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

In loveHY

HY - “In Love” (Theme song for the film ‘366 Days’) Music Video

Even if you weren’t the one they chose, the fact that you loved doesn’t change… A bittersweet yet forward-looking sentiment runs through this touching HY ballad.

Written as the theme song for the film “366 Days,” released in January 2025, the track is positioned as an answer song to their 2008 classic “366 Days.” It beautifully portrays emotional growth—rising from the pain of heartbreak and embracing even that experience as a cherished memory—and is also included on the album “TIME.” Set across Okinawa and Tokyo, the film unfolds a pure love story spanning 20 years, and this song superbly captures its worldview.

For those who have reached the end of a romance, or who are about to take a new step forward, this is a song that will gently give you a push.

Only HumanK

K　『Only Human』

A dramatic ballad by K that shines a light of hope, telling us that “beyond sorrow lies a smile.” Chosen as the theme song for the drama One Litre of Tears, the piece portrays people who keep looking forward even as they face life’s hardships.

When you’re exhausted, when you stop and wonder if things are okay as they are, this song gently gives you a push.

Released in November 2005, it reached No.

5 on the Oricon charts.

It’s also included on the album Beyond the Sea and continues to be cherished as one of K’s signature works.

Its tender, enveloping vocals are sure to give you strength.

trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright

Novelbright – Remnant [Official Music Video]

When you’re heartbroken and feeling down, I recommend trying to sing “Omokage.” It’s a song released by the rock band Novelbright.

This piano-centered ballad portrays the inability to forget an ex and the longing to see them again.

The high notes are beautifully featured, so if you’re good with higher ranges, you’ll be able to make the most of your voice.

It also seems like a great song to dedicate to a hurt friend—it’s sure to be healing.

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Tears of Mulan ~acoustic~Stardust Revue

“Tears of Magnolia ~acoustic~” Stardust☆Review [LIVE]

Stardust Revue is a four-member band that made their major debut in 1981 with “Sugar wa Otoshigoro.” Their “Mokuren no Namida ~acoustic~” is an acoustic self-cover of their 1993 release “Mokuren no Namida,” recorded by the band in 2005.

The original is a mid-tempo, gently emotional number, but this version, which opens with a piano intro, slows things down even further, highlighting the original’s sense of poignancy.

The wistful piano tone draws out the beautiful, heartstring-tugging melody that resonates deeply with Japanese sensibilities, leaving a lingering ache in the listener’s heart.

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TENSONG 'Existence' [Official Music Video]

This is a heart-stirring song by TENSONG that vividly portrays the pain of heartbreak.

Released in December 2020, the track was created by guitarist Takuman based on his real-life experience, carefully depicting the emotions of being trapped in memories while trying to take a new step forward.

Vocalist Takabo’s high-tone voice expresses those feelings beautifully, and the deeply resonant melody line leaves a strong impression.

The music video is an animated piece created by an illustrator who was their classmate and reached 1.8 million views in eight months.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those carrying the pain of a broken heart or who’ve experienced parting with someone important; we recommend listening to it alone on a quiet night.

Gimme Your TearsWho-ya Extended

Who-ya Extended 「Gimme Your Tears」 Lyrics Video

Who-ya Extended is a creator unit behind numerous anime theme songs.

Their 2023 release “Gimme Your Tears” was produced after vocalist Who-ya appeared on the show ‘Don’t Be Fooled by the Wolf-chan.’ The song portrays a nighttime-themed love story, expressing honest feelings of thinking about someone you love, no matter how much time passes.

While it exudes a romantic atmosphere, it’s also a ballad that carries a touch of poignancy and loneliness.

Why not let yourself be soothed by its beautiful sound, where piano and strings intertwine?

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YOASOBI “Tabun” Official Music Video

A YOASOBI song that depicts a memorable morning of parting.

The protagonist’s quiet farewell is conveyed through delicate words and a heartrending melody.

Released digitally in July 2020, it was also used as the theme song for a short film of the same name.

The lyrics, which portray the complex emotions left after a breakup and the changes in a relationship, resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced a springtime farewell or who wish to reflect on memories with someone dear.