A tear-jerking love song. A love song that stays close to a hurting heart.

Only HumanK

K　『Only Human』

A dramatic ballad by K that shines a light of hope, telling us that “beyond sorrow lies a smile.” Chosen as the theme song for the drama One Litre of Tears, the piece portrays people who keep looking forward even as they face life’s hardships.

When you’re exhausted, when you stop and wonder if things are okay as they are, this song gently gives you a push.

Released in November 2005, it reached No.

5 on the Oricon charts.

It’s also included on the album Beyond the Sea and continues to be cherished as one of K’s signature works.

Its tender, enveloping vocals are sure to give you strength.

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indigo la End – Night Calm feat. nishina

The beautiful harmonies by indigo la End and Nishina delicately portray the emotions of lovers on the brink of parting.

Set against a wintry white landscape, the subtle shifts of feeling leave a lingering resonance that sinks deep into the heart.

Released in January 2025, the piece drew attention as a lead track from the album “MOLTING AND DANCING.” As the band’s first collaboration with a female artist, it marks an ambitious step into new territory.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone facing the complexities of an imminent breakup, or to those who wish to cherish their final moments with someone special as a beautiful memory.

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wacci “I Want to Forget” Music Video

A delicate breakup song by wacci that begins with the scent of cigarettes triggering the way once-happy times dissipate like smoke.

Despite the overwhelming desire to “forget,” the voice of the other person and the memory of their kiss refuse to fade, lingering in the heart—expressed through a heartrending, beautiful melody.

Released in July 2024 as the third installment of wacci’s three-part love song project, the track was distributed digitally and became a smash hit.

It’s a highly relatable work that resonates with those who still have lingering feelings about past relationships or struggle to let go of an ex.

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Furi (from “Aitsu no Kanojo”) / Sunday’s Maison des

A heart-wrenching song that portrays a colorful yet bittersweet longing for love.

Born from a collaboration between the music project “Nichiyoubi no Maisonde” and Weekly Shonen Sunday, it was released in April 2025.

Former TUYU vocalist Rei delivers a clear, translucent voice that vividly conveys the pain and sadness of a forbidden love.

It’s a delicate and beautiful love song that offers solace to those who resonate with the complex emotions of romance or who are suffering from unrequited love.

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Koresawa “Love Even the Melancholy” [Music Video]

A heartwarming pop tune by Koresawa that delicately portrays the feelings of a girl living with the negative emotions everyone experiences.

Released in August 2020, this first single is a re-recording of a song long regarded as a legendary hidden gem.

Set to a gentle, acoustic guitar–driven sound, it conveys the strength to move forward while harboring vague anxieties and loneliness—and learning to accept them.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who resonates with the stance of not denying any feeling but choosing to love them, or for those who want to keep looking ahead even while carrying a touch of melancholy.

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Blue Bench / Sasuke

It’s a pure love song wrapped in a sense of longing.

Set on a nostalgic bench after the lover is gone, it delicately portrays the emotions of looking back on an unrequited love.

Regret over not being able to convey one’s feelings and lingering attachment to a love that will never return resonate through the delicate vocals and melody.

Released independently in 2003, the song sold out all 500 copies immediately, despite being available only at a single store in the artist’s hometown of Ōmiya.

When you think back to “that moment” when you couldn’t be honest with a beloved partner, this song will be there to embrace your heart.

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Marcy – Freesia (Official Music Video)

A heartbreakingly poignant rock ballad that portrays the pain and conflict of a breakup from a woman’s perspective.

Released by Marcy in April 2025, the song depicts the agony of pure love being betrayed while strikingly questioning whether one is truly worthy of being loved.

Layered strings and band sounds vividly express the earnest emotions.

Known for highly relatable love songs, Marcy delivers a track that will surely resonate with anyone who has struggled with and been wounded by love.