An emotional song sung by an idol—tear-jerking tracks filled with a range of feelings.

Only the graduation photo knowsNEW!Hinatazaka46

The Only One Who Knows Is the Graduation Photo by Hinatazaka46

With the arrival of spring, many of us have probably experienced a bittersweet farewell.

Released in January 2025 as the group’s 13th single, this song features the group’s ace, Nao Kosaka, in the center position.

Timed with the graduation of first-generation members—including the captain, Kumi Sasaki—it’s a work of special significance for both the members and the fans.

The melody tinged with heartache and the lyrics that paint scenes of spring come together to make your chest tighten every time you listen.

For those carrying unspoken words and hidden feelings, it will surely resonate gently.

While it’s a classic idol song, its vaguely nostalgic sound is also part of its charm.

As the season of new beginnings arrives, be sure to give it a listen.

DEAR MY LOVERNEW!Hey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – DEAR MY LOVER [Official Music Video YouTube ver.]

A love song by Hey! Say! JUMP where a sweet, pop melody pairs perfectly with slightly biting lyrics.

Released in May 2023 as their 33rd single, it was included as a double A-side along with “Uraomote.” It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Ousama ni Sasagu Kusuriyubi,” starring member Ryosuke Yamada.

It’s a wedding song that captures a frustrating yet adorable feeling of love: someone who can’t be honest and acts tsundere, but whose feelings are real.

Its positive message—let’s create the best story even if we’re the worst pair—makes you feel happy just by listening.

The easy-to-learn choreography is also a draw, making it perfect for livening up happy occasions like weddings.

Highly recommended when you want to lift your spirits.

White LoveNEW!Hey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – White Love [Official Music Video]

It’s a very pure, heartwarming love song.

It’s a track by the idol group Hey! Say! JUMP, released in December 2017 as their 21st single.

It was chosen as the theme song for the film “Teen Bride” (starring group member Yuri Chinen).

One of its charms is the sparkling feel of the arrangement, with beautifully resonant strings.

Just from the sound alone, you can picture a snowy scene, feel the flutter of being in love—those are the impressions it gives.

Marking the close of their 10th anniversary year, the song was later included on the album “SENSE or LOVE.” Filled with straightforward feelings for a destined someone, it seems like the perfect song to listen to around Valentine’s Day or on a winter day spent with someone special.

WeekenderNEW!Hey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – Weekender [Official Music Video]

This is one of Hey! Say! JUMP’s double A-side singles released in September 2014.

Since it was used as the theme song for the drama “The Files of Young Kindaichi N (neo),” starring Ryosuke Yamada and Daiki Arioka, many of you may already know it.

Blending the Saturday-night time slot with the drama’s mystery elements, it’s crafted as a funky disco track themed around unraveling the mysteries of love.

Its high-energy rhythm that makes your body move on its own and its comical yet catchy melody are incredibly appealing.

It also topped the Oricon weekly chart and sold 185,000 copies in its first week, making it a hit.

It’s the perfect song for cranking up your mood to the max as the weekend approaches, or for getting everyone hyped and rowdy together at karaoke.

I don’t need wings.AKB48

[MV full] Tsubasa wa Iranai / AKB48 [Official]

This work features a pleasantly nostalgic, folk-inspired melody.

Released as a single in June 2016, it marked Mion Mukaichi’s first time as center.

The warm lyrics—telling you it’s okay not to rush, that even without wings you can keep walking firmly on the ground—really resonate.

The music video, crafted with a worldview reminiscent of the student movements of the 1970s, also drew attention, and the song is known as the theme for the Amazon Prime Video drama “AKB48 Sousenkyo Scandal: Akiba Document.” With the acoustic guitar tones layered with the members’ gentle chorus, it’s a track packed with a timeless charm that transcends generations.

Its relaxed tempo and comfortable range make it easy to sing, so it’s also a great pick when you want to raise your voices together and have fun at karaoke.

I/meSixTONES

SixTONES – Watashi [YouTube ver.] / Watashi [YouTube ver.]

There are times when, the moment you notice your own feelings, your heart starts moving on its own and you’re left bewildered, aren’t there? This work by the popular group SixTONES is a ballad released in June 2022 as their seventh single.

It was used as an insert song for the drama “Why Would You Do Love Seriously?” starring member Hokuto Matsumura, and it recorded 471,000 copies in its first week on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Because of its deliberately sparse, minimal arrangement, the delicate breaths and contours of the six members’ words stand out vividly.

The chorus, which unfolds like an emotional dam bursting, is so dramatic it tightens your chest.

It’s a masterpiece also included on the album “Koe” (“Voice”), perfect for immersing yourself alone on a quiet night.

Please never quit being an idol.＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 17th Single 'Please Never Quit Being an Idol' [MV full]

This is a heartfelt song about the bond between idols and their fans.

The lyrics, which speak on behalf of the fans’ passionate feelings, overflow with love for the group.

It’s also noteworthy that Maika Sasaki serves as the center.

Released in July 2024, this work became a major topic as =LOVE’s 17th single.

In the music video, a fantastical world unfolds with motifs of flowers and the moon.

The song conveys the desire to overcome the harshness and loneliness of idol activities and continue shining on stage.

It will surely stay close to your heart.