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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 favorite tearjerker song?

There are so many songs that bring tears to your eyes—love songs, life-affirming anthems, heartbreaking farewell songs, and more.

Each of these tracks tells a different story and conveys different emotions, but I think we can’t help shedding a tear when we relate to the lyrics or when they resonate with our own feelings.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of moving songs with relatable lyrics that are sure to make you cry.

Be sure to listen carefully while reading the lyrics.

Playlist

[Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
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1eastHeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE
HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A theme song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that resonates with the heart
2eastSAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanmina
SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanminaplay_arrow
Stirring songs give people’s dreams a push
3eastpaintingŌmori Motoki
paintingŌmori Motokiplay_arrow
A hauntingly mystical song that stirs Motoki Omori’s heart
4eastDarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s ballad of courage and hope
5eastVelvet Poemback number
Velvet Poemback numberplay_arrow
An emotional song by back number used as a movie theme
6eastHeretical StarOfisharu Higedan Dism
Heretical StarOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A song of courage to believe in your own path and move forward
7eastHe 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
8eastLeoYuuri
LeoYuuriplay_arrow
Depicting the bond between my beloved dog Leo and his owner
9eastCorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' graduation song
10eastwaxing; 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
11eastTheory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS
Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A soothing ballad by RADWIMPS
12eastSpot the differenceSuda Masaki
Spot the differenceSuda Masakiplay_arrow
A positive song that Kenshi Yonezu made for Masaki Suda
13eastLove is litrokudenashi
Love is litrokudenashiplay_arrow
A ballad whose piano melody heals the heart
14eastspin; 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
15eastEven 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
16eastMagic CarpetKawasaki Takaya
Magic CarpetKawasaki Takayaplay_arrow
A love song overflowing with affection by Takaya Kawasaki
17eastBOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Theme song of a figure skating anime
18eastseamUeno Daiki
seamUeno Daikiplay_arrow
Ueno Daiki’s songs that resonate with the heart
19eastEveryday Revolutionneguse.
Everyday Revolutionneguse.play_arrow
Painting the pain of heartbreak with a gentle melody
20eastMay it be filled with kindnessJUJU
May it be filled with kindnessJUJUplay_arrow
A heartwarming ballad that depicts gratitude and love for a beloved person
21eastIf you laugh at the skywacci
If you laugh at the skywacciplay_arrow
An anthem of support depicting the bonds and courage of youth
22eastSoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that makes people realize that everyone is a unique and precious being
23eastOnly a single voicerokudenashi
Only a single voicerokudenashiplay_arrow
A soulful singing voice and lyrics that resonate with the heart evoke empathy.
24eastone grainwacci
one grainwacciplay_arrow
Wacci’s new song, a ballad depicting the decision to part ways
25eastIf you call it loveUru
If you call it loveUruplay_arrow
A song that becomes a chance to get to know someone important
26eastspring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song portraying the anxieties and hopes of spring
27eastWelcome back.Tani Yuuki
Welcome back.Tani Yuukiplay_arrow
A song that sings of bittersweet love for someone far away
28eastSubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A song that expresses the feelings of people with hearing loss as beautifully as snow
29eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A heart-stirring song that sings of the struggles and hopes of youth
30eastNight journeyYorushika
Night journeyYorushikaplay_arrow
The moving music and vocals of n-buna
31eastLive (feat. KAFU)Mizuno Atsu
Live (feat. KAFU)Mizuno Atsuplay_arrow
An anthem that believes in yourself while acknowledging your weaknesses
32eastthe depths of the heartrokudenashi
the depths of the heartrokudenashiplay_arrow
A heartbreaking love ballad by a good-for-nothing
33eastDinner Songtuki.
