Bittersweet feelings come rushing back! Recommended love songs for the Yutori generation

For those known as the “Yutori generation,” born roughly between 1987 and 2004, their youthful years likely span from around 2002 to 2019.

During their school days, many were probably immersed in club activities and romance, so there are plenty of songs that became memorable in connection with those experiences.

With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of love songs we recommend for the Yutori generation.

They’re all timeless tracks, so they’re recommended not only for members of the Yutori generation who may have listened in real time, but also for a wide range of listeners!

Playlist

Bittersweet feelings come rushing back! Recommended love songs for the Yutori generation
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Cinderella GirlKing&Prince		A drama theme song that became a massive hit, overflowing with the emotions of first love.
2	AM11:00HY		HY's famous song that portrays love and the importance of time
3	One Lovearashi		The signature song of Arashi pledging love, a movie theme song
4	Heavy rotationAKB48		AKB48’s youthful love song, with Yuko Oshima as center
5	Love SongGReeeeN		Expressing love through an emotional song
6	CHE.R.RYYUI		YUI’s spring-themed single: refreshing and popular
7	From Me to Youflumpool		A refreshing youthful rock tune, a classic by Flumpool
8	You don’t listen to rock.aimyon		A popular song by Aimyon, “Marigold.”
9	cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s signature/representative song, the voice of youth
10	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		A masterpiece by Shonan no Kaze, a moving work that sings of love.
11	Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme		Hilcrhyme’s classic song that depicts the changing of the four seasons and romance
12	ChankapanaNEWS		An enchanting work of exotic love songs
13	Walking with youNovelbright		The band’s moving love song: bonds and the future
14	Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)		A heartwarming song of Urashima Taro sung by Kenta Kiritani
15	I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa		A collaboration song of poignancy and warmth, a masterpiece that resonates with the heart
16	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku		Autumn night, the timbre of fleeting memories
17	Blue BenchSasuke		A moving work about heartbreak and songs of memories, touching generations
18	Close your eyesHirai Ken		Singing of the loss of a loved one and an unchanging love
19	Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya		Aya Matsuura’s peach-colored love song
20	Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA		A love song of unspoken feelings
21	Kissing You of ApologyE-girls		E-girls’ film theme song dance number
22	Baby, I love youTEE		A sincere love song, a heart-touching ballad
23	cotton candyback number		A bittersweet song depicting the budding feelings of love at a summer festival
24	miraclemiwa		A youthful song by miwa that depicts the feelings of a summer romance
25	Star Lablationkerakera		Kera Kera, a song depicting a woman living positively
26	tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa		A poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
27	Song of LoveKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s poignant ballad that gives love
28	Love PhotosOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s bittersweet love song
29	SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada “Sakura Drops”
30	MetronomeYonezu Kenshi		The heartache of two people growing apart
31	User ManualNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s theme song—a track inspired by an instruction manual.
32	Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari		A classic autumn song that sings of feelings about limited time
33	red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku		A song of memories and emotions swaying in the scent of autumn
34	C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A moving song that portrays a poignant autumn romance
35	Love WindIkuta Rira		A heartrending song that gently wraps a heart timid in love
36	illusionRyokushokushakai		A danceable number that portrays unrequited love
37	I hate this love songchanmina		A movie theme song that portrays the feelings of first love
38	Ingot of Pure Lovetuki.		A song by tuki. that depicts pure feelings of love
39	That rumored kidmurasaki ima		A youth song that portrays the current feelings of love in purple
40	Fuzzy NavelConton Candy		A love song like a cocktail with a hint of orange
41	Old-fashionedback number		A song of deep affection, portraying memories of love
42	ObsessedAyumu Imazu		Bittersweet feelings of love painted with a pop sound
43	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A classic by Spitz that poetically portrays the emotions of youth
44	Sundayback number		A Sunday morning with my gentle lover
45	tell me tell mem-flo♡Sik-K & eill & Mukai Taichi		The launch track for m-flo’s new “loves” project
46	Loverssumika		Sumika's song that portrays the essence of deep love
47	Partneryuka		A gem-like love song that sings of an ideal future and everyday life
48	SOUL LOVEGLAY		A love song that learns about life through a spring encounter
49	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		A classic song that depicts youthful love through the four seasons.
50	LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu		A love song on the carousel, a classic that resonates in the heart
51	Chronostasiskinoko teikoku		A heartwarming song depicting a stroll with a lover
52	Tick tack zackSKE48		A song by SKE48 that depicts the clock of love and the conflicts of the heart
53	EnchantedSaucy Dog		A love song that keeps our hearts connected even when we're apart
54	seesawtuki.		A bittersweet love song expressed with a seesaw
55	front-facing camerawacci		Looking back on memories with a lover in wacci’s new song
56	Reasons I like youwacci		A love song depicting wacci’s love
57	It’s love, right?wacci		wacci sings about the strength of love that overcomes barriers
58	Emotionwacci		Depict the shifts of emotions in a wacci love song
59	Maiden in Loveikimonogakari		A classic song that portrays a maiden’s delicate feelings of love.
60	Love songMarushii		A heartwarming song by Marcy that depicts the feelings of love.
61	A bouquet of happinessMarushii		Expressing gratitude and romantic feelings for someone special
62	evergreenŌhashi Chippoke		A classic by Chippoke Ohashi that sings of unwavering love
63	Nightmare SyndromeSakurazaka46		A song that expresses dark romantic feelings through a nightmare
64	A kiss is all I want, okay?nekomata okayu		Nekomata Okayu’s love song included on the album
65	PairingOnda Masanori		Masanori Onda’s Love Songs: A Heartwarming Journey of Romance
66	A heart in love dancesOnda Masanori		Masanori Onda’s love song portrays moments of happiness.
67	I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE		A song by =LOVE that depicts the feelings of spring romance