[Women Artists Only] Tear-Jerking Masterpieces Recommended for Gen Z

When you think of songs that make you cry, many people probably imagine breakup songs.

There’s no doubt that love is one of the most relatable parts of life, but there are plenty of other moments that move our hearts, too.

In J-pop, each generation has its own collection of tear-jerking tracks.

So this time, we’re introducing cry-worthy songs recommended for Gen Z, limited to female artists.

We’ve picked a wide range—from songs that sing of great love beyond romance to tracks that portray farewells—so be sure to check them out!

Playlist

[Women Artists Only] Tear-Jerking Masterpieces Recommended for Gen Z
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Setting SunYorushika		An emotional summer song by Yorushika
2	guidelinesUru		Uru’s new song conveys a profound message of growth and courage.
3	tuki.bansanka		A love song that stirs the heart of the young Tuki
4	flameLiSA		Demon Slayer theme song sparks a social phenomenon
5	I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s heartbreak songs: poignant lyrics that resonate with the heart
6	Thread of DawnWagakki Band		The Appeal of Wagakki Band’s Fusion of Japanese and Western Music
7	AldebaranAI		Expressing prayers for family through an AI song
8	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s classic of gratitude, easy to sing
9	A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru		A poignant classic that sings of love for a mother and of loss
10	while taking a breatherYamamoto Aya		Sayaka Yamamoto’s heartwarming single: the importance of people and bonds
11	inside youmilet		A husky, emotional song that portrays the poignancy of parting
12	We won’t fightAKB48		A powerful AKB48 classic that wishes for peace
13	DIGNITYAdo		Ado’s movie theme song, a powerful singing voice that resonates with the heart
14	I want to see you.nowisee		Sparklers MV, a longing for lost love
15	leap day personRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS theme song for the film “The Last 10 Years”
16	He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon		A moving song by Aimyon themed around suicide
17	maybeYOASOBI		A poignant song that depicts the pain of parting and lingering attachments.
18	spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota		A song of grief and hope for a dearly loved one lost
19	SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanmina		Stirring songs give people’s dreams a push
20	Because you are hereUru		Love and gratitude woven into the lyrics
21	Almond ChocolateILLIT		A sweet and bittersweet love song sung by ILLIT
22	periodIkuta Erika		A heart-wrenching, moving song that portrays the end of love
23	I saw you.≠ME		A bittersweet summer crush, a song that resonates in the heart of youth
24	Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa		ReoNa's emotional ballad song
25	tomorrowNoda Megumi		A ballad that portrays a heartbreaking emotion with a gentle singing voice
26	I stillmilet		milet’s love ballad that serves as a movie theme song
27	Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		A heartwarming ballad that faces forward with hope and anxiety
28	single bedSha ran Q		A classic ballad by Sharan Q that poignantly depicts the heartache of a broken romance
29	ElegyBONNIE PINK		BONNIE PINK’s ballad of hope and prayer
30	Kasane AiSoala		Soala’s ballad depicting lost love
31	A happy promise.riria.		Lilia's new song is the theme song for an anime
32	So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.		Lilia’s Heartbreak Ballad
33	Sentimental KissShio Reira		A ballad by Shio Reira. A gentle portrayal of the end of a romance.
34	Always togetherMoena		A ballad with a gentle singing voice. It sings about feelings for a cherished person.