[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.
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[Yutori Generation] Songs That Move Men’s Hearts: Tearjerkers and Deeply Moving Tracks That Bring Real Tears (1–10)
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
In the midst of your busy daily life, do you find yourself unable to make time for someone important and holding onto the feeling of “I want to see you”? This song, carried by the sound of the sanshin—Okinawa’s traditional instrument—expresses pure feelings for someone far away.
It was created by Dentsu CM planner Makoto Shinohara and BEGIN’s Masaru Shimabukuro.
Composed in 2015 for au’s Santaro commercial series, it shot to No.
1 on 13 music sites shortly after its digital release.
It also won the Excellence Award at the 58th Japan Record Awards.
Kenta Kiritani’s unadorned vocals gently resonate with those in long-distance relationships or anyone thinking of a loved one living apart due to work.
You’ll surely relate to the protagonist, who listens to the voices of nature while thinking of their beloved.
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
A life spent feeling like a mistake begins to find meaning through a meeting with someone precious.
Imbued with such a bittersweet yet warm message, this work is a gemlike ballad created by two extraordinarily talented artists, Masaki Suda and Kenshi Yonezu.
Kenshi Yonezu wrote and composed the song especially for Suda, pursuing a piece that could only be expressed through his voice.
Released digitally in May 2019, it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Perfect World,” and is included on the album “LOVE.” When you are suffering from self-denial or inferiority, or when you are lost in life’s choices, this song will surely stay close to your heart.
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This song, written and composed by singer-songwriter Aimyon, is the B-side to the single “We Did It” released in August 2017.
When Takumi Kitamura performed an acoustic version on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE in March 2020, it sparked renewed buzz, and its total streaming plays surpassed one billion.
The piece portrays lingering attachment and heartache for someone dearly missed, expressing a yearning for a person who has become as free and capricious as a cat.
When you’re worn out from work or relationships, or when memories of a past love resurface, this song is sure to bring you to tears.
[Yutori Generation] Songs That Move Men to Tears: Cry-Worthy Tracks and Deeply Moving Anthems (11–20)
Close your eyesHirai Ken
This is a song that resonates with the aching feeling of holding on forever to the memory of a beloved person you’ve lost.
It’s the 20th single by singer-songwriter Ken Hirai, known for his unique musical world, released in 2004 and written as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World.” It topped the year-end Oricon singles chart and became a massive hit, with total shipments exceeding one million copies.
It’s a ballad overflowing with the sorrow of only being able to meet that person in memories—when closing your eyes brings their smile to mind.
If you’ve experienced parting from someone dear, or if you want to quietly reflect on the past, please give it a listen.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Released in August 2010 as the 14th single, this song was chosen as the cheer anthem for the 92nd National High School Baseball Championship.
Many of you will fondly remember Masahiro Tanaka appearing on the cover and in the music video.
The hopeful message—“If you can just hang on one more step, your dream will come true”—overlaps with the image of high school players striving toward their goals and resonates deeply when you hit a wall in work or life.
With a structure typical of Funky Monkeys, alternating rap and catchy melodies, it peaked at No.
8 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and remained on the charts for 47 weeks, becoming a long-running hit.
It’s a tear-jerking support song that we especially want those who are giving their all—or on the verge of giving up—to hear.
1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism
This piece sings of the resolve to keep filming one’s journey with a loved one, as if projecting life onto film.
It was included on Official HIGE DANDism’s 2018 album Escaparade.
The unique relationship of the two, likened to a film director and a leading actress, and the jazz-tinged, piano-driven sound paint the story with dramatic color.
In 2020, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Love Me, Love Me Not, and drew attention as a track that delicately captures everyday tremors and emotions.
It’s the perfect song for those who, when troubled by work or relationships, want to reexamine the time they share with someone precious.
The vow to keep filming for as long as life lasts brings tears to your eyes.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
It’s an anthem that deeply resonates with those who keep striving toward their dreams and goals.
Released in 2004, the song was chosen as the official theme for NHK’s broadcast of the Athens Olympics, moving people across Japan.
Its lyrics affirm the tears shed in secret and the uneven paths we’ve walked, gently reassuring us that “the effort you’ve put in won’t be wasted.” Believing in the light that awaits beyond hardship, this piece gives you the courage to move forward; it hits especially hard when you’re struggling with work or relationships, or when you’re about to take a new step.
A song our generation listened to in our youth, it continues to stir our hearts today, unchanged.