[When you’re troubled] A life anthem that stands by your side

Myself ROCKNEW!ONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK “Jibun ROCK”

A ONE OK ROCK number that teaches us the value of staying true to ourselves without being swayed by the noise around us.

Riding on a high-velocity, energetic rock sound, its fiery message—urging you to live without lying to yourself—resonates deep in your chest.

Released in April 2010 as a TSUTAYA-exclusive rental, it was later included as the lead track on the masterpiece album “Niche Syndrome.” When you’re tired of reading other people’s faces, this anthem reminds you that the lead role in your life is, after all, your own.

Put it on when you want to blow away the haze and charge up your energy for tomorrow!

Just being alive is admirable.NEW!ReoNa

ReoNa “Just Being Alive Is Wonderful” - Lyric Video -

On those sleepless nights when loneliness hits, don’t you find yourself yearning for a gentle voice? ReoNa’s “Just Being Alive Is Enough” is a song that wraps up those fragile feelings.

Included as the B-side to the single “Nai Nai,” released in May 2021, the track was written and composed by Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura.

It’s said that the piano and vocals were recorded simultaneously, and that raw breathiness feels as if someone is whispering right by your ear.

The candid, diary-like words, so true to life, will slowly untangle a heart that’s been trying too hard.

When you feel like you might start blaming yourself, surrender to this song and let yourself cry as much as you need.

Even if it’s one of a kindNEW!kujira

Kujira – Even if it’s one of a kind

That sudden sense of loneliness, the impatience that comes from comparing yourself to others.

KujiRa’s “Even If I’m an Only One” gives voice to those feelings that have nowhere to go.

Released digitally in July 2025, the track is also included as the coupling song on the CD single featuring the opening theme for the anime “Shabake.” The lyrics, which capture fragments of contemporary life, and the light yet somehow wistful melody slip right into your heart.

We all have those nights when we worry we’ll never become anyone at all, don’t we? In those moments, KujiRa’s distinctive choice of words is sure to gently loosen a heart grown stiff.

cellNEW!satou

Cell - Sato. [Music Video]

This work by singer-songwriter Sato draws on the curious fact that the human body completely renews itself every few years.

Its message—like reexamining oneself in a changing city—is delicately woven together with the sound of an acoustic guitar.

Released in July 2024, it marked the finale of a seven-month run of consecutive releases.

It’s also included on the album “Like a Newborn’s Cry.” Sato is a rising figure known for the hit song “3%” and the anime theme “Rourou.” When you’re unsettled by changes in your environment or unsure of who you are, listening might just lighten your heart.

How about lending an ear alone on a quiet night?

Life is hard.NEW!satō moka

Life is busy

There are days when the weight of everyday life feels like it might crush you, and you can’t help but sigh, right? For anyone carrying that kind of helpless feeling, the opening track of singer-songwriter Moka Sato’s album “ERA,” released in October 2024, offers gentle companionship.

While candidly laying bare the real struggles of life—like daily payments and relationships—its breezy, stylish sound has a way of lifting you up.

A message like “You don’t have to push yourself” seeps deep into your heart, loosening taut strings.

If you’re exhausted from giving your all just to get through each day, try listening to this record and let your shoulders relax.

In a world full of unpleasant thingsNEW!Sazan Ōrusutāzu

A World Full of Unpleasant Things [2024 Remaster]

Southern All Stars, a band that has remained at the forefront of the Japanese music scene for many years.

While they have produced countless classic songs, their deeply moving ballads are also captivating.

Among their tracks, the one that gently stands by you in times of trouble is “In a World Full of Awful Things,” included on the album “Grapes.” Released in March 2015, the song was written as the theme for TBS’s Sunday drama “Ryuusei Wagon” (Flowing Star Wagon).

Alongside evocative depictions of atmospheric landscapes such as those in Kyoto, the song expressively conveys a heartrending emotional state.

Blending the lustrous elegance of kayōkyoku with a full band sound, it’s a piece that will quietly stay by your side when your heart is weary.

What do you want to become?NEW!Rozarīna

Rosalina 'What Do You Want To Be,' Official Lyric Video

This is a song I want you to listen to when you suddenly feel like you’re losing yourself in the rush of everyday life.

Singer-songwriter Rozarina, whose name comes from a soothing herb, created this track from the struggles she faced during an extremely busy time.

It’s included on her first album, INNER UNIVERSE, released in January 2020.

Although it was initially slated to be left off the album, it made the cut thanks to her strong wishes—a passionate backstory.

On nights when you’re worn out from trying too hard for someone else, this song will gently stay by your side.