Recommended love songs for college students: Japanese love songs you should listen to when a romance begins

Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE

Da-iCE – “Osaka LOVER” [Lyric] (From “The best covers of DREAMS COME TRUE Doriuta Vol.1” Released on 2017.7.7!!)

It’s a song popular not only among college students but across a wide range of ages.

Many people in their parents’ generation seem to be hooked on it.

It’s an up-tempo track that sings about the loneliness of a long-distance relationship.

It’s perfect for those who became college students and ended up being separated from their partners!

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

When it comes to rock numbers that propel the refreshing romance of youth, Aoi to Natsu comes to mind.

It’s also known as a signature song by the rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, who create music across a wide range of genres.

The song captures the very moment when feelings of love overflow and, with its brisk, driving band sound, it’s sure to accelerate your heart’s longing.

It’s a rock track that teaches you to value your own feelings—no one else’s.

If you’re feeling anxious about whether your love will work out, give this energetic song a listen and let it blow those worries away.

You still don’t know my prettiest girl.Nissy

Nissy (Takahiro Nishijima) / “You Still Don’t Know My Prettiest Girl” Music Video (short ver.)

Many people probably enjoy male-vocal love songs.

For a high school student like you, I highly recommend Nissy’s “Mada Kimi wa Shiranai MY PRETTIEST GIRL,” by the AAA member Nissy.

The lyrics, from the perspective of a boy with a crush on a cute girl, are very relatable.

Singing it at karaoke with someone you like could create a great vibe.

Love and romanceNovelbright

Novelbright – Love and Romance [Official Music Video]

A song I want high school students who “can’t help thinking about that person no matter what they’re doing” to listen to is Aitoka Koitoka.

It was released in 2022 by Novelbright, a rock band known for providing many theme songs for films and TV dramas.

Its gently floating, acoustic guitar–driven melody resonates softly.

Many listeners will find comfort in Yudai Takenaka’s high-toned voice as he sings straightforwardly about honest feelings of love.

It’s a track I recommend both to those in unrequited love right now and to those whose feelings are mutual.

Give this heartwarming love song a listen to add some color to your high school days.

cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Aloof [Official Music Video]

RADWIMPS is a rock band known for highly empathetic lyrics and heart-fluttering love songs.

Among their tracks, the one especially recommended for high school students is a number called “Sokkenai.” Many listeners will find themselves swooning over the lyrics that capture the delicate atmosphere before two people start dating.

While the song runs a relatively long seven minutes, it’s packed with charm that makes the time fly by when you listen while reading the lyrics.

I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI

[Official Music Video] YUTORI-SEDAI – I Like You (Suki)

A song packed with the sweet, tender feelings of high school romance—stealing glances in class, getting absorbed in whatever your crush loves.

Many listeners will instantly relate to the anxiety of “Would it bother them if I told them how I feel?” Being rejected is scary, but it hurts even more to say nothing and have someone else swoop in, right? Why not listen to this track, take the courage it gives you, and go for a bold confession? YUTORI-SEDAI’s vocals will surely give you the push you need.

From Me to Youflumpool

flumpool “Kimi ni Todoke” Music Video

It’s a song that people strongly associate with the live-action film adaptation of the popular shoujo manga Kimi ni Todoke.

Since the manga’s story is a high school romance, the song links to it and refreshingly portrays that heart-fluttering feeling of first love.

It captures the ache of unrequited love, and even when feelings are mutual, there are still words and emotions you can’t express, moments of anxiety.

This song packs all those feelings about love into one.

Rather than overthinking everything, it makes you want to spill it all out and say exactly how you feel!