[J-Pop] A collection of popular songs with “love” in the title
How many people can quickly answer when asked, “What is love?” I’m sure everyone has their own idea of what “love” means.
And it’s the same in music.
Throughout the long history of Japanese music, there are countless songs that use the word “love.” So this time, I’ll be introducing popular songs that have the character for “love” (愛) in their titles.
I’ve tried to pick works from a wide range of eras, so hopefully there’s something that resonates with everyone.
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[J-Pop] Popular songs with “Love” in the title (21–30)
Love♡Scream!AiScReam
This song portrays the sweet confusion of falling in love and a straightforward devotion to the other person.
It’s a debut single released by Lantis in January 2025, sung by AiScReam, a limited-time unit consisting of three Love Live! characters: Ruby Kurosawa, Ayumu Uehara, and Shiki Wakana.
The lyrics are striking in how they use ice cream flavors as a metaphor while expressing the feeling that “you’re the most important of all.” The trio’s beautiful harmonies layered over a poppy, bouncy sound make your heart skip with joy as you listen.
To love and liveKing&Prince
Known by the abbreviation “Kinpri,” King & Prince is a duo idol group whose members are also highly acclaimed as actors and TV personalities.
Their 14th single, “Itoshi Ikiru Koto,” released as a double A-side with “MAGIC WORD,” was chosen as the theme song for the film “Court Game.” Its lyrics evoke the preciousness of loving someone, conveying a sentimentality that still somehow feels forward-looking.
Featuring a lyrical melody and an ensemble highlighted by delicate piano, it’s a richly layered ballad that lingers in the ear.
How to Love AfterimagesTele
A poignant yet warm, heart-touching number.
Released in February 2025, this work explores the universal theme of the “afterimage of love,” something everyone experiences.
Tele’s clear, pristine vocals fully convey the protagonist’s delicate emotions as they revisit a lost love.
The simple yet memorable melody, along with arrangements that weave soft light and shadow, further deepens the story’s resonance.
It’s a song that stands beside those suffering the pain of heartbreak and gives them the courage to look ahead.
You can’t love all of me.A-ko
Singer-songwriter aco, who is gaining attention for songs that incorporate diverse musical styles like pop, electro, jazz, and new wave.
Released digitally on June 21, 2023, “Atashi no Zenbu wo Aisenai” lingers in your ears with its sprightly beat and airy, translucent whisper vocals.
The lyrics, which evoke a story of being in love while unable to shake negative feelings toward oneself, are likely to resonate with many listeners’ own experiences.
It’s a sentimental number with a dreamy yet ennui-tinged atmosphere that leaves a strong impression.
Ingot of Pure Lovetuki.
A song by tuki.
that moves the heart with delicate emotional expression and deep insight.
Like an ingot—a solid block of metal—it beautifully depicts a form of love that is pure and valuable.
Sweet yet heartrending feelings of romance are intertwined with the weight and responsibility that love carries, resulting in a philosophical track.
Included on the album “15,” released in January 2025, it stands as one of the fifteen tracks that showcase the blossoming of tuki.’s new talent.
It’s a perfect song for those who want to reexamine the essence of love or seek resonance with pure, earnest romantic feelings.