Spitz Unrequited Love Songs: Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Spitz / Kaede

Spitz’s classic “Kaede” is a song you can’t help but crave when the season of partings arrives.

Released in 1998 as a single from the album “Fake Fur,” it has recently drawn attention as an insert song in the drama “silent.” The lyrics, which portray the resolve to walk on alone while holding tight to feelings for a cherished person you’ve parted from, really sink into the heart.

Masamune Kusano’s gentle vocals will wrap you in the bittersweet emotions felt for lovers or friends who drift apart at graduation.

It’s not only about the sadness of goodbye; the figure of someone moving toward the future with the warm memories given by the other person will surely give you courage.

It’s a song that will softly nudge you forward onto a new path—one to listen to carefully around graduation.

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Spitz / Stargazer

A gemlike love ballad sung with Masamune Kusano’s crystal-clear voice, portraying a bittersweet night spent waiting for a reply to a confession.

The protagonist’s feelings—gazing up at the stars while harboring deep affection—are expressed through poetic and beautiful lyrics.

Released in January 2004, the song reached No.

1 on the Oricon chart for the first time in about seven years, serving as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Ainori.” The lyrics, written by Masamune Kusano around the theme of “one night waiting for an answer to a confession,” resonate with a delicate balance of romantic anxiety and hope.

It’s a must-listen for those in long-distance relationships or anyone carrying feelings for someone special.

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Spitz / Cherry

When it comes to Spitz’s signature songs about parting and setting out on a new journey, this classic surely comes to mind.

Released in April 1996, it became a massive hit single, selling over 1.613 million copies.

With memories of a loved one held close, it portrays the moment of taking a step toward a hope-filled future, and its fresh yet slightly bittersweet melody feels like a pleasant spring breeze.

Many listeners were likely moved by the straightforward lyric about feeling stronger just from the sound of words of love.

The song is also included on the acclaimed album Indigo Chiheisen, and in recent years it was featured in an NTT East commercial.

It’s a popular pick for picnics and is sure to make the start of a new season all the more wonderful.

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Spitz / Tokimeki Part 1

At the beginning of love, a swirl of conflicting emotions arises.

For instance, you might want to be liked and get closer to the person, yet at the same time avoid getting close because you don’t want to be disliked.

Tokimeki Part 1 is a song that captures those contradictory feelings.

Written by Spitz as the theme song for the film Water Flows Toward the Sea, it’s a mid-tempo ballad with the band’s signature refreshing vibe.

Give it a listen while recalling the early days of falling in love.

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nakayoshi / hitoseku

Back in middle school, I used to seriously wonder whether true friendship could exist between a boy and a girl.

I wanted to get close, but if we became best friends, I realized that somehow wasn’t what I wanted.

I’m sure there are more than a few people who’ve had experiences like that.

This song brings back memories of that age.

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Spitz / Spring Song

A signature song by Spitz, an artist beloved across generations for their beautiful vocals that continue to captivate listeners and their highly message-driven music.

It’s a tear-jerking song perfect for April, filled with the resolve to never forget the person you love.

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Before You Become a Memory / Spitz

Speaking of Spitz’s classic breakup songs, there’s the early-release “Before You Become a Memory.” The straightforward title alone is enough to bring you to tears.

The lyrics, about wanting to see your smile before you become a memory, convey the pain of parting in a direct way.