Looking up “romance” in the dictionary, you’ll find: 1) a story or incident concerning affection between a man and a woman; 2) an (adventurous) tale or legend that seldom occurs in reality.
Songs with “romance” in the title are packed with tracks that unfold dramatic love stories.
There are plenty of impactful songs too, so give them a listen.
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Masterpieces that sing of romance. Recommended popular songs (1–10)
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
Precisely because I love you, I wish for your happiness, and keep pretending to be someone I’m not while holding on to an unfulfilled longing.
This work delicately portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love, powerfully expressing the painful gap between ideals and reality in romance.
The beautiful words repeated in the chorus symbolize a complex tangle of emotions—respect for the other person and a yearning that refuses to fade.
The wish of “If only we had met in a different timeline” is heartbreaking yet deeply moving.
Released to the world in May 2019 as the theme song for the film The Confidence Man JP: The Movie, this track became the fastest ever to surpass 100 million streams on the Billboard Japan streaming chart, leaving a significant mark on the Japanese music scene.
It’s a song I especially want those struggling with unrequited love, or those who can empathize with wishing happiness for someone dear, to hear.
RomanceHarada Tomoyo
This is a single by Tomoyo Harada released in January 1997, which peaked at No.
39 on the Oricon chart.
It was produced by Tore Johansson.
A version with a different running time is included on the album “I could be free,” released the following month.
Romance Once AgainKuzuya Yoko
It’s a song created as a commercial jingle for the Odakyu Romancecar, and I think many of you will find it familiar.
It has been performed by various musicians, but this video features the version sung by singer-songwriter Yoko Kuzuya.
It was released as a single in July 2007.
Ten-Year RomanceHanda Kento
This is a single by Kento Handa released in October 2016.
He wrote both the lyrics and the music himself, and it features a strong flavor of the Showa-era kayōkyoku style that Handa loves.
Handa is also a railway enthusiast, and the motif of this song is the Romancecar.
RomanceGō Hiromi
It’s a single by Hiromi Go, released in April 1983.
The song was originally performed by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, with Japanese lyrics written by Keisuke Yamakawa.
It peaked at number 20 on the Oricon chart.
RomancePENICILLIN
This is a single by PENICILLIN released in January 1998.
It is known as the opening theme for the TV anime “Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san,” which aired within the program “Wonderful.” It reached No.
4 on the Oricon charts.
Romance ~Only Goodbyes Are Romance~miura tōko
This is a song performed by actress Toko Miura.
It was used as the ending theme for director Yuki Tanada’s 2015 film “Romance.” Her clear, translucent singing voice is a distinctive feature.
If you like this song, be sure to watch the film as well.