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

I have use for that warmth.Sambomaster

Sambomaster - I Need That Warmth (LIVE)

This is a song by Sambomaster that wholeheartedly expresses the birth of love and its continuation.

The band’s signature, emotionally explosive vocals are striking, conveying a sense of love that can’t be contained.

You can also feel a kind of pain that comes with sustaining love, but the song’s momentum conveys a strong resolve to move forward while carrying that pain.

The full-throttle expression of affection—almost agonized at times—also feels like a message of encouragement to those who are anxious about love.

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back number – Blue Amber [Theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV Monday 10 p.m. drama 'From the Day I Took You']

This work gracefully depicts profound sorrow and loneliness, accompanied by a wistful, resonant melody.

It conveys the emotional turmoil between grief over losing a loved one and the vengeful feelings born from that loss, expressed through delicate vocals and a beautiful melody.

Created by back number, the song was produced as the theme for the Kansai Television/Fuji TV Monday 10 p.

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drama “From the Day You Took You Away,” which begins airing in April 2025.

Produced by Koichi Tsutaya, it is wrapped in gentle tones centered on piano and strings, and has also drawn words of empathy from lead actress Keiko Kitagawa.

It is a song that quietly stays close to the hearts of those who strive to move forward while carrying their sorrow.

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Bad Cry – NEE

Let me introduce “Bad Cry,” a song that vividly portrays the raw emotions of heartbreak.

It’s a track by NEE, who perform as an “exotic rock band.” While the theme centers on the sorrow of losing a loved one, the lyrics depict the mindset of trying to wrap that pain in a veil and act cheerful.

Pay attention to its delicate expressions.

Another charm lies in its playful use of language—incorporating dialogue, rhymes, and wordplay.

The more you listen, the more you’ll discover.

ALONEB’z

B’z / ALONE

“Precisely because you feel lonely, you want to see someone.

” This is a high-energy rock ballad that sings about deep love.

No introduction needed—it’s a work by the national rock duo B’z, released in 1991 as their ninth single.

It drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Hotel Woman.

” From the lyrics, you can picture the scene of watching the sun set while thinking of the one you love.

So, by all means, try listening to it outside at dusk.

You’ll be able to savor the song’s world even more.

STORMLUNA SEA

LUNA SEA – STORM [God Bless You – One Night Dejavu]

Released in 2008 as LUNA SEA’s ninth single, this track marked their first release following about a year-long hiatus and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

With straightforward expressions of a man’s love, it’s a rock song that seems to capture the strength of a love that endures even through the storm.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

RADWIMPS’ number depicting a fateful romance drew attention as an insert song in the blockbuster film “Your Name.” Centered on the theme of eternal love that transcends time and space, Yojiro Noda’s passionate vocals and the band’s exhilarating, driving sound resonate deeply.

Released in August 2016, the track set an astonishing record by remaining on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100 for 63 consecutive weeks.

Seamlessly blending with the movie’s worldview, the lyrics portray the poignant longing of someone who continues to search for their destined partner.

As a song that stays close to the hearts of those in love, why not listen to it together with someone special?

I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “I Got a Girlfriend”

This song opens their debut album, SHISHAMO.

It captures the thrill of finally finding love and wanting so badly to tell someone—yet having to keep it a secret.

It’s filled with the bubbly excitement and the frustrating tension of holding something in.

Released in November 2013, the album established SHISHAMO’s musical identity.

With down-to-earth lyrics and a refreshing sound, it beautifully conveys feelings of love that everyone has experienced.

First love, secret love—this track brings back those heart-fluttering memories.

It’s perfect for anyone who’s just fallen in love or feels nostalgic for their youth.