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Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

A love ballad from Ketsumeishi that offers a different flavor from their usual cheerful image.

It’s a tear-jerker that gently yet poignantly sings of unfulfilled feelings for someone special, carried by a tender, aching melody.

With rap kept to a minimum and piano and strings that seep into the heart, this piece also surprised longtime fans as a bold departure.

Released in January 2011 as one half of a double A-side single and included on the classic album Ketsunopolis 7, it was also used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s information program Sukkiri!!.

If you sing it softly at karaoke—where upbeat tracks usually steal the show—its contrast will draw everyone in.

Why not showcase a new side of yourself with this hidden gem?

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Official HIGE DANDism – Pretender [Official Video]

This is one of Official HIGE DANDism’s signature ballads, sung over a dramatic melody about the end of a heartrending love.

The protagonist deeply loves the other person yet realizes they are not meant to be, and their inner struggle is heartbreaking.

Holding an impossible wish—if only in another timeline—and ultimately stepping back while praising the other’s beauty, the lyrics are impossible to hear without tears.

Released as a single in May 2019, it became widely known as the theme song for the film “The Confidence Man JP.” Pouring your feelings into it at karaoke will surely lighten the burden on your heart.

A song that heals the pain of heartbreak and helps you gradually look forward, this masterpiece gently stays by your side in the season of farewells.

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back number – Bouquet (full)

This is a gem of a love song where unpretentious conversations between lovers convey a clumsy yet profound affection.

It portrays a vague anxiety about the future alongside a straightforward desire to stay together, and listening to it warms the heart.

Released in June 2011 as back number’s second single, the track is also included on the acclaimed album “SUPER STAR.” Many will recognize it as the ending theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV.

The fact that it received over 50 power plays on radio stations nationwide at the time speaks to how much attention it garnered.

This work, which makes you feel the preciousness of everyday life with someone important, continues to be cherished as a classic wedding song.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

The more dearly you care for someone, the more frightening the parting that will one day come.

Capturing such a delicate emotional landscape, this piece grips the listener’s heart.

It’s a track from the album “YANKEE,” released in April 2014, and it also drew attention as the song used in Tokyo Metro’s “Color your days.” ad campaign.

Although it was never released as a single, it enjoys overwhelming popularity, with over 300 million views on video platforms.

Its bittersweet yet warm melody is perfect for a heartfelt karaoke moment, singing while thinking of someone you hold dear.

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Tried my best to play Spitz’s “My Angel Mari” [bass cover]

A love song whose expressions are so straightforward they verge on madness, striking you to the core.

“My Angel Mari” is a track from Spitz’s third album, “Pieces of the Planet,” and it boldly proclaims feelings for a beloved over an up-tempo, country-tinged sound.

The protagonist is so captivated by this sweet yet elusive woman that it could be called blind infatuation.

Why not project your own feelings—where the ache of unrequited love intertwines with obsession—onto this protagonist and take your time immersing yourself in its world?

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Shiawase

A back number ballad that tightens your chest with overwhelming poignancy.

It delicately depicts the pain of unrequited love, where the closeness of being right next to someone only makes them feel farther away.

Knowing there’s someone else in their heart, you still force a smile—some listeners may find themselves in tears at that image.

Included on the single “Hanabira,” released in April 2011, and later featured on the October album “Superstar,” this song offers gentle, beautiful tones to those burdened with feelings they can’t express or hearts troubled by unattainable love.

Why not listen to it on a night when you just want to cry your heart out?

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Aimyon “Anatomy of You: Pure Love Song ~Die~” lyric video made on LINE

This is a shocking song where intense madness and love intertwine.

Released exclusively at Tower Records in March 2015 as Aimyon’s debut single, it left a major impact on the indie scene.

While the melody gives a pop impression, the lyrics darkly portray obsession and possessiveness toward a loved one, and that uncanny contrast pierces the listener’s heart.

The gap between the pop sound and the provocative lyrics masterfully depicts the obsession and destructive desires that can accompany romantic feelings.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to let out powerful emotions or express complex romantic feelings at karaoke.