Aiko’s Tearjerker Songs, Cry-your-eyes-out Tracks, and Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Capsuleaiko8rank/position

aiko - 'Capsule' music video

A number by aiko where gentleness and heartbreak resonate together.

Written specifically for the TV anime “Apocalypse Hotel,” it opens with delicate piano melodies, then builds as the band and strings come in, beautifully expressing a swell of emotion.

The lyrics carry a wish to lock away memories with a precious person in one’s heart, along with the sorrow of their absence—piercingly poignant.

It might be just the thing to listen to when you want to have a good cry.

Cherry Blossom Timeaiko9rank/position

aiko - “Sakura no Toki” music video

This is aiko’s “Sakura no Toki,” a song that makes you feel happy just by listening to its heart-thumping melody.

Released in 2000 as her fifth single, it’s the kind of track you want to play every spring! It’s the perfect song to add a touch of bloom to the springtime of your life—your newlywed days, a season you can only experience now.

The lyrics about taking your time together from here on out make it ideal for weddings.

How about using it for a slideshow of photos from when you first met, or during your outfit change in a pink dress? It will create a wonderfully happy atmosphere!

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around two o’clockaiko10rank/position

With Lyrics: Around Two O'Clock – aiko (included on the best album “Matome I”) piano and vocal cover.

A love song bursting with Aiko’s signature style.

You’re drawn into a world of steady, mid-tempo storytelling.

I think the “two o’clock” in this ‘Around Two’ refers to 2 a.m.

It’s a story of calling her boyfriend to break up while thinking about winter’s cold—her hands and feet going numb, sniffing her nose.

The situation is so detailed that the heartache comes through vividly and real.

If you’re a woman who’s ever initiated a breakup yourself, these lyrics will make you cry.

Love sicknessaiko11rank/position

Love sickness

This song sings of a searing pain that burns the chest as the flames of love blaze higher, as if being consumed by an illness.

It’s the opening number of Aiko’s 2000 album “Under the Cherry Tree.” The lyrics put into words raw emotions—feelings so intense you cry in silence, a body changing through a fateful encounter.

For anyone burdened by the agony of loving someone too much, a mix of dependence and longing, this track will surely strike a chord.

Masanori Shimada’s arrangement, with piano and guitar intertwining, makes the poignancy all the more vivid.

Mutual loveaiko12rank/position

aiko - “Mutual Love” music video

Aiko, known for delicately portraying the subtle emotions of love, released a new ballad in April 2024.

Chosen as the ending theme for the animated film Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram, this song is a classic aiko piece that beautifully captures the ache of unrequited love.

The lyrics express longing for someone precious you can’t meet and the delicate sense of distance between two people, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s best enjoyed late at night through earphones.

A perfect song to keep you company when you’re troubled by love or thinking about someone important.

moreaiko13rank/position

aiko - “More” music video

It’s a song whose poignant lyrics and melody resonate with the heart.

Released in March 2016, it’s a track that aiko created to express earnest feelings in love.

It was also used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Please Love the Useless Me,” and its harmony with the drama’s world helped it reach even more people.

It’s recommended for those struggling with love or those who want to deepen their feelings for someone special.

Please give it a listen—you’ll surely find parts of its bittersweetness you can relate to.

Andromedaaiko14rank/position

aiko - “Andromeda” music video

There are times when someone you thought you’d forgotten suddenly comes to mind one day, aren’t there? In those moments, even painful events are somehow idealized, and when you look back, everything feels like a fond memory.

It can feel sad to have forgotten an old lover so much that you wouldn’t even notice them if you passed on the street, but it’s also proof that you’ve kept moving forward.

This is a song that gently nudges those who are struggling now and gives them the strength to turn their eyes toward a joyful, happy future.