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


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