A moving song I want to use for my fave’s lyric video
When you’re making a video for your favorite idol, you want to use a special song, right?
But sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect track that fits them! Maybe you’ve felt that way too.
In this article, I’d like to introduce some moving songs that are perfect as BGM for your “oshi” videos.
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks, including love songs that reflect your feelings for your fave, songs to dedicate to someone special, and tear-jerking anthems of support.
I hope you find the one song that fits your video perfectly.
Touching songs I want to use for my oshi’s lyric video (1–10)
Love is litrokudenashi
This work by the music project Rokudenashi is a single released digitally in February 2023.
It’s a ballad born from a collaboration between vocalist Ninjin and Vocaloid producer MIMI, characterized by a simple, piano-centered arrangement.
The song portrays a world in which the presence of someone brings warmth to a heart burdened by loneliness and anxiety, and Ninjin’s delicate vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
It became a major topic on social media platforms like TikTok and was performed at a special live show in December.
It’s a gentle track that quietly stays by your side when you feel tired or find life difficult in your day-to-day.
I miss youRADWIMPS
A gem of a ballad, imbued with a pure wish for a loved one who’s been lost—impossible to listen to without tears.
It appears as the final track on rock band RADWIMPS’ album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1= 10 years 10 songs,” released in March 2021, marking ten years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The album is filled with messages from the band, who have kept the affected regions close to their hearts for many years, and its quiet soundscape of piano and rich strings sinks deeply into the soul.
For those who carry the ache of wanting to see someone they can’t, or who seek solace in their sorrow, this is the piece to hear.
Its warm afterglow, beyond words, gently envelops the heart.
LeoYuuri
Singer-songwriter Yuuri, who captivates countless listeners with his overwhelming vocal prowess.
Featured on the album “Ichi,” released in January 2022, this work is a moving ballad that portrays the bond between a dog and its owner.
Told from the perspective of a beloved dog, the everyday moments—and the poignant farewell that eventually arrives—resonate deeply alongside Yuuri’s richly emotive vocals.
Following the release of the music video, views surged rapidly, and by August of the same year, total streams surpassed 100 million.
It’s a warm song that comforts not only dog lovers but anyone who cherishes time with their loved ones.
A masterpiece that teaches us the preciousness of everyday life—something we often realize only after it’s gone—and one that’s impossible to hear without tears.
I want to be with you.Ayumu Imazu
This song brims with straightforward affection for a loved one and a desire to stay together from here on out.
It’s a track by Ayumu Imazu, released digitally in November 2025, which gained attention after he posted a demo on social media in January of the same year.
Although it wasn’t tied in with any films or TV shows, it’s a carefully crafted piece for which he also created the artwork himself.
Even if you cherish your partner, some of you might struggle to put your true feelings into words, right? If you share this song at such times, the genuine love you hold inside will gently seep into their heart.
Try conveying your wish to always be by their side together with this piece.
Prayer FlowerHirai Dai
Hirai Dai, whose gentle, heartwarming voice resonates across generations, is beloved by many.
This work is his memorable debut single, released in October 2011.
In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, as anxiety spread, its message themed around prayer and healing struck a deep chord with listeners.
The ukulele’s tones and the warm melody gently embrace wounded hearts.
In September 2020, he created a self-cover version featuring strings, and the song evolved into a timeless classic passed down through the years.
It’s a ballad you’ll want to listen to on nights when you find yourself quietly shedding tears as you remember someone you long to see but cannot—after a farewell, a breakup, or any precious parting.
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
A song by Omoinotake that sings of love unchanged across immense distances and time.
Released as a single in 2024, it was written specifically as the theme for the TBS drama “Eye Love You,” and became a major topic of conversation.
By October 2024, it had surpassed 300 million total streams, and it remains a beloved masterpiece for many.
Its message—that feelings don’t fade no matter how far apart you are—resonates deeply, carried by Reo Fujii’s clear, transparent vocals.
Within its bright, pop sound, a bittersweet arrangement seeps through, creating a tightening sensation in your chest each time you listen.
Give it a listen on nights when you can’t meet the person you long for, or when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone special.
evening primroseNovelbright
It’s a love ballad that starts with a poignant piano intro that tightens your chest—a song you can’t listen to without tears.
Unable to get an ex-lover out of your head, you can’t help but remember them… Yudai Takenaka’s overwhelming high-tone vocals sing that helpless emotion dramatically.
Released digitally by Novelbright in December 2020, the track was selected as the Monthly Song for the weather segment on Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!”.
Its performance on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE also drew a huge response, and the song is included on the album “Kaimaku Sengen.”