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

Even if I’m not there.Hirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Even If I’m Not There. (Music Video)

When it comes to epic love songs filled with thoughts for one’s future family, “Even If I’m Not There” comes to mind.

Released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, who delivers refreshing tracks that evoke the seaside and sandy beaches, it offers a warm yet bittersweet message to beloved partners and children that truly tugs at the heart.

The beautiful, soothing sound centered on strings and piano is equally captivating.

It’s a song that overflows with gratitude for the precious people by your side right now.

Be sure to listen for his gently resonant vocals that sink into the soul.

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Magic CarpetKawasaki Takaya

Takaya Kawasaki - Magic Carpet [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Kawasaki Takaya’s pure, affectionate vocals seem to speak for the feeling of being in love.

The lyrics, woven with straightforward words, convey a deep yet gentle devotion to a loved one.

Even without money or status, the song candidly expresses the desire to protect someone important.

Released in July 2018 as a track on the album “I believe in you,” it was later selected as the theme song for a LINE drama in December 2020, drawing even more attention.

Don’t miss the beautiful, repeating vibrato in the chorus and the warm tone of the acoustic guitar.

It’s a gem of a love song to listen to when you realize your feelings for someone special—or when you want to confess them.

BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – BOW AND ARROW

This is a moving song created by Kenshi Yonezu as the theme for the anime Medalist, which portrays both the brilliance and setbacks of figure skating.

Like a bow dancing across the ice and an arrow aiming beyond, it depicts the passion of young people who drive forward powerfully toward their dreams.

It sings of how, when two souls—teacher and student, supporter and challenger—become one, they can break their limits and reach new heights.

Released in January 2025, it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Medalist, capturing viewers’ hearts.

It also drew major attention for featuring Yuzuru Hanyu in its music video.

seamUeno Daiki

Daiki Ueno - Seam (Music Video) [Opening Theme for the drama "Unmet: A Neurosurgeon's Diary"]

A soul-stirring song by Daiki Ueno that captures memorable moments from the past and the evolution of emotions through symbolic imagery.

Released in April 2024, it was selected as the opening theme for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary.” This work expresses the impulses born from the gentleness within anxiety and conflict, aiming to serve as a bridge to one’s true nature.

Depicting the ambiguous boundaries we all carry, it’s recommended for those who wish to face their inner selves and their relationships with others.

Everyday Revolutionneguse.

Neguse. “Everyday Revolution” Official Music Video

A poignant ballad that delicately portrays how everyday life is transformed in the wake of heartbreak.

The once-peaceful morning scenes and the warm days spent together turn into time steeped in sorrow after the breakup, expressed over a gentle melody.

Featured on the album “With Love to Wonderland!” released in September 2022, the song garnered widespread attention with its drama-style music video and became a major hit.

It’s a track that quietly stays by the side of anyone who has experienced parting with a loved one and is struggling with a heart that feels like it might break.

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

This is a heartwarming ballad that gently embraces deep love and gratitude for someone precious.

Even as everyday life changes in the blink of an eye and we feel on the verge of losing sight of what truly matters, the presence of a loved one reminds us of life’s meaning and joy.

The song portrays the beauty of unconditional love and mutual support, conveyed through a voice that resonates with the heart.

Released in February 2009 as JUJU’s ninth single, it became her first to enter the Oricon Weekly Top 10 and was also featured in a collaborative commercial by MTV Japan and Nissan.

Included on the album “What’s Love?”, it has garnered wide support, including numerous cover versions by various artists.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when your feelings for someone special overflow or when you want to express your gratitude.

Let the warm vocals fill your heart with kindness.

If you laugh at the skywacci

wacci “If You Laugh at the Sky” Music Video

A heartwarming anthem that tenderly portrays the bonds formed with friends in youth, it resonates deeply and offers courage to overcome hardship while standing beside young people who can’t always face straight ahead.

Released by wacci in July 2018, the song drew attention as the support anthem for the “Japan Tsunagaru Project” segment on Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” Included on the album Kanjo Hyakkei (“A Hundred Views of Emotion”), its driving melody gently pushes forward those standing at life’s crossroads.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone striving to move ahead—despite doubts and anxieties—while supporting one another with their friends.