[Touching the Heart] Timeless Ballad Masterpieces. A Collection of Unfading Classics and the Latest Songs [2026]
Ballads that are always close to our hearts and soothe our souls.
I’m sure you have a favorite song of your own.
But there are times when you think, “I want to discover ballads I’ve never heard before!”
In this article, we’ll introduce a wealth of moving, must-hear ballad classics just for you.
We’ve picked not only timeless masterpieces that have been sung for years, but also the latest tracks from today’s popular artists, so be sure to find a new favorite.
Listen to lots of beautiful ballads and let your heart be healed.
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[Heartfelt] Classic Ballads. Timeless Masterpieces and Latest Tracks Compilation [2026] (111–120)
To you, who looks good with a bouquetneguse.
A heartwarming ballad that portrays the bittersweet end of a romance and lingering feelings.
Set to a gentle melody, it weaves together memories and thoughts of a lost love.
The vocalist’s clear, transparent voice further amplifies the poignancy.
Released in October 2021, this song fully showcases Neguse’s hallmark down-to-earth lyrics and their ability to soothe listeners’ hearts.
It is also included on the album “Fantasy na Shukujitsu wo!!!” This is a track that stands by those who’ve experienced a breakup or are struggling with relationships with someone dear.
Why not listen to it while thinking of someone special to you?
PasswordAina ji Endo
A song whose melodies seep into the heart, carried by Aina the End’s voice.
The lyrics, themed around a girl’s growth, brim with longing and inner conflict.
The tenderness of a love kept close to the chest and the gentle persistence of searching for the sake of someone precious leave a strong impression.
Aina’s signature husky voice further elevates the song’s atmosphere.
Released as a digital-only single on October 27, 2023, it was also chosen as the ending theme for the anime The Apothecary Diaries.
It’s a recommended track not only for anime fans, but also for anyone grappling with love and growing up.
Its resonant lyrics and Aina’s expressively rich vocals are sure to offer moments you can deeply relate to.
Together foreverKobukuro
Kobukuro’s Eien ni Tomo ni is often associated with weddings.
It’s a grand ballad woven from a gentle melody and the duo’s harmonies.
The opening verse evokes the very moment of a new beginning, and the repeated phrase in the chorus conveys the feeling of no longer being alone.
That’s exactly why it’s perfect for weddings.
Whether you’re about to get married or you want to once again express gratitude to the person by your side now, take time to savor the lyrics.
Meowth’s SongNyāsu
A nostalgic, bluesy ballad sung by Meowth in the Pokémon anime.
It played from episode 28 to episode 68 of the very first series.
In 2021, it also drew attention when Towako, played by Takako Matsu, hummed it in the drama My Dear Exes (Omameda Towako and Her Three Ex-Husbands)! The bittersweet melody is touching, yet Meowth’s laid-back singing voice is so cute and endearing it’ll make you smile (lol).
If you haven’t heard it, please give it a listen.
Meowth’s solo performance is truly heartwarming.
Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman
Words of encouragement that stay close to the heart resonate gently.
Very Goodman’s songs are an anthem for those who work hard without seeking the spotlight.
Like the soil that helps flowers bloom, they sing of the importance of those who support others.
Created for NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” this work—paired with hand-drawn animation—will be even more moving.
It’s a song we hope everyone striving day by day will hear.
It will give you the courage to believe in your own worth and keep moving forward.
merry-go-roundYuuri
Yuuri’s “Merry-Go-Round” is a song about the pain of loving someone and the inner turmoil it brings.
Released in 2022 as his 13th digital single, it reached No.
6 on Billboard’s download chart.
The song was chosen as the theme for the feature-length animated film Lonely Castle in the Mirror, based on Mizuki Tsujimura’s bestselling novel.
Its lyrics, filled with thoughts of someone dear, and Yuuri’s emotional vocals make it a poignant, heartbreaking ballad.
The music video features Ami Toma, who voices the film’s protagonist, Kokoro.
To You at DawnTomei
This is a ballad in which TOMEI’s clear singing voice resonates with the heart.
Centered on themes of loneliness and solitude, it gently conveys the importance of human connection.
Carried by the simple tones of an acoustic guitar, the transparent vocals weave lyrics that sink deep into the soul.
Released on June 7, 2024 as an inspire song for the film “A Strange Country’s Diary” (Ikoku Nikki), this piece delicately expresses the movie’s world.
It’s a track that showcases TOMEI’s refined sensibility—perfect for moments when you feel lonely or are thinking about someone dear to you.
A song that stays close to your heart.