals, and the lyrics all match perfectly.

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You don’t listen to rock.aimyon

Aimyon – You Don’t Listen to Rock [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is the third single by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture.

Although she’s a woman, Aimyon writes many love songs from a male perspective.

This track, too, begins with a scene where a boy sings to a girl he has a crush on to convey his feelings.

Since Aimyon is a fan of Kenji Ozawa—known as Ozaken—I feel there’s a worldview here that somewhat resonates with Ozawa’s “Ai Shi Aisarete Ikiru no sa” (“To Love and Be Loved, That’s How We Live”).

absorbed; engrossed; infatuated; crazy aboutBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Muchuu -Recording Video- (Theme song for Fuji TV Thursday Drama 'Calm by the Waves, A Married Couple's Fine Day')

Many listeners are likely captivated by love songs that sing of straightforward, earnest romance, even if a little clumsy.

This track by BE:FIRST is exactly that kind of song.

Its gospel-tinged sound is soothing and warms the heart just by listening.

The song serves as the theme for the drama “Nami Uraraka ni, Meoto Biyori,” set in the Showa era and depicting the sweet, slightly bittersweet everyday life of a newlywed couple.

It portrays a deep affection that needs no words to be understood, and a tenderness so strong you want to call your partner’s name over and over—feelings many will relate to.

The song is included on the single “GRIT,” released in May 2025.

It’s a love song brimming with happiness that reminds you of how precious your loved one is.

Almond ChocolateILLIT

ILLIT (아일릿) ‘Almond Chocolate’ Special Film

This is ILLIT’s first original Japanese song, following the worldwide success of their debut single “Magnetic,” which also earned them the New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards at the end of 2024.

The track was co-produced by Nakajin from SEKAI NO OWARI and Pdogg, and likens the multifaceted nature of love to a confection with a sweet exterior and a bittersweet center.

The lyrics compare overflowing feelings of affection to going over capacity, while the sparkling pop sound makes your heart flutter.

It also serves as the theme song for the film “I Won’t Fall for Looks Alone,” set to be released in March 2025, perfectly matching the movie’s world.

It’s an exceptionally sweet love song that’s perfect for anyone feeling the excitement of unrequited love or the tender affection for their favorite idol.

Ref:rainAimer

Aimer “Ref:rain” MUSIC VIDEO (5th albums “Sun Dance” and “Penny Rain” released simultaneously on Wednesday, 2019/04/10)

Aimer’s long-awaited love song since “If You Hadn’t Met Me ~Natsuyuki Fuyuhana~,” released in 2012! This track serves as the ending theme for the anime “After the Rain,” and it was apparently created as a result of that tie-in.

The pure feeling of stoking one’s love even more while holding onto unforgettable memories is truly charming.

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Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Stand by me, Stand by you. (Lyric Video)

It’s a love song by Dai Hirai about a fateful encounter.

The track portrays the miracle and gratitude of meeting the one person in a vast world and walking through life together.

It gently sings of irreplaceable love blossoming in everyday calm, carried by a soothing acoustic sound.

Released in September 2020, the song is included on the album “Life Goes On” and gained attention as the theme for the Mynavi Wedding commercial.

It’s a piece that reminds you of the blessing of having a partner by your side.

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SSGIRLS (Vocals: Kana Sasakura) "Follow your arrows" -Music Video- (TV anime "Whisper Me A Love Song" opening theme)

A song that captures the stirrings of love that begin the moment you fall at first sight, set to a straightforward guitar rock sound.

It serves as the opening theme for the TV anime Whisper Me a Love Song, with lyrics by Seiko Fujibayashi and composition/arrangement by Katsuhiko Kurosu—an impressive duo.

Released in April 2024 as a double A-side single.

The track expresses, through a driving band sound, the emotional shift from a static daily life to one colored by feelings for someone special.

The lyrics convey the courage to be honest with your feelings and take a step forward without fearing hurt, offering encouragement to the listener.

It’s sure to resonate with anyone who wishes to share their feelings for someone they love without hiding them.