Unrequited love songs recommended for teenage girls: classic and popular Japanese hits
If you have feelings you can’t put into words, let a song speak for you! This time, we’re featuring Japanese pop songs about unrequited love.
The rich variety of expressions—so moving you’ll be amazed such feelings can be conveyed—are a special pleasure unique to the Japanese language.
Playlist
| Unrequited love songs recommended for teenage girls: classic and popular Japanese hits | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Specter feat. HACHIMIMiNARI |  play_arrow | A Chinese-style singing voice that envelops a girl's faint first love |
| 2east | Unrequited love for lifeGarakuta |  play_arrow | A Nagoya-born band's song that portrays an unrequited love with raw, true-to-life honesty. |
| 3east | Coffee SongHOWL BE QUIET |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by HOWL BE QUIET that portrays a heartrending unrequited love |
| 4east | LÖVE MEBUDDiiS |  play_arrow | A poignant youth song that depicts the heartache of unrequited love |
| 5east | mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN |  play_arrow | A love song that captures the bittersweet sense of distance in youth. |
| 6east | Unrequited loveAimer |  play_arrow | The moving feeling of being deeply touched by Aimer’s lyrics |
| 7east | Love-SicknessHONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | A heart-throbbing Vocaloid unrequited love song—must-check! |
| 8east | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The theme song of “Unnatural” has surpassed 100 million plays. |
| 9east | I love you.Inoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the bittersweet feelings of youth |
| 10east | Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta |  play_arrow | The sea's voice sung by Kenta Kiritani in the au CM song |
| 11east | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | A signature song about a straightforward unrequited love |
| 12east | NAOHY |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song born from a friend's heartbreak story |
| 13east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | A relatable, heart-touching song featuring Kōichi Tsutaya |
| 14east | I like you.Little Glee Monster |  play_arrow | An upbeat theme song lifts the spirit. |
| 15east | You cast a spell on my heart.Amatsuki |  play_arrow | Amatsuki’s moving song that sings of love |
| 16east | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | A classic song of bittersweet youthful love, the LISMO commercial tune |
| 17east | When I realized it, I was in unrequited love.Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | An emotionally moving eighth track from a female perspective |
| 18east | the depths of the heartrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking love ballad by a good-for-nothing |
| 19east | Happy SynthesizerIto Kashitaro |  play_arrow | Kashitaro Ito covers BETTI’s classic song |
| 20east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A classic youth anthem, the theme song of Proposal Daisakusen |
| 21east | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | A heartfelt youth anthem, with its gritty visuals leaving a strong impression. |
| 22east | It feels like I’m in love.Yuika |  play_arrow | A youthful song that sings of a bittersweet crush on an older schoolmate |
| 23east | Special Kissnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings about the pure feelings of unrequited love |
| 24east | Sakura Lovemosao. |  play_arrow | Mosawo-san’s youthful love story |
| 25east | waiting in vainrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A Useless Unrequited Love Depiction Song |
| 26east | Best Friend’s GirlSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | Major debut song, bittersweet uplifting music |
| 27east | I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | A poignant song that sings of the pain of parting |
| 28east | Deadly Peril, or a Love You Can’t EscapeHirata Hiromi |  play_arrow | The state, in the midst of romance, of gradually falling (deeper)... |
| 29east | My cute unrequited loveOtoniriame |  play_arrow | A Gen Z song that portrays the feelings of a girl with unrequited love |
| 30east | Try loving—it’s not like you’ll lose anything.neguse. |  play_arrow | Neguse.’s unrequited-love song surpasses 2 million plays amid social media buzz. |
| 31east | Sorry for dreamingAKB48 U-21 senbatsu |  play_arrow | Bittersweet unrequited love of youth, a summer crush |
| 32east | I like you after all.CHIHIRO |  play_arrow | Bittersweet unrequited love songs, heart-wrenching songs |
| 33east | Song for…HY |  play_arrow | HY’s bittersweet unrequited love song that gently stays by your heart |
