Japanese Pop Valentine’s Day Song Rankings [2026]

You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn50rank/position

You’re the one who let me fall for you / Arekun [Official Music Video]

It takes courage to tell someone special how you feel on Valentine’s Day, doesn’t it? If you confessed but it didn’t go well, the song I’d like you to listen to on a night when your feelings overflow is “Suki ni Saseta Kuse ni.” It was released in 2020 by Arekun, who rose to prominence on social media like TikTok, and its lyrics depicting the heartbreak of unrequited love resonated with many.

Listening to his voice, which stays close to those undelivered feelings and emotions with nowhere to go, can make you feel like you’re not alone.

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mutō

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Unrequited lovemiwa51rank/position

miwa 'Unrequited Love'

When you have a one-sided crush, you can’t see anything but that person, can you? In miwa’s unrequited-love ballad, she sings tenderly of countless “what ifs.” Feelings so straight and intense they almost hurt pierce the hearts of those in love.

Entrust your helpless emotions to this song, and try listening to it quietly on your own.

Old-fashionedback number52rank/position

back number - “Old Fashion” Music Video (Theme song for the TBS Friday drama “A Great Love: You, Who Will Forget Me”)

A song by back number that became a hot topic as the theme song for the drama “The Biggest Love: With You Who Will Forget Me.” It’s not a breakup song, but it’s a love song I really want you to listen to when you’ve just gone through a breakup.

Right after a breakup, you probably still have feelings for that person.

Just because you were dumped doesn’t mean you can suddenly stop liking them, right…? This is a song I recommend for you in that situation.

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sasashina

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love brainNanawo Akari53rank/position

Love Brain / Nanawo Akari

My head is completely filled with thoughts of the one I love, and my brain is on the verge of short-circuiting! It’s an irresistibly catchy, up-tempo number that sweetly yet earnestly sings of love, unforgettable after just one listen.

Released in August 2022 as the title track of their fifth single, it was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Engage Kiss.

Produced by NayutalieN, the driving rhythm and speech-like vocals mesh perfectly with Nanawo Akari’s cute voice—totally addictive! With Valentine’s Day turning your mind entirely to romance, why not ride the high-energy momentum of this song and let your overflowing feelings out?

I loved (it/you)erica54rank/position

erica – “I Loved You” Full PV

In contrast to the cheerfulness of Valentine’s Day, the perfect song for immersing yourself in the pain of heartbreak is Erica’s “Daisuki Deshita” (“I Loved You So Much”).

This track delicately expresses deep love and sorrow, resonating with listeners’ hearts.

Rather than a clichéd tragedy, it centers on themes of gratitude and growth, conveying a strength that uses heartbreak as a springboard to move forward.

Erica’s fresh, clear vocals further enrich the song’s world, making it a piece that brings tears yet offers courage to anyone hoping to overcome a breakup.

In this season of farewells, listen to this song and let it help you take a new step forward.

A I U EMAISONdes55rank/position

[373] [feat. Minami, SAKURAmoti] AIUE / MAISONdes

“Aiue feat.

Minami, SAKURAmoti” is a love song by the Japanese music project MAISONdes.

Created by popular singer-songwriter Minami and composer SAKURAmoti, it features a danceable rhythm that just makes you want to move.

Listening to Minami’s powerful voice, you can’t help but feel energized before you know it! The throat-gritty vocal style—similar to that of Ado, known for songs like “Usseewa”—is super cool too, so be sure to check it out.

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Yuuki

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I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket56rank/position

Sonar Pocket “I Love You. ~100 Regrets~” [MV Spot 1]

A heartbreak song brimming with lingering feelings from a male perspective.

Its lack of pretense makes it deeply relatable and tear-jerking.

If you’re in a relationship now, it might make you think twice and cherish your partner so you won’t have regrets.

It’s a song that helps you recognize your current happiness, and for those who’ve gone through a breakup, it’s incredibly relatable and moving.