Dinner Songtuki.play_arrow
tuki.'s “Banquet Song” is a masterpiece that depicts love and conflict
34eastWe againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
Seokyung’s graduation song, we’ll meet again
35eastAbout meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs.' 8th single high school soccer theme song
36eastSong of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE
Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
37eastUntil 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
38easthorizonback number
horizonback numberplay_arrow
An encouraging song by back number
39eastBy your sideMirei Touyama
By your side Mirei Toyamaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song filled with gratitude for someone special
40eastBetelgeuseYuuri
BetelgeuseYuuriplay_arrow
A star song that thinks of the bond with a precious person
41eastShape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)
Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)play_arrow
A collaboration song by MISIA and GReeeeN
42eastsunflowerAdo
sunflowerAdoplay_arrow
Give courage to your honest feelings! Ado’s cheering song
43eastAnswerIkuta Rira
AnswerIkuta Riraplay_arrow
A heartwarming ballad that empathizes with anxieties about the future
44eastJust being alive is admirable.ReoNa
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNaplay_arrow
A song about believing in oneself amidst despair
45eastNo matter how smallwacci
No matter how smallwacciplay_arrow
Wacci’s drama theme song, a growth-encouragement anthem
46eastultramarineYOASOBI
ultramarineYOASOBIplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece of a cheer song by YOASOBI
47eastPrayer FlowerHirai Dai
Prayer FlowerHirai Daiplay_arrow
A ballad of love and gratitude for someone dear
48eastBecause you are hereUru
Because you are hereUruplay_arrow
Introduction to Uru’s moving ballad song
49eastrootKing Gnu
rootKing Gnuplay_arrow
A piece that portrays the hope to live through a quiet melody
50eastI 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
51eastSomething CertainOda Kazumasa
Something CertainOda Kazumasaplay_arrow
Oda Kazumasa’s love songs, the importance of everyday life
52eastPlease forget it.Yorushika
Please forget it.Yorushikaplay_arrow
The theme song by Yorushika. A song themed around memory and reminiscence.
53eastLemonYonezu Kenshi
LemonYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s heartbreak song becomes a massive hit
54eastTears of the MagnoliaSutaadasuto Rebyuu
Tears of the MagnoliaSutaadasuto Rebyuuplay_arrow
Mulan’s Tears is a song of memories
55eastRAINSEKAI NO OWARI
RAINSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
Theme song of Mary and The Witch's Flower
56eastmerry-go-roundYuuri
merry-go-roundYuuriplay_arrow
Regret of not being able to express my feelings and love
57eastIs 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
58eastLove and romanceNovelbright
Love and romanceNovelbrightplay_arrow
A song by Novelbright about love
59eastUnder the big onionbakufū suranpu
Under the big onionbakufū suranpuplay_arrow
A Breaker Bomb Slump's Heartbreak Ballad
60eastplanetariumOtsuka Ai
planetariumOtsuka Aiplay_arrow
Ai Otsuka’s heartrending songs and her soul-stirring voice
61eastmy nameback number
my nameback numberplay_arrow
The bittersweet emotions of back number
62eastBrilliant RainKing Gnu
Brilliant RainKing Gnuplay_arrow
An upbeat message about moving forward even in the rain
63eastMikan HeartC&K
Mikan HeartC&Kplay_arrow
An emotional song that depicts the wonder and sadness of love
64easta single flowertuki.
a single flowertuki.play_arrow
A poignant piano piece that portrays the pain of heartbreak
65eastbudKobukuro
budKobukuroplay_arrow
A cheer song filled with feelings for my mother
66eastBallad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshiplay_arrow
A classic song by Kazuyoshi Saito that sings of straightforward love
67eastheartaimyon
heartaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon, a heartrending love ballad
68eastMotherkariyushi 58
Motherkariyushi 58play_arrow
Kariyushi58’s debut song, feelings for his mother
69eastIf I can laughUrufuruzu
If I can laughUrufuruzuplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece by Ulfuls
70eastMelodyTamaki Kōji
MelodyTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
One of Koji Tamaki’s signature songs, characterized by a plaintive, melancholic singing voice
71eastSakura, You, and Ituki.
Sakura, You, and Ituki.play_arrow
A ballad themed around graduation and parting
72eastClose your eyesHirai Ken
Close your eyesHirai Kenplay_arrow
A song of courage to live positively after heartbreak
73eastaspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu
aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama’s movie theme song expresses life and love
74eastPromise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays the friendship between Doraemon and Nobita
75eastAlwaysNiziU
AlwaysNiziUplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of NiziU's bonds and love
76eastHAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback numberplay_arrow
A romantic ballad used as a TV drama theme song
77eastsingle bedSha ran Q
single bedSha ran Qplay_arrow
Sharan Q’s Heartbreak Ballad
78eastI 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
79eastLike tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
Like tonight's moonElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Elephant Kashimashi’s Song of Youth
80eastHitomiFukuyama Masaharu
HitomiFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama's “Hitomi” — singing of love and strength
81eastMemories from todayAimer
Memories from todayAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s sad farewell song resonates with the heart
82easthanatabamilet
hanatabamiletplay_arrow
milet film theme song explores love and strength
83eastSorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu
Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
Macaroni Enpitsu’s moving new song
84eastI LOVE YOUkurisu haato
I LOVE YOUkurisu haatoplay_arrow
Chris Hart's heartbreak ballad song
85eastIt’s love, right?wacci
It's love, right?wacciplay_arrow
The essence of love that says, “I love the you right before my eyes.”