| 34east | I love you!SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A song that cheerfully sings about unrequited love |
| 35east | Kasane AiSoala |  play_arrow | Soala’s transparent vocals express emotion |
| 36east | Look!Suiet |  play_arrow | A heartwarming nighttime scene painted by a love song |
| 37east | I can’t get used to itYOAKE |  play_arrow | The streamed track by YOAKE features a captivating, transparent piano sound. |
| 38east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell |  play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime “Bakemonogatari.” |
| 39east | Sniper.Yuika |  play_arrow | Yui-ka’s unrequited love song. Skillfully expresses her feelings of love. |
| 40east | Because I like you.Yuika |  play_arrow | A cute love song that portrays a high schooler's unrequited love |
| 41east | That’s not fair…arekunn |  play_arrow | A song that sings of Are-kun’s bittersweet feelings of love. |
| 42east | Love is hard.riria. |  play_arrow | A classic song that poignantly portrays lovers missing each other |
| 43east | DAYSanyuusuresu |  play_arrow | Anyuseless's 'DAYS' features relatable lyrics as its main appeal. |
| 44east | cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru |  play_arrow | A bittersweet youth song of unrequited love in a spring of dancing cherry blossoms |
| 45east | The best unrequited loveTainaka Ayachi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet melody of unrequited love |
| 46east | Why not me?Misaka Saki |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the aching feelings that grow from friendship into love |
| 47east | Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai |  play_arrow | A delicate song that sings of Ai Tomioka’s pure feelings of love |
| 48east | I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | Unrequited love songs with a mature vibe, popular tracks |
| 49east | Unrequited Love in the Music RoomKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | Keyakizaka46’s unrequited-love song, longing for the piano in the music room |
| 50east | Feeling in loveNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s unrequited love song |
| 51east | I want to become the kind of thing the person I like likes.Suzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | An inspiring sibling unit song by Suzuki Suzuki |
| 52east | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Let's honestly express our feelings of love. |
| 53east | OrangeGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that captures the bittersweet feelings of youth. |
| 54east | deep redMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | The charm of My Hair (is Bad) lies in their skill at writing unrequited love lyrics. |
| 55east | One million “I love you”sRake |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song of unwavering love |
| 56east | Ah, geez.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that sings about the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 57east | I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A song about regret and lingering feelings for an ex-girlfriend. Resonates with teenagers. |
| 58east | Your favorite songUVERworld |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the courage and poignancy of unrequited love |
| 59east | summer festivalWhiteberry |  play_arrow | A song of bittersweet memories at the summer festival |
| 60east | Being a little short is just right.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A love song by YUTORI-SEDAI portraying a high school student's unrequited love. |
| 61east | I’m really sorry.≠ME |  play_arrow | A song that depicts a bittersweet feeling beyond friendship |
| 62east | Someone like you.riria. |  play_arrow | The feeling of being unable to be honest with someone you like |
| 63east | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | An adult song that sings of unrequited feelings |
| 64east | AitaiKato Miria |  play_arrow | Miliyah Kato’s heartrending unrequited-love song is popular among young people. |
| 65east | Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA |  play_arrow | AAA's popular ballad, a precious love song |
| 66east | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | Popular ballad, a heartbreaking love song |
| 67east | Too Dear (duet with Tiara)KG |  | A bittersweet unrequited love song, popular among men |
| 68east | Unrequited Love, FinallySKE48 |  play_arrow | A nostalgic song that depicts the feelings of unrequited love |
| 69east | loveback number |  play_arrow | A song that depicts the bittersweet feelings of youthful love. |
