[2026] A Collection of Popular, Tear-Jerking Inspirational BGM
In today’s world where everyone uses social media, creating videos is nothing unusual.
Especially when it comes to short-form videos like TikTok or Instagram, many people have probably tried making them at least once.
For those creators, we’ve curated a selection of moving background music (BGM).
From famous tracks you’ve likely heard on YouTube Shorts or TikTok to lesser-known yet deeply emotional pieces, we’ve picked a wide range of inspiring BGMs.
Find the one song that suits you best.
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[2026] Popular Tear-Jerking Emotional BGM | Compilation (21–30)
A soothing Japanese-style music medleyxxxJunaJunaxxx
When it comes to BGM videos that make you cherish the spirit of “Wa” (Japanese harmony), “A Soothing Japanese-Style Music Medley” stands out.
Created by xxxJunaJunaxxx, who has produced numerous BGM videos, it features traditional melodies using Japanese instruments that soothe the soul and evoke the changing seasons of Japan—spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
It’s also lovely to listen while picturing Japan’s natural scenery, shrines, and temples.
While many tracks have a relaxed tempo, they also carry a certain beauty and strength.
The gentle music seems to envelop stress and anxiety.
Why not spend some leisurely time and experience the wabi-sabi of Japanese aesthetics?
Beautiful and heartrending, fantasy-style musicBGM maker
This BGM video, which evokes fantastical cityscapes and scenery, features “beautiful yet bittersweet fantasy music.” It was produced by a BGM maker known for creating numerous original tracks.
The beautifully melancholic piano tones resonate, inviting listeners to imagine a story with depth.
From dawn to the dark of night, its ambient sound is versatile and fitting for any scene.
It’s a BGM video that lets you forget everyday fatigue and stress and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy.
It’s also recommended to listen while picturing beautiful landscapes.
[2026] Popular Tear-Jerking Emotional BGM | Compilation (31–40)
GymnopédieErik Satie
Gymnopédie was composed by Erik Satie, known as an iconoclast of Western music.
It’s often used as background music in TV and films, so I think many people have heard it.
Its mysteriously relaxing world evokes a moving, emotional atmosphere.
Last Train HomePat Metheny Group
Released in 1987 by the band led by guitarist Pat Metheny, this piece is more than mere easy listening—it’s a moving BGM track that seems to tell a variety of stories to the listener.
The brushed drum sound that evokes the steady rhythm of a train, the deeply resonant, human-sounding chorus—simply put, it’s nothing short of wonderful.
Eternal StoryYamashita Kōsuke
Kosuke Yamashita’s “Eternal Story,” released in 2012, is a piece written for Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth and Yasuto Tanaka, one of Japan’s leading saxophonists.
Some listeners may recognize it as the ending theme of the TV program “Masters of Beauty.” The beautiful melodies for trumpet and saxophone blend exquisitely in this work, which not only soothes the heart the moment you hear it, but also gives you the courage to take a step toward the next stage.
When you’re facing work or study and striving to achieve something, this piece will gently support you.
Piano 19Morita Koichi
Piano 19, composed by Koichi Morita, founder of the free music service MaouDamashii.
Its somewhat nostalgic sound leaves a strong impression, as if recalling past events and the people you’ve met.
The gentle strings enveloping the beautiful piano tone are soothing as well.
Since the track doesn’t have strong accents, it’s also recommended for those seeking soft music.
When you feel an indescribable loneliness or wistfulness, the moving, lyric-free piano sound will resonate with your heart.
It’s a BGM video we hope you’ll use in moments when you want to spend time slowly and calmly.
Music Room After SchoolGONTITI
Gontiti is the soothing acoustic guitar duo of Mr.
Gonzales Mikami and Mr.
Chichi Matsumura.
Their signature piece, “The Music Room After School,” is a classic that exudes a deeply nostalgic atmosphere, just as its title suggests.
Their music feels like it transports listeners to places outside the everyday, or back into a memory-filled past.
Let this track play softly in the background, and it will gently untangle the threads of confusion in a mind overwhelmed by tasks.