86eastfrom Y to YJimī Samu Pī feat. Hatsune Miku
from Y to YJimī Samu Pī feat. Hatsune Mikuplay_arrow
Hatsune Miku's classic heartbreak songs
87eastlost itemVaundy
lost itemVaundyplay_arrow
Move you to tears with nostalgic, relatable pop music
88eastpaper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call
paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Callplay_arrow
A story where letters connect hearts
89eastThe True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A timeless, heartfelt song that sings of loneliness and hope
90eastMetronomeYonezu Kenshi
MetronomeYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece by Kenshi Yonezu that portrays a heartrending love
91eastaimlesslyAimer
aimlesslyAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s “Atemonaku” is a soothing masterpiece.
92eastOz.yama
Oz.yamaplay_arrow
A poignant song by yama that sings about acknowledging our weaknesses and the importance of supporting one another.
93eastlampSakiyama Soshi
lampSakiyama Soshiplay_arrow
The bittersweet feelings of someone setting off, leaving their beloved behind
94eastrainKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.
rainKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.play_arrow
A poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
95eastWasted NightsONE OK ROCK
Wasted NightsONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
An epic theme song from Kingdom
96eastBecause I’ve always loved you.neguse.
Because I’ve always loved you.neguse.play_arrow
Koshien cheering song by Neguse
97eastbutterfly effectNoda Megumi
butterfly effectNoda Megumiplay_arrow
An inspiring ballad that portrays a protagonist facing adversity
98eastLinju Lovemakaroni enpitsu
Linju Lovemakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A moving story depicting love and feelings in the face of death
99eastSayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG
Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOGplay_arrow
Sayonara COLOR, the worldview of a masterpiece
100eastIf 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.
101eastWhat do you want to become?Rozarīna
What do you want to become?Rozarīnaplay_arrow
A healing song that helps you face your true feelings
102eastHow to Love AfterimagesTele
How to Love AfterimagesTeleplay_arrow
Tele’s longing for a lost love
103eastfutureKobukuro
futureKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s poignant coming-of-age song
104eastI love youback number
I love youback numberplay_arrow
A song about longing for a loved one who is far away
105eastI…atarayo
I...atarayoplay_arrow
A song that portrays self-transformation and emotional growth through love
106eastLetterSHE’S
LetterSHE’Splay_arrow
SHE’S’s “Letter” is a song that expresses the bittersweet emotions of human relationships.
107eastthis very momentLittle Glee Monster
this very momentLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Introducing moving songs that support youth
108eastGajumaru ~Heaven in the Rain~ReoNa
Gajumaru ~Heaven in the Rain~ReoNaplay_arrow
ReoNa’s new song portrays parting and memories
109eastThat’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
110eastpromiseKisaragi Chihaya (Imai Asami)
promiseKisaragi Chihaya (Imai Asami)play_arrow
Facing Chihaya from The Idolmaster’s past
111eastmoon bathingShibata Jun
moon bathingShibata Junplay_arrow
Expressing the regret and anxiety of losing someone important
112eastFlowerORANGE RANGE
FlowerORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
Grateful for meeting someone special
113east365 daysMr.Children
365 daysMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Introduce Mr. Children’s moving masterpieces
114easthundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotakeplay_arrow
Depicting an eternal love that transcends distance and time
115eastChild 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.
116eastHeyFujita Maiko
HeyFujita Maikoplay_arrow
Maiko Fujita's singing voice is wonderful.
117eastFlowerNaka Kousuke
FlowerNaka Kousukeplay_arrow
A song of human connection and grounding oneself to the earth
118eastpendulumUru
pendulumUruplay_arrow
A translucent singing voice warms the heart.
