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

Night journeyYorushika

Yorushika – Night Journey (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This is a moving song where a literary narrative and Suis’s pure vocals resonate deeply in the heart.

The melodies crafted by n-buna delicately portray the stillness and loneliness of the night, as well as a glimmer of hope.

Listening to this piece feels as if you’re standing beside the characters, and it might even bring some listeners to tears.

Released in March 2020, it is also included on the highly acclaimed album “Tōsaku” (“Plagiarism”).

This masterpiece won an award at the 13th CD Shop Awards in 2021, and it beautifully colored the story as an insert song in the anime film “A Whisker Away,” released in June 2020.

It’s perfect for listening when you’re gazing at the night sky alone or when you need a gentle push forward.

It’s an ideal song for those who want to feel the emotions woven into the lyrics.

I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa

Kazumasa Oda himself Kotoba ni Dekinai Full

As a singer-songwriter, Kazumasa Oda has sent many songs out into the night.

Among his works, this is a song that has moved countless listeners over the years.

It’s also been featured in commercials, so many younger people are likely familiar with it.

As the title suggests, the lyrics express feelings so deep they can hardly be put into words.

It doesn’t say too much, and that restraint itself conveys the song’s message.

Combined with Oda’s clear, translucent voice, it’s a masterpiece that feels profoundly beautiful.

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Hane Keisuke

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sunflowerAdo

[Ado] Sunflower

It takes courage to be honest with your feelings, doesn’t it? That’s why I’d like to introduce a cheering song that gives you a gentle push: “Himawari” (Sunflower).

This track by Ado was created as the theme song for the drama “18/40: Dreams and Love, Together.” It’s a warm ballad that portrays a woman who thinks of herself as timid mustering the courage to take a step forward.

It’s also sprinkled with summery imagery, so keep an ear out for that as you listen.

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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.

Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta

Until Your Night Breaks / feat. IA (& Fukase)

When it comes to Vocaloid songs with story-driven lyrics that truly resonate, “Until Your Night Breaks” stands out.

Created in 2019 by Toa Kasamura, known for delivering songs themed around youth and romance, it shares a connected world with the track “Lily of the Endless Night,” and this one is written from Lily’s perspective.

It portrays the outpouring of honest emotion—the desire to live alongside a loved one, no matter what painful reality lies ahead, even if it means being wrong.

Be sure to listen through to the end, where the bittersweet dialogue between the two is sure to bring you to tears.

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mutō

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ultramarineYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Gunjou” (with Osaka Toin High School Wind Ensemble) from UT × YOASOBI ‘SING YOUR WORLD’

YOASOBI, who has become a symbol of the modern J-pop scene, released “Gunjō” in September 2020.

It’s an empowering song whose candid, heartfelt expression of inner cries resonates deeply, gradually spreading among a wide range of listeners.

The characteristically YOASOBI-like, unconventional yet wistful and catchy melody draws you in and makes the lyrics sink in even more, and above all, ikura’s warm, heartfelt vocals layer on top—guaranteed to bring you to tears.

Combined with the choral section in the latter half—a hallmark of “Gunjō”—its impact becomes even more overwhelming.

It gives you the strength to believe in what you love, so it’s a source of support when you feel like you’re losing heart or about to give up.

A truly wonderful, moving masterpiece.

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KEI

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AnswerIkuta Rira

Lila Ikuta 'Answer' Official Music Video

Rira Ikuta delivers a heartwarming medium-tempo ballad that gently accompanies anxieties and doubts about one’s future.

Marked by a grand, dramatic arrangement and a warm melody that offers the courage to take a step forward while facing loneliness and hardship, this memorable track was released in March 2021 and was featured in a commercial song for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life.

It’s a moving piece we hope will reach those searching for their own path or spending days without clear answers.