Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.

If only you could hear the sound of this heartbeatSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO 'If Only You Could Hear This Beating Heart'

This is a SHISHAMO song packed with bittersweet feelings of love.

Asako Miyazaki’s distinctive vocals brilliantly capture the inner turmoil of not being able to confess one’s true feelings to someone you like.

Released digitally in July 2024, it also drew attention because Miyazaki herself created the cover illustration.

With a perfect blend of pop melodies and rock sound, this track is ideal for anyone who wants to connect over the feeling of being in love.

Try singing it at karaoke and layering your own feelings onto it—it’s sure to resonate with your heart!

RikaSIX LOUNGE

“Rika” SIX LOUNGE Music Video / Illustration by Miku Masuda

With a paranoid yet pure sentiment, the way one thinks deeply about the other intertwines with a gently seeping melody.

The music video, in which visuals and sound are beautifully harmonized, was created by illustrator and manga artist Miku Masuda and has surpassed 1.7 million views.

The track was included on the acclaimed 2016 album “Shinonome,” with a re-recorded version released in August 2023, and was later featured on the album “FANFARE.” When your feelings for someone seem on the verge of running wild, listening to this song may help you face your emotions.

Hologram of LoveSKE48

SKE48 “Ai no Hologram” Music Video / 2024.2.28 on sale

An SKE48 song that captures the sweet yet heartrending afterglow of a broken heart.

The lyrics, which liken lost love to a hologram, leave a strong impression and resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in February 2024, the track features Ouka Suenaga as center, expressing the sorrow and loneliness of losing someone you love.

Its catchy melody and passionate performance bring out SKE48’s signature charm to the fullest.

It’s perfect not only for those who’ve experienced heartbreak, but also for anyone ready to look ahead and move forward.

Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to become a song that lingers in your heart.

Lion HeartSMAP

Lion Heart – SMAP

A gem of a love song by SMAP that passionately sings of destined love.

The lyrics express a man’s deep affection for the woman he loves and his unwavering resolve to risk his life to protect her, portraying a love that is both powerful and gentle.

From sharing everyday emotions with his partner to envisioning a future family, the words carry a determined vow of eternal love.

Released in August 2000, the song gained attention as the theme for the drama “Food Fight,” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.

It remains a staple at weddings and is recommended for couples who wish to pledge everlasting love, as well as for those who want to share the joy of having met their soulmate.

A heart that breathesSTU48

STU48 9th Single “The Heart That Breathes” MUSIC VIDEO / Official [4K]

Suffused with sweet, bittersweet feelings of love, this work is a song perfectly suited to a page of youth delivered by STU48.

It beautifully portrays the process by which meeting a loved one inspires self-transformation, while fresh harmonies of piano and strings weave a pleasant melody.

The dance beat, which lifts the listener’s emotions, has a rhythm that makes you want to move, and the group’s translucent choral work adds depth to the track.

Released in March 2023 with Chiho Ishida as center, the music video unfolds a story of reclaiming one’s smile from the suffocation of everyday life.

I hope you, too, will experience this music where poignancy and hope intersect.

Cinderella BoySaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Cinderella Boy” Music Video <5th Mini Album “Lazy Sunday” Released on 2021.8.25>

This song is included on Saucy Dog’s mini-album “Lazy Sunday,” which weaves a heart-wrenching love story that tightens the chest.

It portrays a bittersweet, inescapable dependence, even while suffering the agony of being torn apart by the other person’s lies.

Coupled with a melodious rock sound and written from a female perspective, it leaves a lingering aftertaste where sorrow and affection intermingle.

Released in August 2021, it also drew attention for its animation-style music video by Miku Masuda.

In 2022, the band appeared on Music Station.

It’s a recommended track for those struggling with complex feelings toward someone they love or seeking empathy in the subtleties of human relationships.

tapestrySnow Man

Snow Man “Tapestry” Music Video

A sweet and wistful vocal resonates in this love song.

Harmonies that nestle against an elegant piano melody weave the story of two people in love.

Included on Snow Man’s eighth single, “Tapestry / W,” released in March 2023, the song drew attention as the theme for the film My Happy Marriage, starring Ren Meguro.

In the music video, the members appear in traditional Japanese attire for the first time.

Delicate lyrics and a splendid dance performance express profound love and bonds.

It’s a track that stays close to your heart when you want to feel the connection with someone special.