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!
Playlist
| Tear-jerking inspirational songs: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | I likened the feeling of growing apart to a metronome… |
| 2east | sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | The 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics and Paralymp… |
| 3east | day by dayYoshida Yamada |  play_arrow | A song by Yoshida Yamada. Ever since its initial release, "… |
| 4east | morning gloryorisaka yuta |  play_arrow | The Monday 9 p.m. drama “Forensic Scientist Asagao” starring Juri Ueno… |
| 5east | KBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Formed by childhood friends, hailing from Chiba Prefecture… |
| 6east | bow knotAimer |  play_arrow | A female singer with a private profile, Aim… |
| 7east | AiHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A singer who made their major debut in 2006… |
| 8east | Goodbye, COLORSUPER BUTTER DOG |  play_arrow | The five-member funk band that disbanded in 2008… |
| 9east | Wonderful worldindigo la End |  play_arrow | Also as a central member of Gesu no Kiwami Otome... |
| 10east | Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Speaking of moving songs by Noriyuki Makihara, this one… |
| 11east | tear(s)Ketsumeishi |  play_arrow | When it comes to moving songs by Ketsumeishi, this is the one… |
| 12east | setting sunToukyou Jihen |  play_arrow | Centered around the singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena… |
| 13east | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | …of the film Tsuki to Kyabetsu (The Moon and a Cabbage), in which he played the lead role… |
| 14east | Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | An inspiring song about human relationships sung by Yu Takahashi |
| 15east | PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki |  play_arrow | Speaking of Miki Imai, her gentle, soft singing voice and kind… |
| 16east | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | The TV drama “Someday, I Will Remember This Love…” |
| 17east | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada Hikaru’s fourth digital-only single release… |
| 18east | Things that have formShibasaki Kou |  play_arrow | Ko Shibasaki’s sixth single, “Katachi Aru Mo…" |
| 19east | DrifterKirinji |  play_arrow | Among famous artists as well, there are many fans—ki |
| 20east | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. ___, who is widely loved across ages and generations… |
| 21east | SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A song about not losing hope and believing in your own worth |
| 22east | Live, brilliantlyikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari to perform the theme song for 'Kingdom' |
| 23east | Motherkariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | When it comes to moving songs by Kariyushi58, it’s got to be… |
| 24east | selfishKobukuro Nariaki |  play_arrow | In 2018, on the music program “JAPAN COU… |
| 25east | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | For those of you who just want to listen to music and cry, anyway!! |
| 26east | LeoYuuri |  play_arrow | A dog’s-eye portrayal of the bond and moving moments with its owner |
| 27east | Once-in-a-lifetime encounteryanawarabaa |  play_arrow | Speaking of moving songs by Yanawaraba, it would have to be “Ko…” |
| 28east | The curtain risesback number |  play_arrow | A ballad by back number that serves as a movie theme song |
| 29east | I LOVE YOUChris Hart |  play_arrow | Despite being from the United States, with strong vocal abilities and… |
| 30east | Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi |  play_arrow | Speaking of Masafumi Akikawa’s signature song, it would be this “A Thousand Winds”… |
| 31east | To the futureKiroro |  play_arrow | It’s a moving song by Kiroro. Thi… |
| 32east | A Little SongJUJU |  play_arrow | JUJU’s Monday 9 p.m. theme song “Chiisana Uta” (A Little Song), feelings of gratitude |
| 33east | Because you are hereUru |  play_arrow | Warm singing voice and lyrics that think of a loved one |
| 34east | If you call it loveUru |  play_arrow | A song of family love that overcomes hardship |
| 35east | you were hereBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Speaking of BUMP OF CHICKEN, ... |
| 36east | The Day of Departurezou no senaka |  play_arrow | It started trending thanks to a YouTube video… |
| 37east | I want to see you.sawada chikako |  play_arrow | When it comes to Chikaco Sawada’s signature songs, this is the one… |
| 38east | Love letterYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A companion to the hearts of those burdened with stress and worries 1… |
| 39east | Across timeHY |  play_arrow | The song “Toki wo…” by HY, which features numerous inventive touches, |
| 40east | “It’s fine for now.” ft. KAFUMIMI |  play_arrow | A healing song full of kindness for nights when the heart is tired |
| 41east | paintingŌmori Motoki |  play_arrow | A hauntingly mystical song that stirs Motoki Omori’s heart |
| 42east | Lion HeartSMAP |  play_arrow | In 2016, they sadly ended up disbanding... |
| 43east | Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko |  play_arrow | By Maiko Fujita, thinking of fathers and mothers… |
| 44east | leap day personRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | An emotional movie theme song by RADWIMPS that sings of the preciousness of life. |
