Classic and popular unrequited love breakup songs

I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu

Kazumasa Oda himself Kotoba ni Dekinai Full

A massive hit song by Off Course, an artist beloved by people of all ages for their exceptionally rare high-tone vocals and the clear, transparent world of their music.

It’s a masterpiece that captures the pain and sorrow of a relationship ending—one you thought would last forever.

Unrequited loveOku Hanako

Oku Hanako – Unrequited Love

A smash-hit ballad by Okudaka Hana, an artist whose warm, unforgettable vocals and distinctive musical worldview are loved across generations.

This classic beautifully captures the bittersweet feelings unique to unrequited love—the simple longing to be with the person you adore.

The town where you liveShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “The Town Where You Live” MV

A hidden gem by Shota Shimizu, an artist whose musical sensibilities are praised not only in Japan but abroad, and who continues to release numerous hit songs.

This track reflects on a former lover now living in some distant town, and it’s a number that fills you with heartache when you listen to it.

Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana

Hana*Hana “Goodbye, My Beloved”

A hugely popular unrequited-love song by Hana*Hana, artists whose crystal-clear high tones and beautiful harmonies resonate with listeners’ hearts and are loved across generations.

It’s a heartbreak number that candidly portrays the straightforward feelings of continuing to think about a former lover after a breakup.

wishsumika

sumika / Wish [Music Video]

Sumika’s bittersweet unrequited love and heartbreak song “Negai.” It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Ossan’s Love -in the sky-,” so those who watched the show surely know it.

It’s a painfully sad track that contrasts how deeply they love with how hopelessly unrequited that love is.

You can’t help but want to cheer them on with a “Hang in there!”

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