Japanese Pop Valentine’s Day Song Rankings [2026]

forget-me-notAwesome City Club36rank/position

Awesome City Club / Wasurena (MUSIC VIDEO)

This is a signature song by Awesome City Club, created as an inspired piece for the film “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet.” The harmonies woven by the male-female twin vocals beautifully portray the heartbreak of a love that has ended, along with the hope of facing forward while holding onto the memories.

Many listeners will likely be moved by the protagonist, who does not forget a past love yet takes a new step forward.

Released for early streaming in January 2021, it quickly became a sensation and has surpassed 300 million streams.

On a Valentine’s night marked by tears over an unrequited love, let this song gently accompany your heart and warm you like a flower waiting for spring.

Dried flowersYuuri37rank/position

Yuuri “Dry Flower” Official Music Video (Short ver.)

A smash hit released digitally by singer-songwriter Yuuri in 2020.

With its emo vocals and lyrics, it’s a love song that leaves everyone aching and heart-tightened.

Positioned as the after-story to Yuuri’s “Kakurenbo,” this piece softly recounts a romance from a woman’s perspective.

It’s packed with indescribable feelings that anyone who’s experienced heartbreak or parting can relate to.

Yuuri’s vocals make the tears flow even more.

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utatane

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Macaroni Enpitsu 'Pretend Lovers' MV

A bittersweet breakup song from Macaroni Empitsu.

It portrays a fleeting relationship between two people who act like lovers even though they aren’t.

The regret of failing to express love, and the lingering wish for just one more chance, resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in February 2020, the track drew attention as the campaign song for Honda and a commercial song for Spotify.

It’s perfect for those struggling with love or seeking to heal the pain of heartbreak.

You might find it nice to look back on a past romance while listening to this song.

DAYBREAK FRONTLINEOrangestar39rank/position

Orangestar – DAYBREAK FRONTLINE (feat. IA) Official Video

“DAYBREAK FRONTLINE,” composed by Orangestar.

The high-pitched chorus, so characteristic of Orangestar, makes this a very beautiful song.

When you listen to it, you can’t help but want to grab the hand of the one you like and dash off somewhere far away.

Even after a special day ends, the two of you will continue on—tomorrow, the day after, and beyond.

A critical hit!Amatsuki40rank/position

Critical Hit! / Amatsuki [Original]

Some of you might be thinking about confessing your feelings when returning a White Day gift.

Be sure to listen to this song and let that feeling grow even bigger! It’s a track by Amatsuki—who’s hugely popular as a vocalist—and it was released in 2018.

The Vocaloid version is on Niconico, and a version sung by Amatsuki himself is on YouTube.

The lyrics are overflowing with cuteness and will make your heart flutter.

It might especially resonate with junior high and high school students.

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Araki Jakkan

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Candy cookie chocolateharokeru41rank/position

Candy Cookie Chocolate 🍭🍪🍫 Hatsune Miku · Kasane Teto SV

It’s a pop song with an irresistibly addictive vibe: a cute world filled with the names of sweet treats, yet hiding a slightly cynical message underneath.

Vocaloid producer Harokeru not only wrote and composed it but also created the video, released in December 2024.

The rhythmic phrases and playful wordplay are delightful, and just listening makes you want to move.

At the same time, the lyrics—portraying an attitude fixated on appearances while ignoring what’s inside, and a mindset prone to chasing trends—deliver a striking wake-up call.

If you’re in the mood for something that’s not just sweet, why not give it a listen? Enjoy it with the colorful visuals, and it’ll blow away those tangled feelings of love.

366 daysHY42rank/position

Moka Kamishiraishi releases full version of her performance of HY’s “366 Days”; a must-see, deeply moving video that connects feelings for Minami Aso — Kirin Gogo no Kocha “I want to see you, I want to warm you. Another Story” edition

A fleeting heartbreak song that honestly sings about feelings for a man she just can’t forget.

It candidly expresses how she can’t forget his scent and gestures either, which might feel a bit heavy from a man’s perspective.

Still, many women will relate, and the melody is great, so I recommend it.