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

Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei

Kohei Matsushita – Beyond Goodbye [Official Audio]

Kohei Matsushita, who is active both as an actor and a singer, is truly multi-talented.

His song “Sayonara no Mukō ni” is perfect for times when you’re feeling emotionally drained.

It’s a love ballad featuring a heartbroken man as the protagonist, vividly portraying how he’s crushed and loses his willpower.

But it doesn’t end there—the song also depicts him standing up again and beginning to walk toward the future.

If you listen when you’re feeling down, it will surely encourage you.

The gentle, jazz-tinged melody that warmly envelops you is another highlight.

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Can I try saying “I love you”?Matsushita Kohei

Kohei Matsushita – Is It Okay If I Say I Love You? (Music Video)

It’s a warm song that gently embraces the feelings of someone in love.

Kohei Matsushita’s soft vocals beautifully capture the desire to honestly convey one’s emotions to a beloved.

Crafted by Takahito Uchisawa of androp and released in November 2024, this gem of a love song skillfully fuses the gentle tones of acoustic guitar with elements of R&B.

It sings of the difficulty of putting love into words, and the strong urge to express it nonetheless.

A heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to with someone special.

I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” (Music Video) [5th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara / Mou Koi Nante Shinai

A gem-like ballad that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and the hope of taking a new step forward.

Noriyuki Makihara’s gentle vocals tenderly envelop the protagonist’s complex feelings as they struggle to accept a breakup with their lover.

While carefully depicting the loneliness and confusion felt in everyday life, it also resonates with the positive resolve hidden behind the words “I won’t fall in love anymore.” Released in May 1992, the song was used as the theme for the drama “After the Children Are Asleep,” reaching No.

2 on the weekly Oricon chart and No.

7 for the year.

It’s a song that stands as emotional support, accompanying you through the healing process of a broken heart.

AzaleaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Azalea

A song by Kenshi Yonezu written as the theme for the Netflix drama “Sayonara no Tsuzuki.” Reflecting the story of meeting a stranger who has inherited the heart of a lost lover, it portrays the sorrow of losing someone beloved and the hope that life carries on nonetheless.

Blending delicate piano melodies with electronic elements in a modern ballad style, it was released in November 2024.

In step with the drama’s narrative, it centers on themes of inherited memories and unwavering love, resonating with the sentiment embodied in the white azalea’s language of flowers: “fulfilled love.” It is a gentle companion for those who have lost someone dear or wish to heal the pain of heartbreak.

hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years [Official Music Video]

A heartfelt love song themed around unwavering feelings for a loved one far away.

The words “I love you,” which never fade with time, are repeated throughout, portraying an unchanging love that transcends distance and time.

Sung over a gentle, unhurried melody, the lyrics resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in January 2024, the song was chosen as the opening theme for the TBS drama “Eye Love You.” In tune with the show’s narrative, the track invites reflection on the depth of love and the distances between people.

It’s a song for those who have experienced heartbreak or parting from someone dear—one that will surely stay close to your heart.

happy ever aftereill

eill | happy ever after (Official Music Video)

Singing a heartrending breakup song that really sinks into your heart is eill.

Released in August 2024, this track was chosen as the theme song for the Amazon Original romance reality show Love Transit Season 2.

With her clear, translucent vocals, she skillfully captures the end of a relationship and lingering attachment.

The repeated phrase “That’s not fair” is infused with frustration and helplessness toward the other person—feelings anyone has likely experienced at least once.

This is a song to listen to when you want to soothe the pain of heartbreak or find the courage to move forward.

It’s sure to stay close to your heart.

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iScream “Halcyon” (Prod. by Sota Hanamura) Music Video

This song, which portrays a bittersweet love, expresses the mismatches and crossed emotions in romance from both male and female perspectives.

You’ll be drawn in by the delicate emotional nuance that reveals a new side of iScream.

It’s included on the EP “TWENTY,” released in October 2024, and was produced by Sota Hanamura of Da-iCE.

The piece is a perfect fit for the milestone of the members turning twenty.

Take your time listening, and savor the heartfelt words and beautiful melody.

It’s a recommended track for anyone troubled by love or wanting to feel the subtle nuances of romance.