Masterpieces with the theme of “tears.” A roundup of moving tracks that tug at the heartstrings.

Rusty NailX JAPAN

X Japan Rusty Nail from “The Last Live” HD

X JAPAN, a band that has led the visual kei rock scene, released this 10th single in 1994.

As the title, which means “rusty nail,” suggests, it’s a song where unfading pain and tenderness pierce the heart.

The intense rock sound and wistful melody blend beautifully.

Toshi’s vocals, showcasing his upper register, heighten the emotion and tug at the listener’s heartstrings.

Chosen as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Kimi ga Mienai,” it became their first single to debut at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a number that gently stays by your side as you try to move forward while carrying feelings for someone important.

Brownies of Tearsshiroi asa ni saku

Bloodshot Eyes 'Brownie of Tears'

This song is by Shiroi Asa ni Saku, an all-girl band active mainly in Tokushima Prefecture.

The band’s vocalist, Tae Kono, is from Tokushima.

It’s a bittersweet love song, so why not give it a listen?

Good night, crybaby; farewell, songstress.CreepHyp

CreepHyp – Goodnight Crying Voice, Farewell Songstress

It’s a rare track for CreepHyp, featuring a sound influenced by American rock—almost like Weezer.

As the title “Good Night, Sobbing Voice; Farewell, Songstress” suggests, it’s a bittersweet song.

Moon and Sweet TearsChara

Chara "Moon and Sweet Tears"

This is a song by the female singer Chara.

Chara has a distinctive voice and worldview, and I feel many of her songs come across as feminine and cute.

It’s a captivating track with a mysterious atmosphere and a sweet, charming singing voice.

Day of Tearslecca

lecca / Tears Day from BEST ALBUM 'BEST POSITIVE'

A song that really feels like lecca’s style of singing—it’s an uplifting classic.

It’s the kind of track that encourages you and makes you feel there’s no time to be crying.

Even as the years go by, this song stays great.

I can listen to it over and over, and I love the build-up leading into the chorus.

Parade of Tearsfhána

fhana – Parade of Tears (Opening Theme Song of the Movie 'Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: The Solitary Dragon')

A song bursting with vibrant, luxurious brass—glittering like a parade and full of exhilarating momentum.

This track is the theme song for the film “Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: The Lonely Dragon,” released in June 2025.

It’s an irresistibly bright pop tune, and its radiant vocals lift your spirits the moment you hear them.

The lyrics carry a heartfelt determination to turn tears into strength and protect the ones we love, which is truly wonderful as well.

I think it’s an anime song that wraps around the feeling of trying to move forward after overcoming painful experiences.

These tears I do not knowkatahira rina

Rina Katahira - This Tear I Don't Know (MV)

Rina Katahira, who is active as a singer-songwriter, is from Fukushima City in Fukushima Prefecture.

She moved to Tokyo in 2014 and currently lives there.

Her sixth single, “Kono Namida o Shiranai,” reached No.

15 on the Oricon chart, her highest ranking to date.