Unrequited love songs recommended for teenage girls: classic and popular Japanese hits

AitaiKato Miria

Miliyah Kato - “Aitai”

A songstress overwhelmingly supported by women in their teens and twenties.

I’m sure many men like her as well.

This track is the ultimate, heart-wrenching unrequited love song by Miliyah Kato.

It’s also recommended for teenage boys who are easily influenced by women.

Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

AAA / “Love Sound and Rainy Sky” Music Video

It’s one of AAA’s signature songs, a calm ballad.

It’s a pure love song expressing feelings for someone special, so teenage girls should definitely give it a listen.

366 daysHY

366 Days – HY (Full)

This song is also popular because it was used as the theme song for the drama “Akai Ito.” It’s a calm ballad, but since it’s a bittersweet love song, teenage girls who are experiencing unrequited love or have just gone through a breakup might want to give it a listen.

Too Dear (duet with Tiara)KG

KG / Too Beloved (duet with Tiara)

This track is a one-sided love song I’d especially recommend to men.

Its lyrics are so heartrending and relatable that you might find yourself in tears.

Many people may already know it, but as a classic unrequited love song, it’s a favorite among male listeners.

Unrequited Love, FinallySKE48

On sale 2012/1/25 – 8th single ‘Unrequited Love Finally’ MV (special edit ver.)

It was released in 2012 as SKE48’s eighth single.

It’s an idol pop song themed around unrequited love, featuring a sound that evokes a certain nostalgia reminiscent of 1980s kayōkyoku.

The feelings of unrequited love are expressed throughout the song, conveying surges of emotion and a strong, heartfelt sentiment.

loveback number

back number – Koi (full)

A song that portrays the faint stirrings of youthful love.

It expresses bittersweet feelings and the ache of unrequited affection.

The protagonist keeps thinking about the other person but lacks the courage to confess, a situation many can relate to.

Released in March 2012 as back number’s fourth single, the track was also used as the theme song for TV Asahi’s “Music-Ru TV.” It’s a love song that makes your heart swell, makes you want to see the one you like, and inspires you to share your feelings—a piece that resonates especially with teenagers.

KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

The tune is a calm ballad, but it’s a song that expresses a bittersweet feeling for someone important.

For teenage girls, some may have experienced heartbreak, and this is a song I’d recommend to those going through that.