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Beautiful tear-jerking songs / songs that make you cry your eyes out

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

Do you have a song that, just by listening, fills your chest and before you know it brings tears to your eyes?When lyrics about love, encounters and farewells, or fleeting moments in everyday life overlap with your own memories, music quietly stirs the depths of your heart.Songs that move you to tears aren’t only for sad times—they’re companions that gently stay by your side when you want to look forward.In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of deeply moving songs that may loosen your tear ducts before you realize it.As you listen closely to each word, try to find the song that resonates with your heart!

Playlist

[Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
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1eastlulu.Mrs. GREEN APPLE
lulu.Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays endings and beginnings
2eastFanfareTamaki Kōji
FanfareTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
Koji Tamaki’s new song, the theme for a drama, gives you the courage to move forward.
3eastHappy Endingback number
Happy Endingback numberplay_arrow
A poignant ballad about hiding the sorrow of parting and forcing a smile
4eastHappinessback number
Happinessback numberplay_arrow
A ballad by back number that portrays unrequited love
5north_eastscale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro
scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiroplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the courage to reach out to a loved one
6south_eastHeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE
HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A theme song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that resonates with the heart
7eastI miss youRADWIMPS
I miss youRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A song that gently embraces the heart with sorrow and pure emotion
8eastLet’s go home.Fuji Kaze
Let's go home.Fuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s ballad: a message about letting go of attachment and returning to your true self
9eastVelvet Poemback number
Velvet Poemback numberplay_arrow
An emotional song by back number used as a movie theme
10eastHe was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon
He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyonplay_arrow
A treasured song by Aimyon that questions the weight of life
11eastunfinishedieiri reo
unfinishedieiri reoplay_arrow
Singing about the peril when love turns into obsession
12eastCorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' graduation song
13eastLeoYuuri
LeoYuuriplay_arrow
Depicting the bond between my beloved dog Leo and his owner
14eastSpot the differenceSuda Masaki
Spot the differenceSuda Masakiplay_arrow
A positive song that Kenshi Yonezu made for Masaki Suda
15eastwaxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s film theme song: a love song of love and obsession
16eastTheory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS
Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A soothing ballad by RADWIMPS
17eastEven if I’m not there.Hirai Dai
Even if I’m not there.Hirai Daiplay_arrow
Hirai Dai’s love song that sings of love and gratitude for his family
18eastMagic CarpetKawasaki Takaya
Magic CarpetKawasaki Takayaplay_arrow
A love song overflowing with affection by Takaya Kawasaki
19eastIf you laugh at the skywacci
If you laugh at the skywacciplay_arrow
An anthem of support depicting the bonds and courage of youth
20eastEveryday Revolutionneguse.
Everyday Revolutionneguse.play_arrow
Painting the pain of heartbreak with a gentle melody
21eastIt’s not a lie.Mrs. GREEN APPLE
It's not a lie.Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A ballad that comforts the pain of heartbreak
22eastMarch 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
Remioromen’s classic ballad, a song of love and bonds
23eastLove is litrokudenashi
Love is litrokudenashiplay_arrow
A ballad whose piano melody heals the heart
24eastDarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s ballad of courage and hope
25eastpaintingŌmori Motoki
paintingŌmori Motokiplay_arrow
A hauntingly mystical song that stirs Motoki Omori’s heart
26eastSAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanmina
SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanminaplay_arrow
Stirring songs give people’s dreams a push
27eastExcessive WealthShiina Ringo
Excessive WealthShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Shiina Ringo’s masterpiece that teaches the true value of life
28eastOutlineimase
Outlineimaseplay_arrow
imase's cheering song is heart-stirring
29north_eastoneselfTani Yuuki
oneselfTani Yuukiplay_arrow
An encouraging song that gives you courage, moving forward while affirming weakness
30north_eastbeloved captiveAraki Kazuhito
beloved captiveAraki Kazuhitoplay_arrow
Kazuhito Araki’s answer song depicting the anxieties of romance.
