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

verbal promiseiScream

iScream “Verbal Promise” (Music Video)

This is a love ballad from iScream that tenderly sings about delicate feelings of romance.

Set to an acoustic track, it gently portrays a girl’s happiness, anxiety, and heartache in love.

Released in December 2023 as a pre-release single from their second album “Selfie,” which dropped in January 2024, the song also showcases a new side of iScream, with member RUI making her acting debut in the music video.

The lyrics, which depict the subtle emotions of someone in love, are sure to resonate with many listeners.

It’s a perfect song for those struggling with the distance in an important relationship or carrying the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.

To you who don’t need love songsKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [To You Who Don’t Need a Love Song] Music Video

Kaneyori Masaru’s song wraps a gap-filled emotion—denying love songs while actually being deeply in love—in a jazzy melody.

Released digitally in January 2024 and included on the album “Namiutsu Kokoro o Mochinagara,” which came out in February of the same year, this track is perfect for men puzzling over a White Day return gift.

A universal feeling of cherishing someone is gently supported by the band’s sound, making for a moving piece.

The more you listen, the richer it becomes, offering a fresh perspective on love.

Love songMarushii

marsi – Love Song (Official Music Video)

Released by Marcy in September 2023, this song is a love ballad about cherishing everyday life with the one you love.

The lyrics portray a romance that begins with love at first sight, conveying the preciousness of the time they spend together.

Vocalist Ukyo Yoshida’s warm voice expresses deep affection for a lover.

Five years after the band’s formation, this track is packed with their charm.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to reflect on their relationship or reaffirm their feelings for someone special.

Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa

Love Story Comes Suddenly

Singer-songwriter Kazumasa Oda, who rose to popularity with his high-toned voice tinged with transience and his playful character, continues to be highly active today.

“Love Story wa Totsuzen ni,” written as the theme song for the quintessential trendy drama Tokyo Love Story, was originally included as the B-side to his sixth single, “Oh! Yeah!” Its airy, urban arrangement still feels timeless even now.

It’s a pop tune whose massive success makes perfect sense—the opening guitar alone brings back iconic scenes from the drama.

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DecemberMoriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – December

A perfect song for the season when winter’s chill seeps into your bones.

With its beautiful melody line and heartrending lyrics, this piece paints the scene of a bittersweet love.

Naotaro Moriyama’s warm, gentle voice seems to softly envelop listeners’ hearts.

Released in July 2017, the track had been cherished by fans as a hidden gem, but it received its first CD release when it was included on his second best-of album, “Daikessakusen.” It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to savor in a warm room when the cold wind blows.

His voice will stay close to your heart and bathe it in a gentle light.

Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri

Say goodbye to clinging love. / Matsuri (Good bye, toxic love) [Official Music Video]

This is a song by Matsuri that delicately portrays the feelings of a woman breaking free from a past dependence on love and trying to take a new step forward.

Released digitally in June 2022, it features striking lyrics about the struggle between telling herself she’s forgotten her former partner and the bittersweet memories that occasionally resurface.

The track gained popularity on TikTok and resonated with younger listeners, and a music video starring Yuu Miyazaki was also produced.

It’s a warm breakup song that offers comfort to those trying to face forward despite heartache and to those who still feel lingering attachment to past love.