Romantic masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.

SymphonyHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Symphony (Music Video)

Characterized by warm, heartfelt vocals and a grand orchestral arrangement, this gem of a love ballad gives voice to the universal longing for a hero and the resolve to protect the ones we cherish.

Infused with Dai Hirai’s perspective as a father, it carries a powerful message brimming with hope and love for the future.

Released in April 2023 as the theme song for the film TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – The Movie, it marked Hirai’s first theme for a live-action film.

The song is also included on his best-of album LOVE＋PEACE, released in May of the same year.

This track is perfect for new beginnings with someone special, pivotal moments in life, or any time you need the courage to face forward.

Wrapped in its warm vocals, it’s sure to help you take that first step toward tomorrow.

Lovers AgainEXILE

EXILE / Lovers Again

While it’s a bittersweet romantic ballad, this song is also a masterpiece that exudes mature allure.

Released in January 2007, it originated as the required piece for EXILE’s vocalist audition and was featured in au’s “LISMO!” campaign commercial.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon chart, selling over 250,000 copies, and ranked in the top 10 of karaoke charts for three consecutive years.

The melodic composition and deeply poetic lyrics that portray two lovers draw listeners in.

This track is perfect for a night when you want to spend time leisurely by candlelight or reminisce about precious memories with someone special.

It also makes a great soundtrack for a calm nighttime drive.

Be sure to give this sophisticated, adult-tinged song a listen.

DreamingFreeTempo

FreeTEMPO / Dreaming

Opening with a beautiful piano solo, this masterpiece by FreeTEMPO wraps you in a dreamy progression and brisk rhythms that make you feel as if you’re being led to heaven.

As a house track with an unparalleled piano elegance, it hits the sweet spot for romantics.

RendezvousNissy(Nishijima Takahiro)

Nissy (Takahiro Nishijima) / “Rendezvous” Music Video

A gem of a love song that portrays the aching feelings of lovers nestled together on a quiet night.

Nissy’s sweet, whisper-like vocals and lush tone vividly set the nighttime mood.

It’s a superb medium-tempo number that expresses the desire to cherish their special time alone and the wish for that moment to last forever, all wrapped in a mellow sound.

Released in July 2023, the track is also included on the album HOCUS POCUS 4, and together with the visual beauty of the performance, it has captivated many hearts.

It’s an exceptional song brimming with a mature atmosphere.

Better Half (feat. JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN)Omoinotake

Omoinotake | Better Half (feat. JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN) -Japanese ver.-【Studio Recording Video】

This song’s warm vocals really touch the heart.

Woven around the theme of long-distance love by Omoinotake, it was released in January 2025.

It’s a love number featuring SEVENTEEN’s JEONGHAN.

Chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating show “Koisuru ♥ Shūmatsu Homestay 2025 Winter,” the track drew plenty of attention.

Its message—that even when you’re apart, your hearts remain connected—is expressed through a soothing melody and rhythm.

If you’re living away from someone special, you’ll surely relate.

Lion HeartSMAP

Lion Heart – SMAP

A gem of a love song by SMAP that passionately sings of destined love.

The lyrics express a man’s deep affection for the woman he loves and his unwavering resolve to risk his life to protect her, portraying a love that is both powerful and gentle.

From sharing everyday emotions with his partner to envisioning a future family, the words carry a determined vow of eternal love.

Released in August 2000, the song gained attention as the theme for the drama “Food Fight,” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.

It remains a staple at weddings and is recommended for couples who wish to pledge everlasting love, as well as for those who want to share the joy of having met their soulmate.

On the Breeze of LoveVaundy

On the Breeze of Love Sickness / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

A sweet love story that begins with a gentle breeze drifting into everyday life through the window.

Vaundy’s sound, which modernizes elements of 1990s J-pop, beautifully captures both the exhilaration and the bittersweetness of falling in love.

Within the small moments of daily life, the feelings of two people who care for each other are woven with care, revealing the subtle nuances unique to a mature romance throughout.

Released in March 2022, the song was written as the theme for an ABEMA romance reality show and was later included on the album “replica.” The music video, featuring Ryo Narita and Aju Makita, also garnered attention.

It’s a track best enjoyed on a quiet night with someone special, letting a calm feeling wash over you.