Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.

Love and stuff like that.riria.

Riria. / Love, etc. [Music Video]

This song, woven with a gentle story, was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Saint Who Was Too Perfect and Got Her Engagement Broken Off Is Sold to a Neighboring Country.” It will be released as a digital single in April 2025.

In close step with the anime’s protagonist, Philia, it carefully portrays growth in a new environment and the importance of bonds.

The combination of a soft soundscape and an emotional vocal performance is also wonderful, making it incredibly pleasant to listen to.

Please take your time and give it a relaxed listen.

I can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).ren

Ren – Can't Bring Myself to Hate You (Music Video)

A work that sings of emotions born in the space between loss and lingering attachment.

Even when cornered into a situation where they can’t help but depend on the other person, their love is so deep they can’t even bring themselves to hate them.

Ren’s clear, translucent vocals capture that aching feeling beautifully.

The lyrics vividly portray the subtle, complex emotions hidden deep in the heart, creating a worldview that truly resonates.

Released in September 2021, this piece is also known as Ren’s debut song.

Its delicate, acoustic guitar–driven arrangement enhances the poignancy of the vocals.

It’s a song that stays with you when you’re suffering from lingering attachment or obsession toward someone you love, or when you love them so much you can’t let go.

cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [Sakura-iro] Music Video

Set against a spring cityscape dyed in cherry-blossom pink, this signature song by Kaneyori Masaru delivers a refreshing ode to aching love.

Its transparent vocals and driving sound beautifully capture the sweet pain of unrequited feelings.

Included on the album “Watashi no Nocturne” and released in January 2023, the track was also featured in Yamada Denki’s “New Life Campaign” commercial.

It’s a perfect tune for spring drives and cherry-blossom season—a magical song that gently stands by those in love and gives them a soft push forward.

I’ve been in love with you for a long time.kepura

Kepla / I've Been in Love with You for a Long Time (MUSIC VIDEO)

A sweet singing voice where kindness and bittersweetness resonate, paired with lyrics portraying a secret crush on a friend, leaves a strong impression! With sound production by Kepla and lyrics and composition by vocalist Ritsuki Yanagisawa, this is a refreshing love song.

The ache of being unable to put hidden feelings into words and the inner conflict of not being able to get any closer to the other person are sure to make anyone who’s experienced unrequited love nod in recognition.

Released on December 25, 2024, this work is a much-anticipated follow-up to the album “Days of Youth.” Recommended for those troubled by a more-than-friends, less-than-lovers relationship or those who can’t bring themselves to confess their feelings.

Don’t cheat on me.Koresawa

Koresawa “Don’t You Cheat on Me” [Music Video]

A pop song that delivers deep affection for a loved one over a light, upbeat melody.

While trusting the other person, it naturally expresses anxieties about infidelity and feelings of jealousy.

Blending earnest desires born from possessiveness with playful phrasing, this work showcases Koresawa’s hallmark style.

It will resonate with those who hold a complex mix of trust and insecurity toward someone they love, offering both empathy and insight.

Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu

Tearful Kiss

A bittersweet yet beautiful melody that seeps into the heart, this ballad delicately portrays the protagonist’s sorrow and lingering feelings as they face a breakup with a lover.

The emotionally rich vocals woven by Southern All Stars, together with a simple instrumental arrangement, convey the pain of heartbreak with striking clarity.

Released in July 1992, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta.” It became Southern All Stars’ first million-selling single and won the Excellence Award at the 34th Japan Record Awards.

Whether you’re seeking to heal the sadness of parting or reminiscing about past love, this song gently stays by your side—and continues to be a source of comfort for many to this day.

The world calls it love.Sambomasutā

The World Calls It Love / Sambomaster (Cover)

This song was released in August 2005 as Sambomaster’s fifth single.

Written specifically as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama Train Man (Densha Otoko), it became the band’s first entry into the Top 10.

In the final episode of the drama, the members themselves appear in the ending sequence, which was filmed with special permission inside Akihabara Station.

The song sings of forgiving the past and finding the courage to weave new days together.

While sensing the absurdities and contradictions of the world, it transforms that feeling not into anger but into kindness, becoming music that fosters empathy with others.

It’s a cheering anthem that gives courage to boys who struggle to express their feelings and to those who are afraid of falling in love.