Aiko’s Unrequited Love Songs: Popular Song Ranking [2026]

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aiko - 'Kaban' music video

When it comes to love songs, you just can’t talk about them without mentioning aiko, right? Her song “Kaban” is her 15th single, released in 2004.

It’s packed to the brim with the feelings of unrequited love—the overwhelming, unstoppable emotion of liking someone so much you can’t help it.

If you’re in the middle of a one-sided crush, these lyrics will surely make your chest tighten.

That raw, true-to-life emotion is exactly what makes aiko so beloved.

The way your whole mind gets filled up with thoughts of that person when you’re in unrequited love—I know that feeling all too well.

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utatane

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Beetle – aiko (Full)

It was their fourth single, released in 1999, and it was tied up as the ending theme for TBS’s “CDTV” in December 1999 and Fuji TV’s “Jobireba!?” It’s a rare song that expresses the feelings of unrequited love through a rhinoceros beetle.

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aiko - “Futari” music video

Despite its upbeat, fast-paced pop melody, this aiko classic grips the heart with a piercing, aching sadness.

Released as a single in March 2008, it’s also included on the acclaimed album “Himitsu.” In 2014, it was featured in a commercial for Hoyu’s BeautyLabo Whip Hair Color, leaving a lasting impression on many listeners.

The song portrays the frustration of knowing in your head that you shouldn’t fall in love, while your heart can’t keep up.

The bravado of telling yourself you’re glad you realized it before getting in too deep, and the vivid imagery of the Ferris wheel in the background, are sure to cut to the core of anyone suffering from an unrequited love.

Precisely because of its bright sound, it brings even more tears—making it a track you’ll want to listen to on nights when you’re burdened with feelings you can’t do anything about.

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aiko- 『KissHug』music video

A perfect song for women who’ve fallen for a close male friend.

It’s by aiko, a singer-songwriter often called a spokesperson for women’s love, and it was also used as an insert song in the film Hana Yori Dango F starring Mao Inoue.

This love song portrays two people who shared feelings but ultimately didn’t end up together.

The lyrics capture a woman’s single-hearted love for a man, squeezing your chest with their poignancy.

It’s a song for every woman in love who’s afraid to move forward for fear of breaking the relationship.

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aiko - “Profile” music video

It’s a track from her 22nd single, released in 2007.

While most of her songs are about love—and many of those are about unrequited love—this one stands out with lyrics so direct that the feelings come through as they are, striking straight at the heart.

It isn’t a ballad; its medium tempo and powerful vocals further accentuate the lyrics.

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aiko - “Mutual Love” music video

From the flutter in your chest the moment you fall in love to the ache of feelings that don’t reach the other person, Aiko’s crystal-clear voice resonates deep in the heart.

Delicately portraying the emotions of longing for someone, this work—released in May 2024 and spotlighted as the theme song for a popular animated film—has struck a chord with many listeners.

Aiko’s vocals and the film’s world blend beautifully, further enhancing the piece’s allure.

It’s the perfect song for those experiencing unrequited love or looking to boost their motivation in romance.

Why not listen to this track and find the courage to share your feelings?

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aiko- 『milk』music video

Milk captures with stunning clarity that feeling of love you recognize in yourself but can’t quite express honestly.

Singer-songwriter aiko, known for her many love songs from a woman’s perspective, released it in 2009.

Her emotional vocals resonate over a jazzy sound enhanced by brass band tones.

The song conveys a tender yet bittersweet desire to be united with the one you love before the fluttering excitement of romance fades.

Why not let the light, lively band performance blow away your anxieties and impatience in love and soothe your heart?

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mutō

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