Arashi Tearjerkers: Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

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Arashi [Blue] Covered (Sang it)

Arashi, the national idol group that went on hiatus at the end of 2020.

While many of Arashi’s songs are loved by a wide range of generations, there are “hidden gems” among their B-sides and album tracks.

The song “Blue,” included on their third album How’s it going? released in 2003, is one such track—so popular among fans that it was also included on their best-of album.

It’s a bittersweet love song that feels like softly murmuring the feelings kept deep in one’s heart while thinking of a former girlfriend after a breakup.

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Sakura, Bloom!

This is the perfect song to give to someone who’s moving on after a farewell and striving in a new place—the signature track by Arashi! “Sakura blooms” doesn’t just literally mean cherry blossoms opening; like saying exam success, it signifies that something you’ve challenged yourself with has gone well.

That forward-looking spirit is woven throughout the lyrics.

And before you set off running in a new place, there’s almost always a parting from your current environment and friends.

This song carries a powerful message: “Even after we part, the bonds we’ve built won’t disappear—so keep your head up and keep running forward!”

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ARASHI – Sakura Sake [Official Music Video]

When it comes to spring staples that instantly boost your mood with an energetic intro, this is the song! It’s Arashi’s single “Sakura Sake,” released in March 2005.

It was also used in a Jounan Prep School TV commercial featuring Sho Sakurai, and became widely known as an anthem for exam season.

The lyrics, filled with positive messages, and the driving band sound perfectly match graduation scenes where you take a bold first step forward.

Just listening to it brings back vivid memories of your earnest younger self and the days spent with friends, and you might find your eyes welling up before you know it.

It blows away anxiety and gives you a powerful push toward the future.

It’s the ultimate cheer song that stays by your side in those precious moments when you want to wipe away your tears and say goodbye with a smile.

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ARASHI – GUTS ! [Official Music Video]

Arashi’s “GUTS!”—often used at school sports festivals—fills everyone with energy and a sense of unity the moment it starts playing, making it perfect for the closing ceremony.

It heightens the satisfaction of having taken part and the sense of accomplishment from the events, wrapping it all in an uplifting feeling.

With its lively, energetic rhythm, it’s great for ending with a group dance or some movement to enjoy that togetherness.

It might just make for a closing ceremony that leaves everyone excited for tomorrow.

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ARASHI – BRAVE [Official Music Video]

It’s a compelling number featuring a powerful, stadium-filling chorus and a gritty rock sound.

The themes center on solidarity with teammates and the will to press forward, and the rap part penned by Sho Sakurai further heightens the tension and exhilaration of sports.

Released in September 2019 to mark the 20th anniversary of Arashi, the single was used as the image song for Nippon TV’s “Rugby 2019.” It continued to be used during broadcasts of the same tournament in 2023.

Brimming with overwhelming power and a grand sense of scale, it’s perfect as a fight song to fire up heated events like cavalry battles and tug-of-war at school sports days.

Why not raise your voices together with your friends and send your cheers?

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ARASHI – Beautiful days [Official Music Video]

A track that became a hot topic as the theme song for the drama “Ryusei no Kizuna,” starring Kazunari Ninomiya.

Released in November 2008, it is Arashi’s 24th single.

It delicately portrays the feeling of continuing to think of someone while carrying lost time and unreturned feelings.

The warm, mid-tempo melody further accentuates the poignancy.

Perfectly aligning with the drama’s worldview, the song won the Best Drama Song at the 59th The Television Drama Academy Awards.

It’s a moving ballad that gently stays close to your heart when you want to look back on the beautiful memories you shared, even while bearing sadness.

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ARASHI – Five [Official Music Video]

Arashi, a national group that has led Japan’s pop culture.

This song, with its light, bright, and gently bittersweet yet uplifting melody, is a pep anthem that brings to the forefront the classic J-pop aesthetics they have cultivated over many years.

Its warm theme, which feels like looking back on the time the group has spent together, is sure to stir listeners’ hearts.

Released as a single in March 2026 after roughly five years and five months on hiatus, it also carries a narrative thread leading into their final tour, making it a highly significant track in their discography.

It’s a perfect number to stand beside students practicing hard for their big sports day, offering gentle encouragement and a supportive push forward.