119eastWhy feat. Emimi NodaTakase Tōya
Why feat. Emimi NodaTakase Tōyaplay_arrow
A heartbreak ballad that conveys aching feelings with an emotional vocal performance
120eastLetter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoiplay_arrow
A gentle, heartwarming ballad that looks ahead with hope and anxiety
121eastLove even your melancholyKoresawa
Love even your melancholyKoresawaplay_arrow
A moving, heart-healing feeling from Koresawa’s lyrics
122eastLove in both handsACIDMAN
Love in both handsACIDMANplay_arrow
A moving, prayerful masterpiece in memory of the departed
123eastSee youDREAMS COME TRUE
See youDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
DREAMS COME TRUE’s breakup song that brings tears and courage
124eastThank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
Funky Monkey Babys’ final thank-you single
125eastleap day personRADWIMPS
leap day personRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS's “Uruubito” is the theme song of the movie.
126eastAttitudekohanaramu
Attitudekohanaramuplay_arrow
Cheering song by Kohanaramu, popular on YouTube
127eastIt makes me want to cry.Urufuruzu
It makes me want to cry.Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Wulfuls' cheer song
128eastballadKetsumeishi
balladKetsumeishiplay_arrow
I'm afraid our relationship will break, so I can't say I love you.
129easttear(s)Ketsumeishi
tear(s)Ketsumeishiplay_arrow
A tear-jerking ballad by Ketsumeishi
130eastGoodbye is an emotionSakanakushon
Goodbye is an emotionSakanakushonplay_arrow
A Toshin commercial song—one that lets you become positive even while crying
131eastThank youOhashi Takuya
Thank youOhashi Takuyaplay_arrow
A song that expresses gratitude to one’s parents
132eastFRIENDSOkazaki Taiiku
FRIENDSOkazaki Taiikuplay_arrow
Okazaki Taiiku Puppet Friendship Song
133eastMidnight PoolSaitō Kazuyoshi
Midnight PoolSaitō Kazuyoshiplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song that comes to mind when I hear that my ex-girlfriend is getting married
134eastcrescent moonayaka
crescent moonayakaplay_arrow
Singing about the bittersweetness and optimism of a long-distance relationship
135eastLet 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
136eastsomedaySaucy Dog
somedaySaucy Dogplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song for an ex-lover
137eastpassing by each otherSoala
passing by each otherSoalaplay_arrow
A song that expresses the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak in an R&B style
138eastResolution on the Seventh DayUVERworld
Resolution on the Seventh DayUVERworldplay_arrow
UVERworld sings about the importance of life
139eastA Naked Heartaimyon
A Naked Heartaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s “Hadaka no Kokoro” is a masterpiece that resonates deeply with those who have experienced love.
140eastbrilliant; radiant; glittering; bright (sunlight)Miura Daichi
brilliant; radiant; glittering; bright (sunlight)Miura Daichiplay_arrow
A warm cheering song by Daichi Miura
141eastNonfictionHirai Ken
NonfictionHirai Kenplay_arrow
Ken Hirai’s classic hopeful song with a self-discovery theme
142eastChronostasisBUMP 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.
143eastSad love songatarayo
Sad love songatarayoplay_arrow
The bittersweet fate of a love with an insensitive man
144eastForget-me-notBOOOST
Forget-me-notBOOOSTplay_arrow
The bittersweet appeal of BOOOST’s heartbreak songs
145eastfootprint(s)Little Glee Monster
footprint(s)Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Song of Encouragement in Difficult Times · Footprints
146eastWinter skySPLAY
Winter skySPLAYplay_arrow
A love song about winter romance
147eastFarewellSuperfly
FarewellSuperflyplay_arrow
An encouraging song about overcoming a breakup and looking forward
148eastFrom afar, wishing for happinessKuramubon
From afar, wishing for happinessKuramubonplay_arrow
A gentle song in which a departed mother wishes for her family's happiness
149eastWakabasupittsu
Wakabasupittsuplay_arrow
Theme song of Saki Fukuda's movie
150eastMidnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu
Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzuplay_arrow
An inspiring rock song by The Flower Companyz
151eastday by dayYoshida Yamada
day by dayYoshida Yamadaplay_arrow
The love of the old man and the old woman
152eastBeyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe
Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
Momoe Yamaguchi's last single
153eastEine KleineYonezu Kenshi
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
An ordinary girl transformed by love
154eastpowder snowRemioromen
powder snowRemioromenplay_arrow
A moving theme song—Fujimaki’s vocals are deeply touching.
