A wonderful, moving song

Emotional Japanese songs popular on TikTok. Moving tracks that leave you at a loss for words.

POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

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.

Emotional Japanese songs popular on TikTok: Wordless, heart-gripping tracks (51–60)

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Haru Igarashi – 2:00 AM (Official Lyric Video)

AM2:00Igarashi Haru

This work portrays a wistful, parched yearning for love at 2 a.m.

Its unfulfilled wishes and the earnest longing for love despite everything leave a strong impression.

You can feel the conflict of wanting to accept an imperfect relationship, and the heart swaying between reality and ideals.

The image of someone agonizing alone in the silence comes through, sure to resonate with listeners.

It’s included on the EP “Eiga” released in March 2024.

Written and composed by Ms.

Igarashi herself, with a lyric video also available.

It’s a perfect song for those troubled by love in the late-night hours.

When you feel like putting the feelings deep in your heart into words, it might be nice to sort them out alongside this track.

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ZUKA LADEL “Wakamonotachi” (Official Music Video)

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https://www.tiktok.com/@4__mir/video/7081274154246262017

There are times when you can’t help but worry, “Will we still be friends after graduation?” That’s when I’d like to recommend Wakamonotachi.

It’s a track released by the three-piece rock band Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.

Set to a driving, fast-paced rock sound, it sings of universal bonds and friendship.

Since it’s mid-tempo, it’s easy to use as background music for videos, and its lyrics make it perfect for moments when you want to reaffirm your friendship.

By the way, the music video is edited in a social media style, so it’s fun to mimic that as well.

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In conclusion

We introduced some emotional Japanese songs that are popular on TikTok. There were various types, but I felt there were especially many love songs and tracks with stylish sounds. These kinds of emotional songs will surely resonate with feelings that are hard to put into words. It might also be nice to interpret the lyrics in your own way and delve deeper into their worlds.