Crying-Your-Eyes-Out Song Rankings [2026]

Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai29rank/position

Noriko Sakai Blue Rabbit

Noriko Sakai’s “Aoi Usagi” (Blue Rabbit) was also the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Hoshi no Kinka,” in which she herself appeared.

Sakai played the protagonist—a character with a now shockingly tragic backstory of having been abandoned as an orphan due to being deaf and mute.

One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS30rank/position

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “One More”

A Fumon track that resonates in the hearts of everyone striving toward their dreams.

It was used as the cheer song for the 2010 summer high school baseball tournament and featured in many other baseball-related tie-ins.

The CD cover starred Masahiro Tanaka, who was then a member of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.

This song strikes a chord not only with students working hard in high school baseball, club activities, and school life, but also with adults who’ve moved beyond those days.

On the path to seizing a dream, there are times when many tears are shed.

This is a chest-thumping anthem that stirs your spirit in those moments.

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SAKI

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I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN31rank/position

T-BOLAN “I Don't Want to Let Go” Music Video

A four-piece rock band, T-BOLAN, which disbanded at the height of its popularity but reignited longtime fans’ passion when it resumed activities in 2017.

This is their second single.

The song was used as the ending theme for ‘’92 Paris–Le Cap’ and as an insert song in the TV drama ‘Hotel Woman,’ and is known as one of T-BOLAN’s signature ballads.

Its husky vocals and lyrical melody have captivated many listeners—some may still find themselves moved to tears even today.

It is an evergreen classic that represents the 1990s J-pop scene, an era renowned for its many masterpieces.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki32rank/position

HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA – Rainy Blue

When it comes to Hideaki Tokunaga, many people probably think of “Kowarekake no Radio,” but “Rainy Blue” is also a wonderful song! The image of cold rain highlights the poignancy even more.

Tokunaga’s uniquely husky voice carries a sense of sadness that fits the song perfectly, and just listening to it makes your chest tighten.

I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket33rank/position

I love you. ~100 Regrets~ – Sonar Pocket (Full)

This song is included on the 2011 album “Pokeism 2: Anata no Uta” (“Your Song”).

The lyrics tell a breakup story from a male perspective, making it a go-to track to listen to after a heartbreak—widely loved not only by men but also by many female fans.

MPRINCESS PRINCESS34rank/position

[Tonight, Birth! Music Champ] “M” (PRINCESS PRINCESS) / Sumina Maruyama (Maruyama Sumina)

A signature song by Princess Princess alongside “Diamonds.” Following an indelible address, the lyrics poignantly mourn a beloved person after a breakup.

It’s a classic that continues to be covered by many artists today.

I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu35rank/position

Words I Can’t Say / Off Course

Partings from those dear to us, encounters with the ones we love, and emotions too deep for words.

This gem of a ballad, released by Off Course in February 1982, gently sings of such delicate moments in life.

Kazumasa Oda’s clear, pure voice and the beautiful melody seep deep into the heart.

The song is included on the album “over” and was released as a double A-side single with “Kimi ni Okuru Uta.” In 1999, it was chosen for a life insurance company’s commercial, once again moving the hearts of many.

It’s a song to play when your feelings for someone overflow or when you want to express gratitude to someone precious.