Couple Song Rankings [2026]

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back number – Love (Short ver.)

Back number is a three-piece band that captures the hearts of many listeners with poignant lyrics and melodies.

Here is a classic song representing their early work, released in March 2012.

This piece is a sentimental number depicting a gaze fixed on you from a school building window and an earnest wish to confess one’s feelings before graduation.

In addition to being used as an ending theme on shows like TV Asahi’s “Music-ru TV,” it was included on the album “blues” and the best-of album “Encore,” and has continued to be loved over the years, surpassing 100 million total streams.

The band sound, enriched with strings, tightens the chest and evokes the bittersweetness of youth that everyone has experienced.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear in March—especially if you’re facing graduation with unspoken feelings or want to immerse yourself in memories of a fleeting love.

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[Official] Uru “Prologue” YouTube ver. — Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Chugakusei Nikki (Junior High School Diary)”

Even if it’s an impossible love, Uru’s “Prologue” sings about a heart overflowing with feelings for someone you like.

Released in 2018, the song was used as the theme for the drama “Chuugaku Seishun Nikki” (Middle School Love Diary).

The lyrics portray how, even though you know in your head that happiness won’t come from this love, your eyes can’t help but follow that person, and your emotions only grow stronger.

It was a perfect match for a drama about a romance between a teacher and a student.

Highly recommended for those who are hurting from a bittersweet, painful love.

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SAKI

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DECO*27 – Parasite feat. Hatsune Miku

If you find yourself thinking too much about someone you like, I recommend the song “Parasite.” It was produced in 2022 by DECO*27, a Vocaloid producer who captivates a wide range of music fans.

The track features Hatsune Miku’s skillful rap over a lively beat, leaving a strong impression.

You’ll also enjoy the synth tones that create a mysterious atmosphere.

The lyrics capture pure, girlish feelings, making it a great pick for anyone carrying emotions they can’t let out.

Why not give this yandere love song, packed with cute infatuation, a listen?

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Official HIGE DANDism – If Only I Could Stay at Zero [Official Live Video]

A bittersweet ballad that captures the heartache of a long-distance relationship, it’s a song that truly resonates.

Included on the mini-album “MAN IN THE MIRROR,” released in June 2016, it conveys the woman’s feelings as a counterpart to the male-perspective track.

Many listeners will likely relate to the protagonist, who, while counting down the days until she can see her lover, puts on a brave face saying, “As long as I can hear your voice, that’s enough.” Satoshi Fujiwara’s sweet, aching vocals blend with the piano’s timbre, creating a masterpiece that has been cherished by fans for years.

It’s a highly recommended song for those lonely nights when you miss someone important.

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Yuuri 'Shutter' Official Music Video

A ballad sung by Yuuri that feels like painting memories with a loved one over photographs.

It captures the ache of realizing only later how precious someone truly was amid days gone by, and the interplay of cherished memories and lingering regret tightens the listener’s chest.

Released in July 2021, the piece originated from a YouTube channel project; in response to fervent fan requests, it was officially recorded and has since been beloved by many, surpassing 300 million streams.

It’s a warm song that gently stays beside those who still hold on to lost love or unspoken feelings.

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Sonoko Inoue – The Most in the World

“Sekai de Ichiban” is the sixth single by Sonoko Inoue, released in 2017.

It was selected as the theme song for the Netflix romance reality show “Ainori: Asian Journey,” with lyrics and composition by Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimonogakari.

The lyrics, overflowing with feelings for a lover, feel very fresh and evoke a newly dating couple.

The music video, which depicts a woman proposing to her partner, is also heartwarming to watch.

If you and your crush become mutual, aim for a proposal next and give it your best!

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Hamada Takuya

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wacci “I Want to Forget” Music Video

A delicate breakup song by wacci that begins with the scent of cigarettes triggering the way once-happy times dissipate like smoke.

Despite the overwhelming desire to “forget,” the voice of the other person and the memory of their kiss refuse to fade, lingering in the heart—expressed through a heartrending, beautiful melody.

Released in July 2024 as the third installment of wacci’s three-part love song project, the track was distributed digitally and became a smash hit.

It’s a highly relatable work that resonates with those who still have lingering feelings about past relationships or struggle to let go of an ex.