Popular Love Song Rankings [2025]

I LOVE…Official HIGE DANDism64rank/position

Official HIGE DANDism – I LOVE… [Official Video]

This song was written as the theme for the TBS drama “Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo” (“Love Lasts Forever”).

Released in February 2020 as their fourth single, it centers on a universal love that transcends labels—be it for a partner, a friend, or family.

The way familiar scenery becomes vividly colored through the presence of someone precious, and the frustrating feeling of wanting to say “I love you” but struggling to express it, are conveyed through Satoshi Fujiwara’s expansive vocals.

Because the forms of love depicted here are not just one, listening while thinking of someone dear to you will likely warm your heart.

Give it a listen when you want to feel the everyday turn into something special.

One more time,One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki65rank/position

Masayoshi Yamazaki – “One more time, One more chance” MUSIC VIDEO [4K Quality]

Masayoshi Yamazaki’s signature song, released in 1997, is a bittersweet yet beautiful ballad.

The yearning for lost love gently seeps into the listener’s heart, carried by Yamazaki’s soaring vocals.

Used as the theme song for the film “The Moon and a Cabbage,” it remained popular for many years thereafter.

It peaked at No.

18 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved the remarkable feat of staying on the charts for 24 weeks.

With its delicate, solo-accompanied melody, the song evokes not only a sense of loss but also a glimmer of hope for the future.

It surely gives voice to the feelings held in the hearts of many.

As Love Is (feat. Tsubaki)BASI66rank/position

BASI / As I Am in Love feat. Tsuwaki (Official Music Video)

BASI is a member of the group Insist, which started its activities in 1998, and a rapper at the forefront of the scene who launched his own label, BASIC MUSIC, in 2011.

This work features the hugely popular Okinawa-born rapper Tsuvaki and became such a hot topic that it can be called one of their signature tracks.

It’s a mellow song with lyrics centered squarely on the theme of “love.” It makes you feel that the love found close to home, and the days spent living in that love, are a repeating source of true happiness.

Sundayback number67rank/position

back number – Sunday (full)

This song by back number reminds us that spending a calm, ordinary day off with a loved one is the greatest treasure of all.

It sings that true happiness in life comes not from social success or status, but from having someone important by your side.

This heartwarming piece was released in May 2012 as their fifth single and became widely known as the theme song for the drama “Soup Curry.” Happiness is often hidden in everyday routines we take for granted.

Why not listen to this song and rediscover the warmth of the person right next to you?

KanadeSukima Switch68rank/position

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

Released in 2004, this second single is an indispensable classic ballad when talking about Sukima Switch.

It was featured as an insert song in the film “Rough” and as a TV drama theme, and in 2006 it was also chosen as the ending theme for the final day of “Nettou Koshien.” The lyrics, depicting a moment of parting, convey the protagonist’s aching attempt to send their feelings to the one who is leaving, along with a wish to remain connected in their hearts.

When you reach a turning point in life—graduation, a job change, and so on—listening to this song will bring back memories from that time, and the tears will naturally start to flow.

With its gentle tempo and piano tones that soak into the heart, it’s a profoundly moving track.

Before GoodbyeAAA69rank/position

AAA / "Before the Goodbye" Music Video

While depicting a heartrending farewell, this song also conveys a sense of hope for the future.

AAA’s clear, translucent harmonies resonate in the heart.

Released in September 2014, it was also included on the album “GOLD SYMPHONY.” With a pre-release of the anime-size version and a peak at No.

74 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, it drew considerable attention.

It’s a track that gently supports those trying to look ahead despite the pain of heartbreak.

It stands by those left standing at the end of love and gives them the courage to take a new step forward.

Love so sweetstorm70rank/position

ARASHI – Love so sweet [Official Music Video]

It’s a standout song with an exceptionally bright melody that makes your heart dance just by listening.

It sings of unwavering, straightforward feelings for someone special, no matter the hardships, gently giving listeners a push forward.

The earnest expression of love is sure to make your heart skip a beat.

Released as a single in February 2007, this track became beloved by many as the theme song for the drama “Boys Over Flowers 2 (Returns),” starring Jun Matsumoto.

Choose this song at karaoke and the atmosphere will instantly brighten; the women listening are sure to feel happy, too.