Songs of pure love. Recommended masterpieces and popular pure-love love songs.
We’ve gathered a selection of popular and classic songs that capture the feeling of “pure love.”
From love songs that put the other person first, to straightforward songs about falling in love, to songs about a love you can’t forget even after the person is gone—we’re introducing tracks that portray pure love in many forms.
There’s love that becomes possessive because the feelings are too strong, or love that constantly asks things of the other person.
And then there are feelings that simply wish for the other person’s happiness, growing deeper even if they’re never conveyed.
The songs featured in this article are tender, sincere, and so moving they might bring you to tears when you listen.
Please give them a listen.
Playlist
| Songs of pure love. Recommended masterpieces and popular pure-love love songs. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | orionYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s pure love song, a song of hope and love |
| 2 | THE OVERUVERworld |  play_arrow | A heartrending love theme song crafted by UVERworld |
| 3 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s classic song gives people courage. |
| 4 | If only I could remain at zeroOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The loneliness after a date and the barriers in love |
| 5 | Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE |  play_arrow | A song of pure love, MISIA’s “Ai no Katachi” — a moving piece |
| 6 | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | Forbidden love: a heartrending story of a teacher and a student. |
| 7 | After the nightadieu |  play_arrow | An inspiring song where a one-night romance turns into pure love |
| 8 | Happinessback number |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the poignancy and tenderness of unrequited love |
| 9 | sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children’s songs have distinctive lyrics and are pieces that many people can relate to. |
| 10 | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell |  play_arrow | Stand by Me, a song that sings of the heartache of unrequited love |
| 11 | loveback number |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of the pure feelings of unrequited love. |
| 12 | Before you become a memorysupittsu |  play_arrow | A poignant song of pure love premised on parting |
| 13 | OrangeGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A band of dentists and musicians |
| 14 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | A timeless song that touches the heart, with lyrics of love and a beautiful melody |
| 15 | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Japanese music has a lot of love songs. |
| 16 | I miss you. I want to see you.Tezuka Shota |  play_arrow | A poignant love song about losing someone precious |
| 17 | Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | DREAMS COME TRUE’s famous song: pure love and movie-like lyrics |
| 18 | Faint fragrancePerfume |  play_arrow | A love that can't express its feelings |
| 19 | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of the film “Be with You.” |
| 20 | Aqua Timez – Life-Sized Love SongAqua Timez |  play_arrow | A poignant love song about the affection of a clumsy man |
| 21 | Words of Lovesupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s love songs are bittersweet. |
| 22 | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | Lightly singing about feelings for someone special |
| 23 | Just the two of usRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A love song with a unique sensibility and a gentle singing voice |
| 24 | The Door to TomorrowI WiSH |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that resonates with young people in love |
| 25 | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | Many of Mr. Children’s classic songs are love songs, with many that express pure love. |
| 26 | AM11:00HY |  play_arrow | A refreshing summer song by HY that sings about first love |
| 27 | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that vows love, a masterpiece by GReeeeN |
| 28 | dearestFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s deeply pure love songs are captivating. |
| 29 | Robinsonsupittsu |  play_arrow | A classic by Spitz that portrays everyday love |
| 30 | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A love ballad by Mr.Children |
| 31 | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU |  play_arrow | A heartfelt love song by JUJU—a must-listen track. |
| 32 | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s upbeat love song, a TV drama theme song |
| 33 | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A passionate love song by a rock band |
| 34 | To Hikarimiwa |  play_arrow | Put the feelings of a life-sized woman into a song. |
| 35 | Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls |  play_arrow | A summer love song, refreshing and heartfelt |
| 36 | One million “I love you”sRake |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that cherishes the pure love of youth |
| 37 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song by the Okinawa-born band MONGOL800 |
| 38 | I long to see you now.MISIA |  play_arrow | Love songs by female artists are outstanding. |
| 39 | The Ring and the Spare Key (feat. Ai from RSP)haji→ |  play_arrow | A song that sings about pure love in a long-distance relationship |
| 40 | White LoversKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | An adult love song, reliving the memories of youth |
| 41 | I talked with you for the first time.gagaga supi |  play_arrow | A moving song that celebrates the joy of exchanging words |
| 42 | Love You MoreGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A beloved classic overflowing with love, perfect for weddings |
| 43 | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | A song about a girl’s bittersweet unrequited love |
| 44 | I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki’s classic songs sing of dreams and hope. |
| 45 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | A cute love song delighted by email emojis |
| 46 | Luv LetterKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | A clumsy confession of love, warmed by the heartfelt tenderness of Takaya Kawasaki |
| 47 | fragrant olivemosao. |  play_arrow | A love song that resonates in Mosawo-san’s heart |
| 48 | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A movie theme song that poignantly sings of fireworks and young love |
| 49 | Old-fashionedback number |  play_arrow | A classic song by back number, a bittersweet love song |
| 50 | Ingot of Pure Lovetuki. |  play_arrow | tuki.'s songs of pure and profound love |
| 51 | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Shonan no Kaze: A reggae band that sings about love |
| 52 | Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari “Celeb to Binbō Tarō” theme song |
| 53 | ContrastTOMOO |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of the joy and heartache of unrequited love |
