Heal your heart with love ballads: A collection of pure love and heartbreak songs.

Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – Me Too, [Official Music Video] (Theme Song for the Drama “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin Guy”)

A ballad that poignantly portrays an unrequited love, set to the aching timbre of a piano.

Upon learning that their crush is dating a close friend, the protagonist carefully weaves their feelings as they have no choice but to give up while keeping their emotions hidden.

The more they think about the person they love, the more the pain intensifies—an experience many share as a bittersweet memory that lingers in the heart.

Included on YUTORI-SEDAI’s major first EP “blanket,” released in April 2025, this song was also chosen as the ending theme for MBS’s Drama Tokku series “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin.” It’s a track that gently accompanies the hearts of those in one-sided love, where simply thinking of someone makes your chest tighten.

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back number – Hanabira (full)

A heartbreaking breakup song that overlays the fleeting memories of love with cherry blossom petals.

The lyrics delicately portray how memories with a lover linger everywhere in the city, turning even everyday scenes into amplifiers of pain.

While still holding on to love, the reality is that they will never meet again.

This song carries a message that gently embraces that hurt.

Released in April 2011, it was featured as the ending theme for JAPAN COUNTDOWN.

It is sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced a painful romance.

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back number – Happy End (full)

A touching song that sings of the aching feelings for a former lover.

The portrait of a woman who tries to act tough yet cannot sever her lingering attachment is striking.

It depicts the complex emotions of someone who, despite her words, still truly loves the other person.

Released in November 2016, it was also used as the theme song for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” It’s recommended as a chance to sort out your feelings if you’ve experienced parting from someone you love.

Let yourself be carried by back number’s gentle vocals and take a moment to face your own emotions.

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milet “I still” Music Video (Theme song for the film ‘Unknown Girlfriend’)

This is a heartbreak song that sings of a poignant, aching love.

It’s common to look back and think, “If I had never met you, maybe I wouldn’t have been hurt this much…” But that’s the thing about love—you can’t just stop yourself there.

The more you try to forget, the more that person lingers in your mind, and perhaps all you can do is wait for time to heal it.

This piece was written as the theme song for the film “Shiranai Kanojo” (“Unknown Girlfriend”).

Together with this work—where milet takes on her first-ever role as a heroine—it is sure to resonate with the hearts of many.

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miwa “Harunoot” Music Video

How about soothing your soul with the youth-themed song “Harunoto”? This piece was written by miwa as the ending theme for the anime “MIX MEISEI STORY: The Second Summer, Beyond the Sky.” The lyrics portray the frustrating feeling of being aware of each other yet unable to confess your feelings.

Listening to this song might be a nice way to reflect on memories of your youth and past romances.

Because it sings about universal themes, it’s something people of all generations can relate to.

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Emotionwacci

wacci “Emotion” Music Video

A heartwarming love song by wacci that delicately portrays the many emotions of romance.

It’s striking how everyday words like “good morning” and “good night,” exchanged in daily life, gradually take on a special meaning shared only by the two of them.

Included on the album “Kanjō Hyakkei,” it was released in August 2017.

The gentle melody and warm vocals together tenderly envelop the journey from the beginning of love to a deep bond.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you and your partner, who sometimes clash, want to reflect on each other’s feelings.

By recalling how you felt at the very start of your relationship, it can be the spark you need to express yourself honestly.

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You / Doba-shishō: OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Released in February 2025, this work is a gem of a love song whose gentle, familiar melody and straightforward, heartfelt lyrics resonate deeply.

Wrapped in warm tones, the chorus adds a sweeping string arrangement that heightens the sense of emotion.

The vocals overflow with pure affection for the other person, and the tender worldview that cherishes everyday, ordinary moments will speak not only to those in love, but to anyone nurturing warm feelings for someone important.