Recommended unrequited love songs for teenage boys: Classic and popular Japanese tracks
If you’re going to share your feelings, should it be quietly and heartfelt? Or bold and exuberant? This is a feature on Japanese pop songs about unrequited love—perfect for when you want to express the feelings you’ve kept in your heart.
When you’re in a bind, don’t just dwell on it—lean on the power of music! The perfect song for you is sure to give you a gentle push forward.
Top 10 unrequited love songs recommended for teenage boys: classic and popular Japanese tracks (1–10)
Supporting-role starNEW!TRACK15
A bittersweet love song for those who feel they can’t be the leading role in love.
It’s a track by the guitar rock band TRACK15, released in 2025 as the first song on their mini-album “season.” It also drew attention when it was used in connection with the CS program SPACE SHOWER TV “it.” Sung by vocalist Ren, this pop-rock number blends aching sorrow with soaring exhilaration, with beautiful string tones that tug at the heart.
The lyrics gently reassure listeners who fear they might be just a supporting character to the one they care for—saying, “I’m truly seeing you.” Men nursing a one-sided crush will likely see their own awkwardness reflected and be moved to tears.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to take a step forward.
OrangeGReeeeN
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
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.
Your favorite songUVERworld
When you have a one-sided crush, it’s really hard to say those simple words, “I like you,” isn’t it? Once you’re mutually in love or a couple, it’s just part of everyday conversation, but during a one-sided crush, those words feel like they carry your fate.
This song captures that feeling.
UVERworld is a band that’s hugely popular among teenage boys, so I highly recommend them.
KanadeSukima Suichi
It’s one of Sukima Switch’s most famous songs and consistently ranks high in karaoke charts.
The song expresses the sadness of being separated from someone you love, and I think it’s a classic, often listened to as an unrequited-love song.
IfRADWIMPS
This song, which vocalist Mr.
Noda wrote when he was in high school, truly captures the feeling of youth.
I suspect there are more men than you’d think who have felt this way.
The YouTube comments section is flooded with messages of empathy.
I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket
I’m sure there are people who still can’t forget their ex-girlfriend.
There’s no need to feel ashamed for being sentimental.
I think it’s a noble one-sided love.
This song is about that kind of regret.
I believe teenagers, in particular, will be able to relate to the lyrics.