Nogizaka46 Love Songs and Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

When I realized it, I was in unrequited love.Nogizaka 461rank/position

Nogizaka46 'Kizuitara Kataomoi' Short Ver.

Nogizaka46 is an idol group that debuted as the official rival of AKB48 and has since become a leading presence among the Sakamichi groups.

Their 8th single, ‘Kizuitara Kataomoi’ (‘When I Realized, I Was in Unrequited Love’), drew attention for its lyrics, which are unusually written from a female perspective for the group.

The lyrics, which express feelings of unrequited love that one can’t control, may resonate with the emotions felt on Valentine’s Day as someone prepares to confess their feelings.

With delicate sounds from piano and strings and a slightly oriental melody line that feels pleasant, it’s a pop tune that lifts your spirits before a big moment.

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Hoshino Takashi

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trigger; impetus; the start; what prompted itNogizaka 462rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Kikkake” (Catalyst/Trigger)

This song, Kikkake, included on Nogizaka46’s 2016 album Sorezore no Isu.

When you’re struggling with love, your feelings can get all tangled up and you may not know what to do.

In those moments, I recommend this one track that helps you sort out your emotions.

By organizing your thoughts properly, you can find a strong resolve: that you will decide the path you should take yourself, and discover an unwavering self that won’t be swept along.

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utatane

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Barefoot SummerNogizaka 463rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Hadashi de Summer”

Nogizaka46’s “Hadashi de Summer” is a refreshing yet wistful love song that’s perfect for the summer season.

Its sweet-and-sour lyrics portray pure young love, while the electronic beat and breezy synths blend beautifully to capture the exhilaration of summer.

Just listening can make your heart flutter, and the lyrics, filled with scenes of summer memories, contain elements anyone can relate to.

The signature, glamorous choral work of Nogizaka46 brings out the song’s charm to the fullest.

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kappamaki

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Your name is hopeNogizaka 464rank/position

Nogizaka46 'Kimi no Na wa Kibō - DANCE & LIP ver. -' Short Ver.

These are story-like lyrics about “me,” who had been rejecting the world, meeting “you,” falling in love, and finding hope.

It’s an emotional song that, while tinged with sadness, feels forward-looking—pure, first-love feelings carried by a pleasantly melodic tune.

Even now, my first loveNogizaka 465rank/position

Nogizaka46 “I Still Love My First Love” Short Ver.

This song is a bit unusual, expressing the feelings of “me,” who has continued waiting for his first love—the girl who left town three years ago to chase her dreams.

The lyrics are, of course, by Yasushi Akimoto.

The melody is relaxed, and it might be a song that resonates with the sensibilities of modern male fans.

swingNogizaka 466rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Blanco” Short Ver.

A bittersweet autumn love song by the national idol group Nogizaka46.

Set against a poignant autumn twilight, it’s a pure love song that conveys complex, shifting emotions so vividly.

Starting off with a rap is unusual for Nogizaka, isn’t it?

Kiss ShurikenNogizaka 467rank/position

Kiss Shuriken / Nogizaka46 [Track from the latest 4th album “Until Now Becomes a Memory”] Full lyrics included / cover (Kiss’s Shuriken / Nogizaka46) Tried singing

This is a cute love song that likens hiding one’s unrequited feelings to a ninja.

It’s a track by the popular idol group Nogizaka46, included on their fourth album, “Ima ga Omoide ni Naru Made,” released in 2019.

The melody evokes an image of a refreshing summer breeze blowing through.

It’s recommended for young listeners, especially junior and senior high school students.

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Araki Jakkan

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The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 468rank/position

Nogizaka46 'The Meaning of Goodbye'

Nogizaka46’s 16th single, “The Meaning of Goodbye,” was released in 2016.

The song features Nanami Hashimoto in the center position, and it was also performed at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

As the title includes “Goodbye,” it’s become a staple farewell song, perfect for the season of partings.

While it is a number about farewells, true to its title, it invites listeners to consider what goodbye really means—suggesting that everything has its own meaning.

It’s a song that might help you feel just a little more positive.

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utatane

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The Right to JealousyNogizaka 469rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Right to Jealousy” Short Ver.

“The Right to Be Jealous” is a song about thinking of someone you like who isn’t nearby and letting your imagination run wild—“Who are they with?” “Where are they and what are they doing?”—and feeling jealous of someone who isn’t you at the end of that imagining.

If you’ve ever been in love, you’ve surely been down this road at least once.

Even though you know in your head that you have no right to be possessive since you haven’t even confessed, when it comes to the person you like, it isn’t that simple.

That restless, irresistible curiosity is what we call a crush; if you could neatly separate your feelings, it wouldn’t be love! The ache turns into anger, and you find yourself on the verge of confronting them with, “Who were you with?”

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sasashina

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Beyond nostalgiaNogizaka 4610rank/position

Nogizaka46 “Beyond Nostalgia”

Memories of youth and the ache of unrequited love tighten the heart.

Created in February 2025 to mark Nogizaka46 member Yūki Yoda’s graduation, this piece is an emotional work built on a beautiful soundscape of piano and strings.

It’s filled with the regret of not confessing your feelings to the one you love, and simply reading the lyrics makes you empathize with that emotion.

It’s a song I recommend to anyone who has experienced parting with someone precious, or to everyone standing at a crossroads in life.