Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.

staring contestTomonari Sora

Sora Tomonari – “Niramekko” [Lyric Video]

It’s a grin-inducing track that captures the flutter of falling in love and the trouble that inevitably follows.

The cool guitar work and clever turns of phrase in the lyrics are sure to hit you right in the heart.

In this release, Sora Tomonari brings the allure of forbidden love to life through a rock sound.

Digitally released in May 2024, the song’s straightforward yet clumsy feelings will resonate deeply.

It’s irresistible for anyone who loves a rock ’n’ roll vibe and a slightly mischievous lyrical world.

It portrays someone sighing “Ah, damn…” at having fallen in love, yet unable to hold back their feelings—and you can’t help but relate.

Love Toxinwanuka

Love Toxin / Wanuka [Music Video]

A track that drew attention after being selected as the opening theme for the TBS drama “Dokuren: When Poison Turns Into Love” in November 2024.

Singer-songwriter Wanuka, who rose to prominence with “Yoriyoi,” released it on November 20, 2024.

The distinctive sound incorporating folk instruments and the phrasing of the lyrics are sure to grab you.

It’s a love song that resonates with the feeling of unexpectedly falling in love.

With keywords tied to the drama’s title, fans of the show will likely find it even more relatable.

You’ll be gripped by a love tinged with both sweetness and danger.

motion sickness from proximitywanuka

Yori Yoi / Wanuqa [Music Video]

A song by Wanuka that portrays the protagonist’s wavering emotions as they try to confess their feelings to someone they like, borrowing courage from a tipsy buzz yet unable to be completely honest.

Included on the album Aonisei, the track has sparked a major response since its February 2021 release, especially on social media, and has been widely embraced for its uniquely Japanese-flavored melody and relatable lyrics.

The image of a pleasantly drunk protagonist swaying between the desire to get closer and the frustration of not being able to express those feelings is the very essence of a romantic experience everyone’s had.

It’s a heartfelt recommendation for anyone who feels the urge to have someone all to themselves yet struggles to put those feelings into words.

Being lovedKazuki

“Loved,” Kazuki official lyric video

A ballad by Kazuki, released in February 2025, that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.

Based on lyrics written during a high school class, it tells the story of a couple who loved each other but, unable to be honest, ended up parting ways.

If they had never met, they might not have felt lonely—but once they learned what tenderness feels like, it never faded and remained in their hearts.

This song will resonate deeply with anyone carrying such bittersweet feelings.

A must-listen for those who struggle to be honest with their emotions or who have lost someone they dearly loved.

Drowning loveDomura Riu

Drowning Love – Riu Domura (Official Music Video)

A heart-stirring song by Riu Domura that candidly captures the anxiety and loneliness born from thinking of someone, carried by a melodious sound.

It delicately portrays the fear of parting and the instability of emotions that arise precisely because of deep love for the other person.

Even while being conscious of the inevitable farewell that will come someday, the pure feeling of being unable to stop thinking about them pierces the heart.

Released in December 2020, the track later appeared as a remixed version on the album “Yakei,” and has been cherished as one of Riu Domura’s signature songs.

It’s a song that stays close to your heart when you can’t be honest about your feelings of love, or when your feelings for someone precious become so overwhelming that it hurts.

cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo

This is a song that makes you imagine happy days where, if your confession goes well, you could spend time with the person you like just like this.

Its energetic sound and utterly adorable lyrics will give girls courage.

It’s a song that makes you want to confess your feelings.

I love you.Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / I Love You (Short Ver.)

Ai Otsuka’s love ballad weaves profound devotion to a lover together with a delicate acoustic arrangement.

Within its gentle melody lies a tender ache and a vow of eternal love, making it a song that truly resonates.

Released in October 2004 and widely discussed as the theme song for the NHK drama “Tokio: A Message to My Father,” this piece was also included on the albums LOVE JAM and Ai am BEST, and has become a staple in her live performances.

It’s the perfect track for those wanting to dwell on memories with a cherished partner or for anyone holding unspoken feelings in their heart.

For someone troubled by love, it will quietly give a reassuring push forward.