[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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[When you want to cry or when you're sad] Tear-jerking masterpieces that make you cry when you listen (91–100)
tear(s)Ketsumeishi
When you’re fed up with your own weaknesses, this song is sure to soothe you.
It’s a track by the music group Ketsumeishi, who have produced numerous hits like “Sakura” and “Kimi ni BUMP,” released in 2004 as their ninth single.
The relaxed tempo combined with the members’ warm vocals makes it wonderfully easy on the ears.
You’ll want to close your eyes and let the sound carry you.
If you’re on the verge of giving up on your dreams, take a break—listen to “Namida” and try resetting your mindset.
CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie
“CAN YOU CELEBRATE?” is a song that expresses straightforward love for a lifelong partner.
It’s also known as one of Namie Amuro’s signature tracks, as she has been active across modeling and singing.
It’s a staple at weddings, so many of you may already know it.
The song depicts two people who, after overcoming various hardships, are finally united—evoking moving, unforgettable moments.
It’s a piece you can listen to while thinking of the lover by your side, or while wishing happiness for someone dear to you.
Be sure to give this grand love song a listen—it will leave your heart feeling uplifted.
Tear-Jerking Masterpieces That Make You Cry When You Want to or Feel Sad (101–110)
crescent moonayaka
There are times when you feel like crying when your partner goes far away, aren’t there? A song recommended for those in a long-distance relationship is Ayaka’s “Mikazuki.” It’s a song themed around long-distance love.
She’s said to have written it based on her feelings when she moved to Tokyo and left her hometown.
The title “Mikazuki” (Crescent Moon) metaphorically refers to the shape of mobile phones at the time.
When you feel lonely, let the relatable lyrics and her beautiful voice soothe you.
It’s a classic that stays close to your heart when you feel like crying.
Summer Snowkrage
A song by singer-songwriter krage, chosen as the ending theme for the anime Raven of the Inner Palace, which is based on a fantasy novel.
It portrays the heartrending emotions of those deprived of freedom and burdened with a harsh fate, who earnestly long to live in the light.
Krage’s voice, combining clarity and strength, matches the song and the anime’s world perfectly.
As you listen, pay attention as well to the chorus sung in Chinese, which enhances the song’s atmosphere.
indigoSukima Suichi
A ballad by Sukima Switch included on the album Yūkaze Blend.
Many people who aren’t avid fans might not know it, but it’s packed with everything that makes Sukima Switch who they are.
The protagonist’s self-questioning as they struggle with love is striking and prompts a lot of deeper reflection.
Don’t you ever find the same feelings circling round and round without end? When you listen to it during rough patches, it also has a raw intensity that makes your emotions well up, and you might find you just can’t hold them back.
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
Many of Kenshi Yonezu’s songs feature masterful, beautiful Japanese lyrics that can move you to tears.
His song “Eine Kleine” is, without exaggeration, one of the first titles that comes up these days when people talk about tearjerkers.
Included on the 2014 album “YANKEE,” it’s also one of Yonezu’s signature tracks.
The song portrays the willingness to sacrifice oneself precisely because you love someone, and the kind of breakup that happens because of that love.
Anyone struggling with romance will likely be brought to tears when they listen.
It’s also a song that makes you want to experience loving someone in that way.
flameLiSA
LiSA’s “Homura,” which became a massive hit as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, was the talk of the town.
Some listeners may find themselves in tears as they recall the film’s moving scenes that tie into the song.
But this track is more than that—it’s a song that resonates deeply even with those who haven’t seen the movie, a tearjerker that touches the heart.
It brings to mind someone you made an important promise to long ago, dear friends or family you rarely get to see, or someone you can no longer meet—reminding everyone of the person they’ve kept in their heart, and moving them to tears before they even realize it.