Emotional Japanese songs popular on TikTok. Moving tracks that leave you at a loss for words.
This playlist features popular “emo” Japanese songs from TikTok.
Centered around love songs, it gathers a variety of tracks—from those with a languid, wistful vibe and slow-burning lyrics to stylish, polished sounds.
One of TikTok’s charms is how you can make it your own—through lyric videos, creative arrangements, and more.
It’s packed with bittersweet afterglow that’s hard to put into words.
Let yourself be wrapped in tender melancholy and a calm, sentimental mood.
Take your time and really listen, alongside the feel of each season and your cherished memories.
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Emotional Japanese songs popular on TikTok: wordless, gut-wrenching tracks (11–20)
Agate Caressed by NightAyase
Composed by Ayase, best known for YOASOBI, this track—originally released in 2019 featuring Hatsune Miku on vocals—was later followed by Ayase’s own self-cover.
Together, the two versions have amassed around 15 million views on YouTube.
The lyrics, which depict a farewell on a train platform after the last train has gone, delicately trace unspoken gratitude, lingering regret, and a gentle wish for the other person’s happiness.
Its bittersweet, wistful melody also went viral on TikTok, where related hashtags have surpassed 24 million views, earning overwhelming support from younger audiences.
Included on the EP “Ghost City Tokyo,” this piece is sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced parting with someone dear or carries feelings they were never able to put into words.
Thank youKagura SCOPE
If you want to express the gratitude you don’t usually say out loud at the milestone of graduation, “Arigato” is a great pick.
It’s a single released for streaming in December 2024 by Rapsinger Kagura SCOPE, whose street-performance acts have also drawn attention on social media.
Blending the punch of hip-hop-rooted lyricism with an approachable melody, this track delivers straight-from-the-heart emotions that overflow beyond a simple “thank you,” and sings of the miracle of meeting you.
Its down-to-earth message slips gently into the listener’s heart, warmly wrapping the sadness of parting.
It’s perfect as BGM for a memory video—gather photos with the important people who supported you, like friends, family, or mentors, and give it a try.
snow jamRin Oto
A quiet time spent with someone special… It’s a winter love song that makes you feel like you’re in a cozy space.
The track is by Rin-ne, a rapper from Fukuoka Prefecture, released in 2020.
After the song blew up on TikTok, Rin-ne’s name became widely known.
The warm, finger-snapping groove of the arrangement is striking, and the calm flow matches the mood of the track, making it feel like the haze in your heart is being washed away.
Memento moriŌmori Motoki
A song themed around life and death included on the EP “French,” released in February 2021 as a solo work by Motoki Ohmori of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
As its Latin title—meaning “remember death”—suggests, it contemplates the finiteness of life through motifs such as parting, departures, and memories, yet delivers a warm sense of affirmation rather than fear.
The piece was adapted into a picture book in September 2021, and further expanded beyond the realm of music with a stage adaptation as a reading play starring Mone Kamishiraishi set for December 2024.
With serene, lyrical soundscapes that seep into the heart, this ballad reflects on the farewells that will one day come and teaches the importance of living in the present.
ObsessedAyumu Imazu
This track, released in January 2024 by Ayumu Imazu—who hails from Osaka and studied abroad in New York before launching a global career—went viral across Asia after a demo posted on TikTok inspired dance videos from K-pop idols including SEVENTEEN.
Its candid, self-deprecating lyrics about the singer’s tendency to fall in love too quickly are part of its charm, capturing the exhilarating rush and confusion of becoming infatuated.
The chill, pop-infused sound crafted by A.G.O is also irresistibly smooth, making it the perfect song to play when your heart is fluttering at the start of a romance or when you can’t stop thinking about someone you like!
SparkleIkuta Rira
This is the song chosen as the theme for ABEMA’s romance reality show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita” (“I Fell in Love Today”).
It’s a 2022 release by Lila Ikuta, who also performs as the vocalist of the music duo YOASOBI.
Built on a band-driven sound, it’s a deeply moving love song.
The piano and strings are beautiful, and as you keep listening, you might find yourself in tears.
Ikuta’s gentle voice tightens the chest—a masterpiece that makes you want to fall in love.
Emotional Japanese songs popular on TikTok: deeply moving tracks that leave you speechless (21–30)
bergamotTomonari Sora
Sora Tomonari, highly acclaimed for his genre-defying musicality, truly shines with his refined songwriting sensibility.
Released in February 2025, this track stands out with a modern city-pop vibe led by a groovy bassline.
The lyrics depict a poignant urban-night story, where a scent triggers memories of a past romance.
The allure lies in how the loneliness and emptiness felt amid a glamorous city are expressed over a cool, stylish beat.
Showcasing sharp track-making sensibilities, this piece is perfect for a nighttime drive—be sure to check it out.