A selection of classic love ballads, from the latest hits to timeless favorites.

Kasane AiSoala

Soala – Kasaneai [Official Music Video]

A heart-stirring ballad by Soala that paints the ache of lost love in beautifully poignant words.

Wrapped in a clear, gentle voice, it tenderly holds the regret for a love that might have lasted if only they had met differently, and the feelings that will never again converge.

Released in January 2025 and included on the EP “Bluem,” the song also drew attention for its music video featuring model Suzuka Orita and actor Yusei Ito.

With a melody that sinks into the heart, it portrays memories of happy days and the fragile story of a love that ends in parting.

When you’re struggling in a relationship or want to sing while thinking of someone dear, this song is sure to speak for your feelings.

fateTani Yuuki

Fate – Tani Yuuki [MV]

Fate depicts a fateful encounter in a straightforward way.

The song was written by singer-songwriter Tani Yuuki for Ryota Katayose of GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.

This time, I’d like to introduce Tani Yuuki’s self-cover version.

Compared to the original, this rendition features a more passionate vocal performance.

It’s fun to listen to both and compare.

Also, don’t miss the music video, shot in exactly the same setting.

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[Official] Uru “Filament” – Theme song for the film “When You Cry Because It’s Delicious”

A beautifully sung beacon of hope amid loneliness, Uru’s theme song for the film “When Deliciousness Brings Tears.” Its poignant portrayal of parting from a loved one and the strength to keep facing forward even while showing vulnerability is striking.

Set for release in April 2025, the song was newly written as a tie-in for the film based on Akio Morisawa’s original work.

This piece, which anyone can relate to as it reflects on someone dear while still striving to move ahead, will surely stay close to the hearts of all who feel loneliness or sorrow, gently wrapping them in its embrace.

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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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.

Summer Days of 1993class

Summer Days of 1993

This is a gem of a ballad, colored by a refreshing acoustic sound and a melody that lingers in the heart.

It delicately portrays the subtle emotional shifts from friendship to romance, resulting in a song that gently embraces a love that suddenly blossoms.

class released this as their debut single in April 1993, and it was used as the opening theme for “Kimi to Itsumademo” and as a commercial song for Saison Card.

It was also included on the albums “Mellow Prism” and “CLASSIX,” and became a massive hit, selling over 1.7 million copies.

Fifteen years later, in 2008, an answer song—effectively a continuation of the story—was released.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to look back on memories with someone dear, or who resonate with the secret feelings of love held for a long-time friend.

Finale.eill

eill | Finale. (Official Music Video)

Released in September 2022 as the theme song for the film “The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye,” this piece is a moving ballad whose bittersweet yet powerful melody resonates deeply.

eill’s clear, luminous vocals gently embrace profound love and precious feelings for the other person.

The grand sound, synchronized with the story’s worldview, is sure to leave a lasting echo in the listener’s heart.

Choose this song when you want to sing with thoughts of someone special or convey the emotions you keep inside—your feelings will surely reach their heart.