Popular Unrequited Love Song Rankings [2026]

You and the slopesSHISHAMO78rank/position

SHISHAMO “You and the Slopes”

Kimi to Gelende, with its catchy melody that evokes an exciting romance, is actually a song packed tightly with deep sadness—quite the opposite of its tune.

It tells a heartbreaking story: the person she’s long had a crush on actually likes another girl, and when she sees the two of them getting along, she realizes their feelings for each other.

A bittersweet track like that.

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TENSONG “Matoi (Wrapped In)” [Official Music Video]

A gem of a love song that portrays a bittersweet form of love between a man and a woman.

It expresses the desire everyone has to love in their own way, rendered through TENSONG’s distinctive sound.

Released in July 2021, the track captured the hearts of many listeners, reaching No.

2 on LINE MUSIC.

It delicately sings of the confusion at parting, love that isn’t swayed by others’ opinions, and experiences that should be etched in the heart as precious memories—all carried by vocalist Takabō’s high, clear voice.

This is a song that stands beside anyone struggling with love and gently conveys that there are many ways to love.

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LEGO BIG MORL “I Wish You Were Here” Music Video

A song about feelings for a lover you’ll never meet again is “Anata ga Ireba Ii no ni” by the Osaka-born rock band LEGO BIG MORL.

It was included on their 2017 album “Shinzō no Ibasho.” The song was created around 2011, the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake, and it’s said that Hiroki Tanaka, who wrote the lyrics, also lost someone dear to him.

Those emotions are reflected in the song’s words.

If you’re currently in unrequited love, it might be best to express your feelings while you still can.

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C&K – Mikan Heart

Even if your head knows it’s a hopeless love, your heart can’t let go so easily, right? This song by the male duo C&K is their 10th single, released in October 2013.

Centered on the theme of an incomplete heart, it’s known as a ballad that passionately sings of the frustration of unrequited love.

The music video features Haruma Miura and Naoko Watanabe, and its heartrending story drew a lot of attention.

The song vividly portrays the wavering feelings that soar and sink with every little word or action from the other person, and listening to it makes your chest tighten.

It’s a classic also included on the album “CK AND MORE…,” a gentle companion for anyone carrying the pain of one-sided love.

waiting in vainrokudenashi82rank/position

Rokudenashi “Left Waiting” / Rokudenashi – Stood Me Up [Official Music Video]

This is a work by Rokudenashi, who began activities in 2021, delicately depicting the emotions of unrequited love.

The subtle shifts of a heart that can’t quite face the other person’s kindness, and the loneliness of being able only to watch them talk with someone else, leave a strong impression.

The vocals woven by Ninjin carry a warmth that feels like it gently heats the heart on a quiet winter night.

Written and composed by Hifumi, the song was released as a single in October 2021.

It’s a track that stands beside those troubled by love, offering empathy and comfort.

For anyone who holds a painful feeling they can’t confess to anyone—their love for someone dear—this song is meant for you.

flowerL’Arc〜en〜Ciel83rank/position

L’Arc～en～Ciel「flower」-Music Clip-

A signature song by L’Arc〜en〜Ciel that beautifully portrays the ache of unrequited love.

Hyde’s crystal-clear vocals superbly capture a heart swaying between dreams and reality.

Released in October 1996, the track was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Professional Baseball News.” It’s recommended not only for those suffering from unattainable love but also for anyone feeling nostalgic for their youth.

Listen to it in the afternoon sunlight, and those bittersweet memories from back then may come rushing back.

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EXILE / Lovers Again (Short Ver.)

Back when EXILE had seven members, they had a lot of classic love songs.

Among them, this is the definitive heartbreak song.

The track tells the story of a man who initiated a breakup but, overwhelmed with regret, comes to realize once again how precious his former lover is.

It shows us that heartbreak can take many different forms.