Couple Song Rankings [2026]

Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai57rank/position

Hirai Dai / Stand by me, Stand by you. (Lyric Video)

It’s a love song by Dai Hirai about a fateful encounter.

The track portrays the miracle and gratitude of meeting the one person in a vast world and walking through life together.

It gently sings of irreplaceable love blossoming in everyday calm, carried by a soothing acoustic sound.

Released in September 2020, the song is included on the album “Life Goes On” and gained attention as the theme for the Mynavi Wedding commercial.

It’s a piece that reminds you of the blessing of having a partner by your side.

Love songMarushii58rank/position

marsi – Love Song (Official Music Video)

This ballad gently soaks into the heart, honoring the simple act of saying “I love you” straight, carried by the warm tones of piano and strings.

Sung in Yukyo Yoshida’s tender voice, it weaves everyday happiness and honest, down-to-earth feelings that once felt too embarrassing to say.

For anyone who wishes they could go back and be truthful this time, it will likely resonate deeply.

Featured on the album “Candle,” released in November 2023, this song spent eight consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the newcomer chart.

It’s a comforting masterpiece for everyone who, while remembering the days with someone precious they only recognized after losing, hopes to tie the red string of fate once again.

lingering loveKitatani Ruki59rank/position

Ruki Chatan “Koinokori” Official Music Video

This is a ballad by Ruki Kitaya that sings of the pain and lingering feelings of heartbreak—something everyone experiences at least once.

Carried by gentle, unadorned strings, the song carefully weaves the emotions of someone who can’t accept parting with a loved one.

The protagonist, avoiding places filled with memories—like the convenience store where they used to meet or the walking path—will be relatable to many listeners.

Since its release in January 2023, the song has generated a major response, particularly on social media.

It’s a recommended track for those nursing the wounds of a breakup or in the mood to look back on a past love.

W/X/YTani Yuuki60rank/position

W/X/Y – Tani Yuuki (Official Lyric Video)

Sparked by the posting of dance videos on TikTok, this signature number by Tani Yuuki has spread explosively and become a love song symbolic of the social media generation.

As the title—modeled on sex chromosomes—suggests, the lyrics poignantly portray a man and a woman, as different beings, acknowledging their differences, complementing one another, and walking forward together.

Released in May 2021 as his fifth digital single and also included on the album “Memories,” the song went on to achieve an astonishing long-running hit, topping annual streaming charts in 2022.

With its pleasant, easy-to-hum melody, it’s perfect for singing to your partner as a note of gratitude.

To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon61rank/position

Aimyon – A Person Who Knows the Blue of the Sky [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A bittersweet youth love song filled with yearning.

Inspired by a film, Aimyon paints a track that conveys the ache of unrequited love alongside a faint glimmer of hope.

Released as a single in October 2019, it drew attention as the theme song for an animated movie of the same name.

The lyrics evoke a nostalgic look back at a love that has passed, gently wrapping you in feelings of heartache that everyone has experienced.

It’s perfect for high school students who want to listen while thinking of someone they like.

It’s great for quietly listening alone, and also for sharing with friends to reminisce about your youth.

milk teaShimizu Shota62rank/position

milk tea

There’s a heart-fluttering love song that paints a sweet, comforting romance like a cup of milk tea.

Written by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, the song likens the gentle blending of milk and tea to lovers opening their hearts and melting into one another.

The lyrics capture those small, everyday moments of tenderness that make your heart skip a beat.

The mellow electric piano and Shimizu’s soft vocals beautifully set the scene for the couple’s sweet time together.

The track is included on the single “My Boo,” released in October 2016, and can also be found on the album “FLY.” Listen to it on a summer evening, nestled close to someone special, and your love might feel even more extraordinary.

HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number63rank/position

back number - “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” Music Video (Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love”)

An emotionally moving medium-tempo ballad that portrays the complex feelings of unrequited love—from the faint expectations on the eve of a birthday to the ache of emotions that never reach their destination.

In contrast to the happiness of a birthday, the loneliness and the sorrow of being unable to express one’s feelings straightforwardly resonate with a delicate melodic line.

Released in February 2019, the song was featured as the theme for the TBS drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love,” and was also included on the album “MAGIC.” With vocals that gently embrace the bittersweet emotions of love that everyone has experienced, it’s a song well-suited for karaoke, where it can be performed in a calm, composed manner.