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.
Playlist
| An emotional song sung by an idol—tear-jerking tracks filled with a range of feelings. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | An idol song depicting a springtime farewell |
| 2east | DEAR MY LOVERHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Hey! Say! JUMP’s love song |
| 3east | White LoveHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Hey! Say! JUMP’s love song |
| 4east | WeekenderHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Hey! Say! JUMP Love Mystery |
| 5east | I don’t need wings.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming folk-style song |
| 6east | I/meSixTONES |  play_arrow | Introduction to SixTONES' ballad songs |
| 7east | Please never quit being an idol.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the bond between an idol and their fans |
| 8east | Search for Diamond Lily＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays spring scenery, graduation, and friendship. |
| 9east | I want to become invisible.Number_i |  play_arrow | Hirano Sho’s solo song produced by Vaundy becomes a big hit |
| 10east | Color contacts winkAKB48 |  play_arrow | Yuki Kashiwagi’s final culmination single |
| 11east | Because I like you.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of pure affection |
| 12east | sweet timeriLiFE! |  play_arrow | The moving songs of iLiFE! popular among Generation Z |
| 13east | Idol Life Extra PackiLiFE! |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays an idol concert scene |
| 14east | First Love RevivaliLiFE! |  play_arrow | Music that depicts an unexpected spark of excitement |
| 15east | Kimi-sen!iLiFE! |  play_arrow | Cheer your heart with an idol song |
| 16east | Cross the sea of tearsSnow Man |  play_arrow | A hopeful song about overcoming together with friends, giving us courage. |
| 17east | Assaulted by a love song＝LOVE |  play_arrow | Producer Sashihara: =LOVE’s new song is a love song |
| 18east | Mermaid in FebruaryAKB48 |  play_arrow | Winter sea, a bittersweet love song like a mermaid |
| 19east | Graduation of Unrequited LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song about an unrequited love before graduation |
| 20east | Smiling Backkyandīzu |  play_arrow | Candies' moving graduation song |
| 21east | Dear,Snow Man |  play_arrow | A warm ballad filled with gratitude and bonds |
| 22east | Lost and Found at the Graduation CeremonySKE48 |  play_arrow | A song that poignantly sings about the moment of graduation |
| 23east | Graduationsaitou yuki |  play_arrow | Yuki Saito’s classic song “Sotsugyo” (Graduation), memories of youth |
| 24east | Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie |  play_arrow | A classic song portraying farewell and hope at graduation |
| 25east | GraduationHikaru GENJI |  play_arrow | Hikaru Genji’s graduation song, a moving youth ballad |
| 26east | uniformMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | On graduation day, feelings swaying in a sea of umbrellas |
| 27east | A Lonely Graduation CeremonyAsaka Yui |  play_arrow | Graduation, the poignancy of feelings I couldn't say |
| 28east | Graduation -GRADUATION-Kikuchi Momoko |  play_arrow | A classic that colors the graduation season: Momoko’s youth |
| 29east | It smelled like shampoo.22/7 |  play_arrow | A song depicting a bittersweet first love for a senior at an all-girls school |
| 30east | I’m totally in love.CANDY TUNE |  play_arrow | A sweet and thrilling classic brimming with romantic feelings |
| 31east | You will fall in love this summer.≠ME |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that refreshingly portrays same-sex love |
| 32east | Too late caution＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A song that depicts a forbidden love at a girls' school |
| 33east | Love letterHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | A poignant tale of unrequited love that resonates in the heart |
| 34east | Confession Heart RateSKE48 |  play_arrow | SKE48, 33rd single, The Beat of Youth |
| 35east | Now, the moon is waxing≒JOY |  play_arrow | A pure love song by the idol group ≒JOY |
| 36east | Only bots / Nothing but botsfantomu shiitaa |  play_arrow | Expressing the anxieties of love in a retro-style disco |
| 37east | That is a fairy.Boku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | Record Award in the first year of debut, The Story of the Blue Sky |
| 38east | TwinkleStartChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | A moving song that paints hope for the future |
| 39east | Reconciliation Cream Puff＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A heartrending song that portrays the feelings after a quarrel with a lover |
| 40east | It’s the cutest ever!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | From heartbreak to self-acceptance: a song of a forward-looking heart |
| 41east | Wish of the Crescent Moon&TEAM |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude to fans and a promise for the future |
| 42east | a tease; someone who leads others on≠ME |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the delicate emotions of a girl in love. |
| 43east | I’M YOUR IDOLtakane no nadeshiko |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the bond between an idol and their fans |
| 44east | Kitearashi |  play_arrow | An inspiring message song by Arashi, written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu |
| 45east | Gifted.BE:FIRST |  play_arrow | A powerful debut single that sings of infinite possibilities |
| 46east | Self-esteem skyrocketing, lovey-dovey songHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | Idol Academy’s fight song, regaining confidence |
| 47east | ParadiseNiziU |  play_arrow | A spring song by NiziU that sings about being themselves |
| 48east | I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | An uplifting song with lyrics that resonate with the heart |
| 49east | Real Sexy!Sexy Zone |  play_arrow | Invigorating, hope-filled pop that gives you the courage to move forward |
| 50east | Summer PatternKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | An inspirational summer memory song in the Okinawan scale |
