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

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.

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.

Dear dropsTani Yuuki

Dear drops

A tender, soaring vocal that sinks into your heart—this is an emotionally rich ballad by Tani Yuuki.

Based on the first song he wrote in high school, it represents the very origin of his journey as a singer-songwriter.

The lyrics, which layer subtle emotional nuances onto the motif of “tears,” gently touch the listener’s heartstrings and awaken a poignant ache.

Released as a digital single in June 2025, it also serves as an advance track from the album Navigator, released the same month.

Give it a listen when you want to quietly immerse yourself in music or spend a night reflecting deeply on your own feelings.

Love SongGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Love Song

A crystal-clear melody flows through the lounge.

This is a message song GReeeeN delivered in May 2007.

Its warm tones gently embrace feelings for someone dear, and its lyrics, conveying straightforward affection, quietly stir the heart.

The track was selected as the ending theme for NTV’s “Uta Sta!!” and Fuji TV’s “Ken Shimura no Daijoubuda II,” and it also drew attention as the song for Hoyu’s “Beauteen” commercial.

It peaked at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved CD sales of 300,000 copies.

A rich, resonant piece that accompanies moments spent with someone special in a calm space wrapped in soft light.

Goodbyeofukōsu

Sayonara

A gem of a ballad that gently and poignantly portrays a lovers’ parting.

Against the backdrop of a cold day when rain turns to snow, their memories and emotions are woven with delicate detail.

Kazumasa Oda’s clear, pure vocals beautifully convey the wavering heart of the protagonist who chooses to say goodbye.

Released in December 1979, the song was used as an insert track in the first season of the TBS drama “Mr.

Kinpachi in Class 3-B” and reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly singles chart, making it one of Off Course’s signature classics.

It’s a soul-stirring piece you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night, glass in hand.

Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke

Rainy Amusement Park

This is a ballad that poignantly depicts memories of a couple’s date at an amusement park and their bittersweet parting.

It weaves together contrasting scenes: a past moment of riding a carousel in the rain, and the present, where the narrator catches sight of a former lover with shorter hair, looking happy.

The lingering attachment the protagonist still feels, along with a quiet resolve to face forward and live on, gently presses on the heart.

A warm sound centered on acoustic guitar and piano highlights the story-rich lyrics.

Included on Sasuke’s album “Smile,” the piece was released in October 2004, reached No.

3 on the Oricon charts, sold over 450,000 copies, and was certified Platinum.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a rainy day, especially when you’re trying to heal the pain of a broken heart.

single bedSha ran Q

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

This is a gem of a ballad that strikingly portrays the poignant feelings of a heartbroken man.

Sharam Q released the song in October 1994. It was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime “D·N·A²: A Girl Who Arrived?” and went on to become a million-selling hit.

It is included on the album “Rettōkan” (Inferiority Complex) and was later featured as an insert song in the 2017 film “Memoirs of a Murderer.” Furniture steeped in memories of a former lover is depicted as a symbol that highlights the protagonist’s loneliness, powerfully expressing a shift in values toward love.

This moving masterpiece is perfect for a calm night drive or for quiet moments when you think of someone dear.