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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.

Always coming backONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Always Coming Back (Music Video)
Always coming backONE OK ROCK

This is a song by ONE OK ROCK, a four-piece rock band active internationally.

It was released in 2016 as their third digital-only single.

The grand choral work is striking.

It’s a message song you’ll want to listen to on a cool autumn night.

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.