31south_eastHeretical StarOfisharu Higedan Dism
Heretical StarOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A song of courage to believe in your own path and move forward
32eastSoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that makes people realize that everyone is a unique and precious being
33eastOnly a single voicerokudenashi
Only a single voicerokudenashiplay_arrow
A soulful singing voice and lyrics that resonate with the heart evoke empathy.
34eastIf you call it loveUru
If you call it loveUruplay_arrow
A song that becomes a chance to get to know someone important
35eastspin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)totaplay_arrow
Tota-san’s translucent singing voice and lyrics of love
36eastspring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song portraying the anxieties and hopes of spring
37eastAbout meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs.' 8th single high school soccer theme song
38eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A heart-stirring song that sings of the struggles and hopes of youth
39eastSubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A song that expresses the feelings of people with hearing loss as beautifully as snow
40eastone grainwacci
one grainwacciplay_arrow
Wacci’s new song, a ballad depicting the decision to part ways
41eastSong of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE
Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
42eastWelcome back.Tani Yuuki
Welcome back.Tani Yuukiplay_arrow
A song that sings of bittersweet love for someone far away
43eastthe depths of the heartrokudenashi
the depths of the heartrokudenashiplay_arrow
A heartbreaking love ballad by a good-for-nothing
44north_eastDinner Songtuki.
Dinner Songtuki.play_arrow
tuki.'s “Banquet Song” is a masterpiece that depicts love and conflict
45south_eastBetelgeuseYuuri
BetelgeuseYuuriplay_arrow
A star song that thinks of the bond with a precious person
46eastLive (feat. KAFU)Mizuno Atsu
Live (feat. KAFU)Mizuno Atsuplay_arrow
An anthem that believes in yourself while acknowledging your weaknesses
47eastShape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)
Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)play_arrow
A collaboration song by MISIA and GReeeeN
48easthorizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
An encouraging song by back number
49north_eastWe againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
Seokyung’s graduation song, we’ll meet again
50south_eastNight journeyYorushika
Night journeyYorushikaplay_arrow
The moving music and vocals of n-buna
51eastI can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa
I can't put it into wordsOda Kazumasaplay_arrow
A masterpiece that expresses the ineffable emotions in Kazumasa Oda’s words
52eastsunflowerAdo
sunflowerAdoplay_arrow
Give courage to your honest feelings! Ado’s cheering song
53eastBOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Theme song of a figure skating anime
54eastUntil your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta
Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōtaplay_arrow
Introduction to Tota Kasamura’s bittersweet romantic Vocaloid songs
55eastultramarineYOASOBI
ultramarineYOASOBIplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece of a cheer song by YOASOBI
56eastAnswerIkuta Rira
AnswerIkuta Riraplay_arrow
A heartwarming ballad that empathizes with anxieties about the future
57eastJust being alive is admirable.ReoNa
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNaplay_arrow
A song about believing in oneself amidst despair
58eastNo matter how smallwacci
No matter how smallwacciplay_arrow
Wacci’s drama theme song, a growth-encouragement anthem
59north_eastmerry-go-roundYuuri
merry-go-roundYuuriplay_arrow
Regret of not being able to express my feelings and love
60south_eastLemonYonezu Kenshi
LemonYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s heartbreak song becomes a massive hit
61south_eastPrayer FlowerHirai Dai
Prayer FlowerHirai Daiplay_arrow
A ballad of love and gratitude for someone dear
62north_eastPlease forget it.Yorushika
Please forget it.Yorushikaplay_arrow
The theme song by Yorushika. A song themed around memory and reminiscence.
