[120% Empathy] A Collection of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Encouragement]

stick your head into the toiletyakozen

05 Lovely Egawa — Sticking His Head in the Toilet / Yakozen

Takeyama Pistol sings about the absurdity and irrationality of simply trying to live, in his own distinctive storytelling style.

His crushed, husky voice belts it out with a force that seems to blow away the pain and helplessness.

The shouts in the latter half, along with Hiroya Hamano’s piano, are guaranteed to move you.

What the Palm TellsAKB48

Reconstruction Support Song “What the Palm Speaks” / AKB48 [Official]

It was produced and distributed for free as part of the charity initiative “Dareka no Tame ni Project” carried out by AKB48 and its sister groups.

The music video consists of a slideshow from their visits to the disaster-affected areas.

No specific selection of members was designated for this song.

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Sheena Ringo – In Season

Aging and death come to everyone equally.

That’s why Ringo Sheena’s message—to live the present to the fullest—resonates so deeply with me, and I can’t help but be moved to tears when I listen.

It might strike a deeper chord with women than with men.

FRIENDS!!!imase

【imase】FRIENDS!!!（MV）

This song features a groovy rhythm and catchy pop melodies, gently singing about the beauty of friendship.

It delicately portrays various facets of friendship—from intimate bonds where a single glance says it all, to the awkwardness of a reunion after a long time apart.

It carefully expresses the importance of a bond that doesn’t change with time, and the joy of returning to a carefree connection like the old days.

Created in February 2025, the piece was written by imase as the theme song for “Everyone’s Concert,” a collaboration project between the live communication app Pococha and Yamaha Corporation.

It’s a perfect fit for capturing the feelings of friends who deepen their bonds through practice and competitions at school events like sports days and athletic festivals.

Unrequited loveChara

Chara – Unrequited Love

Bittersweet and tear-inducing, Chara’s uniquely husky voice brings back the ache of unrequited love.

Even if you’ve never experienced the pain of loving someone who doesn’t love you back, listening to Chara’s “Kataomoi” will surely show you just how achingly sweet it can be.

existenceWANIMA

WANIMA “Existence” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO / Flower Cupid Mother’s Day CM song

This song features a warm melody filled with gratitude and prayers for family that truly resonates.

Memories of growing up in a seaside town and days spent with loved ones are expressed in gentle words, conveying WANIMA’s sincere feelings.

Flowing comfortably at a medium tempo, the track preserves the band’s core rock sound while ambitiously venturing into more emotional expression.

It was selected as the Mother’s Day campaign theme song for Hana Cupid in March 2025 and was used in a commercial featuring actor Shohei Miura.

It’s the perfect track for times when you’re working hard with friends to prepare for school festivals, or when you want to deepen bonds with your teammates.

WANIMA’s message-driven music is highly recommended for anyone who wants to share their feelings for someone important.

MIRAIShonan no Kaze

Mirai

Shonan no Kaze’s songs are known for their powerful messages about bonds with friends and hope for the future.

This track is no exception, riding a reggae-inspired rhythm to portray the pursuit of dreams while supporting one another.

Featured on the July 2022 album “2022 ~Time to Shine~,” it instills the courage to never give up in the face of hardship.

It resonates deeply as it sings of overcoming everyday anxieties and inner conflicts, and of finding a place where each person can shine.

It’s a recommended song for those standing at a crossroads in life or who want to cherish their ties with friends.