A song with gentle lyrics that warm the heart

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Hitsujibungaku – Koe (Official Music Video) [Theme song for the Monday 9 PM drama '119 Emergency Call']

This is a softly impressioned song centered on acoustic guitar, where rock sounds blend with a beautiful sense of atmosphere to create something pleasing to the ear.

Written as an anthem for people who keep looking forward even as they face an inescapable fate, it gently embraces the courage to live alongside the doubts and pain within our hearts.

Written by Hitsujibungaku in January 2025, the song has been chosen as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “119 Emergency Call.” For the band—who previously handled the ending theme for the TV anime “Jujutsu Kaisen”—this marks their first theme song for a Monday 9 p.m.

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It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on nights when you feel lonely or anxious.

It gives you the courage to face your own weaknesses and will surely nudge you toward taking a step into tomorrow.

It’s also a song that gently supports those who struggle to put their feelings for someone important into words.

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Gen Hoshino – Fushigi (Official Video)

This piece was written as the theme song for the 2021 TV drama “Dress-up Love Has Its Reasons.” In it, Gen Hoshino sings candidly about what love and romance mean to him.

It delicately portrays the pure feeling of love—the mysterious sense of being drawn to each other for no reason, and how even difficult circumstances can look full of hope when the two are together.

The melody, imbued with the tenderness and bittersweetness of soul music, along with his gentle vocals, warmly envelops the listener’s heart.

When you feel anxious about taking a new step forward, this song will surely give you a gentle push.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

This is a work by Kenshi Yonezu that delicately captures the poignancy of living and the sway of shifting emotions.

The protagonist hides the feelings they wish to convey, and their inner world is expressed through a delicate, translucent vocal and the gentle tone of an acoustic guitar.

Included on the album “YANKEE,” this song was featured in a Tokyo Metro commercial in March 2014, becoming Yonezu’s first tie-in track.

Its lyrics—read by some as a song about a mother’s deep love for her child, and by others as a bittersweet tale of unrequited love—have resonated with many.

It’s a warm piece that stays close to your heart when you think of someone important in your life.

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Gen Hoshino – In the Useless (Official Video)

A heartwarming song that gently portrays the love hidden in everyday, ordinary moments.

Its lyrics express love through the five senses, and a pleasant melody infused with jazz elements blends seamlessly to create a tender world that anyone can relate to.

Described by Gen Hoshino as “the first love song I wrote head-on,” the track was released as a single in March 2011 and is also included on the album Episode.

It reached No.

17 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and stayed on the charts for 24 weeks, gaining widespread popularity.

Singing softly about the subtleties of human relationships—exchanges between lovers and reconciliation after hurting one another—this is a recommended song for anyone who wants to cherish time with someone special.

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Nijiiro – Ayaka (Full)

A gentle, warm singing voice softly wraps around you—this is Ayaka’s tender cheer song.

Released as a single in June 2014, it was written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Hanako to Anne.

The lyrics are striking for their strong resolve to keep moving forward even when your heart feels like it might break, and for their hope in a bright future.

Ayaka herself is said to have created the song with a spirit of closeness and support, and that feeling comes through in the gentle melodic line.

It’s the perfect track when you need the courage to take a new step or when you want to cheer on someone important to you.

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Hirai Dai / Untitled Today (Lyric Video)

A heartwarming message song that gently sings about the precious moments found in everyday life.

Rather than material wealth, it finds value in the ordinary scenes of daily living and conveys the beauty of believing in the future.

HIRAIDAI’s vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

Included on the album “Life Goes On,” this track stands out with its gospel-inspired chorus and refreshing melody.

The lyrics, which depict the joy of sharing together and the preciousness of small, everyday happiness, offer a sense of peace, as if wrapped in a gentle light.

When you want to appreciate the beauty of spending simple, unassuming time with someone important, why not give it a listen?

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Official HIGE DANDism – 50% [Official Video]

As a pep song dedicated to people who tend to push themselves too hard in modern society, Official HIGE DANDism’s gentle message strikes a chord.

It speaks to us with a grand, gospel-tinged sound, encouraging us to face forward at our own pace without overexerting ourselves.

Written as the theme song for the film Cells at Work! released in December 2024, the piece gives voice to those living in an era where endless competition is the norm.

It also harmonizes beautifully with the film’s worldview and its message of “taking care of your own body.” It’s best enjoyed while relaxing in front of a smart speaker.

When you want to soothe a tired mind and body, when you feel like treating yourself kindly, this song will surely be by your side.