[Love Songs] Recommended love songs. Masterpieces that sing about feelings of love.

Too late caution＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 3rd Single “Too Late Caution” [MV full]

The title track of =LOVE’s 3rd single, depicting a forbidden romance set at an all-girls school.

Released in May 2018, it reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Producer Rino Sashihara penned the lyrics, weaving tense, gripping words to portray a girl’s turmoil as she wavers between society’s “rightness” and an uncontrollable love.

Why not give it a listen when you’re harboring feelings you can’t tell anyone about?

First Love Killernozomi

Noashi (noa) – First Love Killer [Official Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Noshi, who has gained popularity with her unconventional melodies and lyrics that particularly resonate with women.

Known for her genre-defying musical style, she releases songs with a different vibe from her previous work every time.

The piece she created in May 2024 could be described as a pop portrayal of the sweetness and bitterness of first love.

It’s a bittersweet story about being betrayed by someone you were infatuated with, ignoring warnings from friends and parents.

Still, we can’t help but empathize with the protagonist’s strength as she doesn’t give up and sets out to find her next love.

Even before its release, the song drew buzz on TikTok, with around 100,000 related videos posted.

It’s a cute yet slightly bitter cheer song, one that we especially want those troubled by love to hear.

I want to be lovedYumcha

Yumcha “Aisaretai” [Lyric Video]

A song for anyone struggling with unrequited love who wants to make their crush turn around.

It’s a track by singer-songwriter Yumcha, known for works like “More Than Friends, Less Than Lovers.” The lyrics portray a brave, upbeat protagonist who tries self-improvement to get noticed and even uses Instagram’s Notes feature to express their feelings.

Love that doesn’t easily come to fruition can be disheartening at times.

This song wraps your heart in comfort and fills you with a strong resolve to become even cuter and try again.

Released in November 2024, it quickly became a hot topic on social media and resonated with many, even reaching No.

30 on Spotify’s charts.

You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “You and the Summer Festival”

Are there people out there imagining what it would be like to go to a summer music festival with that special someone they adore? This song by the three-piece girls’ band SHISHAMO is packed with that kind of sweet, bittersweet youth.

The track is set around a festival date with someone you’re interested in.

It captures both a passion for music and the delicate emotional ups and downs of worrying about how the other person sees you—guaranteed to make your heart flutter.

Released in July 2014, the song is also included on the album “SHISHAMO 2.” It was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN,” reaching many listeners.

If you want to start a summer romance, this song will surely give you the courage you need.

It’s also highly recommended for couples to listen to together!

Ingot of Pure Lovetuki.

tuki. “Ingot of Pure Love” Official Music Video

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.

love the islandSuzuki Ami

Ami Suzuki - Love the Island PV

This is Ami Suzuki’s debut single, released in July 1998, which won the Grand Prix after garnering over 800,000 votes in a TV audition project.

Chosen as the Guam Visitors Bureau’s campaign song, it’s memorable for its refreshing sound that evokes summer sunshine.

The lyrics portray the delicate emotions of a girl flying across the sea to an unfamiliar island—her fluttering excitement mingled with the anxieties of love.

The image of the sandals she changes into at the airport seeming bashful feels like a sensibility unique to a young girl.

Her translucent vocals match the wistful melody perfectly.

The track is also included on the million-selling album SA.

It’s a song that brings back that rush of anticipation right before a summer departure.

sparklingHoneyWorks feat. Hakoniiwa Ririi

Kira Kira / HoneyWorks feat. Hakonowa Lily (TV anime “Is It True You’re Getting Married?” opening theme) [Music Video]

This song depicts everything from the heart-fluttering moment of falling in love to vows of forever, wrapped in a bright and refreshing sound.

Clear, airy vocals intertwine with a positive message to kindle a sure sense of hope in the listener’s heart.

Released in October 2024, it was also used as the opening theme for the anime “Is It True That We’re Getting Married?” and has drawn attention as a track that cheers on the start of new romance.

Packed with the charm of HoneyWorks feat.

Haconiwa Lily, this one song will gently give you a push when you’re unsure about your feelings for someone or when you want to take a step forward in an important relationship.