[Touching the Heart] Timeless Ballad Masterpieces. A Collection of Unfading Classics and the Latest Songs [2026]

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An emotional mid-ballad that delicately portrays parting from a loved one was released by Omoinotake in April 2025.

It expresses the emptiness of being left alone and the feelings left unsaid that day through oriental-tinged sounds and repeated key changes.

Written as the ending theme for the second cour of Season 2 of the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” the song harmonizes beautifully with the anime’s world while giving voice to universal emotions.

For those carrying deep grief or lingering regrets from the past, it is sure to be a song that stays close to your heart.

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AiNA THE END – Hana Musou [Official Music Video]

This is a wonderful ballad whose gentle yet powerful piano accompaniment and emotional vocals resonate deeply.

Released by AiNA THE END in March 2025, the song was written as the theme for Mononoke the Movie: Chapter Two — Fire Rat.

It portrays the happiness of knowing love, the pain of losing it, and the resolve to go on living that arises from both, expressed with her unique lyricism and artistry.

Created after her third album, RUBY POP, this track further expands her range as a solo artist.

It’s a work that will truly speak to anyone who feels both the joy and the bittersweetness of life.

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The world has ended.

Singer-songwriter Yuuri continues to captivate countless listeners with his powerful vocals and relatable lyrics.

His single “The World Has Ended,” released digitally on January 14, 2026, has been drawing attention as it was written as the theme song for the drama “Reunion ~Silent Truth~.” Its message—depicting an unwavering conviction that you matter more than anything else, even at the very end of the world—overflows with a profound love that stirs the listener’s heart.

With a medium-tempo rock sound of grand scale and emotionally charged vocals that feel just right, it’s a track everyone who wants to protect someone dear should hear.

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REIKO ‘Lullaby (Prod. ALYSA)’ Music Video

After participating in SKY-HI’s audition “THE FIRST,” REIKO has honed her craft as a solo artist under BMSG.

Released digitally on January 12, 2026, “Lullaby (Prod.

ALYSA)” was selected as the January ending theme for the TV program “Hiruobi.” Produced by ALYSA, the track blends a nostalgic band sound with piano to create a warm yet wistful atmosphere.

The lyrics, which dwell on lingering feelings for a former lover, delicately portray regret and prayers for time that can’t be reclaimed.

It’s a song that gently stays by your side on sleepless nights when memories resurface.

With a tender yet resolute vocal delivery that resonates deeply, it’s a superb ballad number.

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TOMOO – Contrast [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Woven together with a simple piano tone, this moving song showcases TOMOO’s delicate emotional expression.

It carefully depicts the uniquely adolescent swings of feeling, vividly portraying the interplay of conflicting emotions.

With an intimacy akin to reading a diary, it gently traces the subtleties of a heart in love.

Released in January 2024 and chosen as the ending theme for cour 2 of the TV anime Ao no Hako, the track aligns beautifully with the anime’s world, adding depth to the story.

It’s a recommended listen for those who want to empathize with the feeling of being in love or sink into memories of their youth.

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Sakurako Ohara – Get Naked (Official Music Video)

Sakurako Ohara, who also made waves for having singer-songwriter Mao Abe write and compose the song with arrangement by akkin, released “Hadaka ni Natte” in January 2026 as her first single after turning 30.

From its opening—just acoustic guitar and vocals—the track pulls you in, conveying a strong resolve to move forward even while carrying the pain of a breakup.

The custom guitar used in the music video, designed with “night cherry blossoms” in mind, also leaves a lasting impression, and the song comes together as a rock ballad where gentleness and intensity coexist.

It’s an emotional number that we hope those looking to heal the wounds of heartbreak—or to lay their feelings bare and draw energy for tomorrow—will definitely listen to.

Beautiful Place ~Final Destination~Imai Miki

Miki Imai - “A Beautiful Place ~Final Destination~” PV Short Version (Lyrics/Music: Masashi Sada)

It’s a grand ballad by Miki Imai.

Released in January 2026, the song is included on Smile, her first album in about eight years.

Written and composed by Masashi Sada, it sets a journey of the heart toward life’s summit to a rich sound centered on piano and strings.

A highlight is the luxurious arrangement where Sada’s violin resonates with Tomoyasu Hotei’s guitar.

It’s a song that will stay close to those who wish to reflect on the lives they’ve led.