[Heart-Pounding] A first-kiss song. A love song that revives bittersweet memories

Dancing in SpringNEW!Ado

[Ado] Dancing in Spring

Do you remember the bittersweet moment when you first fell in love? Sung by Ado, this song pairs the beautiful scenes of spring with the refreshing energy of pop to capture the frustrating yet tender feeling of realizing you like someone and trying to put it into words.

Released digitally in May 2026, it was written as the theme song for the dating reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita” (“I Fell in Love Today”).

It’s the perfect love song for when your heart is racing as you think of someone you like.

I kissed for the first timeNEW!CASCADE

I kissed for the first time

Not only the exhilaration of romance, but also scenes like sunsets and wind, along with the unique instability of youth, are expressed in a surreal way.

This track is included on CASCADE’s album “Samuraiman,” released in October 1996.

Its bright, lighthearted rock sound and a unique worldview where cuteness and danger coexist pull you right in.

It’s the perfect song when you’re in the mood for something more than an ordinary love song.

Kiss MeNEW!Happiness

Kiss Me

This is a song that brings back pure feelings, as if a gentle first crush were softly spreading through your heart.

Released in February 2011 as Happiness’s major-label debut single, it’s a romantic pop ballad that straightforwardly captures the flutter of a heart in love—perfect for the Valentine’s season.

It was later included on the album “Happy Time.” Brimming with the members’ fresh charm and down-to-earth appeal, this work is a must-listen if you want to savor the pure sensation of first love.

My First KissNEW!Hi-STANDARD

My First Kiss

This is Hi-STANDARD’s melodic punk cover of “Hajimete no Chuu,” the song made famous by the nationally beloved anime Kiteretsu Daihyakka, performed entirely with English lyrics.

It was included on the EP LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD, released in April 2000, and reached No.

3 on the Oricon charts.

The sweet, poppy melody fuses brilliantly with driving, high-speed beats and rich choral work, offering appeal that goes far beyond simple nostalgia.

Highly recommended when you want to instantly amplify that feeling of being in love.

First Kiss ~With the First Kiss, My Heart Is at 120 BPM~NEW!Kyoung Seo

KyoungSeo “First Kiss ~ With the first kiss, my heart is at 120 BPM ~” Official Music Video

It’s a pop number that will set your heart racing.

Sung by KyoungSeo, a singer who captivates listeners with her translucent voice, this piece portrays, in gentle words, the push and pull of love, the exhilaration, and the anxiety of possibly losing the other person.

It’s the Japanese version of a track included on the album ‘ONGOING,’ released in May 2023, and it will be available for streaming in July 2024.

Surrender yourself to the music and immerse in those pure feelings.

Better Half (feat. JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN)NEW!Omoinotake

Omoinotake | Better Half (feat. JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN) -Japanese ver.-【Studio Recording Video】

Omoinotake’s collaboration with JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN, “Better Half (feat.

JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN) – Japanese ver.,” is a warm yet heartrending love ballad themed around long-distance relationships.

Included on the album “Pieces,” released in January 2025, the track was chosen as the theme song for the romance show “Koisuru Weekend Homestay Winter 2025.” It portrays the unwavering feelings of continuing to think straight of one another despite the distance, along with the promise to “surely come back.” It’s a song that makes you want to listen while reminiscing about your first kiss.

Such a bitter storyNEW!Vaundy

Such a Bitter Story / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

This is a song that sets the bittersweetness of love and the buoyant flutter of the heart to a comfortable band sound.

Released in March 2023, it was written as the theme song for the dating show “Bouquet and Don’t Be Fooled by the Wolf-chan.” It was later included on the album “replica,” released in November of the same year.

Rather than only happy feelings, it also depicts the anxieties and missed connections of love.

It makes you recall that moment just before a first kiss, when anticipation and doubt intertwine.

Why not immerse yourself in the purity of first love with this track?