Recommended love songs for teenage girls: classic and popular J‑Pop hits.

On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon

Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

While inheriting the sound that could be called the golden age of Heisei-era J-POP, Aimyon continues to release songs with a timeless, universal appeal.

“Sakura ga Furu Yoru wa” was released in 2021 as the theme song for “Koi to Ookami ni wa Damasarenai,” and it’s a masterpiece brimming with Aimyon’s signature style—comforting yet somehow bittersweet, with melodies and lyrics that resonate deeply.

Overall, although the pitch sits relatively high, the range is narrow and the melodic leaps are modest, so those with lower voices should be able to sing it well by adjusting the key.

For the chorus’s falsetto lines, try to project from your diaphragm to avoid your voice breaking.

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KOH-1

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Sakura Lovemosao.

Sakuran / Mosawo [Music Video]

A school life that ended without ever being able to put those feelings into words… This is a heartrending ballad about an unfulfilled crush.

It’s a work by the singer-songwriter Mosawo, whose popularity took off through activity on video sites, released in 2021 as his seventh digital single.

Precisely because of the gentle vocals and melody, the world of the lyrics resonates even more deeply.

The feeling of saying goodbye to the version of yourself who was in love— the more you think about it, the tighter it makes your chest ache.

Please take your time and listen closely.

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Araki Jakkan

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Someone like you.riria.

riria. / Someone Like You. [Music Video]

This is a song by Riria that delicately portrays the complex emotions of love.

It expresses the protagonist’s feelings—unable to openly admit their affection for the other person—through a clash of opposing emotions such as denial and acceptance, anger and joy.

Released digitally in October 2024 and used as the ending theme for the TV anime Ranma 1/2, based on Rumiko Takahashi’s original work, this track is highly recommended for those struggling with romance or finding it hard to be honest with their feelings.

Listening to it is sure to stir your heart.

Love and stuff like that.riria.

Riria. / Love, etc. [Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Riria has gained popularity with catchy melodies and vocals, along with bittersweet lyrics that capture a teenage girl’s feelings of first love.

Because many of her songs sit in a higher register, some women may shy away from singing them.

That’s why I recommend her song “Aitoka.” The chorus does include falsetto, but because the pitch rises stepwise like a staircase, it’s surprisingly not very difficult.

The other sections stay in the low–mid to mid range, so even women who struggle with high notes will likely find it easy to sing—as long as they can produce falsetto.

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Ryo

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love brainNanawo Akari

Love Brain / Nanawo Akari

Akari Nanawo is a new-generation singer-songwriter who got her start on YouTube.

She wrote Rennai-nō (Love Brain) as the ending theme for the anime Engage Kiss.

The title refers to someone who’s completely absorbed in romance, and the song portrays a straightforward romantic feeling and how it sometimes goes awry.

Meanwhile, the melody samples electronic sounds, giving it a psychedelic vibe.

It’s perfect for boosting your mood when you want to get pumped up with a high-energy track.

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yamamoto

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Vending Machine LoveHiguchi Ai

Ai Higuchi / Vending Machine Love [Official Video] | Ai Higuchi ‘Jihanki no Koi’

Singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi’s bittersweet love song “Jihanki no Koi” (“Vending Machine Love”) brims with aching emotions.

Released as the second installment of Higuchi’s “Love Song Trilogy,” it was written as the theme song for the film “Can You Buy That Love from a Vending Machine?” Haven’t we all experienced those one-sided feelings—riding an emotional roller coaster over the other person’s smallest gestures or words, wondering what they really think of us? It’s a refreshing track that captures the mix of joy and chest-tightening pain with a delicate touch.

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utatane

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MAYBETomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – MAYBE (Music Video)

A pop tune woven with a warm tone of voice, tracing feelings from the start of romance to their deepening.

Poured with Ai Tomioka’s own sensibilities, this work was released in November 2024.

It’s packed with her down-to-earth view of love, unique to an artist who rose to prominence through TikTok.

The gentle, resonant melody and delicate lyrics truly seep into the heart.

It skillfully expresses the anxieties and expectations of someone in love, as well as hope for the future, offering comfort to those troubled by romance.

It’s recommended not only for those in the midst of love, but also for anyone who wants to feel the bond with someone special.