| 54 | A person who loves springGLAY |  play_arrow | A song by GLAY that was born from a journey to Iceland. |
| 55 | If I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay |  play_arrow | Love songs by female artists are delicate. |
| 56 | Until this treasured voice is goneNaoto Intiraymi |  play_arrow | A poignant love song that conveys the feelings of the heart. |
| 57 | A 365-Day Love StorySonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A pure love song by SonaPoke that stays true to love throughout the entire year. |
| 58 | You are here—that’s everything.Kotora |  play_arrow | A love ballad that portrays happiness with a loved one |
| 59 | Goodbye Memoriessupercell |  play_arrow | A youth song depicting a confession before graduation |
| 60 | Song for…HY |  play_arrow | HY’s beloved classic overflowing with romance, “Song for…” |
| 61 | As isNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino is a representative Japanese pop artist known for love songs. |
| 62 | Zutto (feat. HAN-KUN & TEE)SPICY CHOCOLATE |  play_arrow | Popular songs from collaborations and commercials |
| 63 | First loveNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | The best pure love song that brilliantly captures the complex emotions of first love. |
| 64 | phoenixSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A pure love story between a robot and a human |
| 65 | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 66 | Marry MeELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | The English lyrics express the pure wishes of a child. |
| 67 | youHY |  play_arrow | Enchanted by a love song with piano and female vocals |
| 68 | Super Ultra I LOVE YOUSenchimirimentaru |  play_arrow | A pure love song, a moving work by Centimillimental |
| 69 | Flower of loveaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon “Flower of Love” Morning freshness |
| 70 | voicekariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | A youthful love song about a summer romance |
| 71 | wishMarushii |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of a bittersweet love. |
| 72 | Being lovedKazuki |  play_arrow | A ballad portraying the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment |
| 73 | Maiden in Loveikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Cute lyrics of a girl who’s head over heels in love |
| 74 | answerYasuda Nao |  play_arrow | Love songs with transparent-sounding vocals are popular. |
| 75 | Song of HopeFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | An anthem for love—pure romance colors our youth. |
| 76 | First loveaiko |  play_arrow | A song that gently sings about the bittersweet feelings of first love |
| 77 | somedayyuzu |  play_arrow | A pleasant song by Yuzu, sung with heartfelt affection |
| 78 | trumpet vineAndō Yūko |  play_arrow | Ayuko Ando’s “Ai to Inori” lyrics draw attention in the Gekkeikan commercial. |
| 79 | smokykatahira rina |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song, Rina’s soothing voice |
| 80 | cuteFujihara Sakura |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song about unrequited love that can’t be honest |
| 81 | Reason(s) to hold handsNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s Love Songs: The Depth of Love and an Unchanging Heart |
| 82 | Swallowtail Butterfly ~A Love Song~Chara |  play_arrow | Captivating expressions of love delivered in a distinctive singing style |
| 83 | A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s song from the heart, depicting love and existence |
| 84 | the best in the worldInoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | Sonoko Inoue’s love song, a moving theme song |
| 85 | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme |  play_arrow | The unchanging beauty of love through the four seasons |
| 86 | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | Superfly is a talented singer. |
| 87 | miraclemiwa |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the bittersweet emotions of youthful love. |
| 88 | Anyway, I like you.Satō Kōdai |  play_arrow | Koda Sato’s pure-love ballad is making waves |
| 89 | Love is medicinewacci |  play_arrow | The moving ending theme song of the anime “The Apothecary Diaries.” |
| 90 | IvyNovelbright |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song of gratitude that nurtures love |
| 91 | Look!Suiet |  play_arrow | Suiet heartwarming ballad |
| 92 | Sweetest Crime (feat. Harami-chan)May J. |  play_arrow | May J.'s new song is a ballad that depicts love |
| 93 | HappinessChe’Nelle | A song of pure love for someone precious | |
| 94 | filamentUru |  play_arrow | A movie theme song that sings of hope in loneliness |
| 95 | It feels like I’m in love.Yuika |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song that delicately expresses feelings of love |
| 96 | aloeFunatsu Mahiro |  play_arrow | A song that gently embraces the feelings of an ambiguous love |
| 97 | LOVE SONGCHAGE and ASKA |  play_arrow | A duet song that plays the beauty of love |
| 98 | Peach juiceELAIZA |  play_arrow | A sweet and slightly bittersweet ELAIZA track overflowing with lovestruck feelings |
| 99 | HOWEVERGLAY |  play_arrow | Signature songs of 90s visual kei |
| 100 | By your side.riria. |  play_arrow | A pure love song woven with a translucent, clear singing voice |
| 101 | Lovin’ SongSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that portrays the power of love |
| 102 | Love songMarushii |  play_arrow | A poignant love song by Malshi that resonates with the heart |
| 103 | Unrequited loveShibata Jun |  play_arrow | Quietly singing about unrequited love for a married person |
| 104 | Racing through my horny springtimeichou BOYZ |  play_arrow | A love song from vocalist Mineta to an imagined woman |
| 105 | I wanna see youAbe Mao |  play_arrow | A refreshing song from a Calpis commercial |
| 106 | Even though I love you more than anyone else.ACE COLLECTION |  play_arrow | to convey feelings of love |
| 107 | Only youDani. |  play_arrow | A love song that harmonizes Auto-Tune with passionate lyrics |
| 108 | HappinessOmoinotake |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song of youth that resonates with the heart |
| 109 | seesawtuki. |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song expressed with a seesaw |
| 110 | Your name is hopeNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A story that embraces the world through a love of hope |
| 111 | CamelliaAmano Tsukiko |  play_arrow | A bittersweet pure love song of the camellia and the gardener |
| 112 | A Woman’s LoveMatsumae Hiroko |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of a woman's pure love. |
| 113 | O youdoba shishō |  play_arrow | An emotional love song with a gentle melody |
| 114 | When the wind blows, loveChatmonchy |  play_arrow | The appeal of a commercial song that portrays youthful love |
| 115 | Blue BenchSasuke |  play_arrow | A bittersweet melody that overlaps with memories of youth |