Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.
From Yamatatsu to Kyon Kyon, we’ve gathered songs that express sweet and bittersweet feelings of love.
It includes not only classic hits but also tracks by recent artists, so why not add them to your karaoke repertoire?
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A masterpiece that sings of love. Recommended popular songs (111–120)
Ghost of First LoveJuice=Juice
Juice=Juice delivers a delicately crafted piece that portrays how the memory of a first love remains etched in the heart.
Even when you’re in a happy relationship now, memories of that first love can resurface in unexpected moments.
The song expresses how the heart wavers whenever you encounter a nostalgic scent or scenery.
Scheduled for release on February 26, 2025 as one track on a double A-side single, this work—lyrics by Konnyaku Nishino and composition by KOUGA—beautifully blends the members’ vocal abilities and performance.
It’s recommended for anyone who carries the indelible memory of a first love, even after many romantic experiences.
If only I could say I love youKERENMI & atarayo
This is a collaborative track by KERENMI and Atarayo that delicately weaves a portrait of hearts that can’t easily be honest.
It captures the subtle emotions of high school students exchanging diary entries with exquisite nuance, and the fusion of classic J-pop melodies with a nostalgic sound vividly depicts a coming-of-age unique to today, where analog and digital coexist.
Released digitally in July 2023, the song drew attention as the theme for the film “Kokan Uso Nikki” (The Exchange Diary of Lies).
It’s a must-listen for anyone who can relate to the flutter of falling in love for the first time, the feelings swelling inside, or those who want to convey their precious emotions to someone special.
First love isKarin.
This is a song by Karin.
that delicately captures the flutter and bittersweet ache of falling in love for the first time.
Her gentle voice and heartfelt lyrics awaken the “that day” buried in the listener’s memory.
The emotions swaying between sweet-and-sour memories and reality are portrayed with care, making it a piece that anyone can relate to.
Released in February 2023, it’s included on the album Our Happiness.
The music video was also released and touched many hearts.
It’s a recommended track for those who cherish their first-love memories or are struggling with love right now.
Singing it at karaoke while overlaying your own experiences could be a lovely idea.
HEARTKing&Prince
A hopeful, heartfelt vocal shines through in this classic love song.
Released in March 2025 as the group’s 16th single in four formats, it served as the theme song for the drama “Falling for the Heir Is Way Too Hard,” starring Ren Nagase, enriching the show’s world.
With a fresh, catchy sound layered with warm lyrics that capture the thrill of falling in love, the track gently wraps the listener’s heart.
It’s a song that offers courage and energy to those struggling with love or wanting to convey their feelings to someone special!
halfmoonKing&Prince
This song beautifully captures the bittersweetness of unrequited love.
Chosen as the theme for the drama “Tokyo Tower” starring Ren Nagase, it’s one of the singles commemorating King & Prince’s 6th anniversary.
Released as a double A-side with “moooove!!” in May 2024, it features the striking image of a “half moon,” symbolizing unfulfilled love and longing.
The heartfelt lyrics and melodic ballad are perfectly matched.
It’s a song I want everyone wrestling with love to hear, though it might be a bit challenging to sing at karaoke.
Still, it’s sure to become a lovely tune that resonates deeply with your heart.
koi-wazuraiKing&Prince
Although it’s written in the Latin alphabet, let me introduce “koi-wazurai,” which properly begins with the sound “ko.” This song was created by King & Prince as the theme for the film Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.
The movie centers on romantic mind games, and the song likewise focuses on the exchanges between a man and a woman.
At the same time, it clearly conveys the affection underlying those interactions.
That depth of flavor is one of the work’s charms.
Heart CollectorKnights
“Heart Collector” is a song by Knights, released digitally in January 2025.
It was used as an event track in the game Ensemble Stars!!.
Its beautiful harmonies and catchy melody line really resonate.
The love-themed lyrics convey an active, forward-leaning attitude and a strong desire to draw the other person’s heart closer, making listeners’ hearts skip a beat.
If you’re struggling with love or want to get into a romantic mood, definitely give it a listen!