Tear-jerking youth songs: recommended classics and popular tracks
What comes to mind when you hear the word “youth”? For some, it’s the club activities or studies you poured your heart into; for others, the friends you spent joyful days with, or a straightforward, mutual romance—the images differ from person to person.
In this article, we’ll introduce many songs themed around different scenes of youth.
Among them, we’ve especially picked tracks that can overflow the feelings you’ve kept in your heart and move you to tears.
Be sure to listen while reading the lyrics!
Playlist
| Tear-jerking youth songs: recommended classics and popular tracks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | If you laugh at the skywacci |  play_arrow | A youth song that sings of the shadows and hopes of adolescence |
| 2 | horizonback number |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song for high school students, filled with hope and empathy |
| 3 | ultramarineYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI delivers moving emotions with a youth-themed song |
| 4 | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN's “Kiseki” is a classic song of youth. |
| 5 | It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song depicting the struggles of youth |
| 6 | Youth SicknessFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | A Fujii Kaze song that sings about bidding farewell to youth |
| 7 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Moved by Sukima Switch’s youthful classic ‘Kanade’ |
| 8 | FateOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | High school baseball cheer song “Shukumei,” an inspiring melody |
| 9 | Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda that captures the memories of youth. |
| 10 | confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of love for someone special |
| 11 | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | The moving classic song depicting youthful romance, “Kimi ni Todoke.” |
| 12 | Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | A cherished song that resonates in the hearts of many—a timeless classic. |
| 13 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s Friendship Song “Himawari no Yakusoku” |
| 14 | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | The classic song brimming with the bittersweetness of youth, “All the Young.” |
| 15 | Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Memories of youth, a song of farewell and departure |
| 16 | Adolescent RhapsodySambomasutā |  play_arrow | A fiery masterpiece that portrays Sambomaster’s youth |
| 17 | sparklergagaga supi |  play_arrow | The iconic Gagaga SP song that evokes youth: 'Sparklers' |
| 18 | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE |  play_arrow | ZONE’s signature song and a classic youth anthem. |
| 19 | Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that captures the memories of youth |
| 20 | StoryAI |  play_arrow | A classic youth ballad that conveys love |
| 21 | End and Beginningkariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | Okinawan band, the youthful classic 'Owari Hajimari' is moving! |
| 22 | brand-newSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A positive song depicting Saucy Dog’s new start |
| 23 | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | An inspiring youth-themed cheer song by [Alexandros] |
| 24 | Love is…Kato Miria |  play_arrow | Miliyah Kato’s husky-voiced youth anthem |
| 25 | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of effort and hope, resonating in the heart |
| 26 | planetariumOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s poignant unrequited love song |
| 27 | Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s youthful love song heals the heart. |
| 28 | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | Popular for its youthful song that expresses feelings of love |
| 29 | cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo |  play_arrow | Kawaguchi Kyogo’s heart-stirring youth ballad |
| 30 | C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK spring cheer song |
| 31 | We againSG |  play_arrow | Speak of memories and hope with the graduation song “Bokura Mata” (“We, Again”). |
| 32 | Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | A moving song depicting youth during graduation season |
| 33 | Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Macaroni Enpitsu that portrays the brilliance of youth and the preciousness of everyday life. |
| 34 | HEART BEATYOASOBI |  play_arrow | An inspiring music piece that portrays the growth and dreams of young people |
| 35 | CorrectRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS Graduation Support Song |
| 36 | proofflumpool |  play_arrow | A song of parting with companions and a new departure |
| 37 | Goodbyeofukōsu |  play_arrow | Off Course’s pure love ballad, poignantly expressing the end of a romance |
| 38 | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE |  play_arrow | A moving classic that portrays youth and farewell |
| 39 | Loved oneFOMARE |  play_arrow | FOMARE’s moving youth anthem of encouragement |
| 40 | Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the space between loneliness and love |
| 41 | blue skyMarushii |  play_arrow | A rock ballad that portrays confusion and hope |
| 42 | GarnetOku Hanako |  play_arrow | The theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a track that resonates with the heart |
| 43 | Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A nostalgic youth song on a summer evening |
| 44 | Blown by the windElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | A classic song depicting a youthful farewell and a new journey |
| 45 | Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup |
| 46 | sunflowerAdo |  play_arrow | Give courage to your honest feelings! Ado’s cheering song |
| 47 | this very momentLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Introducing moving songs that support youth |
| 48 | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A song that gently embraces the uncertainties of youth |
| 49 | sentimentalculenasm |  play_arrow | culenas sings of memories and regrets |
| 50 | I…atarayo |  play_arrow | A song that portrays self-transformation and emotional growth through love |
| 51 | Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu |  play_arrow | Mafumafu’s Spring Youth Story |
| 52 | Strawberry Statement, Once Morebanban |  play_arrow | A smash hit that depicts youthful memories and the changing times |
| 53 | In that casemakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Macaroni Enpitsu’s heartbreak song |
| 54 | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s Love Song of Parting and Hope |
| 55 | BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Theme song of a figure skating anime |
| 56 | spring skySuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | A moving graduation song about friendship and farewell |
| 57 | Words of FarewellGReeeeN |  play_arrow | An inspiring song filled with memories of youth |
| 58 | Connect!Misaka Saki |  play_arrow | A youthful song where the bonds with friends resonate in the heart |
| 59 | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that sings of the struggles and hopes of youth |
| 60 | The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A rock song that sings of loneliness and heartache |
| 61 | walkKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Kumi Koda’s moving youth anthem |
| 62 | Scooping up blueatarayo |  play_arrow | A youthful friendship song sung by Atarayo |
| 63 | I like you.Shimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s moving love song that resonates with the heart |
| 64 | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A song of believing in dreams and the courage to move forward |
| 65 | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | A famous OR song that delivers the moving spirit of youth |
| 66 | Night of the Sixth-Magnitude StarAimer |  play_arrow | Aimer’s masterpieces that deliver moving emotions with her captivating singing voice |