[For when you want to cry or feel sad] Tear-jerking masterpieces that make you cry when you listen
Even when you feel like crying, it’s not as easy to shed tears as it was when you were a child once you’ve grown up.
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of songs perfect for when you want to cry—from tear-jerking melodies to moving masterpieces.
These are all tracks you can listen to alone at home and really let the tears flow.
We’ve gathered everything from classics to the latest hits: songs that help you free the part of yourself that can’t cry, and songs that stay close to your pain and lift you up.
Find that one song that speaks to your heart—and let yourself have a good, cathartic cry.
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[For when you want to cry or feel sad] Tear-jerking masterpieces that make you cry when you listen (81–90)
KanadeJUJU
The album “Ore no Request,” released by JUJU in 2020, is a collection of covers exclusively of songs by male artists.
Among the tracks included is “Kanade.” Originally released in 2004 as Sukima Switch’s second single, it’s one of their signature songs.
It’s also a highly popular number known as a heartbreaking, tear-jerking love song.
The melody is poignant and deeply moving on its own, but when JUJU sings it, a different kind of charm emerges—another angle of tear-inducing emotion that comes on strong.
If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro
The song makes a striking impact right from the start.
It’s a piece by singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama, who has produced numerous masterpieces, released in 2008 as his 16th single.
While it’s an emotionally moving ballad, it possesses a depth that can’t be captured by words like that alone.
His gentle vocal tone is wonderful as well.
I hope you’ll take in the feelings packed into the lyrics—there’s so much poured into them.
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
Sakura, released by Naotaro Moriyama in 2003, has become a timeless staple across generations—used at graduation ceremonies and farewell parties, and recognized as a classic “sakura song.” The piece is written as a solo with piano accompaniment, and even when you listen casually, Moriyama’s powerful voice and the gentle piano seep straight into your heart, leaving you on the verge of tears before you know it.
Some people may also remember practicing this piece as a choral song during their school days.
Hearing it again can bring back those memories and make the tears flow all the more.
canaryYonezu Kenshi
It’s no exaggeration to say that Kenshi Yonezu is now indispensable to any discussion of the Japanese music scene.
“Canary” is the final track on Yonezu’s fourth album, STRAY SHEEP, released in August 2020.
In the flow of the album, it powerfully ties everything together at the end—a medium-tempo ballad that prompts reflection and leaves many feelings in your heart.
With its beautiful piano melody, it resonates with listeners of all kinds and can move you to tears; it’s a song created for a challenging era.
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB
A smash hit that represents both the 1990s and Kome Kome Club.
It’s also famous for having been covered by many artists.
When you think of “Roman Hiko,” you might associate it more with excitement and a bright mood, but precisely because of that radiance, it really hits you in the heart.
On the eve of an important departure, when your hard work has finally been recognized—this is a wonderful song that gently stays by your side and honors your efforts.
I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo
The emotionally rich sound and lyrics of “I’ll Forget Your Silence in October” leave a strong impression.
It’s a song by Atarayo, a four-piece band with the catchphrase “We grow by feeding on sadness,” and its heartrending, relatable lyrics went viral on YouTube and TikTok.
Hitomi’s vocals have a powerfully emotional quality that, combined with the rhythm, bring tears to your eyes.
The lyrics capture the kind of bittersweet feelings anyone might have in everyday life, making them easy to relate to.
If you overlay it with your own heartbreak, you’ll be able to cry your eyes out.
[When you want to cry or when you're sad] Tear-jerking masterpieces that make you cry when you listen (91–100)
RAINSEKAI NO OWARI
Starting with a piano melody, this airy song “RAIN” may be familiar to many, as it was the theme song for the animated film Mary and The Witch’s Flower.
While many tear-jerkers are about sad romances or life’s hardships, this one is a song that soothes the heart.
By the time it ends, it leaves your heart feeling a little warmer.