Popular Unrequited Love Songs: Japanese Music/J-Pop Artist Rankings [2026]
To help calm those heart-fluttering feelings of unrequited love, we’ve put together a ranking that shines a spotlight on songs about one-sided love.We’re sure you’ll find Japanese artists you know on the list.
Playlist
| Popular Unrequited Love Songs: Japanese Music/J-Pop Artist Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number |  play_arrow | A poignant rock band song that portrays loneliness and unrequited love |
| 2 | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's moving love song |
| 3 | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | I find myself searching for it without even realizing it, … |
| 4 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism’s signature song “Pretender” |
| 5 | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the ache of unrequited love and the feelings you want to convey |
| 6 | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | Aimer’s “Marigold,” a song of youth |
| 7 | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s love songs portray the fluctuations of romance |
| 8 | Unrequited loveAimer |  play_arrow | Aimer's love songs warm the heart. |
| 9 | OrangeGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Twilight yearning, the joy of mutual love |
| 10 | Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA |  play_arrow | A song portraying a bittersweet love on a rainy day |
| 11 | Hey,SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A refreshing youth song of girls’ rock by SHISHAMO |
| 12 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A popular song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of youthful love. |
| 13 | wishsumika |  play_arrow | A song of bittersweet unrequited love and hope for the future |
| 14 | Sniper.Yuika |  play_arrow | A heart-fluttering unrequited-love youth song |
| 15 | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | The famous song “Aoi to Natsu” that depicts summer youth |
| 16 | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | A ballad that portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 17 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | A poignant HY classic that portrays the pain of a devastating heartbreak |
| 18 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800’s smash-hit cheer song |
| 19 | whiteoutreGretGirl |  play_arrow | This song starts with hard rock, but the lyrics... |
| 20 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | A cute love song that portrays the bittersweet feeling of unrequited love |
| 21 | raspberryMarushii |  play_arrow | An unrequited love song that delicately portrays the feelings of romance. |
| 22 | EsperanzaNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Passionately express the aching feelings of unrequited love. |
| 23 | Snow WhiteFlower |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad with a fairy-tale motif |
| 24 | I want you to tell me you love me.Oku Hanako |  play_arrow | All of Hanako Oku’s songs are captivating, but… |
| 25 | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s celebrated song about a bittersweet love, resonating in the heart |
| 26 | I wish I were the one you liked.Te ga kuriimu pan |  play_arrow | Cream Bun, a ballad depicting a woman who cannot express her feelings |
| 27 | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s masterpiece that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 28 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | A song that expresses unrequited love with a rhinoceros beetle |
| 29 | So it wasn’t me, huh.riria. |  play_arrow | Lilia’s Heartbreak Ballad |
| 30 | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Unrequited love songs of the Heisei era: bittersweet feelings and the importance of love |
| 31 | #302Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 32 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s 1st album “Fir… |
| 33 | planetariumOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the beauty of memories. |
| 34 | When I realized it, I was in unrequited love.Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 35 | SparkleIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | A song about overcoming the pain of heartbreak and moving toward the future |
| 36 | mayflyONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A Kagerou song that portrays the heartache of unrequited love. |
| 37 | I love you.Inoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings about the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 38 | I want to be lovedYumcha |  | A song that portrays the bittersweetness and optimism of unrequited love. |
| 39 | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that portrays the bittersweet unrequited love of youth |
| 40 | You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn |  play_arrow | Emotional portrayal of a woman who was manipulated and betrayed by her partner |
| 41 | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci |  play_arrow | A popular song that depicts complex romantic feelings |
| 42 | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | Impressive singles by GO!GO!7188 |
| 43 | Your favorite songUVERworld |  play_arrow | Introduction to a song that sings about the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 44 | sparklingmosao. |  play_arrow | Mosawo love song relatable SNS |
| 45 | Unrequited love.haji→ |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the heartrending feelings of unrequited love |
| 46 | Blue BenchSasuke |  play_arrow | A pure love song portraying the regret and lingering attachment after losing a lover |
| 47 | I like you.Little Glee Monster |  play_arrow | A Little Glee Monster theme song that portrays youthful emotions |
| 48 | AitaiKato Miria |  play_arrow | A sad ballad that sings of the pain of single-minded love |
| 49 | The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | A CHiCO song that portrays youthful romantic feelings |
| 50 | usmilet |  play_arrow | The conflict between the courage to express one’s feelings and the anxiety that holds one back |
