Masterpiece songs about men and women. Recommended popular tracks.
This is a playlist of classic Japanese songs themed around men and women.
While it centers on love songs, it’s interesting to see the differences between men and women—such as the male and female perspectives that can drift apart even when in love, as well as differing approaches to life and views on romance.
The selection focuses on songs that are beloved across generations and easy to relate to.
Playlist
| Masterpiece songs about men and women. Recommended popular tracks. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Beside InfidelityMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Guitar-driven rock overflowing with emotion about the pain of infidelity |
| 2east | Moon Song[Alexandros] | ![Moon Song[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FU5FxTP1cpw/default.jpg) play_arrow | A masterpiece by [Alexandros] that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 3east | Shadows on the RoadAya |  play_arrow | A forbidden love, a song of feelings with nowhere to go |
| 4east | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of longing for a distant lover. |
| 5east | the first strong spring wind21 seiki, aijō busoku |  play_arrow | Spring breeze: a tale of parting and departure |
| 6east | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | A poignant classic about the pain of a failed confession |
| 7east | Winter MilkThe Back Horn |  play_arrow | A rock ballad that cries out the pain of love, a cry from the heart |
| 8east | Melancholy, resplendentCreepHyp |  play_arrow | A rock band that sings about the pain of unrequited love |
| 9east | A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A song of transparent love, Hikaru Utada that resonates in the heart |
| 10east | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A masterpiece depicting the growth of love by Shonan no Kaze |
| 11east | Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings about each other’s feelings |
| 12east | Even though I love you more than anyone else.ACE COLLECTION |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that conveys the poignancy of love |
| 13east | On nights when I’m too lonely to sleepAimer |  play_arrow | Aimer’s famous song that sings of a heartrending love |
| 14east | Just… I miss youEXILE |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song of a man who stays true to his feelings |
| 15east | DepartureGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A song about a man and a woman who keep yearning for each other even when they are apart. |
| 16east | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | The aching heart of a woman who longs for the man she parted from |
| 17east | Stop this nightJUJU |  play_arrow | A heart-touching ballad by JUJU about unrequited love |
| 18east | Only HumanK |  play_arrow | A moving anthem of unrequited love: His feelings |
| 19east | Man & WomanMy Little Lover |  play_arrow | My Little Lover’s signature song that cheerfully portrays the loneliness of parting |
| 20east | Summer loverSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | At summer’s end: a girl’s coming of age and a bittersweet love |
| 21east | Lion HeartSMAP |  play_arrow | A popular SMAP song, a masterpiece that conveys a resolve for love. |
| 22east | My darlingTRIPLANE |  play_arrow | A poignant love song by TRIPLANE from Hokkaido |
| 23east | Thread of feelingstonun |  play_arrow | A poignant, heart-touching song that wistfully portrays lost love |
| 24east | voicekariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | A youthful love song about a summer romance |
| 25east | Lemonsadamasashi |  play_arrow | Masashi Sada’s “Lemon”: A Story of Youth and Farewell |
| 26east | By your side.riria. |  play_arrow | Lilia’s single becomes an anime theme song |
| 27east | misfortuneren |  play_arrow | The pain of heartbreak—Ren’s wistful singing seeps into the heart. |
| 28east | love hotelkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | Depicting the poignancy of summer and the fleeting nature of a transient love |
| 29east | Blue BenchSasuke |  play_arrow | A bittersweet youth heartbreak song, a classic by Sasuke. |
| 30east | WithNaoto Intiraymi |  play_arrow | Naoto Inti Raymi’s classic love song |
| 31east | I love you, I love you, I love you.Kōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Kumi Koda’s emotion-filled love song |
| 32east | Rejuvenation (feat. Hikari Mitsushima)joōbachi |  play_arrow | A song of empathy by Queen Bee and Avu-chan |
| 33east | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A classic ballad by Hikaru Utada. A breakup song that captures the bittersweet pain of first love. |
