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Songs that Gen Z feel are 'emo'—tracks that stir their emotions.

Have you recently come across a song that felt “emoi” and truly moved you? Among Gen Z in particular, “emoi songs” are a major topic and are widely shared on social media.

Perhaps you’ve felt healed—or even moved to tears—by melodies that evoke nostalgia, bittersweetness, and an indescribable lingering afterglow.

In this piece, we’ll introduce a selection of highly popular tracks described as “emoi,” songs that deeply resonate with many listeners—especially Gen Z—and stir the emotions.

Playlist

Songs that Gen Z feel are 'emo'—tracks that stir their emotions.
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1eastJANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaru
JANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaruplay_arrow
Yonezu and Utada’s classic song from the Chainsaw Man ending
2eastsomedaySaucy Dog
somedaySaucy Dogplay_arrow
A heart-touching ballad of lost memories and the pain of farewell
3eastHeralding springyama
Heralding springyamaplay_arrow
A song of loneliness and hope for young people in the age of social media
4eastAgate Caressed by NightAyase
Agate Caressed by NightAyaseplay_arrow
A night without the last train, a song of unspoken gratitude and farewell
5eastBedroom TalkOfisharu Higedan Dism
Bedroom TalkOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that portrays a quiet conversation at night
6eastLove WindIkuta Rira
Love WindIkuta Riraplay_arrow
A heartrending song that gently wraps a heart timid in love
7eastBlue JeansHANA
Blue JeansHANAplay_arrow
HANA’s second single expresses a bittersweet love
8eastmotion sickness from proximitywanuka
motion sickness from proximitywanukaplay_arrow
The bittersweet ache of being unable to speak my true feelings—clouded by drink and by love.
9eastosmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori
osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natoriplay_arrow
Natori-san’s debut song composed on an early smartphone
10eastwaxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s movie theme song sings of unconditional love and life.
11eastlife hackVaundy
life hackVaundyplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays the struggles of love and the wavering of emotions
12eastChronostasiskinoko teikoku
Chronostasiskinoko teikokuplay_arrow
The enchanting time of lovers walking through the city at night
13eastI’ll forget the taciturn you of October.aratayo
I’ll forget the taciturn you of October.aratayoplay_arrow
A moving song that sings about the pain of parting
14eastlampSakiyama Soshi
lampSakiyama Soshiplay_arrow
Jujutsu Kaisen ED, a song by Soushi Sakiyama that resonates with the heart
15eastmore than wordsHitsuji Bungaku
more than wordsHitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
Hitsujibungaku’s moving song becomes a big hit as an anime ending theme
16eastcold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A masterpiece that sings of Yojiro Noda’s heartrending love
17eastunravelAdo
unravelAdoplay_arrow
An emotionally charged rock song sung by Ado
18eastLove is litrokudenashi
Love is litrokudenashiplay_arrow
A song that soothes loneliness and gently stays by your heart
19eastQ / tenjoōbachi
Q / tenjoōbachiplay_arrow
Two songs by Queen Bee: a story of abuse and hope
20eastMemento moriŌmori Motoki
Memento moriŌmori Motokiplay_arrow
Motoki Omori’s ballad that contemplates life and death
21eastSoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A moving theme song that sings of love and hope
22eastevening primroseNovelbright
evening primroseNovelbrightplay_arrow
A ballad that portrays a heartrending heartbreak.
23eastleap day personRADWIMPS
leap day personRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS theme song for the film “The Last 10 Years”
24eastCorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
An encouraging song to dispel doubts at graduation—the answer is your own
25eastWe againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
A social media hit SG: a graduation song of parting and hope
26eastCinderella BoySaucy Dog
Cinderella BoySaucy Dogplay_arrow
A poignant love song that portrays the turmoil between betrayal and budding feelings of love
27eastHarukaYOASOBI
HarukaYOASOBIplay_arrow
A Mug’s View of a Girl’s Growth and Gratitude
28eastIf I were to die tomorrowKitanitatsuya
If I were to die tomorrowKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
Music of hope that questions the meaning of life.
29east1000 daysnozomi
1000 daysnozomiplay_arrow
A moving song that captures the brilliance and transience of youth
30eastLeoYuuri
LeoYuuriplay_arrow
A poignant tale of a beloved dog that portrays bonds and moments of realization
31eastSpot the differenceSuda Masaki
Spot the differenceSuda Masakiplay_arrow
A story where encounters reveal the meaning of life