[So touching it makes you cry] A heartbreakingly wistful and sad song that tightens your chest
A feeling like your chest is being tightly squeezed…
Heartbreak, parting from someone precious, the daily pains…
Here are some heartbreaking songs that will bring tears to your eyes when you listen.
We’ve gathered tracks for those who want to have a good cry or be comforted by songs that share the same feelings.
From timeless classics to the latest releases, we’re covering a wide range—so be sure to read to the end.
Even with sad songs, finding ones you can relate to helps you realize you’re not alone.
By the time you finish listening, your sadness and heartache might just turn a little more positive.
Let these wistful songs guide you, and allow yourself to honestly let out your weakness and pain as your emotions lead you.
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[Tearjerker] Songs so heartrending and sorrowful they make your chest tighten (161–170)
flameLiSA
In addition to the anime that aired in 2019, the 2020 theatrical film of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba was also a massive hit.
This song is the theme for the film, and like the anime’s opening theme, it is performed by LiSA.
The lyrics, written with loved ones in mind, became a hot topic among moviegoers who said, “It made me cry!” Of course, it’s also recommended for those who haven’t seen the film.
If you’re looking for a song that will move you to tears, give this one a listen!
I long to see you now.MISIA
One of MISIA’s signature songs, this poignant love ballad was chosen as the theme for the drama “JIN.” The drama tells the story of a doctor who time-slips to the Edo period and is separated from his fiancée, who is ill in the present day—a narrative that resonates with the song’s lyrics.
At the same time, when you read the lyrics on their own, they can also be interpreted as a heartbreaking song about losing a loved one.
When MISIA delivers these lyrics with her overwhelming vocal prowess, it’s impossible not to be moved.
It’s a song that overflows with feelings for someone precious.
MPRINCESS PRINCESS
It’s one of Princess Princess’s signature songs and was included as the B-side to “Diamonds.” There’s a well-known story that member Kyoko Tomita wrote it as a kind of payback aimed at a man whose initial is “M.” The lyrics describe someone who still can’t forget a former lover, with an inner turmoil that wells up when she recalls the days they spent together.
As the chorus hits and the sound grows stronger, you can feel her emotions swelling.
OrangeSMAP
A song often called one of SMAP’s hidden gems is Orange, a bittersweet ballad about heartbreak.
Released in 2000 as the B-side to the smash-hit single Lion Heart, it consistently ranks high in fan polls.
It’s also been covered by many artists, including aiko and Kazumasa Oda.
The lyrics tell the story of a couple who still love each other but choose to part for each other’s sake, and listening to it is truly heart-wrenching.
If you’re hurting from a breakup, this song is perfect for you—definitely give it a listen!
THE LAST SONGX JAPAN
A song produced just before X JAPAN disbanded, whose metal sound—long said to struggle to gain a foothold in the J-POP scene—propelled them to global prominence.
It was performed as the very last number of the encore at their Tokyo Dome breakup concert, “THE LAST LIVE ~The Last Night~,” and its grand arrangement for piano and orchestra truly resonates in the heart.
The lyrics, which depict singing a final song as eternity fades away, must have brought many listeners to tears.
Also chosen as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Shitteru Tsumori?!,” it’s a moving track that could be called the very essence of X JAPAN.
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
It’s a single by the all-girl rock band ZONE, released in 2001.
The sound features a very straightforward arrangement centered on acoustic guitar, yet it’s sprinkled with elements that strongly captivate the listener.
In particular, the intro phrase feels like opening a music box and looking back on memories, instantly drawing you into the song’s world.
Even if you haven’t experienced exactly what the lyrics describe, the track evokes a powerful sense of nostalgia that brings past events vividly back to life.
Narratageadieu
A nostalgic heartbreak song that brings back memories of a love from long ago.
It’s a track released under the name adieu by Moka Kamishiraishi, who is also active as an actress.
Released in 2017, it was used as the theme song for a film of the same title.
The lyrics and music were written by Yojiro Noda, the frontman of the rock band RADWIMPS.
Its clear, shimmering sound—driven by piano and strings—is especially striking.
It pairs beautifully with Kamishiraishi’s gentle vocals and really sinks in.
Give it a listen when you find yourself feeling lonely as you think back on a past romance.
