[Carefully Selected] Popular Love Songs: Recommended Romance Tracks

Love in the skyToshinori Yonekura

Love in the sky – Toshinori Yonekura

Released in 1997.

He’s not very well-known, but in the ’90s he was a singer so synonymous with love songs that you could say “love songs mean Toshinori Yonekura.” For anyone currently in love, this song hits incredibly hard emotionally.

Even people who don’t usually sing love songs will find themselves naturally expressing their feelings of love with its funky rhythm that’s easy to groove to.

In the original, Yonekura’s sweet, sexy, and soulful voice shakes the hearts of listeners.

I don't wanna die.Ging Nang Boyz

Ging Nang BOYZ – I Don’t Wanna Die (Music Video)

At the time, GOING STEADY—hailed as a youth punk band and wildly popular among young people—had disbanded, and this is the first single by Ginnan BOYZ, formed by members from GOING STEADY.

Though it has a comic-song feel, it overflows with the emotions of someone in love.

24/7 LOVEHilcrhyme

24/7 Love

Hilcrhyme’s new song is a heartwarming love ballad that sings of eternal feelings for a beloved person.

Created to commemorate the 15th anniversary of their major-label debut, this captivating track blends pop sounds with rap.

You can feel the devotion of thinking about someone 24/7, 365 days a year.

Released digitally in June 2024, it was also chosen as the opening theme for the MBS/TBS drama “Gray Maiden.” It’s a song you’ll want to play during special moments with someone important—one you’ll feel inspired to gift as an expression of gratitude to a partner or family.

A Little Love SongMONGOL800 (cover by Amatsuki)

[Original PV] A Small Love Song / MONGOL800 (cover) by Amatsuki

This is a cover of MONGOL800.

It’s a song that has been loved across generations and continues to be sung.

Everyone has probably heard it at least once.

Try listening to it along with the manga in the video.

Overall, it has dynamic phrasing, and the chorus feels more emotional than the original.

And that final piano arrangement really tugs at the heartstrings… (tears).

Be sure to add it to your playlist! Wishing you the best in love.

Mutual loveaiko

aiko - “Mutual Love” music video

It’s a gem of a love song that delicately portrays the subtleties of affection.

Released in May 2024 as aiko’s 45th single, it was also chosen as the ending theme for the latest hit Detective Conan anime film.

The lyrics are striking in how they skillfully depict the feelings for someone and the misalignment of reality.

The heart-wrenching sentiment of “I can’t be you” intertwines with the forward-looking plea of “Reach out your hand,” tightening the chest.

It’s a recommended track not only for those troubled by love, but also for anyone who wants to reaffirm their feelings for someone important.

I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Kohmi Hirose

Kohmi Hirose – I Want to Fall in Love Until the Slopes Melt (Official Video)

Released in 1995 as Kohmi Hirose’s seventh single.

The song had a double tie-in, serving as the theme for the Alpen commercials and the movie “I Want to Fall in Love Enough to Melt the Slopes.” It reached No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The song conveys the burning feeling of “love” from a woman spending time with the person she adores on the ski slopes.

My dear youSeiko Matsuda

My Precious You — Seiko Matsuda

Released in 1993 as Seiko Matsuda’s 34th single, this song was used as the theme for the drama “Was I Really That Plain?” starring Seiko Matsuda herself.

It reached No.

7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

As the title suggests, it’s filled with love dedicated to someone precious to you.