[Classic and Contemporary Hits] Emotionally Stirring, Heart-Touching Songs

That wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu

That Wonderful Love Once Again ~ 2024 Ver. [Official Promotion Video]

A gem of a folk song, filled with longing and nostalgia in search of a lost love.

It gently embraces shifting emotional distances and reflections on youth gone by.

The warm sonic world woven by the soothing resonance of the acoustic guitar and a refined arrangement beautifully captures the farewells and hoped-for reunions we all encounter in life.

Since its release in May 1971, it has been beloved as a staple for school events and graduation season, and has been widely used as incidental music in dramas and variety shows.

When you want to linger in memories with someone dear, why not immerse yourself in its soul-stirring vocals and poetic world?

YokazeHentai Shinshi Kurabu

Yokaze

This is a song whose wistful vocals over a lo-fi beat really sink into your heart.

You can picture yourself in a car speeding down the highway at night, letting the wind rush in through the window as you try to blow away your daily worries and anxieties.

The balance between rap and singing by Hentai Shinshi Club is exquisite, crafting a story-like world with a mellow vibe.

Released in April 2020, it was included on the album “HERO” the same year, and it was also used as the walk-up music for Rakuten Eagles player Hideto Asamura.

It’s a warm, mature track you’ll want to listen to while driving, when spending time alone, or on a quiet night with someone special.

purplejoōbachi

“Purple” Official MV

Queen Bee has released a long-awaited new song packed with encounters and farewells, hope and dreams.

Expressing gratitude and optimism for the future, this piece gently accompanies the listener’s heart and gives the courage to look ahead.

Released for streaming in February 2025 and included on the album “Aku,” the track blends a rock foundation with exquisitely nuanced emotion.

Avu-chan’s commanding vocals, together with the powerful performances by Yashi-chan and Hibari-kun, create a moving sonic world.

It opens the much-talked-about album that also features the theme songs for the TV anime Oshi no Ko and Undead Unluck.

It’s a song that will stand by you when you want to cherish the bonds with those you love or take a new step forward.

Stop that nightTeranishi Yūma

Yuma Teranishi “Stop That Night” Official Music Video

This is a song by Yuma Teranishi that portrays the ache of unrequited love.

It’s a ballad that reflects on a special night now past, resonating with regret over a lost love and a wish to reunite.

Released as a digital single in November 2024, it was selected as the theme song for the BS Fuji drama “Kazuhiro Teranishi Mystery: SPELL: Revenge of the Green Monkey.” Teranishi himself wrote, composed, and arranged the piece, infusing it with a message that respects diverse forms of love.

It’s recommended for those who feel a relationship is ending or who want to reminisce about cherished memories with someone special.

Cape TourYamamoto Kōtarō to Uīkuendo

Cape Tour

It is a classic song that poignantly portrays a bittersweet journey of love, marked by striking images of a beautiful sea and cape.

Its gentle, refreshing melody harmonizes beautifully with lyrical verses that revolve around memories of a beloved person who has been lost.

The delicate portrayal of traveling alone on a trip once promised to a loved one conveys a quiet strength—the resolve to move forward while carrying sorrow.

With this song, Kotaro Yamamoto & Weekend made their debut in June 1974, and it became a major hit, reaching No.

5 on the Oricon charts.

It has long been cherished as the station melody on the Keikyu Kurihama Line and was also used as the ending theme for the anime “Heaven’s Lost Property.” For those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or who carry deep feelings in their hearts, this is a song that will gently stay by your side.

bandageOkazaki Miho

Miho Okasaki “Bandage” Lyric Video

A song that gently stays close to your emotional scars—like a musical bandage.

It’s a track by Miho Okasaki, who is also active as a voice actor, released in December 2024.

The lyrics and composition are by the popular Vocaloid producer 40mP.

Time that has passed won’t come back, but even so, we’ll face forward and start walking… The strong, purposeful message embedded in the lyrics gives you courage.

It’s a song I especially want those carrying regret or pain to hear.

Okasaki’s voice will surely bring you hope for tomorrow.

NonfictionHirai Ken

Ken Hirai “Nonfiction” MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.)

A heartfelt message song born from the experience of losing a close friend.

Ken Hirai’s powerful vocals portray the longing for a lost life and the wish to meet again, with a voice that stirs the soul.

Since its release in June 2017, this medium-tempo ballad has resonated with many.

Created as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Little Giant,” its delicate, acoustic guitar–based arrangement harmonizes beautifully with the drama’s worldview.

The lyrics probe deeply into the meaning of life and gently embrace life’s struggles and setbacks, woven with warm words that stay close to the heart.

This work will light a quiet beacon in the hearts of those standing at life’s crossroads or holding feelings for someone dear.