Recommended unrequited love songs for teenage boys: Classic and popular Japanese tracks

A little begging, shall we?Takamori Natsumi

THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage SSR Miku Maekawa ‘Onedari Shall We~?’

This is a love song about a girl who, like a cat, sets her sights on her partner and never lets go.

The charm lies in her catlike slyness, her slightly jealous side, and the way she playfully teases like a cat—all irresistibly cute.

At the same time, she’s genuinely flustered by her partner’s moves, which makes our hearts flutter right along with hers.

dear…Takahashi Minami

dear…/Konomi Baba

It’s a love song about a girl who had a fight over something trivial and now finds herself staring at her email screen, thinking about the person she loves.

As you listen, a poignant sadness and anxiety well up so naturally that tears may start to fall.

Because of the fight, she can’t even bring herself to say “I’m sorry,” and the song gently reminds her that the most important thing of all is simply that the person she loves is there.

Romantic Nowkurosawa tomoyo

“Deresute” Romantic Now (Game ver.) Miria Akagi SSR

It’s an up-tempo love song about a schoolgirl who can’t help but follow her crush with her eyes.

She’s always watching them, noticing the tiniest things—like their bedhead or how beautiful their eye color is—and that innocent sensitivity makes listeners’ hearts flutter too.

It’s definitely one of those tracks we want students, especially teens, to hear.

Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Junrenka” MUSIC VIDEO (Original ver.)

This is a smash hit by Shonan no Kaze, an artist whose powerful husky vocals and stunning performances move listeners and garner support across generations.

It’s a mutual-love song that expresses the desire to always support the person you love, making it a perfect track for teenage boys.

SUPER SIZE LOVE!!Ōzeki Eri

[Million Theater (Million Live! Theater Days)] In-Game Song 'SUPER SIZE LOVE!!' MV [The Idolmaster]

It’s a love song that conveys the wish for someone you love to eat a lot—for their health and so you can spend more time together.

The lyrics, in which a girl who loves cooking makes more dishes for the person she likes and asks them to eat, are sure to make your heart flutter.

It’s one of those songs with a hidden charm that makes you want to ask for seconds without thinking.

Everyday DreamMakino Yui

This is a love song that portrays a girl so deeply in love she can’t even be seen by anyone but the one she loves, giving off a slightly yandere vibe.

It holds a dark, devoted allure that whispers “only you.” It’s one of those tracks that lets you deeply feel the beauty of love, and it’s easy to recommend even to people who aren’t in a relationship.

Another plus is that it’s also perfect for those who like yandere themes.

balladKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

A slightly more mature song.

It sings of a bittersweet longing that will never be fulfilled.

It often ranks quite high in karaoke charts.

The distance that keeps us from meeting right away is frustrating.

I think that’s the essence of unrequited love.