"If that's the case" Macaroni Pencil
Only Hattori can put a failed love story into words and melodies like this, and only Macaroni Enpitsu can add such an unexpected band sound to it.
"Blue Train" Snow Country
This three-piece rock band, born in 2003, made their first appearance at Fuji Rock this year. Their delicate guitar sounds and high-pitched voices paint a poetic and tranquil world of just the two of them.
"Thank you" OKAMOTO'S
This veteran singer, who debuted 16 years ago, reminisces about her teenage years and delivers "thank you" for love and other things. It's clear that she really wanted to sing this song now.
"The Lovely Couple" Swimming
Formed in 2023, this four-piece band is made up of renowned players from the Tokyo indie scene. They sing about two people in love, with pop and punk over a lo-fi rock and roll sound.
"Send To You" love
Recently, there have been a lot of people using "saunas" as a topic of conversation, but this song is so impactful that it makes you wonder if it's the first time a love song has been written with a "public bath" motif since "Kanda River."
"Only two people in this world"
The lyrics and music were written by herself, and the arrangement was by Regal Lily. It's a song that isn't sentimental, but rather a fresh one, that makes you think that even if there isn't a bright future or mutual understanding, the moment that just the two of you share is love.
"Tears of Spring" Who Do You Love?
A three-piece band consisting of two songwriters, Kiichi Murakami (ex. Kiichi Beer & The Holy Tits) and Takujuro Iwade, who is not performing today. Love songs that connect spring and love with tears.
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A Kyoto-based four-piece band with twin vocals. With a light Motown beat, the band's lyrics are impressively descriptive, with the scenery changing with each melody change.
"Devil" by Nakagawa Masatoshi
This singer-songwriter released her first full album this year. It's a straightforward love song with a sparkling sound that follows the lineage of J-POP.
"Point Nemo" - Ghosts sway
Formed in Okayama in 2024. The nostalgic, shoegaze guitar sound contrasts beautifully with lyrics that evoke the scars of love, which are far from bittersweet.
"Love Aftermath" 7co
The feeling of helplessness and helplessness of a broken heart that has nowhere to go is literally described as an "aftereffect." At first glance, the lyrics seem straightforward, but in fact, the lyrics are composed with skillful word choice and have an excellent sense.
"More than anyone in the world" Gorilla Festival
A digital single from a three-piece band from Shiga. A warm love song about everyday misunderstandings and simple love. Horns are also added, and the husky vocals are deeply moving.
"Mitsuko and Kanji" by Southern All Stars
This song is included in their 16th album "THANK YOU SO MUCH" released in March. It's a love song about love and parting, inspired by the legendary professional wrestler, that only Southern could write today.
"Goodbye" by Manako Arata
From the debut album of this singer-songwriter with a unique style that renews country music. The lyrics are fast-paced and straightforward, and deal with people honestly.
"Parent and Child Star" SEEDA
The title track of his first album in 13 years. A love song for his son. His honest message to his children, as well as his struggles during a difficult time in life, and his feelings for his family, is deeply moving.
"Pattern" Wataru Sakano
This is the second single from the singer-songwriter, who began his career in 2022. With introspective lyrics that look sincerely at human relationships and a folky sound, the song leaves a lasting impression of intimacy.
"Love Wind" Lilas Ikuta
This song is from YOASOBI's Lilas Ikuta 's solo project. It has also become a hot topic as an insert song for a popular romance reality show. It's a pure song that could be the background music for anyone currently in love.
"Hibi" Tele
This song is included in Tele's second album, who are also scheduled to perform at Makuhari Messe in December. It is a hymn of love that traces the traces of your life and mine, and gently embraces the cracks.
"Attachment" My Hair is Bad
The founder of the phenomenon of young bands today being filled with love songs, Shiiki Tomohito is the leader in love songs that include "Someone Other Than You and Me," and this song is his current pinnacle.
"Cinema" by Aiko
This song was released by the "Queen of Love Songs" in April of this year. While the two songs she released after this one are written subjectively, "Cinema" is a love song that also incorporates "life" and "truth."
"The Girl in the Rumors" Murasaki Kon
This love song by a female singer who debuted in 2024 will appeal to fans of light melodies and heavy lyrics. Her five-octave vocal range is also a blunt weapon.
"Remedy" REJAY
This digital single was released by a singer produced by JQ (Nulbarich). The lyrics sway between love and melancholy, and the lo-fi sound are soft and soothing.
"Today - A Heart Full of Love" by Koji Miyamoto
At the amazing age of 59, he is currently at his most popular in his long career. This is a grand-scale love song that is typical of Miyamoto, written specifically for the theme song of a drama.
"Busy in Love" by YOSSY LITTLE NOISE WEAVER
After 40 years, the unit YOSSY (keyboards, vocals) and icchie (trumpet, trombone) have released a legendary song written by rock essayist Kenichi Yasuda.
"KESHI♡GOMU♡MAGIC" MAPA
An idol group produced by Omori Seiko. Using the term "eraser magic" to refer to photo manipulation, they portray the pure feeling of "erase everything except me from your sight!"
"One thing I want to ask you" by SHISHAMO
SHISHAMO will end their activities with a live performance in June 2026. Miyazaki Asako, who writes love songs like novels, has released her latest work in which she falls in love with someone she doesn't even know the name of.
