Songs that play during moving scenes. A collection of classic tracks that evoke deep emotion.
When you think back on moving scenes in dramas, movies, anime, or documentaries, there’s always wonderful music playing, isn’t there?
Whether it’s a song with lyrics that match the story or an instrumental with a beautiful melody, the types of tracks vary—but each one has its own moment that truly resonates.
In this article, we’ll introduce a collection of lovely songs that perfectly suit emotional scenes.
Use it as a reference when choosing music for moving moments, not only for weddings and receptions, but also for graduations, farewell parties, birthdays, and more.
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Songs that play during emotional scenes. A collection of moving masterpieces (41–50)
contrailArai Yumi
The story of a boy drawn on a white slope reflects Yumi Arai’s inner landscape from her youth.
With a clear, crystalline voice and beautiful piano lines, she gently sings of a longing for the heavens and a parting from the earthly world.
Inspired by feelings for a classmate from her elementary school days, the piece takes flight on a fragile yet refreshing melody, brimming with the radiance of life and hope for liberation.
Released in November 1973 as the title track of the album “Hikōki Gumo,” it drew renewed attention in 2013 as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s “The Wind Rises.” It is a gem of a song that tenderly supports those who have experienced the loss of someone dear, as well as young people standing at a crossroads in life.
Songs played during moving scenes: a collection of classic tracks that evoke emotion (51–60)
Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro
This masterpiece expresses a bittersweet yearning for love through delicate imagery—like a crying figure reflected in a cracked mirror and fingers tracing the moon.
Chosen as the ending theme for the beloved classic anime Yu Yu Hakusho, it became a cross-generational favorite, thanks in part to Hiro Takahashi’s clear, translucent vocals.
Since its release in December 1993, it has been included on the albums WELCOME TO POPSICLE CHANNEL and Hiro Takahashi Best Collection, selling around 300,000 copies.
Its sweetly aching, love-like melody and arrangements that evoke the spirit of 1970s kayōkyoku create a gentle mood reminiscent of a romantic film soundtrack.
Savor this heartwarming song—one to treasure as a cherished memory.
On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z
B’z also have many moving, bittersweet songs.
“Konya Tsuki no Mieru Oka ni” is one of them.
It’s also known as the theme song for TBS’s renowned drama “Beautiful Life,” a classic that deeply moved many viewers.
MPRINCESS PRINCESS
When it comes to Princess Princess’s bittersweet, moving songs, nothing but “M” comes to mind.
It’s an absolutely tear-jerking track, and despite the many years since its release, it doesn’t feel dated at all.
I suppose that’s just how true masterpieces are.
Tears of MagnoliaStardust Revue
It’s a heartrending song about losing a loved one.
It beautifully captures the aching sadness of not being able to forget someone you care about, making it easy to empathize.
The lyrics vividly evoke such scenes that something wells up inside as you listen.
Forever LoveX JAPAN
When it comes to X JAPAN’s “Forever Love,” I think it’s truly the ultimate classic of heart-wrenching, moving songs.
It’s great to listen to alone, but it might also be nice to try singing it together with friends.
It’s a song with that kind of grand, cinematic scale.
Dear daysHirai Ken
This is the song chosen as the theme for the TV drama “JIN.” The lyrics are linked to the drama’s storyline, and it’s a grand ballad that conveys unfulfilled feelings and love that transcends time.
Ken Hirai’s vocals resonate all the more deeply, leaving a lasting emotional impact.