Popular Tearjerker Song Rankings [2026]

CHARMWANIMA36rank/position

WANIMA「CHARM」（OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

A song by WANIMA characterized by a powerful punk-rock sound and an uplifting message.

Included on their major-label first album “Everybody!!,” released in January 2018, it was also used in commercials for Kikkoman and “Juken ni in Jelly.” The lyrics convey a sense of connection that transcends the bond and distance between the band and their fans.

Teaching the importance of believing in yourself and continuing to have the courage to move forward even in difficult times, this track is recommended for those who want to reaffirm friendship and bonds.

HonestyBilly Joel37rank/position

Billy Joel – Honesty (Official Video)

A Billy Joel song.

Included on the album 52nd Street (1978) and released in 1979 as the third single from the album.

It wasn’t a major hit in the United States, but it is one of his most popular songs in Japan.

It opens with a striking piano intro and sings about both the difficulty and the importance of being honest.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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About meMrs. GREEN APPLE38rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

This song strings together messages to those facing everyday worries and anxieties.

Its lyrics depict accepting the differences between self and others, embracing inner conflicts, and affirming everything as you move forward.

In sync with its grand rock-ballad melody, it resonates even more deeply.

It’s the eighth single by the rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, released in January 2019, and it remains enduringly popular.

It gained attention when it was chosen as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

For anyone who has parted ways with dear friends upon graduating, this bittersweet yet forward-looking number is sure to strike a chord.

Give it a listen when you want to shake off your sadness!

Castle on the HillEd Sheeran39rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Castle On The Hill [Official Music Video]

A moving masterpiece filled with love for his hometown and memories of youth has been delivered by UK artist Ed Sheeran.

From a childhood bone-breaking accident to his first love at age 15, this warm work is packed with nostalgia.

Released in January 2017 as a lead single from the album ÷, and featured in the animated films Ferdinand and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, the song is written as a love letter to his hometown of Framlingham.

Now an adult, he gently portrays his childhood friends each walking their own path, singing of the flow of changing time and feelings that remain unchanged, carried by a powerful melody.

It’s a gem of a track that resonates with the universal sentiment of having a place or person you want to recall when you feel uncertain or lost.

One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi40rank/position

Masayoshi Yamazaki – “One more time, One more chance” MUSIC VIDEO [4K Quality]

This is the song used to accentuate the calm atmosphere in the Suntory Maker’s Mark commercial, which portrays the unchanging deliciousness of the whiskey through a character played by Shun Oguri who is immortal.

The track is also famous as the theme song for the feature-length anime 5 Centimeters per Second, and it conveys a bittersweet sentiment over the sound of an acoustic guitar.

The lyrics honestly express memories of the past and the regrets tied to them, as well as the pain of wishing for “just one more time,” even while knowing it can never come true.

The part about instinctively looking for someone’s figure somewhere—a feeling many can relate to—also heightens the sense of poignancy.

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PrologueUru41rank/position

[Official] Uru “Prologue” YouTube ver. — Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Chugakusei Nikki (Junior High School Diary)”

This song, known for its heartfelt vocals and delicate lyrics, was released in December 2018 as Uru’s seventh single.

Chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Tuesday drama “Chugakusei Nikki” (Junior High School Diary), it touched the hearts of many.

Centered on the diverse forms of love and complex emotions, Uru herself was involved in its production.

Aiming to create a piece that gently accompanies the story with a sense of longing and tenderness, this work is truly a moving, tear-jerking song.

It resonates when you reflect on your relationship with someone important or with yourself.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to create a touching, tear-jerking video on Instagram Reels.

DOWNPOURI.O.I42rank/position

아이오아이 (I.O.I) – 소나기 (DOWNPOUR) MV

The final song of I.O.I.

Downpour was written and composed by SEVENTEEN’s Woozi, and its gently somber melody is suffused with a bittersweet feeling.

The Korean title, 소나기 (sonagi), means a passing shower or sudden downpour, and the song conveys the idea that even painful and difficult memories will one day be washed away.

This track, which expresses the fragility and beauty of idols, can also be listened to as something that overlaps with each individual’s life.

Watching the music video brings endless tears, yet by the end, simply listening leaves you wrapped in a mysterious warmth.

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KEI

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