"At the Bottom of Insomnia" grating hunny
Written by four people with an average age of 18, these are heartfelt and realistic love songs that adults could never have written. However, that doesn't mean that they can be written just because they're young, of course.
"Heart's Heart♡" Super Tokimeki♡ Promotion Department
This single was written, composed and arranged by Ryuto Seiri. The up-tempo song has a sad melody and depicts the feelings of love that believe in the "heartbeat" of this moment, even if the future is uncertain.
"Take care" Lemon
Formed in Aichi, this two-person unit released their first EP, "Lemon no Niwa," in 2022. The unison vocals of the two women create addictive acoustic indie pop.
"hikari" KID FRESINO
This new song was released in July with a band arrangement. STUTS participated in the arrangement. The song was born from a deep friendship and expresses feelings for rapper JJJ, who passed away suddenly in April of this year.
"Blue Jeans" HANA
This is the second single from the girl group produced by Chanmina. The seven talented members, who have expressed their strength through their overwhelming vocal abilities, sing delicate and bittersweet love songs in this work.
"Jun Loop" by Perfume
This song, which arrived before the group went into cold sleep in 2026, connects the path and hopes of the girls who transformed an uncertain future into hope, and all those who walked that path and made it their home.
"Love Eye Catch" Kumari Department Store
This is the first single under the new lineup. The lyrics and music were written by producer Sakurai Kenta and Tamaya 2060% (Wienners). The catchy catchphrase, which plays on the words "eye" and "love," is very catchy.
"Zarameki" by CreepHyp
It's a love song about a love that's ended, expressing plenty of fatigue, futility, and emptiness. This "not sparkling at all" feeling is wonderful. As expected from Ozaki Sekaikan.
"Hinata" Yuyakeshihasu & Suurabaaz
The singer-songwriter, who was also a member of the band Subarashika, and his backing band sing "I love you" with the longest sustained tone in pop music history (?).
"Tears in Red Wine..." Brandy War Chronicles
The song has a 70s-esque sound, and the female vocalist's languid voice floats above it, along with poetic lyrics. It's a song that unfolds like a movie-like love drama.
"Glass Heart" TENBLANK
This song is a key to the story of the Netflix series "Glass Heart." The melody and sense of speed characteristic of Yojiro Noda, who composed the music, transcend the realm of songs in the series and excite listeners. The drama is also a must-watch.
"Summer Preservation" by Yusuke Emoto
This single follows the Enjoy Music Club member's first solo album, released in February of this year. The shortness of summer vacation and its eternal sparkle are expressed in the line, "Even if you watch it at double speed, it will burn into your memory."
"Kiss Kiss Kiss" AKASAKI
The singer-songwriter's 15th single, which became a hit on social media last year, is a jazzy, fast-paced love song that expresses swinging feelings in straightforward words.
"Level up" muque
When it comes to this band, one's ears are drawn to the newness of their sound and the pleasant melodies, but their lyrics are also surprising, making one wonder, "How can they write a love song from such an angle?"
"I'm not interested" gnkosaiBAND with Inoue Sonoko
The band, known for their borderless sound, re-records popular songs with a singer-songwriter who has been gaining attention in recent years. The strong lyrics show the current state of Japanese folk music.
"Love Letter feat. Kawabe Motoi" by Yamamoto Haruto
This song features the singer-songwriter, born in 2000, and features Mitsume's Motoi Kawabe. It's a melodic pop rock song reminiscent of Spitz, with simple lyrics.
"OCEAN" LEX
The 23-year-old rapper released his latest song in the summer. Set to a laid-back beat, he sings of his determination to be a better gentleman than anyone else.
"Say my name" Rol3ert
This is the fifth single from the American singer-songwriter, whose Fuji Rock performance was also a hot topic. With a simple yet grand sound, he meticulously sings of love and eternity.
"Venus" YURIYAN RETRIEVER
Yuriyan Retriever wrote the lyrics in collaboration with yonkey, who also writes for New School Leaders, and it's a new-age self-love song that embraces even its haters and rejects lookism.
"Attacked by a love song" = LOVE
This is the 19th single with Maika Sasaki as the center. The phrase "being attacked by a love song" expresses the impatient feelings of chasing after a loved one.
"After that..." by Mei Ehara
From the third album by this singer-songwriter, who is expanding his activities overseas. The words that capture the emotions hidden in the gaps of everyday life are quietly delivered with a groovy sound.
"A rare holiday maker" Life design
A two-person band from Tokyo that released their debut album in 2023. The lead song on their second album is a refreshing love song with a fast-paced band sound and a sweet melody.
"I wish I could get hurt" Fish and Lips
The 19-year-old vocalist sings in a refreshing voice about regrets over a past love. That moment when your heart goes wild, unable to fully come to terms with the pain of a broken heart. This song resonates vividly with real emotions.
"Laughing and Falling" Humbert Humbert
This song is the theme song for the NHK morning drama series "Bakeke" airing in the second half of 2025. The story of Lafcadio Hearn and his wife is accompanied by the harmony of the husband-and-wife duo and a folky, heartwarming sound.
