Hidden gems among tear-jerker songs. Recommended popular tracks.

The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “The True Form of Tears” MV (Theme song for NHK Night Drama ‘Vanilla na Mainichi’)

This song gently seeps into the heart, delicately portraying the inner conflicts and emotional fluctuations that people carry.

In this work from SUPER BEAVER, the tender vocals and warm melody line express the loneliness everyone experiences and the feelings we hold inside, wrapping them in kindness.

It tells us that tears are not a sign of weakness, but rather something precious that helps us understand and accept ourselves.

Released in January 2025, it was written as the theme song for the NHK General TV drama “Vanilla na Mainichi.” The song is used strikingly within the show, carrying significant meaning for the story’s protagonist.

It’s the perfect track for those who are trying to overcome painful experiences or want to face their own emotions—an ideal song for when you need a good cry.

Wasted wishesAKB48

[MV full] Negai-goto no Mochigusare / AKB48 [Official]

AKB48’s “Negaigoto no Mochigusare” became a hot topic for its tear-jerking music video filmed at Hamamatsu Municipal Kagamiyama Elementary School, which closed in 2017.

The version on Minna no Uta features a cute animated PV, but that one is also quite moving, so I really hope you’ll watch it.

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

Every person is someone precious to someone else, a one-of-a-kind being.

This song reminds us of that simple yet easily forgotten truth.

When hardships keep piling up, you may start to wonder whether you’re needed, what your worth is, and sink into gloom.

But there isn’t a single person in this world who isn’t needed by someone.

When you feel isolated and stuck, listening to this song will help you remember that everyone is precious—and that you are one of them.

Released in January 2019, Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s eighth single is a grand rock ballad crafted by Motoki Omori.

It’s going to spill.YU-KI

YUKI “It’s going to spill over”

A moving song that captures moments when life’s many emotions overflow.

YUKI’s clear, translucent voice gently embraces the small joys and quiet pangs of everyday life.

Released in May 2024 as a double A-side single with “Hello, it’s me,” it was also featured in a commercial for the cosmetics brand FANCL.

This song expresses the importance of being honest with your feelings and the meaning of enjoying what you love without fear.

It’s perfect for relaxed moments, like taking a walk or unwinding in the bath.

Let YUKI’s vocals stay close to you, and try releasing the emotions that have been building up in your heart.

calm (of the sea), lull; Nagi (a Japanese given name)Marushii

Marcy – Nagi (Official Music Video)

A tear-jerking love ballad, “Nagi.” It’s a track by the three-piece rock band Marcy, included on their album Candle.

The song’s protagonist is a man who has just gone through a breakup, and it depicts him looking back on the days he spent with his ex.

The story mainly unfolds through past events, and when the perspective returns to the present at the end, we see the protagonist has grown a little—such a lovely structure.

Also, don’t miss the music video, in which actress Hoshi Matsukawa plays the ex-girlfriend.

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Yours sincerelyrokudenashi

Good-for-Nothing “Hastily, Without Formalities” / Rokudenashi – Sincerely Yours [Official Music Video]

An emotionally charged vocal performance and delicate composition weave together to create a moving number.

It’s a work by Rokudenashi, released in November 2024.

The song was also chosen as the theme for episode 2 of the live-action drama Oshi no Ko.

The lyrics deftly capture the protagonist’s inner conflict and growth, offering a chance to reflect on the self that has kept striving for someone else’s sake.

You’ll likely resonate with the determination to move forward while carrying past wounds.

It’s a track that gently stays by the side of anyone in the midst of searching for themselves.

Love, Day After TomorrowKuraki Mai

Mai Kuraki "Love, Day After Tomorrow"

In 1999, at the age of 17, she released her debut single “Love, Day After Tomorrow.” That was the era when R&B was at its peak, with artists like MISIA, Yuki Koyanagi, and Hikaru Utada.

So I think there are many hidden gems from that period.