[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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[Deeply Moving] Classic Ballads. Timeless Masterpieces and the Newest Tracks [2026] (341–350)
tiesNoda Megumi

Emi Noda’s new song, which sings of bonds and hope, captivates with a powerful resonance that sinks into the listener’s heart.
The lyrics—portraying friends overcoming hardships together and rising again and again—are a perfect fit for the ending theme of the anime FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest.
The piano-centered arrangement and Noda’s soaring vocals further enhance the song’s world.
Released digitally in October 2024 ahead of Noda’s first Asia tour, this track is highly recommended for anyone seeking the courage to keep moving forward despite failures and setbacks.
Poem of the Wandering Starssuis from Yorushika

This work, woven together by YORUSHIKA’s suis and DUSTCELL’s Misumi, is set against the backdrop of a nighttime city, delicately portraying the changing seasons and the anxieties within the heart.
Cries for freedom and the image of a train bound for the moon resonate deeply with listeners.
Released digitally on February 23, 2024, it serves as the theme song for the anime “Are We in the Future Now?”.
Alongside the anime, which depicts the struggles and resolve of Gen Z, this song offers comfort to many.
It’s a perfect track for those anxious about the future or about to take a new step forward.
Its heartfelt vocals and lyrics will surely give you a gentle push on your back.
meteor showerOnitsuka Chihiro
Chihiro Onitsuka’s sixth single, released on February 6, 2002.
With a sound like the stillness of night and a poignant, pure voice that feels wrung from the heart, it’s a tear-jerking ballad.
The world of its lyrics, which makes love feel fleeting, pierces the heart with bittersweet sorrow.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a selection of heartwarming ballads: songs that sometimes sing of the bittersweetness of love, sometimes express feelings for those dear to us, and at other times gently give us a push forward. We hope that the beautiful vocals and melodies, along with the lyrics that resonate deeply, will become a song that stays close to your heart. When your emotions are stirred, please give these tracks a listen.




