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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Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs (161–170)
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.
A masterpiece that sings of love. Recommended popular songs (171–180)
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!
100-yen kissLET ME KNOW
This song captures the sweet-and-sour feeling of first love.
While singing about someone who seems to grow more beautiful every time they meet, it depicts the two of them carefully avoiding crossing the line.
With crisp guitar tones and a light, buoyant rhythm, it leaves a strangely bright aftertaste.
It’s a track packed with the charms of LET ME KNOW.
Released on May 29, 2024, it was chosen as the theme song for the Chukyo TV drama “Highballs for Snack-Bar Girls.” Riding a wave of buzz on social media, it stands as one of the band’s signature songs.
Perfect for the season when you want to fall in love, it’s highly recommended as BGM for spring and summer drives.
I melt when I’m in front of you.Leina
This song captures the sweet yet bittersweet feeling of first love.
It vividly portrays the adolescent experience of getting nervous and unable to be honest in front of the person you like.
Leina’s clear, translucent voice conveys the anxieties and joys of a girl in love, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in August 2024, the track is pop at its core yet shaped like a ballad filled with deep emotion, showcasing Leina’s musicality to the fullest.
It’s a song that empathizes with those troubled by love or unable to put their feelings for someone special into words.
Singing it at karaoke might help you sort out your own feelings.
You liked thisMina
This song portrays modern love, swayed by the ups and downs of social media “likes.” Set to an up-tempo melody, it captures the complex emotions that fluctuate with the actions of someone you like.
You can feel the ache of trying to tell yourself “don’t look” while still being unable to help it.
Released digitally in June 2024, it was included on the EP “Airou,” released on July 3.
It’s a track for anyone struggling with love in the age of social media—and for everyone whose feelings waver within digital communication.
With MINA’s vocals, why not experience the uniquely modern heartache of love?
EverythingMISIA
A ballad by MISIA that captures the moment when a chance encounter becomes the beginning of destiny.
Her powerful vocals convey deep love for the other person, the ache of time spent apart, and a wish for a future that lasts forever.
With R&B elements woven into the melody and her rich expressiveness, the song beautifully colors a fated romance.
Released in October 2000, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “Yamato Nadeshiko.” It topped the Oricon weekly chart for three consecutive weeks and is recognized as one of MISIA’s signature songs.
It expresses the yearning of a heart in love for a destined meeting and the feelings that follow.
When you face a miraculous coincidence in your own life, this is a song that will surely give you a gentle push forward.