155eastIt’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
156eastSo 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,”
157east#302Hirai Ken
#302Hirai Kenplay_arrow
A poignant song that sings of the everyday fluctuations of the heart
158eastWill 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
159eastA three-penny novelKing Gnu
A three-penny novelKing Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu's philosophical slow ballad
160eastEmbraced by loveSuperfly
Embraced by loveSuperflyplay_arrow
Superfly’s hidden gem “Embraced by Love”
161eastBeautiful nameThe Back Horn
Beautiful nameThe Back Hornplay_arrow
An emotional ballad song by BakuHon
162eastpupilaiko
pupilaikoplay_arrow
A classic song by aiko about parental love
163eastFlower of loveaimyon
Flower of loveaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s morning drama theme song entrusts thoughts to flowers and nature
164eastheavy smokenishina
heavy smokenishinaplay_arrow
Nishina’s ballad was selected by FM802
165eastLetter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Akiplay_arrow
Angela Aki’s signature song “Tegami”
166eastred-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku
red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Expressions in songs themed around autumn
167eastIt’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu
It's nothing.makaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A love song that paints feelings beyond words
168eastpedestrian overpassNogizaka 46
pedestrian overpassNogizaka 46play_arrow
A song that portrays the feelings of a protagonist wavering over life choices
169eastDried flowersYuuri
Dried flowersYuuriplay_arrow
Dry Flower is a song from the perspective of a woman after a breakup.
170eastremainingYoshizawa Kayoko
remainingYoshizawa Kayokoplay_arrow
A song by Kayoko Yoshizawa that sings about the pain of heartbreak
171eastI’m crazy about youUtada Hikaru
I'm crazy about youUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada’s “Kimi ni Muchuu” expresses feelings of love.
172eastGoodbye to sorrowanzenchitai
Goodbye to sorrowanzenchitaiplay_arrow
Nostalgic and warm classic songs by Anzenchitai
173eastcosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe
cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
Momoe Yamaguchi’s famous song, a piece that sings about filial piety.
174eastOne more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshiplay_arrow
Introducing heartbreaking breakup songs that really hit home
175eastAre you happy?Kawashima Ai
Are you happy?Kawashima Aiplay_arrow
A bittersweet breakup song about an old lover
176east23Harukaze Shion
23Harukaze Shionplay_arrow
Singing about the resolve to chase my dreams while living alone.
177eastSong 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
178eastrainbowSuda Masaki
rainbowSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda’s moving song, the theme song for the Doraemon movie
179eastWonderful worldindigo la End
Wonderful worldindigo la Endplay_arrow
Enon Kawatani’s wistful vocals and band sound
180eastsympathetic tearsHitoto Yo
sympathetic tearsHitoto Yoplay_arrow
Hitoto Yo's debut work, a heartwarming, original sound
181eastWhen the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46
When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46play_arrow
A graduation song about parting in spring
182eastYC&K
YC&Kplay_arrow
C&K’s signature song, an emotionally moving masterpiece depicting bereavement
183eastNAOHY
NAOHYplay_arrow
HY's representative heartbreak song
184eastA Farewell SongHilcrhyme
A Farewell SongHilcrhymeplay_arrow
A love song filled with feelings for someone special
185eastYou 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
186eastShall we break up?Miyuhan
Shall we break up?Miyuhanplay_arrow
A song that portrays the feelings of deciding to part ways
187eastEven 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
188eastI’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
189eastsearchlightTamaki Kōji
searchlightTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
Koji Tamaki’s moving vocals and heartfelt songs
190eastTo 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
191eastAldebaranAI
AldebaranAIplay_arrow
Theme song of the NHK morning drama: a grand ballad sung by AI
192eastIt always begins with rain.ASKA
It always begins with rain.ASKAplay_arrow
A ballad singing of memories on a rainy day
193eastKBUMP OF CHICKEN
KBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A song by BUMP OF CHICKEN that heals loneliness
194eastorchestraBiSH
orchestraBiSHplay_arrow
BiSH’s “Orchestra” is a powerful, emotionally stirring song
195eastCOLORSGLAY
COLORSGLAYplay_arrow
A warm theme song that sings of a father's and child's love
196east366 daysHY
366 daysHYplay_arrow
HY 'Red Thread' portrays the pain of heartbreak
197eastHitotsuboshiKOH+
HitotsuboshiKOH+play_arrow
A KOH+ song about feelings for someone lost
198eastreverse dreamKing Gnu
reverse dreamKing Gnuplay_arrow
A poignant song by King Gnu that depicts love and loss
199eastto 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
200eastrendezvousshaitoopu
rendezvousshaitoopuplay_arrow
Shytopes’s heartbreak song is moving
201eastKanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
Introduction to Sukima Switch's celebrated ballad songs
202eastdogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yoplay_arrow
A gentle prayer song for someone dear
203eastthreadNakajima Miyuki
threadNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Depicting human bonds in Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song
204eastUntil today and from tomorrowyoshida takurou
Until today and from tomorrowyoshida takurouplay_arrow
Takuro Yoshida’s classic song symbolizes life
205eastUnchanging ThingsOku Hanako
Unchanging ThingsOku Hanakoplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Oku Hanako, the queen of heartbreak songs
206eastLapis-Lazuli Blue Earth 2020Matsuda Seiko
Lapis-Lazuli Blue Earth 2020Matsuda Seikoplay_arrow
A love song recorded during pregnancy
207eastSMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunny Sky~Kuwata Keisuke
SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunny Sky~Kuwata Keisukeplay_arrow
Keisuke Kuwata’s encouraging song heals the heart.
