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

Feeling in loveNishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'Feelings of Love' MV Full

A love song by Kana Nishino that portrays the struggles of two people who are more than friends but not quite lovers.

The secret feelings harbored for a longtime best friend are expressed with heartrending delicacy.

Even when the mind has given up, the heart can’t help but hold onto a faint hope—an emotion anyone who’s experienced unrequited love can relate to.

Featured on the album “with LOVE,” this track was released in November 2014 and captured the hearts of many listeners.

It’s a must-listen for anyone wavering between friendship and romance.

I want to become the kind of thing the person I like likes.Suzuki Suzuki

I want to become what the person I like likes – Suzuki Suzuki [Official Music Video]

Suzuki Suzuki is a brother duo—older brother Tomu and younger brother Seina—active since 2017.

Their song “I Want to Become What the Person I Like Likes” is an irresistible pop tune whose lyrics, written in unadorned words, express a growing longing for a sparkling, radiant woman.

The brothers’ soft, sweet vocals match those moving lyrics perfectly, and before you know it, you’ll find tears streaming down your face as you listen.

The music video, arranged like a home video of everyday life with a girlfriend, also captures the song’s world beautifully—be sure to check it out together with the track!

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Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez

Aqua Timez 'Beyond a Thousand Nights' Music Video (Theme song of the movie 'BLEACH: Memories of Nobody')

I believe it’s very important to tell the person you like, “I like you.” Nothing will move forward if you just stay passive.

This song is about the importance of telling someone you like them.

It’s a song you’ll definitely want to listen to when you’re experiencing unrequited love.

OrangeGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Orange

It’s a perfectly bittersweet coming-of-age song for your teenage years.

Even if you don’t fully understand love or romance yet, it’s a refreshing track that makes your heart swell with that straightforward, pure feeling of “liking” someone.

I hope students will give it a listen.

deep redMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Deep Crimson (Official Music Video)

When it comes to writing songs about unrequited love or romance, My Hair is second to none.

They’re incredibly good at speaking for the feelings of teens and people in their twenties.

Their view of love may feel a bit extreme, but since they’re a band popular among teenagers, their songs are great picks for unrequited love.

The clinginess might just get addictive.

One million “I love you”sRake

Rake "One Million Times 'I Love You'"

This is a song I’d like people to listen to when they love someone so much that words of love alone aren’t enough.

Whether it’s unrequited or mutual, there are times when that special someone won’t leave your mind all day.

This track conveys that kind of single-hearted devotion.

Ah, geez.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Ah, geez.” Music Video

This is a song by the three-piece band Saucy Dog that captures the delicate feelings of a woman with an unrequited crush.

It portrays her emotional ups and downs in response to the other person’s suggestive behavior, and the anxiety and self-loathing she falls into while waiting for a reply on LINE.

Featured in collaboration with Morinaga’s “DARS” and as the theme song for the drama “Dekinai Futari,” the track sings of a resolve to drown in love.

It’s a must-listen for high school students who can’t hold back their feelings for someone they like.

Why not listen to this song and find the courage to take a step forward?