Popular Love Song Bands Ranking [2026]

Hey,SHISHAMO15rank/position

SHISHAMO “Hey,”

“Hey,” is an unrequited love song marked by its sweet-and-sour yet heartrending lyrics.

Unable to find the courage to confess to the person they like, the narrator can only keep holding those feelings inside.

It portrays that frustrating limbo and the anxiety that one day the feelings might never be conveyed.

Released in June 2018 and featured in a Calpis Water commercial, the song showcases SHISHAMO’s signature catchy melodies and down-to-earth lyrics.

It has gained broad support, especially among teens and people in their twenties who struggle with love.

After listening, you might just feel like saying a single word—“Hey,”—to share your feelings.

Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu16rank/position

Macaroni Empitsu 'Blueberry Nights' MV

A song by Macaroni Empitsu that sings about messy, tangled emotions.

Included on the album “hope,” this gem portrays the complex feelings after a breakup.

It poignantly expresses lingering attachment to a cooled romance and the reluctance to accept reality.

The depth of the lyrics, hidden within a pop sound, resonates powerfully with listeners.

The track also drew attention as the lead song from their 4th mini-album “LiKE,” released in February 2019, earning strong support especially among younger audiences.

It’s a must-listen for anyone carrying the pain of heartbreak or struggling with complicated romantic feelings.

Loverssumika17rank/position

sumika / Lovers【Music Video】

One of sumika’s signature songs, it’s a big crowd-pleaser at live shows and perfect for everyone to sing along! The overall vocal range is F3 to C#5, and it modulates up for the last chorus.

Since it has a fresh, upbeat feel, keeping a bright tone will help you hit the high notes and make it to the end comfortably.

Because it’s a band sound, be sure to listen closely to the drums and lock into the groove.

Also, sounds in the “na” row can be harder to articulate because they tend to be nasal.

Since every hook starts with “ne,” try bringing your energy up more than you think—you’ll project better and find it easier to sing!

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Kubota Mami

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My name is Unrequited Loveindigo la End18rank/position

indigo la End "The Name Is Unrequited Love"

This is a song by indigo la End that portrays a heartrending unrequited love beginning with love at first sight.

Set to a lively mid-tempo track crafted by Enon Kawatani in January 2023, it sings of the protagonist’s complex emotions after falling for someone of the same sex.

While feeling the pain of social prejudice and unspoken pressures, the story tightens the chest as the protagonist suppresses their own feelings for the sake of the other person’s happiness.

It’s a song that will resonate with those who, having fallen in love, lose sight of themselves yet can do nothing but carry those feelings, as well as those struggling with a love they can’t tell anyone about.

WhiteSHE’S19rank/position

SHE’S – White【MV】

You’re instantly captivated by the intro that feels like sunlight streaming in.

This song is featured on their 2017 second album, Wandering.

It has SHE’S’s signature beautiful melody and a sense of clarity.

Wrapped in a gentle atmosphere, it makes you feel warm and kind as you listen.

The music video featuring Sho Kiyohara and Natsumi Okamoto is heartwarming as well.

Even if there’s a small misunderstanding, I’m sure you can overcome it by listening to this song.

Cherish the “now.” It’s a medium-tempo number that treasures everyday life.

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KEI

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LOVE AFFAIR ~ Secret DateSazan Ōrusutāzu20rank/position

LOVE AFFAIR ~ Secret Date - Southern All Stars

Although it’s a song about an affair, the main melody is so clean and beautiful, and the man’s sense of guilt feels both heartrending and endearing.

Such a song is Southern All Stars’ signature track, “LOVE AFFAIR ~Himitsu no Date~.” Since its release in 1998, it has remained popular, and even some teenagers cite it as a favorite.

The lively piano and the strings, including a depth-giving violin, beautifully digest the theme of infidelity, resulting in a curious pop song that doesn’t leave a negative impression.

The holeKing Gnu21rank/position

King Gnu – The hole

A ballad that gently accompanies those carrying loneliness, loss, and wounded hearts.

It begins with a serene piano melody, then unfolds into a deeply poignant soundscape woven from strings and reverb-laden drums.

The lyrics, crafted by Daiki Tsuneta, express profound empathy for people bearing emotional scars and a powerful desire to protect the ones they love.

The music video, directed by filmmaker Takuya Uchiyama, beautifully portrays the shifting dynamics of a couple’s love.

When you want to take time alone to face yourself, or when your heart feels unsettled, this work offers quiet healing along with deep resonance.