Unrequited Love Song Ranking in Japanese Music [2026]

Having someone you likeJY96rank/position

JY 'Have Someone You Like' Music Video Short Ver.

A refreshing love song by JY that delicately captures the subtle stirrings of realizing you’re in love.

Though the protagonist struggles with frustration at not being able to be completely honest, they keep looking forward, believing they can “start over as many times as it takes,” making it a story anyone can see themselves in.

Lively guitar and a dynamic melody line further elevate the feelings of being in love.

Released in August 2016, the song was used as the main theme for a Fuji TV Monday 9 p.m.

drama, and its music video—directed by Mika Ninagawa—also drew attention.

It’s perfect not only for those wrestling with romance, but also for anyone who wants to reaffirm their straightforward feelings for someone they love.

Love is hard.riria.97rank/position

riria. / Love Is Difficult. feat. Aru. from Miteinohanashi [Music Video]

This song portrays the tender, aching feelings at the start of love.

It weaves together the perspectives of a girl troubled because she can’t read the other person’s feelings and a boy who struggles to express his own, vividly capturing the misalignment that often happens in romance.

Riria’s clear, translucent vocals and Aru.’s gentle voice blend exquisitely, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released digitally in November 2023, the track sparked a major response, especially on social media.

If you listen while thinking of someone you like, you’re sure to find moments you can relate to.

SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism98rank/position

Official HIGE DANDism – Subtitle [Official Video]

This song was written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “silent.” Its lyrics, which perfectly match the drama’s worldview, became a major topic on social media.

It skillfully conveys the frustration of feelings that can’t be communicated, using richly imaginative metaphors.

Released by Official HIGE DANDism in October 2022, the track is an emotional winter ballad.

You can sense a consistent faith in the power of words throughout, making it a song that resonates deeply with listeners.

It’s recommended not only for those experiencing the ache of unrequited love, but also for anyone who struggles to put their feelings for someone important into words.

Heart ForecastEVE99rank/position

Heart Forecast – Eve MV

If you’re looking for a sweet-and-sour unrequited love song that’ll make you hum along without thinking, I recommend this track by Eve.

It’s included on the album “Smile,” released in February 2020, and it was also used as a Valentine’s campaign song in collaboration with Ghana Chocolate.

The song is packed with classic “unrequited love moments,” like the fluttery excitement, getting carried away in your own head, and then feeling down again.

It’s a perfect fit for lovestruck middle and high school students.

Listen to this song, lift your spirits, and do your best to confess your feelings!

Street Loveindigo la End100rank/position

indigo la End “Street Love”

No matter how much you love someone, it won’t come true; even if you tell yourself to forget, the memories that remain won’t let you.

Torikoi is a song that writhes in the anguish between unresolved feelings for a love that has already passed and the irrepressible longing that insists you still love them.

It’s a track included on indigo la End’s 2019 album Watashi Shōsetsu, Growing Wet.

The opening lyrics subtly suggest an affair.

For those harboring feelings they can’t tell anyone about, or suffering from a love they can’t forget, this song feels packed with emotions they want to let out but just can’t.

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