Japanese Pop Valentine’s Day Song Rankings [2026]

Sound of SnowNovelbright71rank/position

Novelbright – The Sound of Snow [Official Music Video]

If you want to savor a sweet-and-sour feeling perfect for Valentine’s Day, we recommend Novelbright’s new song “Yuki no Oto.” Broadcast in 2024 as the opening theme for the anime “A Sign of Affection,” this track is sure to set every lover’s heart aflutter.

Its lyrics, which amplify the feeling of being in love, carry the power to herald spring a little early.

When you need a boost of courage to confess your feelings to someone you like, give this song a listen.

It will surely stay close to your heart and help you take that first step toward confession with a light spring in your stride!

In loveHY72rank/position

HY - “In Love” (Theme song for the film ‘366 Days’) Music Video

A gem of a love song that portrays looking forward after heartbreak.

It accepts the breakup with a former lover and expresses the growth that comes from that experience, set to a gentle melodic line.

It’s a memorable masterpiece marked by a positive spirit—being grateful for the encounter and cherishing the memories, even if the love was unfulfilled.

Included on the album “TIME,” this song was written as the theme for the film “366 Days,” released in January 2025.

Positioned as an answer song to “366 Days,” which sang of unrequited love, it completes the story of recovering from heartbreak.

A heartwarming ballad that resonates with those who have overcome the pain of a breakup or who hold dear the memories of a precious love.

Until the day I can no longer rememberback number73rank/position

back number – Until the Day It Becomes Unrememberable (full)

I think the “heartbreak period” is exactly what the song’s title, “Until the Day I Can No Longer Remember,” refers to.

As long as you can’t help remembering, all sorts of things will race through your mind—you’ll laugh at the happy memories, and the painful ones and your regrets will bring the sadness back again.

Repeating that cycle, your wounds gradually heal with the passage of time.

But even if you could forget everything, would that really be a good thing? The hazy emotions after a breakup are expressed just as they are.

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SAKI

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MashumariMIMI74rank/position

Mashumary / feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s a perfect match: a sprightly piano melody paired with Hatsune Miku’s light, crystal-clear vocals.

The lyric “I can’t see what lies ahead, but I want to hold on to the present” resonates with unrequited love, heartbreak, and just about any situation.

Love Words IVDECO*2775rank/position

DECO*27 – Love Words IV feat. Hatsune Miku

An indispensable figure when talking about Vocaloid songs is DECO*27.

He’s produced many tracks about romance, but one that especially made waves is “Ai Kotoba IV” featuring Hatsune Miku.

Incredibly, it reached one million views on YouTube in just a single day.

The song portrays a love so deep that it becomes frightening.

In the middle section, elements like handclaps are sampled, giving it a lively feel.

It also includes homages to DECO*27’s past works, so you’ll enjoy it even more if you’re familiar with his earlier songs.

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Koresawa “SSW” [MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a heartwarming song by Koresawa that transforms the lingering feelings and memories of heartbreak into a positive outlook.

While reflecting on past love, it conveys the strength to move forward by drawing on the experiences gained from it.

Included on the album “Korekara,” released in August 2017, the song was also used as the opening theme for tvk’s music program “Mutoma 2.” It’s a track that gently heals the heart, offering words of encouragement and standing by those who have gone through painful breakups and are finding it hard to move on.

Goodbye to youTiara77rank/position

Tiara 'Goodbye to You… feat. Spontania' MUSIC VIDEO

It’s sung from both a male and a female perspective, so I think anyone who listens can relate.

It’s a song that makes you feel it’s okay to be your uncool self—the kind of person who can’t forget even though you want to, and who wants to look forward but just can’t quite do it.