A classic masterpiece that sings of passion. Recommended popular songs.
A voice that stirs the heart.
A melody that shakes the soul.
It overflows with passion that resonates in the listener’s heart.
Emotions that had been sleeping deep within awaken, and a special moment is born when the stage and the audience become one.
Music has a mysterious power to move people’s hearts and give them courage and hope.
In this article, we introduce a number of moving songs whose singers’ passion reaches listeners straight and pieces that speak of fervent love.
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A masterpiece that sings of passion. Recommended popular songs (21–30)
OCEANB’z
The majestic intro woven by piano and strings is enough to make your heart tremble, isn’t it? This is one of the finest ballads by B’z, one of Japan’s leading rock duos, released in August 2005 as their 39th single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Umizaru: UMIZARU EVOLUTION,” and its music video—filmed on the patrol vessel Mizuho—also drew attention.
The lyrics, which express a strong resolve to overcome any storm and set out on a new journey together with a loved one, stir the listener’s heart all the more when paired with Tak Matsumoto’s guitar.
For many in the yutori generation, it’s likely a classic that brings back memories of youth.
Take a moment to listen closely while thinking of your cherished partner or family.
1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism
This song, whose lyrics compare life to a single roll of film and express a wish to keep recording each day with a loved one, is deeply moving.
Official HIGE DANDism’s overflowing expressions of love for the partner cast as the lead have continued to resonate with listeners.
Included on the 2018 album “Escaparade,” it enjoys immense popularity despite being an album track.
In 2020, it was selected as the theme song for the film “Love Me, Love Me Not” and was also familiar as the music for a ROHM Co., Ltd.
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Brimming with warmth that feels like a blessing for two people walking into the future together, it’s a perfect match for wedding videos and proposals.
When you want to savor irreplaceable moments with someone special, give it a listen.
One Lovearashi
Just hearing the intro is enough to bring that iconic scene back for many people, isn’t it? This love anthem by the national idol group Arashi was released in June 2008 as their 22nd single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the blockbuster film Hana Yori Dango Final, starring group member Jun Matsumoto.
The lyrics, which vow a love that never changes no matter how much time passes, warmly embrace the listener’s heart.
Its message—about choosing just one person and resolving to live together—is pure, unadulterated love.
It became a major sensation, ranking second on Oricon’s 2008 year-end chart.
Beloved as a wedding standard, it’s a gem of a ballad you’ll want to play when you want to express gratitude to a special partner.
Love SongUru
This work is a warm medium-tempo number that depicts love gradually taking on color.
Released in August 2021 as the 11th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “My Beloved Prince.” The lyrics, which hide love behind words of denial, are moving.
The light, airy piano tone seems to reflect the feeling of trying to take a step forward despite hesitation.
It’s a cheering song that gently gives you a push when you can’t be honest about your feelings.
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This is a ballad that delicately portrays the bittersweet feeling of a love once deeply cherished that never fades from the heart, even as time passes.
The protagonist, unable to stop thinking about the person they parted with all day long, is gently and vividly depicted through Izumi Nakasone’s powerful yet tender vocals.
Included on the 2008 album “HeartY,” it was also used as the theme song for the film “Thread of Red (Akai Ito).” There’s also a well-known anecdote that the songwriter temporarily broke up with their partner at the time in order to write the lyrics.
It’s a song that quietly sits beside those whose heartbreak hasn’t healed, or on nights when you find yourself reminiscing about a past love.
Roses and the SunKinKi Kids
It’s a beautifully cohesive song, featuring a passionate melody unlike anything KinKi Kids have done before, intertwined with vocals that complement it perfectly.
The chorus is so impactful that once you hear it, it stays in your head for a while.
I think it’s a wonderful track that showcases a new side of KinKi Kids, an artist with many facets.
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
A love song written in March 2024 by singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze from Okayama Prefecture as the theme song for the film “April, Come She Will.” Its gentle piano melody and tender vocals weave a profound message of love in which the heart is fulfilled by letting go of attachment.
Rather than love that seeks something in return, the lyrics extol the nobility of offering unconditional love, reminding us of the importance of accepting life’s impermanence and change.
In the music video, Fujii Kaze himself plays both an old man and a young man, depicting a life story centered on love for a mother.
It’s a gem of a ballad that sinks deep into the heart—one to hear when you want to reexamine your relationships with loved ones or when you reach a turning point in life.