[Mutual Love Songs] A curated selection of sweet and bittersweet love songs about mutual affection!

That I was in loveJY

JY 4th Single “That I Was in Love”

Jiyoung, who is also flourishing as an actress, is making waves.

Her name is read as Jiyoung, and her artist name is JY.

Many of you probably already know that.

JY’s wonderful mutual-love happy song is “Koi wo Shiteita Koto” (“I Was in Love”).

The lyrics tell a bright, positive story: “We finally became a couple, but the heroine agonizes over an unexpected slump; still, when she remembers the early days of their relationship, the flutter of excitement returns.” Each word in the lyrics sparkles with the color of infatuation, thanks to Jiyoung’s voice.

In addition to this work, her collaborations with director Shunji Iwai are also must-sees!

DarlingDream

Dream / Darling

This is a mutual-love song by Dream, who enjoy strong support from young women thanks to their feminine phrasing and intense performances.

It portrays the honest feelings of a woman who doesn’t want to be apart from the person she loves.

Hoping they can stay together forever, she might even be waiting for a proposal from him—who knows?

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I’m in love.Every Little Thing

"In Love" MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

A ballad that captures sweet, happy moments between two people in love, wrapped in warm time.

Released as a single by Every Little Thing in October 2007, it was featured as the song for Sapporo Beer’s “Fuyu Monogatari” (Winter Tale) commercial.

The gentle vocals and simple yet emotionally rich arrangement of piano and strings beautifully express the freshness and reassurance of love.

The track is also included on the album “Door,” offering a warm depiction of a calm winter scene shared by lovers.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those who feel a vague anxiety about their relationship or who want to reaffirm their honest feelings toward their partner.

Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Banzai ~I'm Glad I Fell in Love~

Wolf Rulz’s “Banzai ~Sukide Yokatta~” is a full-throttle celebration of the feeling of being in love with someone.

Released in 1996 as their tenth single, it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Victory Goddess.” It’s a rock number whose appeal lies in lyrics that sing of a man’s desire to always be with the one he loves, and its irresistibly sunny sound makes you feel happy just by listening—a true classic.

The re-recorded version, “Banzai – Madamada Sukide Yokatta,” was included as the B-side on their 2006 single “Samurai Soul.”

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Hamada Takuya

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We’re officially a couple!HoneyWorks feat. Hattori Juri (CV: Sakura Ayane)

We’re Officially a Couple! feat. Juri Hattori (CV: Ayane Sakura) / HoneyWorks

It’s a song that straightforwardly expresses the wish to catch the attention of someone you’re interested in and the hope that they’ll come to like you.

The way the narrator wonders what actions might bring them closer to a romantic relationship is quite endearing.

It portrays unadorned feelings—like the anxiety of not knowing the other person’s tastes and the desire, if possible, for the other person to speak first.

Another highlight is watching the two gradually draw closer and seeing their relationship change as the song progresses.

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kappamaki

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I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka

I LOVE YOU – Yutaka Ozaki (Full)

I LOVE YOU, one of Yutaka Ozaki’s signature songs released in 1991, portrays a mutual love between two young people who seem to have turned their backs on the world.

As it turns out, the song was apparently written on the spot during recording because they didn’t have enough material.

Perhaps it’s songs like that which end up being remembered as masterpieces.

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evergreenŌhashi Chippoke

Ohashi Chippoke “Evergreen” Music Video

Chippoke Ohashi’s song is a gemlike love ballad that sings of profound feelings for a beloved.

By likening affection to an evergreen tree, it symbolizes a love that never fades.

The lyrics, which celebrate the preciousness of time spent together and the hope that two people can shine into the darkness, are sure to resonate with many listeners.

Released in 2021, the track topped Billboard’s newcomer chart “Heatseekers Songs” for six consecutive weeks and became a major hit with over 100 million streams.

It’s a song especially recommended for anyone who wants to cherish the happy moments with the one they love.