| 34east | FallinShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s heartrending love song |
| 35east | I like you.Shimizu Shota |  play_arrow | A love song filled with Shota Shimizu’s deep feelings |
| 36east | Goodbye, goodbyeTakenaka Eri |  play_arrow | A renowned ballad by Eri Takenaka that expresses the bittersweet emotions of a sudden farewell. |
| 37east | Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana |  play_arrow | A timeless hit by Hana*Hana about heartbreak that resonates with the heart |
| 38east | The Day Love Was BornFujitani Miwako, Ouchi Yoshiaki |  play_arrow | A gem-like duet that captures the delicate subtleties of men’s and women’s hearts |
| 39east | Poem of SunlightLe Couple |  play_arrow | A song that expresses a woman's feelings for a man she has parted with. |
| 40east | Love is…Kato Miria |  play_arrow | Miliyah Kato’s heartrending love song |
| 41east | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s classic song, the bittersweet feelings of a broken heart |
| 42east | Bunny GirlAKASAKI |  play_arrow | A distinctive sound born from the fusion of Showa-era kayōkyoku and Vocaloid culture |
| 43east | I long to see you now.MISIA |  play_arrow | The appeal of moving vocals and heartbreak songs |
| 44east | high tensionOurin |  play_arrow | Introduction to O-ring’s 1st single “High Tension” |
| 45east | Sorry BabySION |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that sings of the bittersweetness of pure love |
| 46east | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | A heart-touching love song by Superfly |
| 47east | words of blessingTele |  play_arrow | A Song for Moving On from Heartbreak and Taking a New Step |
| 48east | Libra ~The Strong-Acting Me × The Weak-Acting You~misono |  play_arrow | A classic bittersweet unrequited-love ballad by misono |
| 49east | Secretmoon drop |  play_arrow | Introduction text for the love song by Moon Drop |
| 50east | how many timestonun |  play_arrow | A mid-tempo love song composed by tonun |
| 51east | shameless; indecentchanmina |  play_arrow | The title track of Chanmina’s “Harenchi” is a bewitching, languid masterpiece. |
| 52east | Try loving—it’s not like you’ll lose anything.neguse. |  play_arrow | A heartrending song that delicately depicts feelings of love |
| 53east | delicate lipsJenīhai |  play_arrow | A classic song that depicts women's emotions. Expressing heartache with lip movements. |
| 54east | That’s all there is to it.Marushii |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring song that gently embraces the pain of a broken heart |
| 55east | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Ito: Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece that weaves the bonds of life |
| 56east | aloneMayo Okamoto |  play_arrow | Mayo Okamoto’s classic song that sings of a woman’s heartrending feelings |
| 57east | WowHayashi Kazuki |  play_arrow | Depicting the temptations and encounters of the night city |
| 58east | A Love Story in GinzaYūjirō Ishihara · Junko Makimura |  play_arrow | A love song set in the streets of Ginza |
| 59east | Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A famous song themed around Masaharu Fukuyama’s marriage |
| 60east | LOVE tantrum phaseChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | A cute song about a phase of hating romance |
| 61east | kiss me+alpha/arufakyun. |  play_arrow | +α/Alfakyun releases a single to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her activities |
| 62east | Gimmick GameNinomiya Kazunari |  play_arrow | An emotional song depicting the push and pull between men and women |
| 63east | Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa |  play_arrow | A premonition of love, a classic song by Kazumasa Oda |
| 64east | First loveMurashita Kōzō |  play_arrow | A classic song about one’s first love from school days |
| 65east | I still believe ~sigh~Shizukusa Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Shizukusa's heart-wrenching breakup song |
| 66east | day by dayYoshida Yamada |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece ballad by Yoshida Yamada |
| 67east | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Introducing Ai Otsuka’s popular love songs |
| 68east | Venusjoōbachi |  play_arrow | A queen bee’s unrequited love song, expressing feelings of love. |
| 69east | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie |  | Namie Amuro’s iconic ballad that pledges eternity |
| 70east | Beloved child,RURUTIA |  play_arrow | A song that sings of jealousy and madness toward betrayal |