Popular Love Song Bands Ranking [2026]

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Mr.Children “365 Days” Mr.Children TOUR POPSAURUS 2012

If you need the courage to tell someone special that you love them, try listening to this classic ballad that resonates deep in the heart.

It’s a work by Mr.Children, the rock band behind many timeless hits, and it’s included on their 2010 album SENSE.

It was featured for a long time in commercials for NTT East/West and NTT Docomo, so many of you will likely recognize it.

The song delicately portrays how feelings for someone accumulate in the flow of everyday life, and how the world seems to shine simply because that person exists.

It’s a gem of a love song that I recommend to anyone in love, as a catalyst for finally putting long-held feelings into words.

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reGretGirl "Whiteout" Official Music Video

For those looking for a rock track to blow away the haze of a relationship rut, “Whiteout” is highly recommended.

It’s included on the rock band reGretGirl’s 2018 album “my,” a group known for songs that capture the ache of bittersweet love.

Emotional lyrics resonate alongside a passionate band sound.

Everyone’s felt that anxiety of thinking, “Why is my partner taking so long to reply?” This is a song we hope you’ll hear if you want to overcome those tough feelings and hit restart on your days with your partner.

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mutō

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My Hair is Bad – Makeup

The opening, where she can’t bring herself to clear away traces of a man who chose another woman, is heartbreaking.

It’s “Keshou,” a track from My Hair is Bad’s 2019 album “boys.” The female protagonist may have been the other woman, but she tries to stay by his side, devotes herself, and when she realizes it’s impossible, she wishes for his happiness.

In this situation, stepping back without blaming him is not something just anyone can do.

You can feel how serious she is.

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sasashina

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Wherever you areONE OK ROCK11rank/position

Wherever you are

It’s also well known as a classic wedding song! This is a grand love ballad from ONE OK ROCK, the rock band active on the world stage.

In straightforward words, it expresses a firm resolve to keep the other person smiling no matter where they are and a wish to walk into the future together.

Taka’s overwhelming vocal power adds a dramatic touch to that pure expression of love.

The track is included on their fourth album, Niche Syndrome, released in June 2010.

Chosen for an NTT Docomo commercial, it became widely familiar to the general public.

It’s an emotional number perfect for conveying unchanging feelings to someone special or for listening to on an anniversary.

Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE12rank/position

DREAMS COME TRUE – Give Me a Gentle Kiss (from DWL2007 Live Ver.)

DREAMS COME TRUE is a duo whose music, which channels influences from funk and soul into J-pop, has earned support from a wide range of listeners.

Their 31st single, “Yasashii Kiss o Shite,” written as the theme song for the TV drama Sand Chronicle, is a staple in karaoke with a distinctly kayōkyoku flavor.

Its lyrics portray the feelings of someone who remains single-mindedly devoted despite a forbidden love—tugging at the heartstrings even of those who haven’t had such an experience.

The unsettling chord progression in the outro evokes a future with no way forward, making it a sentimental ballad.

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Hoshino Takashi

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“Rika” SIX LOUNGE Music Video / Illustration by Miku Masuda

With a paranoid yet pure sentiment, the way one thinks deeply about the other intertwines with a gently seeping melody.

The music video, in which visuals and sound are beautifully harmonized, was created by illustrator and manga artist Miku Masuda and has surpassed 1.7 million views.

The track was included on the acclaimed 2016 album “Shinonome,” with a re-recorded version released in August 2023, and was later featured on the album “FANFARE.” When your feelings for someone seem on the verge of running wild, listening to this song may help you face your emotions.

A Little Love SongMONGOL80014rank/position

A Little Love Song

A signature youth-punk anthem by MONGOL800, a rock band from Okinawa.

Set to a simple band sound, its passionate lyrics—about the happiness of having someone special by your side and pledging unwavering love—hit straight to the heart.

The album MESSAGE, which includes this track and was released in September 2001, sold over 2.8 million copies.

Its popularity shows no signs of fading; in 2019, a film inspired by the song was also released.

It’s the perfect number for a rousing karaoke sing-along or for reaffirming your feelings for someone you love.

Give this Heisei-era love classic a listen.