| 51 | Ice Cream SyndromeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Sukima Switch's bittersweet love song |
| 52 | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | In an autumn-themed song by the four-piece rock band Spitz... |
| 53 | The holeKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A heart-touching ballad that portrays loneliness and loss |
| 54 | makeupMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Three-piece rock band, My Hair… |
| 55 | Callchanmina |  play_arrow | A female rapper who’s also known as the Beyoncé of Nerima… |
| 56 | Heart ForecastEVE |  play_arrow | A song that resonates in Eve’s heart, singing of unrequited love |
| 57 | confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A classic youth anthem that portrays the turmoil of unrequited love |
| 58 | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | A poignant, moving youth song by flumpool |
| 59 | You know what,are-kun &『yuika’} |  play_arrow | A duet song that portrays springtime love, bittersweet frustration, and youth |
| 60 | wrapTENSONG |  play_arrow | A gem-like love song that portrays a heartrending form of love between a man and a woman |
| 61 | I wish you were hereLEGO BIG MORL |  play_arrow | A song of the heart that sings of feelings for a lost lover |
| 62 | I like you.Shimizu Shota |  play_arrow | A bittersweet cell phone love song |
| 63 | flowerL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the beauty of unrequited love, resonating in the heart. |
| 64 | One million “I love you”sRake |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that sings of deep love, Rake |
| 65 | I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A love song packed with the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 66 | The decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings the excitement for the weekend |
| 67 | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s heartbreaking love song, deeply moving. |
| 68 | waiting in vainrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A Useless Unrequited Love Depiction Song |
| 69 | catDISH// |  play_arrow | Thoughts on the layered farewells to a cat |
| 70 | More than friends, less than loversmatsumura kanau |  play_arrow | From friendship to romantic feelings, the anxiety of not being able to take the first step |
| 71 | The end of lovemafumafu |  play_arrow | A love song about not being able to confess at the summer festival |
| 72 | hopemakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the bittersweet wishes and hopes of unrequited love |
| 73 | Best Friend’s GirlSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | A song that sings of bittersweet feelings for my best friend's girlfriend |
| 74 | MissingKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Among the famous Showa-era ballads of the 1980s… |
| 75 | Having someone you likeJY |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that refreshingly portrays feelings of love |
| 76 | I didn’t want to know, if it meant losing it.atarayo |  play_arrow | The complex emotions of a woman who realizes her lover’s words are lies |
| 77 | Just… I miss youEXILE |  play_arrow | A famous EXILE song that portrays a heartrending love |
| 78 | worst; minimum; the lowest; awfulren |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad portraying the struggle between hidden secrets and an unforgettable love |
| 79 | 100-year first loveshikuramen |  play_arrow | If you keep expressing your feelings without giving up, love will come true! |
| 80 | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | A positive AKB48 song, with Rino Sashihara as the center |
| 81 | Shapes Of LoveEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that depicts an introverted woman's unrequited love |
| 82 | I like you.YOASOBI |  play_arrow | A story of the courage to confess and the bittersweet feelings of love |
| 83 | To tell you the truth,yangusukinii |  play_arrow | A heart-wrenching unrequited-love masterpiece, a song that resonates with the heart |
| 84 | Why not me?Misaka Saki |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the aching feelings that grow from friendship into love |
| 85 | I tried falling in love with you.chay |  play_arrow | chay's love songs, heart-throbbing classics |
| 86 | AiHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Motohiro Hata’s moving ballad that portrays the poignancy of love |
| 87 | My name is Unrequited Loveindigo la End |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays the frustration of unrequited love |
| 88 | I long to see you now.MISIA |  play_arrow | “Aitakute Ima” is a requiem for soldiers on the battlefield. |
| 89 | A Song for Youerica |  play_arrow | Expressing the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love through song |
| 90 | someone I likeUeno Yūka |  play_arrow | A confession of the anguish of falling for the same person your friend likes |
| 91 | Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai |  play_arrow | I can’t help but cry whenever I remember that unforgettable love… |
| 92 | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s Love Song of Parting and Hope |
| 93 | Unrequited loveGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the turmoil of love and pure feelings |
| 94 | if…DA PUMP |  play_arrow | DA PUMP's classic, a lyrical love song |
| 95 | OrangeSMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s classic song “Orange” is a bittersweet love story. |
| 96 | Kasane AiSoala |  play_arrow | Soala’s transparent vocals express emotion |
| 97 | I want to become the kind of thing the person I like likes.Suzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | A brother duo song by SUZUKI SUZUKI overflowing with love |
| 98 | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s classic song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing) |
| 99 | Blue Springakane (Otoniae) |  play_arrow | Onriame’s “Aoharu,” depicting the emotions of first love |
| 100 | swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | Singing of the heartache of unrequited love and the yearning for love |