A hidden gem among tearjerker songs. Recommended popular tracks.

Magic Bullet ~Der Freischütz~T.M.Revolution

T.M.Revolution – Madan ~Der Freischütz~ | Official Music Video

Speaking of T.M.Revolution’s music videos, “HOT LIMIT,” where he sings in that iconic suit out at sea, is probably the most famous.

But this particular promo video boasts quite a surprising twist.

It starts off feeling like a heartwarming, old-fashioned Showa-era human drama, and the developments in the latter half are the real highlight.

The song and lyrics are sad enough to make you cry, though…

GuiltySuzuki Masayuki

Guilty Masayuki Suzuki

This is a production by the married duo of Mariya Takeuchi (lyrics) and Tatsuro Yamashita (music).

The theme is, surprisingly, an affair.

Masayuki Suzuki delivers a powerful performance of this forbidden adult romance.

It’s a song that makes you feel as if you’re watching a scene from a drama.

Its erotic atmosphere is also part of the appeal.

Dear Mama feat. Kazumasa OdaLGYankees

LGYankees – Dear Mama feat Kazumasa Oda

I never imagined rap and Mr.

Oda would go together.

And it’s a song that makes you cry.

The things that have happened up to now are so concrete that the yankee-style lyrics flow by like events unfolding right before your eyes.

Even here, you can see the love between the ever-watchful mother and her son.

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.

balladKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

It was released in 2011 as Ketsumeishi’s 24th single.

Created under the group’s first attempt to minimize rap parts and make it a true “ballad,” as the title suggests, the song’s lyrics overflow with the feelings of a man who longs to meet someone but cannot, filled with heartache.

It is one of Ketsumeishi’s most popular songs, known for bringing listeners to tears.

All of the YouthFujifaburikku

Fujifabric – Youth of Everything

Fujifabric’s tenth single, “Wakamono no Subete,” has become nothing short of legendary.

It expresses the sadness and emptiness tied to summer and the memories that vanish along with the fireworks festivals.

In vocalist Masahiko Shimura’s hometown, it’s said that this song was once played throughout the town after his passing.

It’s a piece that’s impossible to listen to without tears.

Love is a flower, and you are its seed.Miyako Harumi

Love is a flower, you are its seed / Harumi Miyako cover by Nachi

It moved me to tears from the bottom of my heart.

Our feelings can be a source of strength, and at times they can turn into a blade.

But just thinking alone won’t change anything; I felt like it was telling me that if you steadily build things up from small steps, the answer will eventually appear.

It’s a very heartrending song, yet one that helps you face forward.