63south_eastRAINSEKAI NO OWARI
RAINSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
Theme song of Mary and The Witch's Flower
64south_eastBecause you are hereUru
Because you are hereUruplay_arrow
Introduction to Uru’s moving ballad song
65eastseamUeno Daiki
seamUeno Daikiplay_arrow
Ueno Daiki’s songs that resonate with the heart
66north_eastrootKing Gnu
rootKing Gnuplay_arrow
A piece that portrays the hope to live through a quiet melody
67eastMay it be filled with kindnessJUJU
May it be filled with kindnessJUJUplay_arrow
A heartwarming ballad that depicts gratitude and love for a beloved person
68north_eastplanetariumOtsuka Ai
planetariumOtsuka Aiplay_arrow
Ai Otsuka’s heartrending songs and her soul-stirring voice
69south_eastTears of the MagnoliaSutaadasuto Rebyuu
Tears of the MagnoliaSutaadasuto Rebyuuplay_arrow
Mulan’s Tears is a song of memories
70eastBy your sideMirei Touyama
By your side Mirei Toyamaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song filled with gratitude for someone special
71north_eastMotherkariyushi 58
Motherkariyushi 58play_arrow
Kariyushi58’s debut song, feelings for his mother
72south_eastSomething CertainOda Kazumasa
Something CertainOda Kazumasaplay_arrow
Oda Kazumasa’s love songs, the importance of everyday life
73eastUnder the big onionbakufū suranpu
Under the big onionbakufū suranpuplay_arrow
A Breaker Bomb Slump's Heartbreak Ballad
74easta single flowertuki.
a single flowertuki.play_arrow
A poignant piano piece that portrays the pain of heartbreak
75eastpaper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call
paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Callplay_arrow
A story where letters connect hearts
76eastIs there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS
Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPSplay_arrow
A song that questions hope through the warmth of love in the heart
77eastSakura, You, and Ituki.
Sakura, You, and Ituki.play_arrow
A ballad themed around graduation and parting
78eastmy nameback number
my nameback numberplay_arrow
The bittersweet emotions of back number
79eastMemories from todayAimer
Memories from todayAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s sad farewell song resonates with the heart
80eastLove in both handsACIDMAN
Love in both handsACIDMANplay_arrow
A moving, prayerful masterpiece in memory of the departed
81north_eastlampSakiyama Soshi
lampSakiyama Soshiplay_arrow
The bittersweet feelings of someone setting off, leaving their beloved behind
82south_eastBrilliant RainKing Gnu
Brilliant RainKing Gnuplay_arrow
An upbeat message about moving forward even in the rain
83north_eastIf I can laughUrufuruzu
If I can laughUrufuruzuplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece by Ulfuls
84north_eastMelodyTamaki Kōji
MelodyTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
One of Koji Tamaki’s signature songs, characterized by a plaintive, melancholic singing voice
85north_eastWhy feat. Emimi NodaTakase Tōya
Why feat. Emimi NodaTakase Tōyaplay_arrow
A heartbreak ballad that conveys aching feelings with an emotional vocal performance
86south_eastMikan HeartC&K
Mikan HeartC&Kplay_arrow
An emotional song that depicts the wonder and sadness of love
87south_eastHAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback numberplay_arrow
A romantic ballad used as a TV drama theme song
88eastheartaimyon
heartaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon, a heartrending love ballad
89eastbudKobukuro
budKobukuroplay_arrow
A cheer song filled with feelings for my mother
90eastBallad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshiplay_arrow
A classic song by Kazuyoshi Saito that sings of straightforward love
91eastLove and romanceNovelbright
Love and romanceNovelbrightplay_arrow
A song by Novelbright about love
92north_eastLike tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
Like tonight's moonElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi’s Song of Youth
93north_eastClose your eyesHirai Ken
Close your eyesHirai Kenplay_arrow
A song of courage to live positively after heartbreak
94north_eastleap day personRADWIMPS
leap day personRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS's “Uruubito” is the theme song of the movie.
95north_eastHitomiFukuyama Masaharu
HitomiFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama's “Hitomi” — singing of love and strength
96south_eastI forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo
I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayoplay_arrow
A long-lasting hit song that portrays a heartrending love
97eastIt’s love, right?wacci
It's love, right?wacciplay_arrow
The essence of love that says, “I love the you right before my eyes.”
98eastaspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu
aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama’s movie theme song expresses life and love
99eastAlwaysNiziU
AlwaysNiziUplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of NiziU's bonds and love
100eastsingle bedSha ran Q
single bedSha ran Qplay_arrow
Sharan Q’s Heartbreak Ballad
101north_eastMetronomeYonezu Kenshi
MetronomeYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece by Kenshi Yonezu that portrays a heartrending love
102south_eastOz.yama
Oz.yamaplay_arrow
A poignant song by yama that sings about acknowledging our weaknesses and the importance of supporting one another.
103north_eastYC&K
YC&Kplay_arrow
C&K’s signature song, an emotionally moving masterpiece depicting bereavement
104north_easthundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotakeplay_arrow
Depicting an eternal love that transcends distance and time
105north_eastlost itemVaundy
lost itemVaundyplay_arrow
Move you to tears with nostalgic, relatable pop music
106north_eastFlowerNaka Kousuke
FlowerNaka Kousukeplay_arrow
A song of human connection and grounding oneself to the earth
107south_east365 daysMr.Children
365 daysMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Introduce Mr. Children’s moving masterpieces
108eastBecause I’ve always loved you.neguse.
Because I’ve always loved you.neguse.play_arrow
Koshien cheering song by Neguse
109easttear(s)Ketsumeishi
tear(s)Ketsumeishiplay_arrow
A tear-jerking ballad by Ketsumeishi
110eastThe True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A timeless, heartfelt song that sings of loneliness and hope
111eastreverse dreamKing Gnu
reverse dreamKing Gnuplay_arrow
A poignant song by King Gnu that depicts love and loss
112easthanatabamilet
hanatabamiletplay_arrow
milet film theme song explores love and strength
113eastThank youOhashi Takuya
Thank youOhashi Takuyaplay_arrow
A song that expresses gratitude to one’s parents
114north_eastMidnight PoolSaitō Kazuyoshi
Midnight PoolSaitō Kazuyoshiplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song that comes to mind when I hear that my ex-girlfriend is getting married
115north_eastsearchlightTamaki Kōji
searchlightTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
Koji Tamaki’s moving vocals and heartfelt songs
116north_eastfootprint(s)Little Glee Monster
footprint(s)Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Song of Encouragement in Difficult Times · Footprints
117north_eastI’m crazy about youUtada Hikaru
I'm crazy about youUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada’s “Kimi ni Muchuu” expresses feelings of love.
118north_eastBeyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe
Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
Momoe Yamaguchi's last single
119north_eastAre you happy?Kawashima Ai
Are you happy?Kawashima Aiplay_arrow
A bittersweet breakup song about an old lover
120north_eastThings that have formShibasaki Kou
Things that have formShibasaki Kouplay_arrow
Theme song of a drama, a classic tearjerker
121south_eastrainKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.
rainKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.play_arrow
A poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
122north_eastfrom Y to YJimī Samu Pī feat. Hatsune Miku
from Y to YJimī Samu Pī feat. Hatsune Mikuplay_arrow
Hatsune Miku's classic heartbreak songs
123north_eastPromise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays the friendship between Doraemon and Nobita
124north_eastFlowerORANGE RANGE
FlowerORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
Grateful for meeting someone special
125north_eastA Farewell SongHilcrhyme
A Farewell SongHilcrhymeplay_arrow
A love song filled with feelings for someone special
126north_eastLetterSHE’S
LetterSHE’Splay_arrow
SHE’S’s “Letter” is a song that expresses the bittersweet emotions of human relationships.
127north_eastaimlesslyAimer
aimlesslyAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s “Atemonaku” is a soothing masterpiece.
