[Touching Song] A moving song that sings about you

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Berry Goodman “Become the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves” Music Video (NHK ‘Minna no Uta’ December 2024–January 2025)

Even if you can’t be the main character, you are wonderful just for trying—this heartwarming number sings that message.

It’s a track by BERRY GOODMAN, released digitally in December 2024, written specifically for NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” Based on the words of Tomoshige Yamashita, the honorary manager of the Seiryo High School baseball team, it was created as a cheer song for people who keep striving, and it resonated deeply with many listeners.

It might be the perfect song to send when you want to encourage someone.

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Hirai Dai / Symphony (Music Video)

Dai Hirai is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with songs that blend a surf-music flavor and a natural vibe.

His track “Symphony” is a number whose lyrics—about taking that first step to become a stronger version of yourself—give you courage when you feel stuck.

The idea that all the things you strive for and challenge yourself with connect to the future and ultimately shape a happy life—and comparing that image to a symphony, an orchestral work—is really cool, too!

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[Ado] Elf

A beautifully heartrending story woven around a solitary, mythical being.

Ado’s powerful vocals and sweeping melody combine to move the listener’s heart.

As it faces loneliness and anguish while reaching for hope, the song evokes deep empathy.

Released in January 2025 as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Who Saw the Peacock’s Dance?”, it perfectly captures the world of the series starring Suzu Hirose.

The image of an elf overlaps with the heroine’s growth as she follows the letters left by her father, radiating a gentle light.

It’s a song for anyone who has stood at a crossroads in life and experienced meetings and farewells with those they hold dear.

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Macaroni Empitsu "Saraba" Music Video

Macaroni Enpitsu’s gem of a love song, which sings of the bittersweet ache and gentle warmth of an unattainable love, stands by those troubled by romance and quietly cheers them on.

It delicately portrays the flutter of a faint crush and the wavering heart caught between ideals and reality, dramatically expressing pure love for another and the beauty of self-sacrifice.

Released in January 2025, the track was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime “Blue Box,” beautifully coloring the show’s world of youth and romance.

Its lyrics, where the pain of not being able to let go coexists with the kindness of wishing happiness for someone precious, will resonate deeply with those nursing heartbreak or harboring a secret, growing affection.

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Words I Cannot Say / Kazumasa Oda (Off Course) Instrumental

It was released as Off Course’s 23rd single.

It has been used in many contexts, including as a Meiji Life Insurance commercial song and as the station melody for the Seaside Line.

Covered by many artists, it’s a song loved by people of all ages.

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This is a song whose warm, gentle guitar tones and clear vocals resonate deeply with the heart.

It carefully depicts the small happinesses of everyday life and conveys the preciousness of moments spent with someone important.

With a rich melody, it expresses the warmth of being connected to someone rather than being alone, and the importance of mutually supportive relationships.

Released in February 2025, it was chosen as the ending theme for the anime “Momentary Lily.” It is also included on miwa’s best-of album “miwa,” commemorating the 15th anniversary of her debut.

It’s recommended for times when you want to cherish moments with someone special, or when you want to listen while thinking of someone dear.

Wrapped in the gentle singing voice, your heart, too, will be enveloped in warmth.

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Eikou no Kakehashi – Yuzu (Full)

It’s a song released in 2004, but many of you might remember hearing it a lot somewhere, right? It was the official theme song for the Athens Olympics broadcasts! It’s the ultimate cheer song that perfectly matches the moving, grand scale of the Olympics where athletes give their all.

This track will give a strong push to everyone taking on a challenge, so I recommend it when you need strength.

Conversely, even when you face failure or hardship, listening to this song will bring your strength back.

The lyrics, which stay close to you during the difficult phases on the way to your dreams, resonate directly with your heart.

When you feel like crying, let this song help you keep going!