Recommended love songs for women in their 20s. Classic and popular Japanese love songs.
We’ve curated a collection of love songs perfect for women in their twenties!
Today’s twenty-somethings are often called the smartphone generation, with cell phones already commonplace by the time they were born.
Women especially tend to be trend-savvy, making the most of both work and love during this exciting time of life!
In this article, we’ll introduce popular love songs that resonate with women in their twenties.
From tracks that capture the worries and inner conflicts of being in love in your twenties to happy songs that imagine a bright future for two—there’s a wide variety.
Find the one song that fits you perfectly!
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Love songs recommended for women in their 20s: Classic and popular Japanese love songs (71–80)
Countdown feat. APOKIGirls²
It’s a cute love song that will put you in a romantic mood! Performed by Girls², a dance-vocal group born from a tokusatsu drama, it was released in May 2023.
It’s a collaboration with K-pop virtual singer APOKI.
Many listeners will relate to the lyrics that portray a single-minded girl whose feelings of love can’t be stopped.
That nonstop rush of falling harder and harder for someone comes through in the arrangement and melody as well.
Highly recommended for karaoke dates—since it’s a dance number, it’s sure to get everyone hyped!
Pride BrightJuice=Juice
“Pride Bright,” a 2023 track by Hello! Project group Juice=Juice.
Set to a cool, mature-sounding melody, it sings about a strong woman who never falls into love just because it’s convenient.
That assertive vibe also comes through in their sharp, powerful dance and the slightly grown-up atmosphere seen throughout.
It’s a recommended song for anyone with a strong will who doesn’t want a compromising romance or one that goes against their true feelings.
If only I could say I love youKERENMI & atarayo
The digitally released track “Tada Suki to Ietara” was selected as the theme song for the live-action film Kokan Uso Nikki, which is based on a coming-of-age novel.
It’s a collaboration between KERENMI—the project led by music producer Koichi Tsutaya that’s been generating buzz—and Atarayo, a band known for the tagline “a band that grows by eating sadness.” With a simple ensemble and a hooky melody, it’s an undeniably catchy number.
The delicate lyrics, which overlap with the film’s story, evoke a sense of nostalgia.
A pop tune with gentle vocals and a refreshing arrangement that feels so good you’ll want to keep it on repeat.
As I amSHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a three-piece rock band whose lyrics, vividly depicting scenes of romance, have garnered strong support especially among younger listeners.
Their 14th digital-only single, “Watashi no Mama de,” used as the commercial song for the matching app with, is a lively track featuring an intro guitar riff that sticks in your head.
The lyrics, which declare a commitment to valuing one’s true self rather than conforming to someone else’s preferences, are sure to give courage to people of all ages and genders.
With its cute vocals that perfectly match the song’s world, it’s a catchy pop tune.
Hold me tight.YUTORI-SEDAI
YUTORI-SEDAI is a three-piece rock band whose lyrics, which empathize with the negative emotions everyone has, have garnered strong support, especially among younger generations.
Their digital single “Gyutto Shite,” released on July 7, 2023, came out as a sequel to “Suki,” a track that drew major attention on social media.
The lyrics, which straightforwardly portray overflowing feelings for a partner, remind listeners of sentiments they may have forgotten, regardless of age.
Set to a lively shuffle beat, the gentle vocals resonate deeply—an emotional pop tune through and through.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
A gem of a love song that expresses the feeling of falling in love by overlaying it with the changing of the four seasons.
Aiko’s clear, expansive vocals gently embrace you.
The lyrics, which cherish every emotion—from the joys of romance to its bittersweet ache—resonate deeply.
Since its release in November 1999, it has captured many hearts, being chosen as the ending theme for programs like CDTV and Jibireba!?.
With its translucent vocals, this captivating track evokes nostalgic memories of youth.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to feel at peace or look back on precious memories of love.
seesawtuki.
A bittersweet love song by tuki.
that overlays the delicate distance between two people in romance with the image of a seesaw.
It’s a track we hope those in relationships that aren’t progressing—and who feel that frustrating stagnation—will listen to.
When you’re struggling with the distance or mismatch in feelings between you and your partner, you’re sure to find moments that resonate.
The album “15,” releasing in January 2025 and featuring this song, is a collection of tracks she created up to the age of 15—be sure to check it out along with this track.
Flower of loveaimyon
Singer-songwriter Aimyon, who has garnered support from a wide audience for her nostalgic acoustic sound.
Her 14th single, “Ai no Hana,” written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Ranman, features a pleasant blend of a pop melody and a triple-time rhythm.
The delicate ensemble centered on acoustic guitar seems to perfectly capture the freshness of morning.
It’s an emotional pop tune whose gentle sound soothes the heart.
Sunflowerchanmina
Chanmina is a rapper whose appeal lies in her powerful, emotional, and aggressively charismatic presence.
Her 2023 release “Sunflower” is a track that portrays the struggle of a strong-willed woman trying to brush off a breakup in true Chanmina fashion.
The lyrics vividly express the pain of living without him while telling herself she’s totally fine, and they pierce the heart when you listen to them after a heartbreak.
If you ever need a good cry after a breakup, be sure to take your time with this song.
string telephonenatori
This is a gently and delicately rendered story about a closed-off protagonist who begins to change after meeting the person they love.
It beautifully portrays a sincere form of love in which two people accept each other—including past wounds, secrets, and differences in perspective—within a cherished relationship.
Released digitally in September 2024, it has drawn attention as the theme song for the film “Arrogance and Goodness,” based on the novel of the same name by Mizuki Tsujimura.
It offers a different charm from Natori’s signature track “Overdose,” suggesting a new frontier for the artist.
For those who want to embrace everything about the other person without losing their own identity, this is a song that will resonate deeply with the delicate tremors of the heart.