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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.

Recommended unrequited love songs for teenage boys: Classic and popular Japanese hits (41–50)

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Hajime → New CD Single “Kataomoi.” Lyric Video
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The person you like has someone else they like… what a bittersweet situation.

This is an unrequited love song by singer-songwriter HaJi→, released as a single in 2018.

Though the lyrics are from a male perspective, women are sure to relate to these feelings as well.

The plaintive piano tones really sink in.

Unrequited love songs recommended for teenage boys: Classic and popular Japanese hits (51–60)

I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – I’ve Always Loved You [Music Video Short.]
I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi

It’s their 38th single, released in 2010.

Highly praised by well-known musicians, it has been covered by many artists.

The song has a mature vibe and is a very soothing unrequited-love track.

Answer of the Autumn WindFlower

Flower 'Answer of the Autumn Wind' 3/4 Release 2nd Album 'Hanadokei (Flower Clock)'
Answer of the Autumn WindFlower

This is a song by Flower, a five-member female dance-vocal group.

It was released in 2014 as their eighth single.

The lyrics express a maiden’s feelings of wanting to stay with the one she loves forever.

It’s a track I especially recommend to teenagers in love.

Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Ms. September [Official Live Video from “RADWIMPS Outdoor LIVE 2013 ‘Aoi to Mememe’”]
Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS

This is an autumn song by RADWIMPS, a rock band loved across generations for hits like “Zenzenzense.” It’s included on their third album, released in 2006, “RADWIMPS 3: Mujintou ni Motte Ikiwasureta Ichimai” (The One You Forgot to Bring to the Deserted Island).

It’s a track I especially recommend to rock-loving teenage boys.

KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video
KanadeSukima Suichi

This is a song by Sukima Switch, a musical duo that has remained active at the forefront of the industry.

It was released in 2004 as their second single.

The lyrics express feelings for a cherished person with whom one is about to be separated.

It gained wide recognition and popularity as a love song, including being featured as an insert song in the film “Rough.”

Maplesupittsu

This is an autumn song by the four-member rock band Spitz.

Kaede was released in 1998 as a double A-side single.

The gentle vocals are heart-wrenching.

In 2017, actress Moka Kamishiraishi covered it in a commercial for Gogo no Kocha (Afternoon Tea), and it became a hot topic.

red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku

This slightly bittersweet song brings back memories of my childhood.

It’s the third single released in 2004 by the rock band Fujifabric.

The beautiful guitar arpeggios are striking.

It’s an autumn song I especially want teenagers to hear.