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

You cast a spell on my heart.Amatsuki

You Cast a Spell on My Heart / Amatsuki [MV]

This is a song by Amatsuki, a singer who rose to popularity through posting cover performances online.

It’s included on the 2018 album “Sore wa Kitto Koi Deshita” (That Was Surely Love).

You can’t help but wish the person you like would feel this way.

His straightforward vocals are deeply moving.

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CHE.R.RYYUI

YUI　『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』

Released in 2007 as the eighth single, it was used as the CM song for au by KDDI’s “LISMO.” True to its title, it vividly captures a “sweet and sour romance,” resulting in a very charming track.

It’s a classic that has been sung in various places for many years.

When I realized it, I was in unrequited love.Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'Kizuitara Kataomoi' Short Ver.

The eighth track, released in 2015.

Whereas previous lyrics were often written from a masculine perspective, this one is written from a feminine point of view.

The music video is a story-driven, drama-style production and is very moving.

the depths of the heartrokudenashi

Rokudenashi “In the Depths of the Heart” / Rokudenashi – Deep Down [Official Music Video]

A bittersweet love ballad by Rokudenashi that resonates deeply.

It weaves delicate words about the loneliness that comes at dusk and the urgent feelings hidden behind a smile.

While yearning to be loved, the wavering heart that hesitates to face its true feelings seeps in along with gentle piano melodies.

Released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “Sigh,” this song reaches out to those who, even while carrying wounded, unsettled hearts, try to look ahead with cherished memories held close.

Happy SynthesizerIto Kashitaro

Happy Synthesizer - Itou Kashitaro

Kashitaro Ito, a singer-songwriter, covers the Vocaloid classic “Happy Synthesizer” by BETTI.

It teaches the importance of not blaming others and honestly expressing your own feelings.

Its straightforward words will pierce your heart!

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A Little Love SongMONGOL800

MONGOL800 / A Small Love Song

Released in 2001, this is MONGOL800’s biggest hit and signature song.

It has been used in many forms of media, including the Fuji TV drama “Operation Love,” and has been covered by a large number of celebrities, such as Yui Aragaki.

You don’t listen to rock.aimyon

Aimyon – You Don’t Listen to Rock [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is their third single, released in 2017, a song that captures the youthful feelings of a boy whose affection for a girl keeps growing.

The music video, shot with somewhat old-fashioned equipment, has a rougher image quality that makes it especially memorable.