J-Rock love songs: timeless and popular romance tracks that resonate with the heart.

New WorldBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “New World”

This is a song by BUMP OF CHICKEN that carries a happy vibe, depicting a worldview greatly transformed by meeting someone and the growing depth of cherished feelings.

Its rhythmically striking sound creates a buoyant atmosphere that seems to express a rising sense of excitement and emotional swell.

Throughout, it portrays the beginning of love and how everyday life changes because of it, conveying the sheer impact of that love.

The seemingly exaggerated expressions of affection, combined with the positive sound, make it feel like a song that encourages you to convey your feelings straightforwardly.

RikaSIX LOUNGE

“Rika” SIX LOUNGE Music Video / Illustration by Miku Masuda

With a paranoid yet pure sentiment, the way one thinks deeply about the other intertwines with a gently seeping melody.

The music video, in which visuals and sound are beautifully harmonized, was created by illustrator and manga artist Miku Masuda and has surpassed 1.

7 million views.

The track was included on the acclaimed 2016 album “Shinonome,” with a re-recorded version released in August 2023, and was later featured on the album “FANFARE.” When your feelings for someone seem on the verge of running wild, listening to this song may help you face your emotions.

ICreepHyp

I

When it comes to love songs that convey overflowing affection in straightforward words, “I” comes to mind.

It’s a track created based on “Douse, Ai da,” a song released in 2020 by the rock band CreepHyp featuring rapper Soraone.

Carried by a sound where grand strings intertwine with guitars, Ozaki Sekai-kan’s vocals resonate as if expressing heartbreaking emotions.

The somewhat wistful yet heartwarming lyrics and melody offer a sense of comfort.

It’s a ballad that delivers the honest feeling of wanting to be loved, even just a little, after realizing the presence of someone who saved your heart.

PrimalOriginal Love

Primal / Original Love

A heartwarming love song that begins with the bittersweet feeling of gazing up at a loved one’s window in the stillness of a snowy, pre-dawn winter morning.

It’s one of ORIGINAL LOVE’s signature tracks, brimming with the joy and ache of love and a yearning for eternity.

Takao Tajima’s emotionally rich vocals blend beautifully with arrangements infused with soul and funk, creating a sophisticated, urban soundscape.

Released in February 1996, it drew attention as a TV drama theme song and reached No.

5 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It’s a song I recommend when you want to cherish pure feelings for someone you love—one that gently stays by your heart.

Its beautiful lyrics and melody continue to captivate many listeners to this day.

Only for you, clear skiesYorushika

Yorushika – Just Clear Skies for You (MUSIC VIDEO)

Despite its lighthearted melody, this is an emotional love song with a bittersweet lyrical worldview.

It’s a track by Yorushika, the band formed by Vocaloid producer n-buna and vocalist suis, included on their 2018 mini-album “An Encore Is Not Needed for a Loser.” The song depicts the protagonist reminiscing about a summer spent with someone dear.

You can feel, in every word of the lyrics, that their feelings toward “you” have remained unchanged over time.

Perfect for when you want to sink into a nostalgic mood.

Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER

Unrequited love

A gem of a love song that portrays the bittersweet unrequited love almost everyone experiences at least once.

In this work by SUPER BEAVER, the emotional band sound seems to directly embody the world of the lyrics.

It’s featured as an insert song in NHK General’s late-night drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” beautifully aligning with the show’s atmosphere.

Shibuya Ryota’s deeply expressive vocals are truly moving.

It’s a song that stays close to the hearts of those currently facing their feelings for someone.

Let’s trade kisses instead of talking about love.WANDS

WANDS - Let's Kiss Rather Than Talk About Love (Live)

This is a sincere, romantic song that projects the feeling that there are things more important than words.

It’s a track by the Being-style rock band WANDS, released in 1993 as their fifth single.

The expansive, stereo-rich sound image really captures that quintessential “Being” vibe.

It also matches Sho Uesugi’s straightforward vocals perfectly.

It’s a passionate love song that makes you want to express your feelings of “love” through actions.