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