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[Yutori Generation] Songs that move men’s hearts. Tear-jerking tracks and deeply emotional songs that bring real tears.
There are actually many songs that deeply resonate with men of the Yutori generation.
In the past and even now, when struggling with work or relationships, many people have found themselves in tears listening to these tracks.
These beloved songs, which draw countless voices of empathy from listeners, sync with the shared memories and experiences unique to the same generation, making them all the more moving.
In this article, we’ll introduce heartwarming songs that stand by men of the Yutori generation—sometimes even bringing them to tears.
You’re sure to find a song that strikes a chord with your heart.
[Yutori Generation] Songs That Move Men’s Hearts: Tearjerkers and Deeply Moving Tracks That Bring Real Tears (1–10)
As a personSUPER BEAVER
This is a SUPER BEAVER song whose unadorned words cut to the core of human nature and stir the heart.
While acknowledging the darker sides of people—lies, betrayal, and secrets—it still sings of wanting to believe and to keep on loving.
The track was included on the album “27,” released in June 2016.
It was used as the opening theme for the drama “Sono ‘Okodawari’, Watashi ni mo Kure yo!!” starring Mayu Matsuoka, and in 2021 it was also selected for Asahi Beer’s “Asahi Super Dry” commercial.
A powerful ballad that incorporates the band’s first use of strings, it’s a song you’ll want to hear when you’re struggling with relationships or frustrated by your own weakness.
Even if people call you a fool, it will give a push to those who still want to live with style.
THE OVERUVERworld
The 22nd single, released in August 2012, was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Kuro no Onna Kyōshi” and reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
The lyrics convey a strong determination to keep moving forward while confronting one’s own weaknesses and insecurities.
When you stumble at work or struggle with relationships, listening to this song gives you the courage to “surpass yourself.” Its sound—woven from heavy guitar riffs and emotional vocals—stirs the listener’s heart, to the point where tears may almost fall.
It’s a song that stands by those who have experienced setbacks or are facing a wall right now.
It’s nothing.RADWIMPS
This song, which graces the ending of the film “Your Name.”, brought many to tears as it plays during the story’s climax.
Included on the soundtrack album “Your Name.” released in August 2016, it is crafted as a lyrical ballad centered on piano and strings.
The lyrics, in which words left unsaid and feelings that never reached their destination intersect with the bittersweet resolve and hope to keep moving forward, resonate deeply as they overlap with the story of two people separated from one another.
Winning Soundtrack Album of the Year at the 31st Japan Gold Disc Awards, this piece offers a gentle warmth that stays by your side when you’re struggling with work or relationships, or when you’ve gone through a parting with someone important.
revolutionMOROHA
This is a signature song by MOROHA that shakes the world with nothing but one acoustic guitar and the MC’s words.
It was included on their 2013 album “MOROHA II,” and re-recorded for the 2018 best-of album “MOROHA BEST: Junen Sairoku.” It was used as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo drama “From Miyamoto to You,” and the music video directed by Isao Yukisada also attracted attention.
Its message—believing in change that begins within a zero-meter radius—resonates especially deeply when you’re struggling with work or relationships.
It’s not flashy, but its straight, honest words hit you right in the heart.
budKobukuro
Released in March 2007 as the 14th single, this masterpiece was newly written as the theme song for the drama “Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad.” Created by Kentaro Kobuchi in memory of his late mother, the song won the Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards and was also selected as the entrance march for the 80th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
Like a tiny bud before it blooms, it warmly portrays the power of growth even in an unfinished state, along with heartfelt gratitude to the loved ones who always cheered us on.
It is a gentle song that, when you remember someone precious you can no longer meet, lets you feel that they are still watching over you from somewhere.