| 45east | The Day of Beginningsiri |  play_arrow | A moving song by iri that sings of loss and hope |
| 46east | Until we meet againHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A moving song by Dai Hirai about parting and bonds |
| 47east | Even if I’m not thereHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai’s grand love song for the future is moving. |
| 48east | Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | With looks uncharacteristic of a typical Japanese person and powerful vocal ability, he/they... |
| 49east | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Signature songs of Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 50east | horizonback number |  play_arrow | A rock act that crafts love songs from every angle… |
| 51east | YELL ~Yell~Kobukuro |  play_arrow | A song that affirms the past and gives you the courage to move toward the future |
| 52east | Let’s count your kissesKoyanagi Yuki |  play_arrow | When it comes to moving songs by Yuki Koyanagi, this is the one... |
| 53east | Flower of loveaimyon |  play_arrow | I cried at the lyrics—so heartbreaking, yet overflowing with hope… |
| 54east | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s ballad of courage and hope |
| 55east | The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that embraces loneliness and inner conflict |
| 56east | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | Speaking of TEE’s classic songs, this is the one. |
| 57east | AnswerIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | An encouraging song that gives you the courage to keep walking toward the future, even while you're unsure |
| 58east | Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | This is a cheer song by Mariya Takeuchi. Los… |
| 59east | The Toilet GodUemura Kana |  play_arrow | When it comes to Kana Uemura’s signature song and a moving tune... |
| 60east | sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo |  play_arrow | Hitoto Yo's debut work, a heartwarming, original sound |
| 61east | Only by livingKiroro |  play_arrow | Expressing the importance of living through Kiroro’s hidden gem |
| 62east | fireflySazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A peace-aspiring ballad by Southern All Stars |
| 63east | Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta |  play_arrow | Has worked on numerous songs themed around youth... |
| 64east | To the futureayaka |  play_arrow | A commercial song in which Ayaka sings about love for the future |
| 65east | BEAUTIFULTakahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | A warm song that gives you courage when your heart feels down |
| 66east | Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN |  play_arrow | B, who is very popular as an artist from Okinawa… |
| 67east | Hymn for NobodyImawano Kiyoshirō |  play_arrow | Regardless of generation, I□□ is still beloved by many passionate fans today… |
| 68east | Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana |  play_arrow | Among Hana*Hana's songs, the one I can't listen to without tears is… |
| 69east | AitaiKato Miria |  play_arrow | Speaking of Miliyah Kato’s moving songs, this one… |
| 70east | MPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | Representing PRINCESS PRINCESS... |
| 71east | SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanmina |  play_arrow | Stirring songs give people’s dreams a push |
| 72east | Song of Aifukui mai |  play_arrow | By making it possible for anyone to write novels on the internet... |
| 73east | A Farewell SongHilcrhyme |  play_arrow | A love song filled with feelings for someone special |
| 74east | What do you want to become?Rozarīna |  play_arrow | A healing song that helps you face your true feelings |
| 75east | Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei |  play_arrow | “Kouhei Matsushita, who is also active as an actor, ‘…” |
| 76east | globeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu's 'Spinning Globe' is the theme song for a Studio Ghibli film. |
| 77east | humorKitanitatsuya |  play_arrow | Words have the power to heal the heart forever. |
| 78east | To new loversback number |  play_arrow | back number's heartrending song |
| 79east | aimlesslyAimer |  play_arrow | Aimer’s “Atemonaku” is a soothing masterpiece. |
| 80east | Dear Sir/Madam,Hakubi |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude and sorrow woven with thoughts for my grandmother |
| 81east | jinx; a bringer of misfortune (literally: ‘plague god’)OKOJO |  play_arrow | Strong affection that accepts the past |
| 82east | Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa |  play_arrow | ReoNa’s despair-themed songs are comforting to the heart. |
| 83east | LetterSHE’S |  play_arrow | A warm rock track, “Letter,” by SHE’S |
| 84east | If you call it loveUru |  play_arrow | Portraying bonds that support each other even in hardship |
| 85east | antinomyamazarashi |  play_arrow | Explanation of amazarashi “Antinomy” |
| 86east | LADYYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s Georgia commercial song |
| 87east | The Day of DepartureJULEPS |  play_arrow | A moving song that depicts the end of JULEPS’s life |
| 88east | MIRAIShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A compelling blend of heart-stirring messages and warm vocals, 1… |
| 89east | To My AdolescenceAka-hoho Shishunki |  play_arrow | Expressing adolescent feelings through the coming-of-age theme song of Red Cheek Teenage Puberty |