[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.
Playlist
| [2026] A Collection of Popular, Tear-Jerking Inspirational BGM | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | A poignantly beautiful BGM that accompanies sorrowAkiyama Hirokazu |  play_arrow | A Collection of Tear-Jerking BGM by Hirokazu Akiyama |
| 2east | A gentle music box for the heartBGM maker |  play_arrow | Support sleep with music box music |
| 3east | The dream from that daySakuramochi Runa |  play_arrow | Piano and violin pieces that suit memorable scenes |
| 4east | Baby, God Bless YouSeizuka Shinya |  play_arrow | “Baby, Go…” produced by Shinya Kiyozuka |
| 5east | Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi |  play_arrow | A Japan–United Kingdom–Australia co-production released in 1983… |
| 6east | Hymn to LifeMuramatsu Takatsugu |  play_arrow | A Hymn to Life by Takatsugu Muramatsu |
| 7east | A Fateful EncounterAndré Gagnon |  play_arrow | From Canada: Piano melodies that heal the heart |
| 8east | Is Paris Burning?Kako Takashi |  play_arrow | The moving theme music of NHK’s ‘The Century of Images’ |
| 9east | Taiga Drama “Gō: Hime-tachi no Sengoku” Main ThemeYoshimata Ryō |  play_arrow | Stories of women of the Sengoku era as depicted by Yoshimata Ryo |
| 10east | Whistle: Asuka’s ThemeŌshima Michiru |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose gentle oboe tone soothes the heart |
| 11east | Once-in-a-lifetime encountertenpyō |  play_arrow | A piano solo piece from the Tenpyō era that gently stays close to the heart |
| 12east | KEEP A DISTANCEObara Takashi |  play_arrow | A quiet dialogue and warmth between the shakuhachi and the piano |
| 13east | Cello Suite “Festival”Tsuneta Daiki |  play_arrow | Daiki Tsuneta’s suite celebrating Cartier’s 100th anniversary |
| 14east | Blue DragonSawano Hiroyuki |  play_arrow | A moving piece with tension and power |
| 15east | Coin of HappinessFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s classical guitar solo piece that shakes the heart |
| 16east | Tufted puffinHakasé Tarō |  play_arrow | Taro Hakase's signature piece “Beautiful Bird” |
| 17east | Hymn of Ten Thousand PraisesHakasé Tarō |  play_arrow | Taro Hakase's Melody of Prayer for His Son |
| 18east | God’s Medical RecordsTsujii Nobuyuki |  play_arrow | Nobuyuki Tsujii’s gentle piano melodies soothe the heart. |
| 19east | SummerHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Joe Hisaishi’s “Summer” was the ch… from school. |
| 20east | Anime tearjerker piano soundtrack |  play_arrow | Work/study BGM to soothe the soul with a piano soundtrack |
| 21east | PV_EmotionalPeriTune |  play_arrow | An inspiring sound of piano and strings |
| 22east | For TomorrowSeizuka Shinya |  play_arrow | The 2017 TV drama “Kounodori,” Season 2… |
| 23east | Sad storySEASIDE STUDIO |  play_arrow | "Sad Story" is a piano piece brimming with a sense of ephemerality... |
| 24east | EarthMuramatsu Takatsugu |  play_arrow | “Earth,” with its emotionally stirring melody, is particularly memorable... |
| 25east | From here on, you’re on your own.Ucchii Zero – ucchii zero – |  play_arrow | A heartrending piano piece composed by Ucchii |
| 26east | Longing/LoveGeorge Winston |  | Born in the U.S. state of Michigan, pian... |
| 27east | shooting starmoppī saundo |  play_arrow | Nagareboshi is a dramatic, grandiose song |
| 28east | Distant LightLibera |  play_arrow | Libera’s heartwarming song “Faraway” is… |
| 29east | Shine brighterSakuramochi Runa |  play_arrow | A Vocaloid producer’s song with a heartrendingly beautiful melody |
| 30east | Inspiration to youKyaai |  play_arrow | Kyaai’s moving free BGM track |
| 31east | homesicknessAmacha no Ongaku Koubou |  play_arrow | “Nostalgia,” characterized by a melody that stirs the emotions, is... |
| 32east | A dream from somedayKouya Takashi |  play_arrow | Soothing BGM with acoustic guitar and strings |
| 33east | forget me notnoru |  play_arrow | Healing Piano BGM to Listen to When Anxious |
| 34east | Chariots Of FireVangelis |  play_arrow | Greek-born synthesizer player Vangelis… |
| 35east | Summer Piano MusicRelaxing Music Pro |  play_arrow | Piano BGM that brings back summer memories |
| 36east | TikTok Piano Medley |  play_arrow | A collection of emotional piano pieces that originated on TikTok |
| 37east | Code Blue (from “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Emergency Lifesaving”)Satō Naoki |  play_arrow | With a moving melody and a tension-filled development, it leaves listeners… |
| 38east | A Whole New World (from “Aladdin”)Alan Menken |  play_arrow | Aladdin’s signature ballad |
| 39east | ultramarineAyase |  play_arrow | YOASOBI’s cheer song expresses the passion of believing in dreams |
| 40east | Name of Life from Spirited AwayHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | The Appeal and Impact of the Theme Song from Spirited Away |
| 41east | A Town with an Ocean View (from “Kiki’s Delivery Service”)Hisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Joe Hisaishi’s piano piece from Kiki’s Delivery Service |
| 42east | Sometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco RossoKatō Tokiko |  play_arrow | A warm song that nostalgically recalls youthful memories |
| 43east | On the journey: “Final Fantasy VII Piano Collections”Uematsu Nobuo |  play_arrow | Piano tracks from FF7 are perfect for work BGM |
| 44east | Music Room After SchoolGONTITI |  play_arrow | The healing presence of Mr. Gonzalez Mikami and Mr. Chichi Matsumura… |
| 45east | Touhou Arrangement Medley |  play_arrow | A fantastical BGM video based on Touhou Project music |
| 46east | MomentAkiyama Hirokazu |  play_arrow | Hirokazu Akiyama’s “Moment” is beautiful… |
| 47east | Piano 19Morita Koichi |  play_arrow | A nostalgic, gentle piano piece that soothes the heart |
| 48east | GymnopédieErik Satie |  play_arrow | As a heretic of Western music, “Gymnopédie”... |
| 49east | River Flows in YouYIRUMA |  play_arrow | A melody like the flow of water that gently soothes the heart... |
| 50east | Beautiful and sad piano music |  play_arrow | Nostalgic and soothing piano music |
| 51east | Beautiful and heartrending, fantasy-style musicBGM maker |  play_arrow | Soothe your fatigue with fantasy-style music |
| 52east | Last Train HomePat Metheny Group |  play_arrow | By the band led by guitarist Pat Metheny… |
| 53east | Eternal StoryYamashita Kōsuke |  play_arrow | “E...” by Kosuke Yamashita, released in 2012 |
| 54east | TAKUMI / ArtisanMatsutani Taku |  play_arrow | “TAKUMI” is an architectural documentary… |
| 55east | A soothing Japanese-style music medleyxxxJunaJunaxxx |  play_arrow | Introducing a BGM video with soothing Japanese-style music |
| 56east | A cover of songs to listen to when you can’t sleep or want to calm down |  play_arrow | Relaxing guitar-and-vocal song |
| 57east | Legend of the WindHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Boost your concentration with Joe Hisaishi's music |
| 58east | A little bittersweet, sometimes sad background music for working |  play_arrow | Piano BGM Collection for Reliving Nostalgic Memories |