Tear-jerking inspirational songs: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks
In this stressful world, I think there are many people who are tired of love and relationships, people who try their best every day but can’t seem to make things work, and people who feel like they’re about to give up.
Before you start to feel like you hate everything and become reckless, how about listening to some music?
I’ve put together a collection of songs that will move you to tears—songs that, I hope, will resonate with your heart.
Listen carefully, cry your heart out, and may it ease your mind even a little.
And may it help you face tomorrow with a bit more positivity!
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Tear-jerking, moving songs: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (21–30)
I want to see you.sawada chikako
When it comes to Chikaco Sawada’s signature songs, this is the one.
Many of us have experienced a romance with a classmate, haven’t we? This song brings back memories of those student-days romances with classmates.
You’ll likely be moved to tears by the story of the two people in this song.
I LOVE YOUChris Hart
Despite being from the United States, Chris Hart made his debut as a singer in Japan with impressive vocal ability and beautifully accent-free Japanese.
I hear he went on hiatus in 2019.
It’s a deeply moving song that’s even more likely to make you cry when you listen while watching the music video.
Tear-jerking inspirational songs: Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (31–40)
Live, brilliantlyikimonogakari
This is a new song written by Ikimonogakari as the opening theme for the sixth season of the anime Kingdom.
It will be released digitally in October 2025, followed by a CD single in December.
The expansive sound arrangement, which complements the grand worldview of the anime set in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and the lyrics that celebrate living earnestly, are deeply moving.
When you want to charge toward your dreams and goals, this song is sure to give you strength.
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a moving song chosen as the theme for the film “From Siberia With Love,” starring Kazunari Ninomiya and Keiko Kitagawa.
The song carries a straightforward message that aligns with the film’s worldview: never abandon hope no matter how desperate things seem, and keep living with thoughts of the ones you love in your heart.
Its sound evokes an epic scale, and the powerful yet gentle vocals are deeply stirring.
Released in November 2022 as their 10th single, this work reminds us—especially in hard times—of our own worth, that we are unique, irreplaceable, and profoundly precious.
When you feel lonely and stuck, listening to it will surely give you hope to go on.
To the futureKiroro
It’s a moving song by Kiroro.
It’s a track often used at milestone events like graduation ceremonies and weddings.
Everyone has a mother who thinks of them first, right? Remembering such a mother is sure to bring tears to your eyes.
Once-in-a-lifetime encounteryanawarabaa
When it comes to moving songs by Yanawaraba, this is the one.
As long as we’re alive, we meet all kinds of people, don’t we? Some remain just classmates, while others become irreplaceable friends.
Please listen while thinking of a dear friend.
Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi
When it comes to Masafumi Akikawa’s signature songs, “Sen no Kaze ni Natte” (A Thousand Winds) stands out.
This piece is loved by people of all ages.
Everyone eventually faces a final farewell with someone dear.
At such times, please listen to this song.