| 70east | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A heartrending ballad that sings of the sorrow of a broken heart |
| 71east | Just so you know, this feeling isn’t love!Tensen Tensei Shoujo. |  play_arrow | The bittersweet unrequited love of youth, a girl's feelings |
| 72east | Answer of the Autumn WindFlower |  play_arrow | The five-member female dance-vocal group, Flo... |
| 73east | No matter how…Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | A love song that teen boys and girls and people in their twenties can relate to… |
| 74east | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | AQUA TIMEZ's heart-touching love song |
| 75east | Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros] | ![Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-JE55OiCe3Y/default.jpg) play_arrow | A soaring high tone that stirs the hearts of listeners... |
| 76east | nape (of the neck)aiko |  play_arrow | In the bittersweet lyrics that bring back memories of a lover we parted with... |
| 77east | Love Lesson: Beginner EditionMachico |  play_arrow | Comparing love to a lesson, trying hard to get through it… |
| 78east | After-School JumpShimoda Asami |  play_arrow | An after-school program I especially want teenage students to listen to... |
| 79east | Pura Sonic Love!Nigo Mayako |  play_arrow | From the childlike singing voice and the simplicity of the lyrics, a teenage romance… |
| 80east | in factSato Amina |  play_arrow | Even though I’m absolutely crazy about you, I just can’t be honest… |
| 81east | Tokimeki EscalateYoshimura Haruka |  play_arrow | Precisely because it’s someone I like, I want to convey my feelings directly… |
| 82east | Apple Pie PrincessHarada Hitomi |  play_arrow | The lyrics are something close to a recipe for making apple pie... |
| 83east | Chocolat TiaraOtsubo Yuka |  play_arrow | The sweetness of romance in various cute, sugary... |
| 84east | S(mile)ING!Ohashi Ayaka |  play_arrow | When you're in love, every scene looks spar— |
| 85east | Wind-colored MelodyŌzora Naomi |  play_arrow | A fleeting singing voice that, when you listen to it, makes you feel calm… |
| 86east | DOKIDOKI RhythmYamamoto Nozomi |  play_arrow | To the rhythm that feels exhilarating, my first love... |
| 87east | Naked RomanceTsuda Minami |  play_arrow | I get all flustered by every little thing my crush does or says... |
| 88east | Love Hamburg♪Tanezaki Atsumi |  play_arrow | If it’s for someone I love, I’d do anything—from a single home-cooked dish to… |
| 89east | Secret Toilet WaterAihara Kotomi |  play_arrow | In order to make a love that absolutely won’t bear fruit come true, ... |
| 90east | Walking cameraKaneko Yūki |  play_arrow | Unlike an intense love song, it's just a quiet fondness in everyday life... |
| 91east | Full-throttle idolKugimiya Rie |  play_arrow | A shy idol expresses those feelings... |
| 92east | Hotel MoonsideIida Tomoko |  play_arrow | A chic, moody, grown-up love song... |
| 93east | A little begging, shall we?Takamori Natsumi |  play_arrow | In love, like a cat, I set my sights on the other person and then pull away… |
| 94east | dear…Takahashi Minami |  play_arrow | We ended up fighting over something trivial, and now an email… |
| 95east | Whimsy☆Cafe au lait!Takanō Asami |  play_arrow | Precisely because it’s someone I love, I can be selfish and carefree… |
| 96east | Romantic Nowkurosawa tomoyo |  play_arrow | With an up-tempo vibe, I can’t help but picture the one I love… |
| 97east | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU |  play_arrow | It has a calm, ballad-like tone, but… |
| 98east | Everyday DreamMakino Yui |  | Someone I like who gives off a slightly yandere vibe... |
| 99east | Loud Voice DiamondAKB48 |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that conveys the feelings of youth. |
| 100east | Lovesick from unrequited loveCY8ER |  play_arrow | An unusual unrequited-love song, CY8ER’s youth anthem |
| 101east | Hitomi in LoveMACO |  play_arrow | An anthem cheering on women struggling with confessions, MACO |
| 102east | I can’t say ‘I love you.’MAY’S |  play_arrow | Singing about the heartache of a one-sided love I can't bring myself to confess |
| 103east | I miss you.UVERworld |  play_arrow | A ballad composed by Katsuya that sings of lingering attachment |
| 104east | Unrequited love.haji→ |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that sings of the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 105east | I want to be lovedYumcha |  | A song that expresses unrequited feelings with a pop sound |
| 106east | unrequited loveBERRY GOODMAN |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song about feelings for someone you love |