[Heart-Throbbing Songs] Timeless tunes that make your heart flutter and keep the excitement unstoppable
Is your heart fluttering every day?
If you’re in love—maybe even head over heels with an unrequited crush—your heart might be racing nonstop.
Here, we’re introducing a selection of timeless and modern, carefully curated heart-fluttering songs that will make your chest tighten and set your feelings alight.
“Heart-throb songs” come in many forms—from bittersweet tunes about unrequited love to straightforward love songs that declare devotion.
Some of you might even be reminded of past loves when you listen.
Whether you’re in love or not, press play, let your heart skip a beat, and feel the excitement!
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[Heart-Fluttering Songs] Timeless tracks that make your heart race and won’t stop the butterflies (1–10)
Tightly.mosao.
Singer-songwriter Mosawo delivers romance songs written from a woman’s perspective.
He rose to popularity after a viral hit on TikTok.
“Gyutto,” released in 2020, is one of his signature tracks.
It features a heartwarming melody that evokes couples relaxing together.
The girlish lyrics addressed to a cherished person by your side are cute, and it’s also recommended if you’re looking for gentle J-pop with a sparse arrangement.
Why not listen to a love song that makes you treasure the time spent with your partner?
CHE.R.RYYUI
For those whose hearts start pounding when they think of that special someone, the song you should listen to is “CHE.R.RY.” It’s included on singer-songwriter YUI’s 2007 album CAN’T BUY MY LOVE—she’s also known for her beautiful looks.
This is a cute love song with dazzling strings.
You’ll swoon as she sings lyrics overflowing with sweet, bittersweet feelings.
Perfect for listening alone or belting out with friends at karaoke.
Picture the person dear to you and give it a listen.
The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks
When it comes to classic heart-fluttering songs covered by many artists, “Sekai wa Koi ni Ochiteiru” comes to mind.
It’s included on CHiCO with HoneyWorks’ 2015 album “Sekai wa i ni Michiteiru,” by the music unit known for their anime tie-in tracks.
The song was also used as the opening theme for the anime “Blue Spring Ride” (Ao Haru Ride).
With its brisk, band-driven sound, it creates a bright, pop atmosphere.
It’s also a great pick if you need background music for karaoke or a drive.
If you want to relive the bittersweet romances of your youth and feel your heart flutter, give it a listen.
[Heart-Throbbing Songs] Timeless tunes that make your heart flutter nonstop when you listen (11–20)
Kiss PlanNEW!M!LK
A sharp turn from their breezy image, this M!LK track exudes a mature allure.
The lyrics portray romantic mind games as a meticulous “Plan,” while the sophisticated beat resonates smoothly.
Their sultry expressions and vocals—so different from their usual vibe—are sure to make your heart skip a beat! Released as a single in January 2024, it also drew attention for featuring choreography by YUMEKI, a choreographer active in the K-pop scene.
The song climbed high on Oricon’s weekly rankings, marking a work that showcased a new side of the group to the public.
It’s perfect for a nighttime drive date or whenever you’re in the mood to feel a bit more grown-up.
With this piece, which captures M!LK’s clear growth and evolution, why not savor a lusciously sweet moment?
One Lovearashi
The joy you feel when a confession goes well or when you’re proposed to is truly irreplaceable in life.
A song I’d love those whose love has come to fruition to listen to is “One Love.” It was released in 2008 by Arashi, a beloved national idol group that brings smiles across Japan, and it was used as the theme song for the film Hana Yori Dango F.
Just hearing the sparkling intro lets you sense a happy aura.
The orthodox melody line etched into its mid-tempo groove is also memorable.
Give this love song a listen and feel grateful for the partner who stays by your side.
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
The song I want people with a love that blazes like a music festival to listen to is “Kimi to Natsu Fes.” It’s by SHISHAMO, a three-piece band that blasts out a girly worldview with a rock edge, and it was included on their 2015 album SHISHAMO 2.
You’ll get to experience an energetic band sound full of drive.
The lyrics, which depict a relationship progressing with someone you like, are irresistibly heart-fluttering.
Asako Miyazaki’s cute vocals will soothe you.
Give this rock number a listen—it’ll give you courage for a love that’s already on the run.
I will fall in love with you.Hirai Ken
The song I especially want people who’ve been separated from someone they love to hear is “Boku wa Kimi ni Koi wo Suru” (“I Fall in Love with You”).
It’s included on singer-songwriter Ken Hirai’s 2011 album “JAPANESE SINGER,” where his overwhelming vocals soothe listeners’ hearts.
The song was also used as the theme for the film “I Give My First Love to You.” It’s a love ballad with a bittersweet yet beautiful melody line.
His powerful yet gentle singing will resonate with your heart.
Why not listen to a song that gently stays by the side of a broken heart?