Tear ducts guaranteed to burst! Heart-wrenching masterpiece songs I’d recommend to Gen Z

Do you ever cry in your everyday life?

In fact, it’s said that crying has a relaxing effect on humans.

Of course, we’d rather avoid tears of sadness, but in today’s so-called stress-filled society, healthy ways to release stress are essential for maintaining mental and physical balance.

So this time, we’re introducing tear-jerking songs recommended for Gen Z.

From blockbuster hits everyone knows to hidden gems, we’ve compiled a wide-ranging list—so go ahead and use it to cleanse your heart.

Playlist

Tear ducts guaranteed to burst! Heart-wrenching masterpiece songs I’d recommend to Gen Z
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	LeoYuuri		A heartfelt song that portrays the bond between a dog and its owner
2	Hated by life.mafumafu		Songs with profound messages resonate with the hearts of young people.
3	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song of courage to overcome life's hardships
4	Spot the differenceSuda Masaki		An inspiring collaborative song by Masaki Suda and Kenshi Yonezu
5	horizonback number		A poignant message song that resonates with the hearts of young people
6	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s moving theme song
7	revolutionMOROHA		A song that expresses a passionate desire for self-transformation
8	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s moving masterpiece, a singing voice that resonates with the heart.
9	The impact of a single dropUVERworld		A song of courage to face life's hardships
10	SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving theme song that sings of love and hope
11	I want to see you.nowisee		A wistful, beautiful melody and deep feelings
12	evening primroseNovelbright		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and bittersweet feelings
13	Don’t die!kocchi no kento		A moving song that conveys the hope to live
14	He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon		A moving early masterpiece by Aimyon
15	Rejuvenation feat. Hikari Mitsushimajoōbachi		Past loves and growth, a song that resonates with the heart
16	JANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaru		Yonezu and Utada's collaboration track portrays parting and memory.
17	Live.NEWS		NEWS's heartwarming cheer song encourages young people.
18	Only a single voicerokudenashi		A poignant song that comforts heartbreak and loneliness
19	DIGNITYAdo		An inspiring movie theme song sung by Ado that expresses love and freedom
20	paintingŌmori Motoki		A hauntingly mystical song that stirs Motoki Omori’s heart
21	Because you are hereUru		Warm singing voice and lyrics that think of a loved one
22	spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota		A song of grief and hope for a dearly loved one lost
23	As a personSUPER BEAVER		A powerful rock song by SUPER BEAVER
24	I miss youRADWIMPS		A ballad singing the feelings of the 10th anniversary of the earthquake, capturing the sorrow of not being able to meet
25	leap day personRADWIMPS		A moving song that celebrates the sanctity of life and the miracle of love
26	I’ll forget the taciturn you of October.aratayo		A moving song that sings about the pain of parting
27	tear(s)Marushii		Marcy’s heart-stirring song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
28	rendezvousshaitoopu		A heartrending song portraying the pain of heartbreak, 300 million streams
29	Dinner Songtuki.		Expressing the heartbreak of a failed love in tuki.'s debut song
30	HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE		A theme song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that resonates with the heart
31	reverse dreamKing Gnu		A ballad that delicately expresses love and loss
32	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s ballad of courage and hope
33	SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanmina		Stirring songs give people’s dreams a push
34	hydrangeaShibasaki Kou		Ko Shibasaki’s song that layers love and farewell onto hydrangeas
35	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heart-stirring song that sings of the struggles and hopes of youth
36	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS Graduation Support Song
37	SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism		A song that expresses the feelings of people with hearing loss as beautifully as snow
38	the depths of the heartrokudenashi		A heartbreaking love ballad by a good-for-nothing
39	rootKing Gnu		A piece that portrays the hope to live through a quiet melody
40	more than anyoneBE:FIRST		A ballad depicting the struggles of a man tormented at heart by BE:FIRST
41	AnswerIkuta Rira		An encouraging song that gives you the courage to keep walking toward the future, even while you're unsure
42	Hide-and-seekYuuri		A ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in partner to a game of hide-and-seek
43	KaraBank Band		Socially-contributive musical works by Bank Band
44	Heart Rainindigo la End		A ballad that quietly sings about a romantic breakup
45	180°yamazaru		A love ballad of a mountain monkey. Depicting the struggles of romance.
46	Welcome back.Tani Yuuki		A song that sings of bittersweet love for someone far away
47	Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		A heartwarming ballad that faces forward with hope and anxiety
48	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece ballad depicting the bonds of life
49	MetronomeYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s love ballad, feelings passing each other by
50	Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS		Ballads by RADWIMPS heal the heart
51	I…atarayo		A song that portrays self-transformation and emotional growth through love
52	realmiwa		A gentle guitar and a clear singing voice that seep into the heart
53	Magic CarpetKawasaki Takaya		A love song overflowing with affection by Takaya Kawasaki
54	Prayer FlowerHirai Dai		A ballad of love and gratitude for someone dear
55	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Theme song of a figure skating anime
56	DestinyAee! group		Aぇ! group’s bittersweet love song
57	You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A ballad about the pain of heartbreak
58	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		A gem-like love ballad by Mr.Children
59	Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER		A bittersweet love ballad by SUPER BEAVER
60	somedaySaucy Dog		A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories
61	I want to see you.yuzu		Yuzu releases a ballad dedicated to expressing gratitude to his father
62	Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke		A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup
63	single bedSha ran Q		A classic ballad by Sharan Q that poignantly depicts the heartache of a broken romance
64	dearestFukuyama Masaharu		A poignant tale of deep love and farewell
65	Spring, Summer, Autumn, Wintersumika		A poignant song depicting the changing of the four seasons and parting
66	AzaleaYonezu Kenshi		A ballad depicting lost love and hope for the life that follows
67	To new loversback number		back number's heartrending song
68	Always togetherMoena		A ballad with a gentle singing voice. It sings about feelings for a cherished person.
69	If you laugh at the skywacci		An anthem of support depicting the bonds and courage of youth
70	sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo's debut work, a heartwarming, original sound
71	waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s film theme song: a love song of love and obsession
72	Maplesupittsu		A gem-like ballad by Spitz that poignantly sings of lost feelings
73	Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu		An inspiring song by Macaroni Empitsu
74	In that casemakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s heartbreak song
75	The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER		The emotional songs of SUPER BEAVER
76	Family SongHoshino Gen		A classic song that gently sings of everyday happiness and family bonds
77	If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER		A heartwarming song by SUPER BEAVER that portrays human relationships