[Carefully Selected] Popular Love Songs: Recommended Romance Tracks

fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi

DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu 'Uchiage Hanabi' MUSIC VIDEO

A collaboration song by DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu that many people probably find themselves remembering every summer since its release.

Sung as a duet by a man and a woman, likening the scene to summer fireworks, it’s a track in which many listeners likely see their own reflections.

The contrast between the two distinct vocal styles is superb, with a grand chorus that bursts like a firework and a delicate, ephemeral outro—making it a perfect song for summer.

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Murakami Shinpei

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cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Aloof [Official Music Video]

A song included on RADWIMPS’ album ANTI ANTI GENERATION.

As a visual work, it beautifully captures the subtleties of romance.

The mix places Noda’s vocals and the piano right by your ear.

How about linking it with your own feelings of love as you listen? It will help set your emotions free.

Personally, I think it marks a new frontier for Japanese ballads.

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kinya

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androp – “Koi” Music Video, theme song for the film “Until I Meet September’s Love”

This song became the theme for the film “Until I Meet September’s Love” and created quite a buzz.

Takahito Uchizawa’s high-toned vocals fit perfectly with the lyrics, which portray a bittersweet, straightforward love.

Coupled with the grand accompaniment—piano backing and crystal-clear harmonies—it’s fair to call this a standout ballad where the feelings of sorrow and affection steadily deepen.

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Hane Keisuke

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KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

This is Sukima Switch’s second single, released a full eight months after their debut single.

In response to the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, a studio performance video was uploaded to YouTube by the duo themselves.

The lyrics, which sing about parting from a loved one, are heartbreaking.

Snow WhiteFlower

Flower “Snow White” — 2nd album “Hanadokei (Flower Clock)” out 3/4

It was released in 2013 as Flower’s sixth single.

The song was used as the theme for the NOTTV drama “We’re All Dead♪,” and it’s a love ballad inspired by the world of the fairy tale Snow White.

It’s a poignant track that portrays an unrequited love, depicting a pure, single-minded yearning for the other person.

CHE.R.RYYUI

CHE.R.RY – YUI (Full)

This is YUI’s eighth single, and its lyrics portray the feelings of a woman who entrusts her emotions for the man she likes to messages on her cell phone.

YUI herself has commented that the song is cute, and the reason she deliberately added a period to the title “CHERRY.” was to more strongly express the bittersweet nature of the romance by including the “.”

On her way back from shoppingElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi “On Her Way Home from Shopping”

It’s Elephant Kashimashi’s 41st single, released as a double A-side together with “Itsuka Mita Yume o.” Unusually for Elephant Kashimashi, who often have more rough, masculine songs, the lyrics are written from a woman’s perspective.

The music video featuring actress Kumiko Aso also drew attention.