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

Tears SurpriseAKB48

[MV full] Namida Surprise! / AKB48 [Official]

This is a song by the nationally popular female idol group AKB48 that was released before their popularity really exploded.

Among songs from that period, I think it’s relatively well-known to a broad audience.

It’s a very poppy and cute track, just like a classic idol song.

Tears of the OrphansMISIA

MISIA – Orphans' Tears (Official Music Video)

“Orphans no Namida” is a song performed by the singer MISIA.

It serves as the ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, broadcast across 28 stations on the MBS/TBS network.

Within its calm tone, her vocals resonate, making it a striking and cool track.

Speak, tears!SEX MACHINEGUNS

Speak! Tears! Acoustic Version – Anchang

The musician ANCHANG is from Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture.

He is the vocalist and guitarist for the heavy metal band SEX MACHINEGUNS.

He released “Katare! Namida!” as his solo debut single under the name SEX MACHINEGUN.

Crying in the rain…THE JAYWALK

THE JAYWALK 'Weeping in the Rain: ... ~ THE JAYWALK Plays George Yanagi Tour Final' Live Digest

This song is by the popular rock band THE J-WALK.

They’ve consistently gained popularity by creating urban rock, but one of the members, Sukeroku Nakauchi, is from Tokushima Prefecture.

If you haven’t listened to their music yet, this is definitely a song you should check out.

If you call it loveUru

[Official] Uru “If You Call That Love” — Theme song for the TBS Sunday Theater drama “My Family”

A gently sung song by Uru that conveys the resolve to “never lose again the precious things you only realize after they’re gone.” Rather than dwelling on the pessimism of loss, it highlights the positive, forward-looking feeling of re-recognizing what truly matters through the experience of losing it.

Released in January 2023, it drew attention as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “My Family.” Included on the album “Contrast,” the arrangement was handled by Takeshi Kobayashi.

This piece is recommended for those who want to reaffirm their bonds with someone important, or for those trying to overcome a broken heart.

How about casually singing it to someone you love?

DON’T CRYWANDS

WANDS – DON’T CRY (cover)

From the very beginning, this song has a melody I absolutely love, and it’s so heartrending that it wells up in my chest.

I listened to it over and over and found myself in tears.

I think it’s a rock ballad that truly moves you.

Intense songs are great too, but a ballad like this is also deeply moving.

Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Tears Are About to Fall (MV) @ALEXANDROSchannel

This song is included on the sixth single from their [Champagne] era, “starrrrrrr/Namida ga Koboresou,” released on January 23, 2013.

It’s a slow-tempo track characterized by its Japanese lyrics.