128north_eastForget-me-notBOOOST
Forget-me-notBOOOSTplay_arrow
The bittersweet appeal of BOOOST’s heartbreak songs
129north_eastSee youDREAMS COME TRUE
See youDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
DREAMS COME TRUE’s breakup song that brings tears and courage
130south_east366 daysHY
366 daysHYplay_arrow
HY 'Red Thread' portrays the pain of heartbreak
131eastEmbraced by loveSuperfly
Embraced by loveSuperflyplay_arrow
Superfly’s hidden gem “Embraced by Love”
132eastpendulumUru
pendulumUruplay_arrow
A translucent singing voice warms the heart.
133eastAttitudekohanaramu
Attitudekohanaramuplay_arrow
Cheering song by Kohanaramu, popular on YouTube
134north_eastNonfictionHirai Ken
NonfictionHirai Kenplay_arrow
Ken Hirai’s classic hopeful song with a self-discovery theme
135north_eastLapis-Lazuli Blue Earth 2020Matsuda Seiko
Lapis-Lazuli Blue Earth 2020Matsuda Seikoplay_arrow
A love song recorded during pregnancy
136north_eastAiHata Motohiro
AiHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Hata Motohiro’s ballads are moving
137north_eastEine KleineYonezu Kenshi
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
An ordinary girl transformed by love
138north_eastI LOVE YOUkurisu haato
I LOVE YOUkurisu haatoplay_arrow
Chris Hart's heartbreak ballad song
139north_eastLinju Lovemakaroni enpitsu
Linju Lovemakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A moving story depicting love and feelings in the face of death
140north_eastSnow BlossomNakajima Mika
Snow BlossomNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Mika Nakashima’s classic songs to listen to in winter
141north_eastHeyFujita Maiko
HeyFujita Maikoplay_arrow
Maiko Fujita's singing voice is wonderful.
142north_eastHow to Love AfterimagesTele
How to Love AfterimagesTeleplay_arrow
Tele’s longing for a lost love
143north_eastfutureKobukuro
futureKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s poignant coming-of-age song
144north_east#302Hirai Ken
#302Hirai Kenplay_arrow
A poignant song that sings of the everyday fluctuations of the heart
145north_eastAldebaranAI
AldebaranAIplay_arrow
Theme song of the NHK morning drama: a grand ballad sung by AI
146north_eastKBUMP OF CHICKEN
KBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A song by BUMP OF CHICKEN that heals loneliness
147north_eastorchestraBiSH
orchestraBiSHplay_arrow
BiSH’s “Orchestra” is a powerful, emotionally stirring song
148north_eastThank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
Funky Monkey Babys’ final thank-you single
149north_eastHitotsuboshiKOH+
HitotsuboshiKOH+play_arrow
A KOH+ song about feelings for someone lost
150north_eastthis very momentLittle Glee Monster
this very momentLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Introducing moving songs that support youth
151north_eastWasted NightsONE OK ROCK
Wasted NightsONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
An epic theme song from Kingdom
152north_eastSayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG
Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOGplay_arrow
Sayonara COLOR, the worldview of a masterpiece
153north_eastI love youback number
I love youback numberplay_arrow
A song about longing for a loved one who is far away
154north_eastTo Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon
To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyonplay_arrow
AIMYON’s film theme song works
155north_eastFrom afar, wishing for happinessKuramubon
From afar, wishing for happinessKuramubonplay_arrow
A gentle song in which a departed mother wishes for her family's happiness
156north_eastGoodbye is an emotionSakanakushon
Goodbye is an emotionSakanakushonplay_arrow
A Toshin commercial song—one that lets you become positive even while crying
157south_eastred-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku
red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Expressions in songs themed around autumn
158south_eastWhat do you want to become?Rozarīna
What do you want to become?Rozarīnaplay_arrow
A healing song that helps you face your true feelings
159north_eastday by dayYoshida Yamada
day by dayYoshida Yamadaplay_arrow
The love of the old man and the old woman
160north_eastFRIENDSOkazaki Taiiku
FRIENDSOkazaki Taiikuplay_arrow
Okazaki Taiiku Puppet Friendship Song
161north_eastmoon bathingShibata Jun
moon bathingShibata Junplay_arrow
Expressing the regret and anxiety of losing someone important
162south_eastSMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunny Sky~Kuwata Keisuke
SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunny Sky~Kuwata Keisukeplay_arrow
Keisuke Kuwata’s encouraging song heals the heart.
