[Resonates with the Heart] Masterpiece Ballads with Beautiful, Poignant Lyrics

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TOMOO – Contrast [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Woven together with a simple piano tone, this moving song showcases TOMOO’s delicate emotional expression.

It carefully depicts the uniquely adolescent swings of feeling, vividly portraying the interplay of conflicting emotions.

With an intimacy akin to reading a diary, it gently traces the subtleties of a heart in love.

Released in January 2024 and chosen as the ending theme for cour 2 of the TV anime Ao no Hako, the track aligns beautifully with the anime’s world, adding depth to the story.

It’s a recommended listen for those who want to empathize with the feeling of being in love or sink into memories of their youth.

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“Purple” Official MV

With overwhelming vocal prowess and dramatically staged performances grounded in a singular aesthetic, Ziyoou-vachi commands a strong presence in the music scene.

Released in February 2025, this work is a straightforward ballad whose gentle vocals woven by Avu-chan and sweeping, large-scale melodies resonate deeply in the heart.

It powerfully sings of bonds with friends, gratitude to cherished people, and hope for the future, making it a message-rich piece that bridges past, present, and future.

Featured as the opening track of the album Aku, it vividly conveys the song’s world through Avu-chan’s extraordinary expressive ability.

This exquisite ballad is one to hear when you stand at a crossroads in life or want to reflect deeply on your feelings for someone important.

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milet “I still” Music Video (Theme song for the film ‘Unknown Girlfriend’)

A gem-like love ballad by milet, known for a voice where aching tenderness and strength intertwine, beautifully capturing the emotions of the character she portrays in the film.

Its richly emotive melody weaves together a yearning for eternal love and the anxieties that come with it, while lyrics that speak of unwavering, straightforward affection resonate deeply.

Written as the theme song for the film “The Girlfriend I Don’t Know,” slated for release in February 2025, the track will debut on streaming platforms in January 2025, followed by a CD single release in February.

It’s a heartwarming song you’ll want to listen to on your morning commute, on your way home at night, or while thinking of someone special.

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EXILE ATSUSHI / Precious Love

With a warm, translucent voice, EXILE ATSUSHI pens a wedding song themed around love and bonds.

Gently singing of the importance of affection felt in days walked together and vows to the future, this work carefully portrays the delicate emotions of a romance born in everyday life transforming into eternal love.

Released as a single in October 2014, it was featured in a commercial for the wedding magazine Zexy and earned the Best Vocal Performance at the 56th Japan Record Awards that same year.

It was subsequently included on the album Love Ballade, captivating listeners across a wide audience.

Whether for a moody evening spent savoring a drink while feeling the bond with someone special, or as wedding background music, it will surely stay close to your heart.

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Velvet Poem

There is a gemlike ballad by back number—known for lyrics and melodies that shake the heart—created as the theme song for the film Akira and Akira.

Shimizu Iyori’s voice, singing like a prayer and wishing that his laid-bare self could be seen as something beautiful, sinks deep into the chest.

The piece quietly yet powerfully seems to cheer on those who, despite their anguish and inner conflicts, keep moving toward their goals.

This moving song was released in August 2022 and was later included on the acclaimed album Humor.

Premiering alongside the film, it became beloved by many, debuting at No.

2 on the Billboard Japan Download Songs chart—a sign that its impact has resonated widely.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you’re wavering over a major life decision or need a gentle word of encouragement.

It will surely echo deep within your heart and give you the strength to take a step toward tomorrow.

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Humor / Tatsuya Kitani – You More / Tatsuya Kitani

A heartwarming, poetic expression woven from kindness and wistfulness gently embraces the longing for a presence to accompany one through a lonely night.

Tatsuya Kitani has expressed through music the profound insight that even if people are not eternal, words can continue to heal the heart forever.

Released in February 2025 as the theme song for the film “Yukite Kaeranu,” the piece beautifully colors, through music, a world set in the Taisho era that portrays the youth and love of three real historical figures.

Its melody, imbued with respect for the power of words and the timelessness of poetry, will resonate with those who wish to touch the subtleties of life and the feelings we hold for others.

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Singer-songwriter Tota.

The song that catapulted her name into the spotlight was “Tsumugu.” It also drew attention for being performed on THE FIRST TAKE.

The track portrays the bond between those who have passed away and those who remain, with lyrics that liken their feelings to the wind, sky, and stars—one of its key charms.

If you listen to it by the sea, feeling the breeze and looking up at the sky, it will move you even more.

Its refreshing melody also makes it perfect for moments when you want to feel a sense of openness.

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