Love: A Collection of Tsundere Songs in Japanese Pop (J-Pop)
Tsundere refers to acting tough or aloof toward someone you like.
If the idea of someone hiding their joy and happiness makes your heart skip a beat, that might be why you’ve found this article.
With that in mind, I’m going to introduce you to a wealth of Japanese tsundere songs! We’ll focus on sweet-and-sour love tracks, with a few slightly bittersweet numbers mixed in.
You’re sure to find a song that perfectly matches your mood.
Be sure to read to the end!
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- Songs to give to your lover or someone you like. Love songs devoted wholeheartedly to your boyfriend or girlfriend.
- [Jealousy & Possessiveness Songs] A curated selection of popular tracks to listen to when possessiveness feels overwhelming!
- [Unattainable Love] A love song about two people who feel the same way but can’t be together
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- [Love Songs] Carefully selected Japanese tracks that comfort feelings of anxiety!
- Bittersweet! Love songs by female artists recommended for the Yutori generation
- [Menhera & Yandere] A love song so single-minded it makes you sick
- Bittersweet feelings come rushing back! Recommended love songs for the Yutori generation
- [Heart-Throbbing Songs] Timeless tunes that make your heart flutter and keep the excitement unstoppable
[Love] A Compilation of Tsundere Songs in Japanese Music (1–10)
I hate eternity.Kamishiraishi Mone
Mone Kamishiraishi is a singer who is also widely active as an actress in TV dramas and films.
In 2019 she released this track, “I Hate Eternity.” The composition was handled by n-buna, the composer for the rock band Yorushika.
The lyrics, which candidly depict the feelings of a girl in her youth, leave a strong impression.
Her supple vocals resonate over a refreshing rock sound.
It’s a tsundere song that makes your heart flutter, portraying a girl who can’t help but act tough in moments of love.
Give this upbeat tune a listen—it’s sure to accompany a heart that struggles to be honest.
chocolate boxdezzy
When it comes to tsundere songs that portray the sweet-and-sour relationship of lovers in love, “chocolate box” comes to mind.
Created in 2015 by the artist dezzy, who produces music using a wide range of Vocaloids, it sings of a cute love between a boy and a girl who can’t quite be honest with each other.
Its colorful synth tones create a soothing soundscape.
Featuring dazzling choral work by Kagamine Len and Kagamine Rin, it’s a quintessential tsundere track.
Why not swoon over the love story of two people who argue, make up, and deepen their bond?
tsundereHiguchi Ai
Singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi, known for her technically skilled piano playing, delivers uniquely themed songs to her listeners.
“Tsundere,” included on her 2015 album Zen’in Yūshō (Everyone’s a Winner), stands out with its driving band sound and buoyant piano tones.
It resonates with the bittersweet feeling of chasing after something even when you know you can’t reach it.
Her emotional vocals make this a tsundere anthem that hits home.
Give it a listen along with lyrics that fit effortlessly into all kinds of everyday moments.
[Romance] A Collection of Tsundere Songs in Japanese Music (11–20)
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A song I especially want people who struggle to express their straightforward feelings to a loved one to hear is “Tada.” It was included in the 2017 collection “Mousugu Tsuku Kara Mattete Ne” by the rock band CreepHyp.
The lyrics, which honestly convey the feelings you can’t bring yourself to say precisely because you care, are irresistibly relatable.
Vocalist Seikaikan Ozaki’s passionate voice, perfectly matched with the rock band’s rhythmic performance, resonates in the heart.
It’s a tsundere-style song that teaches the importance of putting even a single word into language.
Please give this track, which stands close to your unadorned emotions, a listen.
If you want to make me your girlfriendKoresawa
Singer-songwriter Koresawa, who has won empathy from listeners with love songs from a woman’s perspective, delivers a wide range of tracks from breezy pop to ballads.
Among her songs, the one that makes your heart skip a beat with its tsundere heroine is “If You Want Me to Be Your Girlfriend.” Many will relate to its lyrics depicting the real dynamics between a man and a woman before they start dating.
It’s a tsundere song filled with a cute wish: “I want you to get to know me before we go out…” Try listening to it while thinking of someone who’s caught your eye at school or work.
Absolute despair, absolutely on fireOmori Seiko
Singer-songwriter Seiko Oomori has drawn attention with love songs told from a unique perspective.
“Zettai Zetsubou Zekkouchou,” included on her 2014 album Sennou, is one such track.
It features a colorful melody line that matches its fast-paced band sound.
The lyrics, packed tightly with honest feelings for someone she loves, are truly one of a kind.
Her vocals are charming yet tinged with a certain thrill, adding to the appeal.
It’s a tsundere song that unfolds a girly worldview.
Be sure to experience its energetic sound that blows away worries and anxiety.
tsundere!AKB48
When it comes to songs that capture a realistic view of love from a girl who can’t be honest about her feelings, “Tsundere!” comes to mind.
It’s a track used in the theater performance “Team A 5th Stage: Renai Kinshi Jourei (No Dating Rule)” by the nationally beloved idol group AKB48.
The passionate sound highlighted by brass band tones pairs perfectly with their cute vocals.
The song portrays a girl who ends up acting prickly toward the person she likes, and her bravado is irresistibly heart-fluttering.
Be sure to pay attention to the lyrics sprinkled with adorable true feelings as you listen.