208eastThe Toilet GodUemura Kana
The Toilet GodUemura Kanaplay_arrow
The simple, heartfelt emotion of the Toilet God
209eastTo the futureayaka
To the futureayakaplay_arrow
A commercial song in which Ayaka sings about love for the future
210eastsecret baseTakahata Kozue
secret baseTakahata Kozueplay_arrow
Expressing the struggles and growth of an anime protagonist
211eastYou Go Your WayCHEMISTRY
You Go Your WayCHEMISTRYplay_arrow
A tangle of emotions that can't fully accept the breakup
212eastSnow BlossomNakajima Mika
Snow BlossomNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Mika Nakashima’s classic songs to listen to in winter
213eastGarnetOku Hanako
GarnetOku Hanakoplay_arrow
Theme song of a Mamoru Hosoda film. Okuda Hanako’s heartrending solo performance.
214eastFirst LoveUtada Hikaru
First LoveUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
At 16, conveying the ache of parting with mature, grown-up lyrics
215eastTo love and liveKing&Prince
To love and liveKing&Princeplay_arrow
A ballad that conveys love and the strength to live
216eastBallad of a SingerBank Band
Ballad of a SingerBank Bandplay_arrow
Bank Band covers a song by Kazuyoshi Saito
217eastflameLiSA
flameLiSAplay_arrow
LiSA’s “Homura” sparked a social phenomenon.
218eastbeetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aikoplay_arrow
A love song that portrays romantic feelings throughout the four seasons
219eastI became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci
I became someone else's girlfriend.wacciplay_arrow
A heartbreak song that expresses feelings for an ex-lover
220eastTo Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon
To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyonplay_arrow
AIMYON’s film theme song works
221eastYELLikimonogakari
YELLikimonogakariplay_arrow
Graduation song by Ikimonogakari
222eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
YUZU's graduation song, themed around effort and hope
223eastsign; 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
224eastMARCHsutoreitenaa
MARCHsutoreitenaaplay_arrow
A Straightener song that accompanies the graduation season
225eastBoyhoodInoue Yosui
BoyhoodInoue Yosuiplay_arrow
Inoue Yosui’s classic summer song, covered by many
226eastTears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimiplay_arrow
Rimi Natsukawa’s moving cover songs
227eastBroken RadioTokunaga Hideaki
Broken RadioTokunaga Hideakiplay_arrow
Hidetoshi Tokunaga’s signature ballad
228eastThings that have formShibasaki Kou
Things that have formShibasaki Kouplay_arrow
Theme song of a drama, a classic tearjerker
229eastSakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Naotaro Moriyama’s representative cherry blossom song
230eastLet’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu
Let's become a familyFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Sing a vow of family love and marital harmony
231eastAiHata Motohiro
AiHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Hata Motohiro’s ballads are moving
232eastWords of FarewellKaientai
Words of FarewellKaientai
How heartbreak songs became established as standard tracks for graduation ceremonies
233eastGoodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hanaplay_arrow
A breakup song that’s actually a tribute to my grandfather
234eastIf being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro
If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Naotaro Moriyama’s song “Meidaika” wins the Japan Record Award