Unrequited Love Song Ranking in Japanese Music [2026]

I like you.Little Glee Monster57rank/position

Little Glee Monster 'I Love You.' × 360 Reality Audio MUSIC VIDEO

A song that powerfully expresses the wavering emotions of youth, this is Little Glee Monster’s fourth single.

Chosen as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Omotesando High School Chorus Club!” it was released in September 2015.

Featuring fresh, vibrant melodies and robust harmonies, the track is a coming-of-age song centered on young love.

Showcasing Little Glee Monster’s signature powerhouse vocal performance, its lyrics portray bittersweet feelings and inner conflict that resonated with many listeners.

It’s a recommended track not only for those troubled by love, but also for anyone feeling nostalgic about their youth.

It feels like I’m in love.Yuika58rank/position

It’s like I’m in love / “Yuika” [MV]

The moment their eyes met, her heart was stolen, and just hearing his laughter made her heart race…

Everyone’s had the experience of having their head filled with thoughts of someone they like, right? This song by Yuika is a sweet and bittersweet love song that captures those exact feelings.

Its relaxed, gentle vocals and lyrics depicting a girl completely absorbed in love are especially memorable.

Released in February 2024, it was also featured as an insert song in Koi-suru Shuumatsu Homestay 2024 Winter.

It’s a perfect pick not only for those with a crush, but also for anyone who wants to remember what it feels like to be in love.

So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.59rank/position

riria. / So it wasn’t me. [Music Video]

A heart-stirring ballad by Riria.

that gently embraces the delicate emotions of a woman tossed around by someone’s misleading behavior.

With a tender, translucent voice, she vividly portrays a woman who struggles with helpless longing yet cannot sever her lingering feelings.

Released digitally in October 2021, the song also drew major attention with its music video that premiered the same year.

If you sing it earnestly at karaoke, it’s sure to resonate with anyone who knows the pain of heartbreak.

It’s a song that quietly stays by the side of those facing a farewell with someone dear.

The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks60rank/position

The World Is Falling in Love / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

A debut song by CHiCO with HoneyWorks that portrays the sparkle of the moment you fall in love, with a heart that feels pierced by an arrow of light.

The refreshing, youth-drama-like lyrics and the driving melody leave a strong impression.

The delicate emotions swaying between friendship and romance resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in August 2014, it drew attention as the opening theme for the TV anime Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride).

It’s a recommended track for those who want to recall the sweet-and-sour taste of first love or who are in the midst of a one-sided crush.

usmilet61rank/position

milet 'us' MUSIC VIDEO (Theme song for the Nippon TV Wednesday drama 'Gisou Furin' [Fake Affair])

A heartrending love song by milet that earnestly sings about cherishing the present moment, even while feeling anxious about possibly losing a relationship by confessing one’s feelings.

She conveys the interplay of courage and fear in taking a step forward through her signature husky voice.

Born from the album “us,” released in August 2019, this track also perfectly captures the world of the NTV Wednesday drama “Fake Affair,” for which it served as the theme song.

It gently accompanies those who struggle to express their feelings honestly to someone, or who hesitate out of a desire not to change a precious relationship.

like; to like; fond ofNishino Kana62rank/position

Suki - Kana Nishino

Suki (I Like You), a song about unrequited love from the queen of love songs, Kana Nishino.

That straightforward title already makes your heart flutter! Kana Nishino has created countless love songs, and in this one too she captures the nuances of a woman’s feelings perfectly.

You can relate to every line that expresses the overflowing emotions of being in love! The warm melody seems to stay close to those wavering feelings, making it a song that speaks on behalf of your love for that special someone.

It makes you want to cherish the single-minded feelings you have right now.

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sparklingmosao.63rank/position

Kira Kira / Mosawo. [Music Video]

A sparkling expression of the feeling of being in love, a song by Mosa o.

The lyrics delicately depict the brilliance and bittersweetness of romantic emotions, and the gentle vocals resonate deeply.

From the lyrics, you can sense the lover’s anxieties and inner conflicts.

Released in September 2020, the song garnered widespread empathy, especially on social media.

It’s perfect for those with a one-sided crush or anyone who can’t bring themselves to confess their feelings.

When you want to summon the courage to take a step forward, this is a song that quietly gives you a nudge.