An emotional song sung by an idol—tear-jerking tracks filled with a range of feelings.
If you’re an idol fan, you probably have a few favorite songs that move you to tears whenever you hear them.
Beyond the lyrics themselves, there are many songs that move us because of the stories behind them—like the members’ feelings infused into the music and their live performances.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of touching songs by idols all at once.
Each track has its own story, so be sure to listen while reading the lyrics.
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A moving song sung by an idol. Tear-jerking tracks filled with a range of emotions (1–10)
Peach tea and peach pieNEW!≒JOY
This is a love song where a sweet, pink-tinted worldview intersects with a slightly bold crush.
It’s included as the B-side to the single “First Love Cinderella,” released in October 2024, and marks the first time member Anka Yamada served as center.
The cute sound that makes your heart flutter just by listening and the lyrics that adorably portray a possessive “Only look at me” are striking.
As an important number that brightens a single which reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly rankings, it’s widely supported by fans.
In the music video, you can also enjoy the members dancing in café staff outfits.
Perfect for when you want a cute karaoke boost or to bask in a sweet mood.
Be sure to listen while thinking of your oshi!
Blue Hawaii LemonNEW!≒JOY
A refreshingly exhilarating summer tune themed around a fleeting summer escape.
The lyrics liken the feeling of being in love to shaved ice—cold yet sweet—evoking bittersweet, vibrant scenes of youth.
With Reon Esumi at center, the transparent vocals fuse with a driving sound to whisk listeners away to a distant seaside.
Released as the 3rd single in June 2025, this song—penned by Rino Sashihara—became a hit that symbolizes the group’s momentum, peaking at No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
Amid classic pop stylings, it also conveys a fragility that melts away like summer in an instant.
Perfect for amping up summer outings like drives or beach trips, and a great listen when you want to forget the everyday and feel refreshed.
Tell me your phone number!NEW!≒JOY
≒JOY, an idol group that captures the fluttering thrill of first love as you think about your crush.
This track, the title song of their 4th single releasing in February 2026, is a number that sings of the impulse of unrequited love.
With classic J-POP sounds that sparkle with romantic feelings and a chorus that suddenly turns up the heat of love, it’s a song even those who don’t usually listen to idol music can get hooked on thanks to its catchy melody.
Kanoa Amano serves as center—listen to the lyrics that wish to bravely close the distance with the one she likes.
In the music video released in January 2026, the dance performed under a shower of numbers leaves a strong impression.
If there’s someone you’re interested in, listening to this will give you the courage to take a step forward.
≠MENEW!≠ME
A dazzling, fast-paced number that sounds like the very essence of youthful brilliance.
It’s a song by ≠ME, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara, included on their debut mini-album “Super Express Bound for ≠ME,” released in April 2021.
The album captured many hearts, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Rankings.
As the group’s first original song, its appeal lies in the way it races from the ache of unrequited love to the resolve to shout “I love you.” The refreshing melody and straightforward lyrics strike a chord, filling you with positive energy just by listening.
Give it a spin when you want to take a new step forward or break out of your shell.
I-I don’t like you!NEW!≠ME
A cute number that captures that sweet-and-sour feeling of love—liking someone but not being able to be honest about it.
It’s a song by ≠ME with lyrics by Rino Sashihara, released in August 2022 as their 4th single.
It’s also known as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious.” The lyrics, where the frustration of not being able to say “I like you” outright crosses with overflowing emotions, are enough to make your heart flutter just by listening.
The catchy melody and call-and-response over a fast-paced sound make it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at live shows.
In its first week, it sold over 110,000 copies.
Give it a listen when you want the thrill of romantic push-and-pull or a boost of energy.