Songs you want to listen to when you’re in love. Masterpieces and popular hits from Japanese music.
This is a playlist of songs themed around love.
Love comes in many forms.
If it’s unrequited, listen to find the courage to confess.
If you have a partner, listen to express your feelings.
Try listening, singing, or gifting a song in those moments.
There’s nothing quite like music to stir your emotions.
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Songs to listen to when you're in love: Japanese classics and hits (91–100)
fragileEvery Little Thing
This song captivates with heartfelt lyrics and a beautiful melody, highlighted by vocals that gently embrace the delicate feelings of someone in love.
Released in January 2001, it drew attention as the theme song for the TV show “Ainori.” It was also used as an ending theme for a popular anime, earning love across generations.
It’s the perfect track when you want to express your feelings to someone special or when you’re troubled by love.
You’ll surely find yourself relating to the lyrics that stay close to the heart.
Kaori Mochida’s clear, transparent voice as the vocalist of Every Little Thing might just wrap your own feelings of love as well.
Love ToxinJapanese rice bran
A track that drew attention after being selected as the opening theme for the TBS drama “Dokuren: When Poison Turns Into Love” in November 2024.
Singer-songwriter Wanuka, who rose to prominence with “Yoriyoi,” released it on November 20, 2024.
The distinctive sound incorporating folk instruments and the phrasing of the lyrics are sure to grab you.
It’s a love song that resonates with the feeling of unexpectedly falling in love.
With keywords tied to the drama’s title, fans of the show will likely find it even more relatable.
You’ll be gripped by a love tinged with both sweetness and danger.
I want to be your boyfriend.Cody Lee (Li)
Here’s a pop number that sings of sweet young love.
It’s a track by Cody・Lee (Li), released in November 2024.
Positioned as the concluding chapter to the album “Last First Love,” this song features catchy melodies and a breezy rhythm, with lyrics that reflect unwavering devotion.
Blending elements of indie pop and rock while retaining the accessibility of J‑POP, it’s a polished piece that’s sure to lift your romantic mood.
Be sure to give it a listen.
becausetimelesz
It’s a song that warms your heart when you listen to it.
Created by timelesz and released in November 2024, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “The Reason We Fall in Love,” starring Fuma Kikuchi.
The lyrics capture delicate feelings that make it hard to take a step forward in love, and the gentle yet slightly bittersweet melody leaves a strong impression.
If you’re struggling with a relationship with someone important to you, why not give it a listen? It’s sure to help calm your mind.
determinationCENT
CENT’s “Kesshin” is the solo project track by former BiSH member Cent Chihiro Chitti.
Featured on the 2023 album “PER→CENT→AGE,” the song has lyrics written by Chitti and music composed by Mineta Kazunobu of Ging Nang Boyz.
The lyrics capture the feeling of being in love in a poppy, cute, and grand way that really grabs your heart.
Complementing that sparkling lyrical world is a sound that combines pop sensibility with exhilarating drive.
Listening to it makes you want to fall in love.
And if you’re doing a shiritori game at karaoke with someone you like and it’s your turn on “ke,” why not pick this song?
I like youChilli Beans.
Chilli Beans.
are a three-piece rock band whose Western-influenced songwriting and performances, paired with an exquisitely cute vibe, have won over fans.
Their digital single “I like you,” released on October 11, 2023, was selected as the theme song for the TV drama “Toki o Kakeru na, Koibitotachi” (Don’t Leap Through Time, Lovers).
The message—embracing everything about the one you love—conveys a fleeting yet powerful resolve that affirms your own feelings.
It’s a simple yet persuasive number, with airy melodies and arrangements that feel wonderfully soothing.
Fuzzy NavelConton Candy
Some of you might find that, even knowing it’s a lost cause, you still can’t give up.
Capturing that feeling with a refreshing touch is the song “Fuzzy Navel.” It’s a track released by the next-generation rock band Conton Candy, and it’s also known for going viral on TikTok.
In the song, love is likened to a sweet yet slightly bitter fuzzy navel, and that metaphor contributes to the song’s fresh, uplifting vibe.
As you listen, pay special attention to the resolve expressed at the very end.