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

Like the shining moonSuperfly

Superfly “Like the Shining Moon” Music Video

A Superfly ballad that gently sings of gratitude and love for another, using the light of the moon and sun as motifs.

It vividly portrays a protagonist who had carried loneliness and anxiety opening their heart through meeting someone special, and being reborn into a new self.

Released in August 2012 and featured as the theme song for the TBS drama “Summer Rescue: Tenku no Shinryojo,” the track drew significant attention.

It was also included on the album “Force,” receiving a strong response.

This song will gently resonate with those who struggle to be honest with their feelings or who wish to express gratitude to someone important.

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.

KindnessFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – YASASHISA (Official Video)

This is a song by Fujii Kaze that delicately portrays the confusion and complex feelings that arise when touched by someone else’s kindness.

Even while being enveloped in a warm gaze, you can’t help but feel your own immaturity and weakness.

That emotional wavering is depicted alongside gentle piano melodies.

Released in April 2020 and included on the album “HELP EVER HURT NEVER,” the track was also used in a TV commercial for NatureLab’s Laundrin.

It’s a song to listen to when you can’t be honest about your feelings or when you’re struggling with a relationship with someone important.

A heartwarming ballad that helps you realize the true value of kindness.

I LOVE YOUkurisu haato

Chris Hart – I LOVE YOU

A heart-stirring ballad that poignantly sings of a love growing cold.

Released in February 2014 as Chris Hart’s first original single, the song is known as the theme for the ACE JTB TV commercial.

While cherishing the happy memories with a lover, it vividly portrays the emotional turmoil of drifting apart.

Though American-born, Hart masterfully conveys the delicate nuances of Japanese and delivers a warm vocal that resonates deeply with listeners.

Scenes of memories unfolding with the changing seasons—like springtime cherry-blossom viewing and winter kisses indoors—further heighten the ache of heartbreak.

It’s a song that gently supports those who have lost someone precious or who are seeking closure.

Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer (2008 Ver.) [Music Video]

This is a bittersweet yet warm song that begins with a simple acoustic guitar tone.

It conveys the weight carried by the words “I love you,” intertwining a moving expression of deep love with the meaning of singing as a performer—truly a masterpiece.

Released in November 1997, its heartfelt vocals and universal message captured many hearts despite its simple sound.

It was chosen as the theme song for the animated film “Lu Over the Wall,” and has been embraced by even more listeners across generations.

With Kazuyoshi Saito’s characteristically warm vocals and memorable melody, it’s easy to sing at karaoke and is recommended when you want to convey your feelings to someone special or sing with heartfelt emotion.

MissingKubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – Missing [Official Video Short ver.]

Toshinobu Kubota delivers the bittersweet ache of an unattainable love with a sweet yet powerful voice.

The portrait of a love that cannot be fulfilled is drawn alongside a beautiful melody that seeps deep into the heart.

Included on his debut album “SHAKE IT PARADISE,” released in September 1986, the song was used as the ending theme for the TV programs “Uwasa-teki Tatsujin” and “World Pro Wrestling.” It’s a recommended track for times when you want to immerse yourself in memories of past love or revisit precious recollections you keep tucked away in your heart.

PRIDEImai Miki

Miki Imai - 'PRIDE' Music Video

A gem of a love song that portrays a woman pledging her heart to the Southern Cross.

The deep affection for the lover who taught her both loneliness and freedom soaks into the heart through Miki Imai’s translucent vocals.

Written and composed by Tomoyasu Hotei, the song was released in November 1996 and topped the Oricon charts for three consecutive weeks.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Doc,” it became a massive hit, selling 1.6 million copies.

In 2006, the couple appeared together on the 57th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, delivering the performance with Hotei’s guitar accompaniment.

A heartwarming anthem that conveys the joy and ache of love, and the strength to turn feelings for a beloved into pride.

Recommended for those who want to keep moving forward while thinking of someone precious.