[Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul

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Fujii Kaze – Kaerou (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze captivates many with his unique sensibility and gentle vocals.

This work is a sublime ballad themed around life and death, and the act of letting go of attachment.

It carries a profound message about releasing all past pain and lingering regrets to return to your true self, and listening to it feels like your heart is being cleansed.

Included as the closing track on the acclaimed 2020 May release “HELP EVER HURT NEVER,” this song is the one I especially recommend to anyone who wants a gentle push forward when weighed down by hardship or everyday inner struggles.

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There is a gemlike ballad by back number—known for lyrics and melodies that shake the heart—created as the theme song for the film Akira and Akira.

Shimizu Iyori’s voice, singing like a prayer and wishing that his laid-bare self could be seen as something beautiful, sinks deep into the chest.

The piece quietly yet powerfully seems to cheer on those who, despite their anguish and inner conflicts, keep moving toward their goals.

This moving song was released in August 2022 and was later included on the acclaimed album Humor.

Premiering alongside the film, it became beloved by many, debuting at No.

2 on the Billboard Japan Download Songs chart—a sign that its impact has resonated widely.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you’re wavering over a major life decision or need a gentle word of encouragement.

It will surely echo deep within your heart and give you the strength to take a step toward tomorrow.

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Aimyon – I Was Alive [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a gem of a song that confronts the heavy theme of suicide and quietly questions the weight of life.

Released in November 2016 as Aimyon’s major-label debut single, it was used as the opening theme for the TV drama “Is Kichijoji the Only Place You Want to Live?” and has continued to move many listeners ever since.

Carried by a simple yet powerful melody centered on acoustic guitar, it carefully portrays the earnest feelings of someone who tried hard to live but ultimately could not help choosing death.

The song faces the hardships of modern society and resonates deeply with those who have experienced the loss of someone dear.

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Leo Ieiri - "Mikansei" (Full Ver.)

This is a song that sings, with a quiet intensity, of inner conflicts that can’t be neatly divided into black and white.

Sung by Leo Ieiri, it explores the perilous shift in which pure love and a sense of justice gradually turn into obsession over time.

Her vocals, moving between restraint and eruption, delicately portray the cracks in the heart, and before you know it, you may find yourself in tears while listening.

Released in January 2020 as her 16th single, it was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Absolute Zero: Preventive Crime Investigation,” and drew attention for how perfectly it linked with the suspenseful world of the show.

It’s a number for those troubled by the contradictions of caring for someone, or who carry emotions that can’t be easily resolved.

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RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Music Video]

This is a staple song for graduation season, marked by a strikingly clear, arresting vocal tone.

It was written specifically for an NHK special broadcast in 2018, and has since become widely sung.

Characterized by RADWIMPS’ signature profound lyrics and grand sound, it delicately portrays the emotions and struggles of youth.

It was released digitally in January 2024 and on CD in February.

This work conveys the importance of following your inner voice and finding the “right answer” in life.

It’s a moving track that makes you want to cherish the people close to you even more.

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Yuuri 'Leo' Official Music Video

This is a song released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Yuri, who skyrocketed to fame with “Dry Flower.” The “Leo” in the title refers to the name of her beloved dog, and the song tells the story of a dog and its owner.

In the lyrics, Leo comes into a young girl’s life when she is little, and they build an irreplaceable bond.

As the owner grows up, she gets married and moves out, and the song portrays the loneliness Leo feels at that moment.

It’s a track that naturally makes you think of your own beloved dog or cat and really tugs at the heartstrings.

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Masaki Suda 'Machigai Sagashi' (Spot the Difference)

A digitally released single written, composed, and produced by Kenshi Yonezu, one of Japan’s leading songwriters who has seen a meteoric rise.

It’s also included on the second album, LOVE.

Not just with “Machigai Sagashi,” but don’t you find that when Masaki Suda sings, it makes you reflect on the deeper parts of being human? Perhaps with that in mind, Yonezu crafted this song with Suda’s vocals as the top priority, and you can feel a powerful affirmation—not a rejection—of a world full of mistakes.

Give it a listen when you’re on the verge of becoming self-destructive.

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