A famous song about setbacks. A song that stays by your side when times are tough or you feel like giving up.

If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER "If I Had Lived Alone" MV

A gem of a medium-tempo ballad that vividly portrays the joy and frustration we feel through our connections with others.

Included on SUPER BEAVER’s single “Highlight/Hitoride Ikiteita Naraba,” released in June 2020, this track was chosen as the theme song for the film Water Ribbon, starring Ayami Nakajo.

With delicate instrumentation and an emotive vocal performance, the melody gently sings of the importance of bonds with others and mutual support.

It’s a song that stays close to your heart when you want to reflect on what it means to live true to yourself and to find the courage to overcome setbacks.

Yours sincerelyrokudenashi

Good-for-Nothing “Hastily, Without Formalities” / Rokudenashi – Sincerely Yours [Official Music Video]

An emotionally charged vocal performance and delicate composition weave together to create a moving number.

It’s a work by Rokudenashi, released in November 2024.

The song was also chosen as the theme for episode 2 of the live-action drama Oshi no Ko.

The lyrics deftly capture the protagonist’s inner conflict and growth, offering a chance to reflect on the self that has kept striving for someone else’s sake.

You’ll likely resonate with the determination to move forward while carrying past wounds.

It’s a track that gently stays by the side of anyone in the midst of searching for themselves.

SunshadeYuka

Yuka – Sunshade (Official Audio)

It’s a song that conveys strength within gentleness.

Yuka’s delicate vocals beautifully capture the pain of parting and the anxiety about the future.

Released in June 2024, it was also used as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Warau Matryoshka.” Co-written with Toru from ONE OK ROCK, this track showcases the breadth of Yuka’s musicality.

Its expansive soundscape and subtly sentimental vocal work have the power to evoke deep emotions in listeners.

It’s the perfect rock ballad for soothing the pain of heartbreak or when you find yourself at a crossroads in life.

Beyond the nighttsuru

Crane – Across the Night

An encouragement song by Tsurun, a uniquely styled band whose members all sport afro hair, glasses, and patterned shirts.

It’s totally okay to be as sad as you need to be when you’re feeling down! Please don’t forget that there’s always someone out there thinking of you.

When times are tough, we even recommend borrowing someone’s shoulder and having a good cry.

This track is perfect for those of you with a positive mindset who just want to bounce back as quickly as possible.

The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER

The True Nature of Tears

A song that gently scoops up the feelings buried deep in your heart that are hard to put into words.

The melodies and lyrics woven by SUPER BEAVER resonate with the inner conflicts and loneliness that everyone carries.

With delicate language, it depicts a heart swaying between being true to oneself and meeting others’ expectations, and the meaning of the tears that fall between the desire to be loved and self-denial.

This piece was written as the theme song for the NHK General drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” airing from January 2025.

Included on the album “Ongaku” (“Music”), it harmonizes beautifully with the world of the drama, adding color to the story.

It is a reassuring companion when you’re about to take a new step, when you feel lost or anxious, or when you’re trying to face someone.

To youamazarashi

To You

This is an amazarashi song that stands beside those burdened with pain so heavy it feels like their hearts might break, offering deep empathy and tenderness.

As a message to people who struggle with self-worth or feel on the verge of losing their reason to live, it became the title track of the album “Anta e,” released in November 2013.

Embracing the hearts of those who keep fighting desperately, it powerfully sings of the importance of forgiving yourself and the meaning of living true to who you are without fearing failure.

Rather than cheering someone on from the outside, this work is an anthem that begins with a dialogue with oneself.

When you grow weary of life, its melody and lyrics will be there to gently stay by your side.

Tear SongOka Midori

Midori Oka “Namida Uta” Music Video

This song, known as one of Midori Oka’s signature pieces, resonates with lyrics that portray the loneliness and inner struggles of a woman living in the city.

When the protagonist is suddenly caught in the rain, you can’t help but see your own situation reflected in her.

Oka’s clear, expansive vocals gently embrace the fragility we all carry inside.

Released in February 2024, the track earned high marks on the enka charts.

It’s perfect for a weary weeknight—listening by the window with a can of beer in hand.

It’s sure to give you courage for tomorrow.