163south_eastIf being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro
If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Naotaro Moriyama’s song “Meidaika” wins the Japan Record Award
164north_eastLetter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoiplay_arrow
A gentle, heartwarming ballad that looks ahead with hope and anxiety
165north_eastNAOHY
NAOHYplay_arrow
HY's representative heartbreak song
166north_eastIt’s okay to cry.Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto
It's okay to cry.Momoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
Momoiro Clover Z’s 2014 single written and composed by Miyuki Nakajima
167north_eastSo it wasn’t me, huh.riria.
So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.play_arrow
Empathizing with the pain of love through Riria's “So it wasn't me,”
168north_eastSorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu
Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
Macaroni Enpitsu’s moving new song
169north_eastWill you stay by my side?C&K
Will you stay by my side?C&Kplay_arrow
A moving song by C&K that vows eternal love
170north_eastCOLORSGLAY
COLORSGLAYplay_arrow
A warm theme song that sings of a father's and child's love
171north_eastA three-penny novelKing Gnu
A three-penny novelKing Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu's philosophical slow ballad
172north_eastGajumaru ~Heaven in the Rain~ReoNa
Gajumaru ~Heaven in the Rain~ReoNaplay_arrow
ReoNa’s new song portrays parting and memories
173north_eastFarewellSuperfly
FarewellSuperflyplay_arrow
An encouraging song about overcoming a breakup and looking forward
174north_eastResolution on the Seventh DayUVERworld
Resolution on the Seventh DayUVERworldplay_arrow
UVERworld sings about the importance of life
175north_eastFlower of loveaimyon
Flower of loveaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s morning drama theme song entrusts thoughts to flowers and nature
176north_eastYELLikimonogakari
YELLikimonogakariplay_arrow
Graduation song by Ikimonogakari
177north_eastballadKetsumeishi
balladKetsumeishiplay_arrow
I'm afraid our relationship will break, so I can't say I love you.
178south_eastsign; omen; indication; As a numeric prefix, 兆 also means “trillion” in the short scale.Suga Shikao
sign; omen; indication; 兆 (as a numeric prefix) also means “trillion” in the short scale Suga Shikaoplay_arrow
Suga Shikao’s heartwarming song shining with hope
179south_eastKanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
Introduction to Sukima Switch's celebrated ballad songs
180north_eastWakabasupittsu
Wakabasupittsuplay_arrow
Theme song of Saki Fukuda's movie
181north_eastMidnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu
Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzuplay_arrow
An inspiring rock song by The Flower Companyz
182north_eastbrilliant; radiant; glittering; bright (sunlight)Miura Daichi
brilliant; radiant; glittering; bright (sunlight)Miura Daichiplay_arrow
A warm cheering song by Daichi Miura
183north_eastUnchanging ThingsOku Hanako
Unchanging ThingsOku Hanakoplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Oku Hanako, the queen of heartbreak songs
184north_eastpromiseKisaragi Chihaya (Imai Asami)
promiseKisaragi Chihaya (Imai Asami)play_arrow
Facing Chihaya from The Idolmaster’s past
185south_eastBroken RadioTokunaga Hideaki
Broken RadioTokunaga Hideakiplay_arrow
Hidetoshi Tokunaga’s signature ballad
186east23Harukaze Shion
23Harukaze Shionplay_arrow
Singing about the resolve to chase my dreams while living alone.
187eastbutterfly effectNoda Megumi
butterfly effectNoda Megumiplay_arrow
An inspiring ballad that portrays a protagonist facing adversity
188eastChronostasisBUMP OF CHICKEN
ChronostasisBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A film theme song by BUMP OF CHICKEN. It portrays a relationship with a beloved person who has been lost.
