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

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wacci “Hitotsubu” Music Video

Released on October 29, 2025, this song is a poignant ballad told from the perspective of the one who chose to end the relationship.

Created as one half of a two-part project by wacci themed around the end of love, it forms a compelling pair with “Kanojo Janakunaru no ni,” which was released in September.

The lyrics gently examine each long-suppressed feeling, the warm sound of piano and strings offers close support, and Yohei Hashiguchi’s earnest vocals strike straight to the heart.

Interweaving regret and resolve as the protagonist carries both a lost everyday life and a safeguarded future, this work will resonate all the more deeply with anyone who has ever shed tears over their own decision.

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Marcy – Tears (Official Music Video)

A heartrending ballad that vividly recalls days spent with a former lover under the summer sky.

Released by Marcy in August 2025, it’s a breakup song and their first ballad to be delivered for the summer, despite their history of producing many uptempo summer numbers.

The story begins with memories at a seaside park and is written entirely in the past tense, conveying the lingering attachment and pain of a love that can never return.

The way it retraces the past, as if touching memories, portrays the lingering afterglow of feelings that remain even after a breakup.

It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you’ve experienced a farewell with someone important or when you want to cry your heart out and set your feelings free.

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Kana Nishino 'Namidairo' Live Performance - Kana Nishino “Namidairo”

A song that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and the memories that won’t fade.

Its gentle melody, wrapping around lingering feelings for an ex and indelible recollections, leaves a strong impression.

The lyrics tenderly trace the loneliness of fewer phone calls and emails, and the fragments of everyday life that remain in the heart, evoking a bittersweetness that many have felt at least once.

Released in August 2013 as the artist’s 21st single, it was also featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri!!”.

This moving number is one to hear on nights when you can’t sort out your feelings after a breakup, or when you suddenly find yourself thinking back on someone from your memories.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN “Hometown of Tears”

This is a single by BUMP OF CHICKEN released in November 2006.

It compares the place where tears are born to one’s hometown, delicately portraying feelings of loss and reunion, parting and forgiveness.

Chosen as the CM song for Lotte’s chocolate “airs,” its music video—directed by film director Takashi Yamazaki—features Maki Horikita.

In its release week, it debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a song that gently gives you a push forward when you’re trying to face ahead while keeping thoughts of someone dear in your heart.

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X JAPAN – TEARS

A signature ballad by X JAPAN, woven with beautiful piano and strings to express the pain of loss and a prayer for rebirth.

Composed by YOSHIKI in memory of his father, who passed away when he was a child, the song transcends personal sorrow to become a universal ode to farewell.

Its dramatic progression—where grand orchestration intertwines with Toshi’s soaring vocals—gently seeps into the listener’s heart.

Released in 1993, it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Smiling Through Hatred.” It’s a piece that quietly stays by your side when you think of someone dear or wish to set your heart free.

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Snow Man “Cross the Sea of Tears” YouTube Ver.

An uplifting cheer song by Snow Man that powerfully sings of hope overcome together with friends.

Even after painful farewells and setbacks, the lyrics—filled with a strong will to keep moving forward—are truly stirring.

The harmonies created by the nine members’ overlapping voices are robust, and as you listen, courage naturally wells up.

Released in January 2021 as a B-side to their third single, “Grandeur,” it was also used as the theme song for their TBS show “Sore Snow Man ni Yarasete Kudasai” and in commercials for Apamanshop.

It’s the perfect track for facing difficult situations.

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Ketsumeishi “Farewell, Tears”

An uplifting song that gives you the courage to say goodbye to tears and take a new step forward.

It’s the title track of the double A-side single “Saraba Namida / Kimi to Deatte,” released by Ketsumeishi in March 2016, created as the first installment commemorating the 15th anniversary of their major-label debut.

As a tie-in for DHC’s skincare commercials, it weaves together positive lyrics and a beautiful melody.

It reached No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and went on to become one of their signature songs, later included on the album “KETSUNOPOLIS 10” and the best-of collection “Ketsuno Paradise.” This work conveys the hope that the more you cry, the stronger you become, gently staying by your side when you’re trying to overcome something or need a little push.