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

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

A song that many renowned artists have also covered, “Yasashisa de Afureru You ni” is one of JUJU’s signature tracks, released in 2009.

It’s a song I’d recommend to those who feel that the feelings for someone dear can start to seem like a given as the days spent together grow longer.

The lyrics may move you to tears as they make you realize the importance of ordinary days and the gratitude of having someone by your side.

It’s a love song filled to the brim with feelings for someone you truly cherish.

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my wishAI

AI「my wish」（Official Music Video）

A heartwarming gospel ballad filled with hope and prayer.

Released in April 2025, this work serves as the image song for the film “Hana Manma.” The lyrics gently tell us that “wishes do come true,” and AI’s husky yet powerful vocals layer over them to moving effect.

It beautifully captures the world of the film, in which Ryohei Suzuki and Kasumi Arimura play a brother and sister.

This song gently supports those on the verge of giving up on the future or whose dreams have been denied, making it a perfect listen when you need strength to persevere or the courage to take the next step.

Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala

Yosugala – Kono Yubi Tomare

A song about human connections and bonds, this new piece from yosugala is set for release in March 2025.

It weaves gentle compassion into its melody, expressing the desire to find a small light in someone facing hardship and to stay by their side.

The sound, crafted by members of the band AliA, delivers an emotionally stirring resonance.

The song was first unveiled at a solo concert held at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 8, enveloping the audience in a warm sense of awe.

As an ambitious follow-up to the albums “YOMOSUGARA” and “YOMOSUGARA 2,” it has garnered strong support from many fans.

It’s a reliable companion for moments when you want to deepen bonds with teammates at school sports festivals or field days, or when you want to encourage someone important to you.

Friend ShipHoshino Gen

Friend Ship

This is a gentle song that tenderly embraces the warm feelings of parting from and reuniting with someone important, and the hope of meeting again.

Gen Hoshino’s heartfelt vocals and the warm melody evoke the beauty of precious memories and bonds with friends.

Included on the album “YELLOW DANCER,” the track was written as the theme song for the film “Moriyamachu Driving School” and was also used in NTT Docomo’s “Docomo no Long Gakuwari” commercial.

During the “Continues” tour in September 2017, it was performed with passion at Saitama Super Arena.

It’s a heartwarming piece to listen to when you’re thinking of a dear friend you’ve been separated from, or when you’ve made plans to see each other again after a long time.

ElfAdo

[Ado] Elf

Woven with a vibrant, life-affirming voice, the ethereal melody portrays the strength of a solitary soul moving forward.

Ado’s delicate yet passionate expressiveness powerfully sings of life’s pain, inner conflict, and hope.

Set to a lyrical tune, the lyrics reflect a protagonist walking an endless road alone, resonating deeply with listeners.

This song has been selected as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “Who Watched the Peacock’s Dance?” airing from January 2025.

It harmonizes beautifully with the series led by Suzu Hirose, enriching the story’s world even further.

A song that stands beside those searching for their path or facing hardship, it offers the courage to live with strength.

If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER "If I Had Lived Alone" MV

Released in June 2020 and known as the theme song for the film “The Footprints of Water” (Mizukami no Flight), this SUPER BEAVER track is a heartwarming song that gently conveys the importance of human connection.

Its lyrics, which depict the joys and frustrations that come from our ties with others, and above all, the encounters with those who become most precious to us, resonate deeply with many listeners.

Marking the band’s notable return to Sony Music Records, the song reached No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Charts.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you wish to stand by someone you care about, or when you want to cheer on a loved one standing at a crossroads in life.

sonetACIDMAN

ACIDMAN – sonet Music Video (WOWOW “W Series Drama: Golden Kamuy — Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoner Competition Arc” Final Episode Ending Theme)

This is a sweeping rock ballad that portrays a lonely heart gazing up at the night sky and a prayer for new hope.

Crafted by ACIDMAN with the vast nature of Hokkaido in mind, the song embraces fading dreams and sorrow while conveying the strength to seek out a light toward the future.

Beginning in December 2024, it was chosen as the ending theme for the final episode of WOWOW’s drama “Renodoku Drama W Golden Kamuy,” deepening the lingering resonance of the story.

The beautiful melodies of strings and piano blend perfectly with the band’s sound, powerfully striking the listener’s heart.

It’s a work I wholeheartedly recommend as music that gently stays by your side when you stand at a crossroads in life and need the courage to live true to yourself.