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The theme song of a romantic film that gives you a heart-fluttering, moving feeling.

Romance films have always delighted many people, making hearts flutter and even bringing tears with their grand portrayals of love.

And what heightens the emotion in these movies even more are their theme songs.

In this article, we’ll introduce theme songs from romance films! We’ve gathered a variety of tracks—from songs that perfectly match a film’s world to ones that intensify the emotional climax and move you to tears.

You might even find the song from a movie that made your heart skip a beat! If a track catches your interest, be sure to check out the film itself along with the music!

Theme songs from romantic movies that make your heart skip a beat and move you (1–10)

Love PhotosOtsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Love Photograph
Love PhotosOtsuka Ai

The 13th single by Ai Otsuka, released in 2006, which served as the theme song for the film “Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteru” starring Hiroshi Tamaki and Aoi Miyazaki.

The story follows a protagonist who has struggled with illness-induced insecurities since childhood and finds it hard to connect with others, and a heroine who hides the fact that she is suffering from a serious illness with only a short time left to live.

Their awkward love is purely heartrending, and a fate that won’t bend to their wishes brings tears.

It’s said that the song’s title was inspired by a photo Otsuka took with her ex-boyfriend, making it a love song that lets you linger in its afterglow alongside beautiful imagery.

FlowerORANGE RANGE

Hana, which was chosen as the theme song for the film Be With You, was released in 2004 by the band ORANGE RANGE, known for their comical tracks that incorporate a variety of musical styles.

It colors a story depicting the shared life with a wife who was supposed to have passed away.

The sentimental lyrics, which convey the beauty of the Japanese language, match perfectly with the moving sound.

It expresses a straightforward devotion to a loved one and evokes the film’s protagonist.

It is a song filled with a touching message to someone you love.

May it be filled with kindnessFlower

Flower “So That It Overflows With Kindness” [Movie “Evergreen Love (A Herb Book): I Picked Up a Fateful Love” Theme Song ver.]
May it be filled with kindnessFlower

Overflowing with Kindness is a smash hit released by JUJU in 2009.

In 2016, Flower released a cover as the theme song for the film Evergreen Love (Shokubutsu Zukan: Unmei no Koi, Hiroimashita).

It was a romance film where the small, heartwarming moments between a mysteriously appearing young man and an ordinary heroine made our hearts flutter.

The song wraps everyday life and love—painful, fleeting, and therefore precious—within a gentle melody that warms you to the depths of your heart.

Theme songs from romantic movies that make your heart flutter (11–20)

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Kobukuro “Mirai” Comics “orange” ver.
futureKobukuro

Orange is a film about a high school student who takes action after receiving a letter from their future self.

Its theme song, Mirai (Future), is a heartwarming ballad released in 2015 by the soothing folk duo Kobukuro.

The lyrics, which express the desire to “always be by the side of the one you love,” are sure to make your heart flutter, and their heartfelt vocals will move you.

It’s a song that beautifully complements a story packed with sci-fi, youth, and romance.

Give it a listen alongside this inspiring film that gives you the courage to live.

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back number – Mabataki (full)
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Mabataki, which was used as the theme song for the film The 8-Year Engagement: A True Story, was released in 2017 by back number, a rock band indispensable to discussions of love songs in the J-pop scene.

The moving story, based on an experience the author actually lived through, tugs at the heart.

Alongside the band’s grand, sweeping sound, you can savor Iyori Shimizu’s emotional vocals.

It’s a song that conveys a resolve to protect the one you love no matter the circumstances.

Be sure to listen to it together with the film, which is centered on the theme of a wedding.

One in a Million -On a Miraculous Night-GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / One in a Million -On a Miraculous Night- (Music Video)
One in a Million -On a Miraculous Night-GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

The film “Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight” unfolds a love story between a serious high school girl and a national superstar.

The theme song, “One in a Million – Kiseki no Yoru ni -,” was created by GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.

It’s a light, danceable track with an urban vibe.

The lyrics depict the miracle of meeting a loved one, perfectly reflecting the relationship between the two characters in the story.

It’s a song that colors this heart-fluttering work with its dramatic turns.

AiokuriThe STROBOSCORP from eiga ‘Kimi to 100-kaime no Koi’

Aiokuri was chosen as the theme song for the 2017 film The 100th Love with You.

In the movie, it’s performed by the band The STROBOSCORP.

It’s an emotional track that resonates with singer-songwriter miwa’s gentle vocals.

The story of turning back time to protect the one you love is truly moving.

Many listeners will relate to the lyrics that portray unwavering feelings for someone special.

It’s a song that touches the heart, depicting the deepening bond between two people as they play together in a band.