Classic and popular unrequited love breakup songs
Heartbreak is very sad and painful.
How people cope varies—some talk to others, some take time to rest.
There are surely many who find comfort in listening to music.
Here, I’ve gathered Japanese songs about unrequited love and heartbreak.
Even if unrequited love hurts, don’t give up—move forward to your next love!
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Classic and popular unrequited love breakup songs (81–90)
missing youTomioka Ai
A pop ballad by Ai Tomioka that poignantly portrays a woman grappling with the pain of heartbreak.
Her gentle, soul-soothing vocals deliver a bittersweet message about love that never came to fruition.
The lyrics sensitively capture the loneliness and anxiety felt in everyday life, as well as the gradual shift toward looking ahead, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in September 2024, this song offers comfort to anyone who has experienced a broken heart.
It’s perfect not only for those struggling with love now, but also for moments when you want to reflect on past romances.
I want you to tell me you love me.Oku Hanako
Okuhana-ko, who is popular for songs about heartbreak and unrequited love, is best known for her signature track “I Want You to Tell Me You Love Me.” True to its title, the song pours out unbearably poignant feelings for someone who can never be hers, wishing that—even if it’s a lie—they would at least say words of love.
Unrequited loveHamada Shogo
Shogo Hamada’s “Kataomoi” is a quiet, sorrowful ballad that recalls an unfulfilled love.
No matter how much you wish, the love won’t come true; if carrying the pain means holding on, you’d rather just forget it.
Yet even thinking that, the feelings were so strong that you simply can’t forget.
The song gives voice to that poignant, aching emotion.
You have no idea how much I like you.Gō Hiromi
Released in 1993 and chosen as the theme song for the drama “A Proper Marriage,” Hiromi Go’s “You Don’t Know How Much I Love You” portrays the agony of unrequited love.
Whether you keep suffering in one-sided love or try to forget your feelings and give up, either path is painful.
Anyone who has experienced an impossible love has likely felt this way at least once.
This song artfully captures those emotions and continues to resonate with many people across generations.
single bedSha ran Q
It’s a heartbreak song—and also a song about unrequited love—about being unable to forget an ex and feeling deep regret.
The lyrics, which express the difficulty of moving on and the remorse over the breakup, convey the idea that you only realize how precious something is after losing it.
Many listeners may find this relatable.