[120% Empathy] A Collection of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Encouragement]
When it comes to moving songs, what kind of tracks come to mind for you?
Whether it’s love songs, fight songs, or songs about youth, I’m sure everyone has had the experience of thinking, “This song really moved me!!”
There are many different kinds of moving songs, but one common thread among them is that they often “overlap with our own experiences” in some way.
When we encounter lyrics or music that speak for the feelings we’ve been through, our hearts are touched by the power of music.
In this article, I’ll introduce many deeply relatable, moving songs.
Some may even move you to tears.
I hope you find the perfect song for you!
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[120% Empathy] A Collection of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Encouragement] (131–140)
Roomsakaiyuu
This is a heartbreaking breakup song by Yu Sakai, showcasing his overwhelming performance with a soaring high-pitched voice.
The beautiful orchestral sound, highlighted by piano, makes the track truly moving.
It’s a song that leaves you in awe of Yu Sakai’s composing talent—turning the loneliness and solitude conveyed in straightforward words into something so profoundly touching.
Before the departureWANIMA
WANIMA is a rock band that has encouraged listeners with impassioned words and vocals.
Their song “Tabidachi no Mae ni,” released in April 2021, was chosen as the theme song for “Fight! Kyushu,” an initiative organized by the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
Even when you feel like you’re giving it your all, it can be disheartening when the results don’t show, or when people tell you you’re not trying hard enough.
This song carries the message: “It’s okay to fail as many times as it takes—just don’t give up and keep holding on.”
Answer keyJUJU
JUJU, a highly skilled singer who has also spent time in the United States, is popular across a wide range of generations.
On November 10, 2021, she released “Kotaeawase,” her first new single in about a year and a half.
The song was written as the theme for the TV drama “Koi Desu! Yankee-kun to Hakujō Girl,” which is based on a manga.
Produced by hitmaker Koichi Tsutaya, it’s turned into a very pop track.
JUJU is often associated with cool tunes and heartrending ballads, but this earnest, upbeat love song she sings lifts listeners’ spirits and gives them a positive outlook.
Darkening RoomMatsutōya Yumi
The lyrics sorrowfully depicting a breakup with a lover really strike a chord.
It’s a song by Yuming (Yumi Matsutoya), released in 1976 as her seventh single.
It’s a popular piece that has been covered by many well-known musicians, including Elephant Kashimashi.
Perhaps it’s Matsutoya’s vocals and lyrics that make you feel as if you’re witnessing the scene right before your eyes.
The world of the song seems to slip straight into your heart.
It’s one of those timeless masterpieces of Japanese music.
Miraclekepura
A heartwarming number themed around friendship and growth.
It’s Kepura’s debut single, released in September 2024.
The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and the harmonies of the four voices resonate together, making it a track that’s quintessentially Kepura.
The music video, shot on film with a rich analog feel, is also striking.
The lyrics reveal honest emotions beneath a brave front and are sure to move you.
They convey the desire to remain friends no matter how your bonds may change.
This work is perfect for moments when you want to look back on memories of your youth and the ties with your cherished companions.
Wrapped in Kepura’s warm vocals, why not take a moment to think of your dear friends?
Outdated Rock ’n’ Roll BandKuwata Keisuke feat. Sano Motoharu, Sera Masanori, Char, Noguchi Goro
This is a song by a special unit formed by Keisuke Kuwata, who gathered musicians of the same age.
It laments the suffering of people amid the turmoil of global affairs and expresses a prayer for peace and a wish for a world where children can live with smiles.
Characterized by a straightforward, bright band sound that highlights the message of the lyrics, it strongly conveys hope for the future.
While the powerful message as a charity song is moving, the sight of classmates coming together and joyfully performing also conveys the bonds among friends, creating a profound emotional impact.
Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan
A perfect pick-me-up when you want to boost your spirits: “Seishun Nikki” (Youth Diary).
It’s the title track from the mini-album of the same name released in 2020 by the three-piece band Ryukku to Soinégohan, and it can be considered one of their signature songs.
It resonates not only with current students, who will easily relate, but also with adults who’ve grown up—an anthem of youth that hits home.
Their energetic band sound emotionally stirs you with a heat that brings back the momentum of your younger days.
It makes you feel like your youth starts right here!
