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 (31–40)
Only bots / Nothing but botsfantomu shiitaa
The eighth digital single, released in November 2025, is a Showa disco-style dance tune from Phantom Theta, a retro-horror-themed idol group produced by Ado.
It portrays the anxiety of falling in love with an ideal partner while not knowing whether they’re genuine or a fake, alongside a heartfelt yearning to be loved by someone anyway.
Set to a retro-pop sound, the song expresses the protagonist’s struggle to seek pure love in a world full of knockoffs.
Written and composed by Sasaki Kissa, it captures a world where cuteness and horror coexist, showcasing Phantom Theta’s multifaceted appeal in its most catchy form.
It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to when you’re struggling with online communication or craving a genuine connection.
That is a fairy.Boku ga mitakatta aozora
Debuting in 2023 and winning the Best New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards in just one year, Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora are set to release their 7th single in December 2025.
The title track is a classic winter first-love song with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Daisuke Shirai.
It tells a poignant story of a boy who is captivated by a girl he glimpses by chance on a train platform, and, seeing her as delicate like a fairy, keeps searching for her every morning.
Vivid scenes—winter uniforms, scarves, and crowded trains—tug at the heart, and it’s impossible not to empathize with the protagonist, who senses the love may never be fulfilled yet still engraves the feeling of “I truly fell in love.” The music video, featuring Ami Kanazawa in the center playing a transfer student, has drawn attention for its direction that shifts between reality and imagination.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to revisit a softly bittersweet page of youth.
TwinkleStartChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu’s “Twinkle Start” is set for release in 2025, and it feels like a song that gently speaks of hope for the future.
Its relaxed tempo is striking, and it evokes an image of earnestly reaching out to each listener’s heart.
The lyrics, which depict how one wants to spend time with someone special, are also memorable, conveying a sense of savoring happiness.
The song is featured in a Pokecolo Twin commercial starring group members Hiyori Sakai and Aki Sugata.
It expresses the excitement of the moment when the two’s story begins.
Reconciliation Cream Puff＝LOVE
A song by =LOVE that portrays the aftermath of a lovers’ quarrel—wracked by regret, reflection, and self-reproach, and weighed down by anxiety.
Set to a melodious pop tune, it captures the wavering between “Is it their fault? Is it mine?” and a heartfelt wish to make up.
Released on July 31, 2024 as a coupling track to the single “Zettai Idol Yamenai de,” the lyrics were written by producer Rino Sashihara, with Hitomi Takamatsu and Iori Noguchi serving as double centers.
This sweet yet bittersweet story resonates with anyone struggling in a precious relationship where they can’t quite speak their true feelings to the one they love.
It’s the cutest ever!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
This work delivers a story of self-affirmation born from heartbreak, sung over a poppy sound that’s quintessentially Japanese idol music.
Written and composed by Koresawa, the song stands out for the protagonist’s uplifting declaration—after being dumped—of “I’ve become cuter.” Together with its catchy choreography, it surpassed 1.2 billion views on TikTok and took the top spot in DAM’s annual girls’ group karaoke ranking.
It’s a must-listen when you’re feeling down from a breakup or when you want to be reborn as a new you.
Touching songs sung by idols: tear-jerking tracks filled with a range of emotions (41–50)
Wish of the Crescent Moon&TEAM
This is an &TEAM ballad that entrusts their gratitude to fans and their promise for the future to a crescent moon twinkling in the winter night sky.
It’s the first time the members took part in the production, and their straightforward feelings—seeing their fans as the light that illuminates their path in the darkness—resonate over a gentle piano melody.
The song is included on the album “Yukiakari,” released in December 2024.
A special video, akin to a love letter to fans, was also created, and with over 490,000 copies sold in its first week, the release truly stands as a testament to the bond between the group and their fans.
It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to on nights when you feel grateful for someone special, or when you want to be wrapped in tender vocals.
a tease; someone who leads others on≠ME
A song that shines with the sweet, heart-fluttering emotional expressions infused by Rino Sashihara, delicately portraying the feelings of a girl in love.
Cleverly sprinkled with cute onomatopoeia, it’s packed with a woman’s complex emotions—from intense feelings for the other person and assertiveness to, at times, forceful displays of affection.
Released in September 2023 as the seventh single, it features Hitomi Suzuki as center for the first time.
The music video, directed by Seito Nakajima, captivates with a love story set in a fairy-tale world.
It’s a track you can enjoy even more at karaoke by delivering the spoken lines with feeling.