Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.

I tried falling in love with you.chay

chay "I Tried Falling in Love with You" (short ver.)

A heartbreak song with a retro sound reminiscent of 1960s American pop, depicting the pure feelings of a love-clumsy protagonist.

Delicately woven, it’s a gem of a love song that captures the flutter of taking your first step into love, the nervousness of a date, and how thoughts of someone special can feel like magic that empowers everyday life.

Released in February 2015, this track served as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Date: What Is Love Like?”—chay’s first tie-in with a serial drama.

Recommended for those who relate to earnest yet awkward feelings of love or who want to rediscover the beauty of romance.

centimeterthe peggies

the peggies “Centimeter” Music Video

This is a song by the peggies, released in August 2020, that expresses a bittersweet crush and a slight sense of distance as if in an equation.

The intertwining of longing and anxiety for a destined person is brilliantly conveyed through an upbeat pop-rock sound and clear, airy vocals.

The track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime “Rent-A-Girlfriend” and reached No.

34 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

This love song, which celebrates the wonder of falling for someone, is a comforting tune not only for those in love but also for anyone hoping for a wonderful encounter ahead.

You don’t listen to rock.aimyon

Aimyon – You Don’t Listen to Rock [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A bittersweet love song where pure feelings for love and music intertwine.

The earnest desire to let the person you like hear what matters most to you is conveyed through Aimyon’s clear, translucent voice.

It’s a song whose clumsy confession—wanting to bridge the distance through the music of rock—resonates deeply.

Released in August 2017, it has surpassed 300 million streams, capturing the hearts of many listeners.

It’s the perfect track for those in a bittersweet romance or anyone wishing to bask in memories with someone special.

Everyday Revolutionneguse.

Neguse. “Everyday Revolution” Official Music Video

A poignant ballad by Neguse that captures the moment everyday life changes in the wake of heartbreak.

It delicately portrays everything from sweet memories of teasing each other about morning bedhead to nights spent in tears.

Set to a gentle melody, it expresses how the happy times—watching movies together and browsing vintage shops—fade along with the loss of love.

Included on the September 2022 album “Give Love to Wonderland!,” the song also drew attention for its moving music video.

It’s a heartwarming track that offers comfort to those who’ve said goodbye to someone special or want to linger in memories with a loved one.

A devoted girl.Yuika

A single-minded girl. / 'Yuika' [MV]

This piece sets straightforward feelings of love to a bright band sound.

Released in April 2025 with Ryo Hanai handling the arrangement, it vividly captures a fresh page of youth.

Written back in high school, it carefully and realistically weaves words of inner conflict over unrequited love and unwavering devotion.

There’s plenty here that younger listeners will relate to.

If you’re in the middle of a one-sided crush, give it a listen!

MIOaimyon

MIO

This song gently and simply portrays the delicate nuances of emotions in love.

It quietly sings of a woman’s feelings as she earnestly seeks true love, even as she grapples with everyday anxieties, loneliness, and confusion over subtle changes in her partner.

Written by Aimyon when she was 15, the piece captures the pure sensibilities of adolescence and beautifully expresses the universal joys and heartaches of love.

Included as the B-side to the single “Ai wo Tsutaetai da toka,” released in May 2017, it features a simple arrangement centered on guitar and vocals.

Its calm, supportive melody closely follows the wavering heart of a woman in love, making it a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone wrestling with matters of the heart.

NOW LOADINGmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu "NOW LOADING" Music Video

A sweet and bittersweet love song by Macaroni Empitsu that traces the journey of conveying feelings that are hard to put into words.

It beautifully captures the awkwardness of love and the dilemmas of emotion, carried by a gentle yet powerful melody.

Included on the album “Ima Dakishimeru Tarinai Dake o,” released in March 2025, the song was produced as the theme for the film “My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999.” In collaboration with the movie starring Mizuki Yamashita, it perfectly matches a story that portrays modern romance sparked by gaming.

This track gently stands by those troubled by love or frustrated by unspoken feelings, giving them a soft, encouraging push forward.