189eastI…atarayo
I...atarayoplay_arrow
A song that portrays self-transformation and emotional growth through love
190eastWonderful worldindigo la End
Wonderful worldindigo la Endplay_arrow
Enon Kawatani’s wistful vocals and band sound
191eastLet me give you a songTakeuchi Mariya
Let me give you a songTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
Mariya Takeuchi’s cheer song, warming the heart and easing fatigue
192eastYou Go Your WayCHEMISTRY
You Go Your WayCHEMISTRYplay_arrow
A tangle of emotions that can't fully accept the breakup
193eastpowder snowRemioromen
powder snowRemioromenplay_arrow
A moving theme song—Fujimaki’s vocals are deeply touching.
194eastGarnetOku Hanako
GarnetOku Hanakoplay_arrow
Theme song of a Mamoru Hosoda film. Okuda Hanako’s heartrending solo performance.
195eastSad love songatarayo
Sad love songatarayoplay_arrow
The bittersweet fate of a love with an insensitive man
196eastDon’t wanna cryAmuro Namie
Don't wanna cryAmuro Namieplay_arrow
A song produced by Tetsuya Komuro that showcases Namie Amuro’s vocal prowess
197eastsomedaySaucy Dog
somedaySaucy Dogplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song for an ex-lover
198eastBeautiful nameThe Back Horn
Beautiful nameThe Back Hornplay_arrow
An emotional ballad song by BakuHon
199eastbeetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aikoplay_arrow
A love song that portrays romantic feelings throughout the four seasons
200eastpupilaiko
pupilaikoplay_arrow
A classic song by aiko about parental love
201eastA Naked Heartaimyon
A Naked Heartaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s “Hadaka no Kokoro” is a masterpiece that resonates deeply with those who have experienced love.
202eastIf I were to die tomorrowKitanitatsuya
If I were to die tomorrowKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
Tatsuya Kitani’s song “If I Die Tomorrow” is a moving work that portrays the preciousness of life.
203eastrendezvousshaitoopu
rendezvousshaitoopuplay_arrow
Shytopes’s heartbreak song is moving
204eastMARCHsutoreitenaa
MARCHsutoreitenaaplay_arrow
A Straightener song that accompanies the graduation season
205eastChild of the devilHiguchi Ai
Child of the devilHiguchi Aiplay_arrow
Ai Higuchi’s song is the Attack on Titan ending theme. It depicts conflicting emotions.
206eastThat’s all there is to it.Marushii
That’s all there is to it.Marushiiplay_arrow
A song that portrays lingering attachment and love for someone you’ve parted ways with
207eastsympathetic tearsHitoto Yo
sympathetic tearsHitoto Yoplay_arrow
Hitoto Yo's debut work, a heartwarming, original sound
208eastUntil today and from tomorrowyoshida takurou
Until today and from tomorrowyoshida takurouplay_arrow
Takuro Yoshida’s classic song symbolizes life
209eastTears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimiplay_arrow
Rimi Natsukawa’s moving cover songs
210eastGoodbye to sorrowanzenchitai
Goodbye to sorrowanzenchitaiplay_arrow
Nostalgic and warm classic songs by Anzenchitai
211eastOne more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshiplay_arrow
Introducing heartbreaking breakup songs that really hit home
212eastWords of FarewellKaientai
Words of FarewellKaientaiplay_arrow
How heartbreak songs became established as standard tracks for graduation ceremonies
213eastSong of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanaiplay_arrow
“Kamisama wa Saikoro o Furanai”’s song “Yo Naga Uta” is trending on TikTok
214eastrainbowSuda Masaki
rainbowSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda’s moving song, the theme song for the Doraemon movie
215eastsecret baseTakahata Kozue
secret baseTakahata Kozueplay_arrow
Expressing the struggles and growth of an anime protagonist
216eastcrescent moonayaka
crescent moonayakaplay_arrow
Singing about the bittersweetness and optimism of a long-distance relationship
217eastWhen the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46
When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46play_arrow
A graduation song about parting in spring
218eastFirst LoveUtada Hikaru
First LoveUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
At 16, conveying the ache of parting with mature, grown-up lyrics
219eastTo love and liveKing&Prince
To love and liveKing&Princeplay_arrow
