[Just the Lyrics Make Me Cry] Tear-Jerking Songs That Touch the Heart

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Soushi Sakiyama / Akari [Official Music Video]

The second-season ending theme of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, “Akari.” Its lyrics are closely tied to the “Hidden Inventory/Premature Death” arc, and among fans it’s become popular for seemingly expressing the feelings of the character Suguru Geto.

The content, which could be seen as reflecting the doubts and regrets of someone who left his comrades without a word, is truly heart-wrenching.

Even if you haven’t seen the anime, the lyrics depicting someone spending time alone while thinking of someone dear will likely resonate with you.

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I miss youNEW!RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Aitai

Even while carrying a sense of loss and profound sorrow, this is a song that tightens your chest with the pure emotion it ultimately reaches.

Amid the gentle sound woven by strings and piano, words that seem to quietly spill out tug at your tear ducts.

This track is included at the end of RADWIMPS’ concept album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1 = 10 years 10 songs,” released in March 2021, exactly ten years after the Great East Japan Earthquake.

It is a culmination of their decade-long commitment to keeping the affected areas in their thoughts.

Listen to it when you strongly wish to meet someone dear once more, or on nights when you’re enveloped by a loneliness with nowhere to go.

The gentle openness of this piece is sure to be by your side and comfort your heart.

lulu.NEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「lulu.」Official Music Video

There are moments when you feel the flow of time and those precious memories, and you suddenly feel tears welling up.

This song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE powerfully moves listeners with its grand themes of endings and beginnings, and the feelings that are carried forward.

Even within its light, upbeat rhythm, there’s a sense of spaciousness, and their characteristically rich sound evokes deep emotion.

Released in January 2026 and written as the opening theme for season 2 of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, this work is sure to kindle a warm hope in your heart when you want to face forward and overcome loneliness.

March 9NEW!Remioromen

Remioromen – March 9

This renowned ballad is filled with the joy of envisioning the future with a loved one amid the changing seasons and a warm wish to be each other’s emotional support.

Released by Remioromen in March 2004, the song remains enduringly popular, including at karaoke.

It has a lovely backstory: it was originally created for a friend of the band members who was getting married in March 2002.

Included on the album “ether,” it was later re-released and featured as an insert song in TV dramas and in commercials, leading it to be cherished by many.

It’s a moving song that we especially recommend for moments when you want to feel the small realizations of everyday life and the bonds between people, or when you want to reaffirm your gratitude to someone important.

FanfareNEW!Tamaki Kōji

Koji Tamaki “Fanfare” MUSIC VIDEO (Theme song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘The Royal Family’)

Koji Tamaki’s songs, powered by his overwhelming vocal prowess, stir the soul.

Drawing on his own childhood experiences growing up in Hokkaido, where it snows for more than half the year, the piece weaves in a sense of speed through its melody while conveying the preciousness of living straight and true as your authentic self.

This track will be released as a single in November 2025 and has been selected as the theme song for the drama “The Royal Family.” It’s a gently heartwarming number that will resonate with those who, even while hurt, strive to live earnestly for what matters most.

When you need the courage to move forward, listening to this song will surely stay close to your heart.

I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo

Atarayo - Forgetting You, the Quiet One in October (Music Video)

“I’ll Forget Your Silence in October” is a song by Atarayo, a band expected to be the next big breakthrough.

Although it was the band’s first original track, the music video posted on YouTube has been viewed over 15 million times, and it also gained popularity on TikTok.

The lyrics about the pain of parting are heart-wrenching, and combined with vocalist Hitomi’s emotional singing, it’s a tear-jerking masterpiece.

It’s especially popular among teens, so if you haven’t heard it yet, definitely give it a listen!

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beloved captiveNEW!Araki Kazuhito

Kazuhito Araki “Beloved Captive” Lyric Video [Short Ver.]

Singer-songwriter Kazuhito Araki, who has moved many listeners through social media and live performances.

This track was created as an answer song to “April Love Song,” released in April 2021, which drew significant attention.

Taking the perspective of a woman, it candidly expresses the anxieties and attachments of love, as well as the pain that comes from loving someone, in straightforward words.

It gently stays close to the unstable feelings that arise precisely because you care, making it recommended for those troubled by love or for nights when your feelings for someone overflow and you just want to cry.

Its unadorned, earnest vocals will resonate deep within your heart.