[J-Pop] A Collection of Unrequited Love Songs That Stay Close to Your Heart

1 2 3 ~Love Begins~ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari '1 2 3 ~Love Begins~ MUSIC VIDEO (Short ver.)'

With a bright, poppy sound, this song candidly expresses the joy and excitement of falling in love.

Its powerful yet charming vocals are loved by people of all ages.

It’s a quintessential Ikimonogakari track you’ll want to listen to when you’re experiencing unrequited love and need a positive boost.

High School LullabyImokin Torio

Imo-Kin Trio – High School Lullaby

When it comes to unrequited love, you have to start with this.

I mean, it’s 100% unrequited love.

It’s a classic by the Happy End duo Haruomi Hosono and Takashi Matsumoto.

Now that communicating by email and Line is the norm, love letters in shoe lockers probably don’t exist anymore.

lovesicknessKuramubon

[Cover] Clammbon / Love Sickness (2012/01/15)

Were they friends to begin with? You realize your own feelings, but can’t quite gauge theirs… The mounting frustration eventually turns into impatience.

It’s an illness called love.

This song conveys that, sung in vocalist Ikuko Harada’s soft, distinctive voice.

Personally, I really like this singing voice.

100-year first loveshikuramen

Cyclamen “First Love After 100 Years” Music Video

While candidly singing about an unrequited crush, he conveys the gentle feelings he has for the one he loves with a masculine voice.

The catchphrase “First Love of 100 Years” is romantic, and many men resonated with this song, making it a timeless classic that has been cherished for years.

GuaranaSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Guarana” Music Video: SUKIMASWITCH – GUARANA Music Video

It’s a bright set of lyrics that gives a push to timid love, sung over a pop melody.

With its sense of speed and powerful vocals, it makes you feel like you could start running before you know it.

A recommended track for anyone in a one-sided crush who wants to feel positive.

Tokimeki Part 1supittsu

Spitz / Tokimeki Part 1

This song gently embraces the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.

Included on the album “Himitsu Studio,” it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Rivers Flow to the Sea.” Masamune Kusano’s warm vocals beautifully capture the emotions deep within the heart.

The lyrics, which portray the complex feelings of someone in love, resonate differently with each listener.

It’s recommended not only for those currently experiencing unrequited love, but also for anyone who wants to revisit memories of a past romance.

close friendssupittsu

nakayoshi / hitoseku

Back in middle school, I used to seriously wonder whether true friendship could exist between a boy and a girl.

I wanted to get close, but if we became best friends, I realized that somehow wasn’t what I wanted.

I’m sure there are more than a few people who’ve had experiences like that.

This song brings back memories of that age.