A ballad that conveys love and the strength to live
220eastYou let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn
You let me do as I please, and yet...arekunnplay_arrow
A popular unrequited love song on TikTok resonates with listeners
221eastShall we break up?Miyuhan
Shall we break up?Miyuhanplay_arrow
A song that portrays the feelings of deciding to part ways
222eastLove even your melancholyKoresawa
Love even your melancholyKoresawaplay_arrow
A moving, heart-healing feeling from Koresawa’s lyrics
223eastEven if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando
Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bandoplay_arrow
A love song of a man who cannot cut ties with his lingering attachment
224eastI’m home.Teshima Aoi
I'm home.Teshima Aoiplay_arrow
Aoi Teshima’s TV drama theme song: poignant lyrics depicting the loss of a loved one
225eastTo My AdolescenceAka-hoho Shishunki
To My AdolescenceAka-hoho Shishunkiplay_arrow
Expressing adolescent feelings through the coming-of-age theme song of Red Cheek Teenage Puberty
226eastIt always begins with rain.ASKA
It always begins with rain.ASKAplay_arrow
A ballad singing of memories on a rainy day
227eastBallad of a SingerBank Band
Ballad of a SingerBank Bandplay_arrow
Bank Band covers a song by Kazuyoshi Saito
228eastflameLiSA
flameLiSAplay_arrow
LiSA’s “Homura” sparked a social phenomenon.
229eastWinter skySPLAY
Winter skySPLAYplay_arrow
A love song about winter romance
230eastpassing by each otherSoala
passing by each otherSoalaplay_arrow
A song that expresses the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak in an R&B style
231eastI became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci
I became someone else's girlfriend.wacciplay_arrow
A heartbreak song that expresses feelings for an ex-lover
232eastto go see (someone) / to go meetaimyon
to go see (someone) / to go meetaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyong’s delicate songs that portray the subtleties of the heart
233eastheavy smokenishina
heavy smokenishinaplay_arrow
Nishina’s ballad was selected by FM802
234eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
YUZU's graduation song, themed around effort and hope
235eastLetter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Akiplay_arrow
Angela Aki’s signature song “Tegami”
236eastIt makes me want to cry.Urufuruzu
It makes me want to cry.Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Wulfuls' cheer song
237eastIt’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu
It's nothing.makaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A love song that paints feelings beyond words
238eastdogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yoplay_arrow
A gentle prayer song for someone dear
239eastthreadNakajima Miyuki
threadNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Depicting human bonds in Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song
240eastpedestrian overpassNogizaka 46
pedestrian overpassNogizaka 46play_arrow
A song that portrays the feelings of a protagonist wavering over life choices
241eastBoyhoodInoue Yosui
BoyhoodInoue Yosuiplay_arrow
Inoue Yosui’s classic summer song, covered by many
242eastDried flowersYuuri
Dried flowersYuuriplay_arrow
Dry Flower is a song from the perspective of a woman after a breakup.
243eastremainingYoshizawa Kayoko
remainingYoshizawa Kayokoplay_arrow
A song by Kayoko Yoshizawa that sings about the pain of heartbreak
244eastcosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe
cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
Momoe Yamaguchi’s famous song, a piece that sings about filial piety.
245eastSakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Naotaro Moriyama’s representative cherry blossom song
246eastThe Toilet GodUemura Kana
The Toilet GodUemura Kanaplay_arrow
The simple, heartfelt emotion of the Toilet God
247eastLet’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu
Let's become a familyFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Sing a vow of family love and marital harmony
248eastTo the futureayaka
To the futureayakaplay_arrow
A commercial song in which Ayaka sings about love for the future
249eastGoodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hanaplay_arrow
A breakup song that’s actually a tribute to my grandfather