An irreplaceable masterpiece that conveys the meaning of life and the preciousness of existence. A deeply moving song of encouragement.
What does it mean to live, anyway…? Many of us have probably felt that way when things aren’t going well.
“I’m useless.
I can’t accomplish anything…” Sometimes those thoughts leave us feeling lonely or sinking into a helpless slump.
But everyone, without exception, has a reason to live!
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that offer gentle messages and tips for facing tomorrow.
Please listen to these warm tracks that will quietly stay by your side and comfort your weary heart.
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An irreplaceable masterpiece that conveys the meaning of life and the preciousness of existence. A moving, heartfelt anthem of encouragement (41–50).
Wind Climbing ~Played by the Wind~Okui Aki
This song was used as the ending theme for the anime Magical Circle Guru-Guru, in which a young boy and girl set out on a journey to save the world.
It may feel like a heartwarming anime, but the lyrics are very profound and prompt you to reflect on the everyday life we usually pass through without much thought.
It’s a track that makes you mindful of each and every encounter along the paths you’ve walked so far and the roads you’ll walk from here on.
An irreplaceable masterpiece that conveys the meaning of life and the preciousness of existence. A deeply moving cheer song (51–60)
to liveZa Kuromaniyonzu
For The Cro-Magnons, Ikiru marked their first drama tie-in song in three years.
The drama 3-nen A-gumi: Ima kara Minasan wa, Hitojichi Desu depicted people striving to live earnestly as hostages over a limited span of ten days.
The driving sound and Hiroto Kōmoto’s urgent vocals seem to speak to what it means to “live.”
A Gift Without a StampHirai Ken
It’s included on the 2014 release Ken’s Bar III.
It’s a cover of Kazuo Zaitsu’s Kitte no Nai Okurimono (A Gift Without a Stamp).
It makes you realize that to live is to love and to part.
Ken Hirai’s gentle, soaring vocals blend perfectly with the jazz band, resulting in a heartwarming rendition.
It’s a tearjerker.
Koto no Haayaka
A singer who produced many hit songs and made her voice resonate throughout Japan, Ayaka released this song in 2018.
Having been active at the forefront from a young age and later becoming a mother, her singing has gained a maturity that makes this track deeply moving.
The simple accompaniment further highlights the appeal of her vocals.
Beginning as if asking you a question, the lyrics seamlessly overlap with the listener’s own life.
Go, you slacker!Saitō Kazuyoshi
The classic song “Susume Namakemono” is presented through a striking live video capturing a young Kazuyoshi Saito.
His languid vocals and the band’s beat gently ease the stiffness from your shoulders, making it a refreshing track.
Songs that push you to work hard and strive are great, but this one’s loose message—let’s take it easy and keep going without forcing ourselves, even if we slack off a bit—brings tears to your eyes and leaves you feeling saved.
Blue flowerkuuki koudan
It gently sings about how what supports you isn’t yourself, but someone’s voice, their emotions, their feelings.
By the way, the manga of the same name was adapted into an anime, and this song became its theme; it depicted a romantic relationship between two women, which was shocking at the time.
Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN
Stories passed down through generations and songs that have been sung over and over.
The sky that’s always there when you happen to look up, and the sea that has continued to nurture life.
Even if we don’t really know the origins or meanings of the things that, before we knew it, had always been part of our everyday lives, this is a song that gently reminds us that there is still a sparkle only we can see.