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HY Unrequited Love Songs: Popular Song Ranking [2026]
There are many different forms of unrequited love, aren’t there? Almost no one can keep going at 100% all the time.
In times like that, why not take a short break and listen to HY’s unrequited love songs? I’ve ranked HY’s unrequited love songs by number of views.
HY's Unrequited Love Songs: Popular Song Ranking [2026] (1–10)
366 daysHY1rank/position
There may be many people suffering from lingering feelings of love that won’t fade even after a breakup.
This is a poignant ballad by HY, a band from Okinawa, known for being written by Izumi Nakasone based on her own experiences.
It vividly portrays the depth of love so strong you remember your ex’s scent and gestures, and the turmoil of an unattainable love—piercing straight to the heart.
The track was included on the album “HeartY,” released in April 2008.
At the time, it was used as the theme song for the film and drama Akai Ito, and became a major talking point.
It continues to be cherished, even serving as the theme song for a drama starting in April 2024.
On nights when your heart aches from an unfulfilled love, or when you just need a good cry, please give it a listen.
NAOHY2rank/position
It’s a ballad that pierces the chest with the pain of unrequited love.
The song is included on HY’s 2006 album “Confidence,” by the Okinawa-born mix-genre band, and tells a story created by vocalist Izumi Nakasone based on a close friend’s real experience.
The piece vividly portrays the inner conflict of a woman who knows the person she likes has feelings for someone else and won’t return her affection, yet she just can’t give up.
The clear, airy vocals riding over the piano melody further highlight the sorrow of a love that won’t reach its destination.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who finds themselves empathizing with the urge to cling on, even as they sense the person they love slowly changing.
Song for…HY3rank/position
Born from keyboardist and vocalist Izumi Nakasone’s real-life experience, this memorable piece wrestles with the meaning of chance encounters and the intense, conflicted feelings for another.
Included on the album “TRUNK,” its earnest vocals, delivered alongside the piano’s beautiful timbre, resonate deeply.
A self-cover version appears on the album “STORY ~HY BEST~,” radiating a timeless charm that hasn’t faded with the years.
It’s a gentle ballad that invites empathy from those who can’t express their feelings, or who must seal them away due to circumstances such as each other’s situations or an age difference.
In loveHY4rank/position
A poignant love song that portrays the pure feeling that even if you are not chosen by the other person, the love itself becomes a precious memory.
Written as the theme song for the film “366 Days,” releasing in January 2025, it is included on the album “TIME.” Positioned as an answer song to the 2008 classic “366 Days,” it gently expresses the resolve to look forward after heartbreak.
While continuing to think of the other person, it delicately depicts the subtle emotions of accepting those feelings as cherished memories.
Many listeners will surely relate to the emotions that waver between pure feelings and reality.
monochromeHY5rank/position
It’s a song about unrequited love.
I can picture the emotional ups and downs so clearly.
I like the expression that the world is monochrome without him.
It’s not only a beautiful turn of phrase, but I truly feel it’s spot-on.
It shows that, even though it’s hard to be elated or hurt by every word and action of the person you like, that’s what love is.
AM11:00HY6rank/position
An acoustic guitar plays a wonderfully refreshing melody, and just listening to it feels like a breeze is blowing—a love song brimming with exhilaration.
It brightly sings about the happiness of having a crush, making it a song that helps you feel positive about love.
The wind that thinks of youHY7rank/position
This is a love song by HY characterized by a youthful, vibrant charm with solid sonic quality.
Sung by a male vocalist familiar to high school listeners, its karaoke-friendly lyrics help amplify the excitement.
366 daysShimizu Shota ft. Nakasone Izumi (HY)8rank/position
This is a cover of a song by HY.
The song expresses a desire to stay connected with the person you have a crush on in any way possible, and those experiencing unrequited love may find many parts relatable.
It’s a popular track among both men and women.
% 〜m.e.r〜HY9rank/position
Released as the fourth installment of a five-month consecutive release project conducted in December 2020, this work is included on the 14th album, HANAEMI.
Based on a true story from someone Nakasone knows, it’s a love song that portrays the heartrending story of being separated without ever confessing your feelings to the one you love.
The lyrics, which try to express the distance between the two and the certainty of their feelings through numbers and symbols, really strike a chord.
It’s a song I’d like people nursing unspoken feelings in a one-sided love to listen to.
youHY10rank/position
A song by HY that paints a picture of aching, unrequited love.
Entrusting feelings for a beloved person to a song, yet being too awkward to express them honestly—that vulnerability is deeply moving.
Featured on the album “Street Story,” this track has been cherished by fans for years, and its raw lyrics, combined with Izumi Nakasone’s powerful yet delicate vocals, resonate with many listeners.
It’s perfect for anyone caught in the swirl of one-sided love, where joy and pain intertwine.
Highly recommended for those feeling heartache or looking for the courage to confess their feelings.