[Heart-Pounding] A first-kiss song. A love song that revives bittersweet memories
“First kisses” are sweet, a little bittersweet, and unforgettable moments we all try to grow into, aren’t they? Just recalling the quickened heartbeat and the warmth of that first touch can still make many hearts feel light even now.
In this article, we’ll introduce love songs that accompany those special moments! In recent years, thanks to the popularity of dating reality shows, their theme songs are often recognized as “first-kiss songs.” We’ve gathered a wide range—from tender, bittersweet melodies to tracks that set your heart racing—so let the music help you sink into those pure feelings!
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Heart-Pounding: Songs for a First Kiss. Love tracks that revive sweet-and-sour memories (11–20)
First KissUnknown Kun
Unknown Kun captivates fans with an enigmatic presence and catchy melodies.
“First Kiss,” included on the 2018 EP “Unknöwn Kun,” is a mellow electropop track that blends the bittersweetness of first love with a hint of impending farewell.
The unfading memory of that very first touch of lips resonates pleasantly over a nostalgic sound.
It’s a perfect listen for nights when you want to look back on past romances and sink into a slightly wistful mood.
First loveWEST.
Don’t you ever feel your heart race and want to look back on those pure emotions? This is a love song that conveys the sweet-and-sour memories of youth and the lingering pangs that remain with time.
The track is a B-side included on the regular edition of the single “To You, Principal/Dragon Dog,” released in March 2018.
When you hear the members’ gentle vocals, you can’t help but recall those faint feelings of first love.
Recommended for those who want to quietly soak in their memories alone.
FIRST KISSaa!
The memory of a first kiss is something special that stays with you forever, isn’t it? From its mature, bittersweet melody to the confusion of a love that has already begun, this piece vividly conveys the trembling of the heart.
This song is the debut single released by Aa! in October 2003, and it reached No.
18 on the Oricon chart.
It’s the perfect love song for when you want to feel the wistfulness of a slightly grown-up romance, or gently immerse yourself in sweet, bittersweet memories.
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KISS OF LIFEHirai Ken
This is Ken Hirai’s 13th single, released in May 2001, which was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Love Revolution.” It is included on the album “gaining through losing.” It’s a sophisticated mid-tempo pop track that lays R&B and soul flavors over a crisp 2-step beat.
The lyrics depict not just the thrill of romance, but an earnest desire that breathes life into a parched everyday routine.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to rekindle the memory of an unforgettable first kiss.
The night we first shared a kissMatsuura Aya
Isn’t the bittersweet feeling of parting from someone you love at a station late at night, as the last train approaches, something anyone who’s been in love can relate to? This song, which closes Aya Matsuura’s album First KISS released in January 2002, sets the confusion and racing heartbeat of a very first kiss to a dramatic melody.
While Aya Matsuura is often associated with a bright, energetic image, here she beautifully portrays the shifting emotions of a girl reaching just a bit beyond her years.
It’s a ballad we hope those who want to slowly reflect on pure feelings will listen to.
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kissSuzuki Masayuki
Masayuki Suzuki’s ballad “Kuchizuke” exudes a mature allure.
Released as a single in 1997, it was tied in with Opel’s Omega.
Within its restrained, unshowy tones, love—tinged with hesitation and prayer—unfolds with care.
It’s the kind of refined, intimate portrayal of romance that makes you swoon, as if spending a quiet night alone with your lover.
A sophisticated, adult love song.
Heart-Pounding: Songs for a First Kiss. Love songs that revive sweet and bittersweet memories (21–30)
First kissrikon densetsu
“First Kiss” by Rikon Densetsu sings of unwavering feelings carried by a driving, exhilarating melody.
It’s the perfect track to listen to at the start of a romance or the moment you take that first step.
Released exclusively via digital distribution in October 2025, the song was written as the CM track for Honda’s VEZEL e:HEV RS.
The lush vocals of Ayumu Matsuda and the flowing guitar weave a sound brimming with openness—ideal for a drive.
In conclusion
We introduced songs on the theme of “first kiss.” Perhaps many of you felt your pure feelings return with the heart-fluttering melodies and relatable lyrics. Music that accompanies precious memories can always warm the heart whenever you listen to it.