| 51east | ChankapanaNEWS |  play_arrow | A passionate song that colors summer romance, a big hit. |
| 52east | Sister Summer of the SeasideNEWS |  play_arrow | A refreshing classic that sings of summer memories |
| 53east | MermaidSMAP |  play_arrow | A poignant SMAP classic that portrays a mermaid’s love |
| 54east | HELLO HELLOSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man’s movie theme song, a refreshing love song |
| 55east | When I think of youTOKIO |  | TOKIO’s exquisite classic love ballad |
| 56east | After all, I’m an idolKoizumi Kyoko |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the ideal and reality of idols |
| 57east | more than anyoneBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting the struggles of a man tormented at heart by BE:FIRST |
| 58east | IchibanboshiSnow Man |  play_arrow | Even when my heart breaks, Snow Man makes me face forward. |
| 59east | Cute for lifetakane no nadeshiko |  play_arrow | An electropop song of a maiden in love |
| 60east | Love♡Scream!AiScReam |  play_arrow | A song by AiScReam that sings of the sweetness of love and heartfelt feelings |
| 61east | I can hear tomorrowJ-Friends |  | A hopeful charity song to overcome hardship |
| 62east | InfinityJO1 |  play_arrow | JO1’s debut single records sales of over 320,000 copies |
| 63east | Seishu WatchNGT48 |  play_arrow | A pure schoolboy’s wistful first love painted along a springtime route to school |
| 64east | darknessSTU48 |  play_arrow | STU48’s debut song depicts scenes of youth. |
| 65east | Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | A cute idol song with a phantom thief motif |
| 66east | Slow motionNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | A classic hit by Akina Nakamori depicting an encounter on the beach |
| 67east | LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO |  play_arrow | A love song with which TOKIO made their debut and performed at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen |
| 68east | Dreaming 15-year-oldSumairēji |  play_arrow | A song depicting the bittersweet summer love of a 15-year-old girl |
| 69east | LoveTreCUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | A pop tune that likens a lovestruck girl's feelings to a train |
| 70east | orchestraBiSH |  play_arrow | Looking up at the night sky, BiSH’s masterpiece that resonates in the heart |
| 71east | graduation tripNMB48 |  play_arrow | A song that cherishes the bonds and memories with friends |
| 72east | The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that portrays farewell and hope |
| 73east | When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming Nogizaka46 song depicting farewells and encounters in spring |
| 74east | antinomyamazarashi |  play_arrow | Explanation of amazarashi “Antinomy” |
| 75east | 10-year cherry blossomsAKB48 |  play_arrow | An AKB48 song depicting cherry blossoms, graduation, and reunion |
| 76east | Love, I’m checkmated.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48: Innovations from an Akihabara-born idol group |
| 77east | I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A song that sings of graduation memories and the beauty of spring |
| 78east | Colorful DaysAee! group |  play_arrow | A love song that breezily sings of the sweetness of romance |
| 79east | NEW KAWAIIFRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | A pop song filled with feelings of love |
| 80east | I like you, please.FRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | Depicting a maiden’s heart as it shifts from idealized love to reality |
| 81east | HEARTKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A refreshing love song that gently melts feelings of romance |
| 82east | halfmoonKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A heartfelt love song by King & Prince |
| 83east | Sakura GirlNEWS |  play_arrow | Expressing the bittersweetness of spring love through cherry blossoms |
| 84east | giftedNEWS |  play_arrow | A song of gifts that touch the heart, a classic by NEWS |
| 85east | Sweetest TuneTravis Japan |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays the feelings of pure love. |
| 86east | Koisuru Hikarinaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A rock song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of youthful love. |
| 87east | Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko |  play_arrow | A smash hit song that portrays Kyoko Koizumi’s earnest feelings |
| 88east | Bittersweetarashi |  play_arrow | A famous Arashi song that portrays a heartrending love |
| 89east | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | An inspiring coming-of-age song, the theme of Boys Over Flowers |
| 90east | Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song with an early-summer rain motif takes first place |
| 91east | ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | A pop song about the love between an idol and their fans |
| 92east | Specially, do it.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | =LOVE's new love song |
| 93east | I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A song by =LOVE that depicts the feelings of spring romance |
| 94east | AlwaysNiziU |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of NiziU's bonds and love |
| 95east | Just so you know, this feeling isn’t love!Tensen Tensei Shoujo. |  play_arrow | A Pointillism Girl song that portrays tsundere feelings of love |
| 96east | How do you like this version of me?Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | Koresawa’s new song: an anthem of heartbreak and self-affirmation |
| 97east | Map of the HeartBOYSTYLE |  play_arrow | A powerful singing voice that draws people into the world of the song... |
| 98east | Thinking about the blue skyBoku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the dreams and hopes of student days |
| 99east | W.W.D ENDINGdenpagumi.inc |  play_arrow | Dempagumi.inc’s final emotional song |
| 100east | Virus of Aitakane no nadeshiko |  play_arrow | Rock ballad movie theme song by 'Takane no Nadeshiko' |