Crying-Your-Eyes-Out Song Rankings [2026]
Here is the ranking of the “tearjerker songs” that were popular this year.
There were quite a few songs that made us cry this year, too.
These are the tearjerker songs that resonated with many people precisely because they understand pain.
We’ll introduce the most-listened-to tracks of the year in ranking order.
Playlist
| Crying-Your-Eyes-Out Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | I want to see you.sawada chikako |  play_arrow | Chikaco Sawada’s classic song portrays the sorrow of a broken heart. |
| 2 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A love ballad by Hikaru Utada |
| 3 | I long to see you now.MISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA’s moving song that transcends love and time |
| 4 | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The poignant magical world of Kenshi Yonezu |
| 5 | Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that affirms the feelings of youth |
| 6 | The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi |  play_arrow | A gem-like ballad portraying rain and parting |
| 7 | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad by Ketsumeishi |
| 8 | NonfictionHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s heartfelt cry that sings of life’s absurdity |
| 9 | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE |  play_arrow | A moving classic that portrays the parting of youth |
| 10 | DEPARTURESglobe |  play_arrow | A poignant love song emblematic of the ’90s |
| 11 | planetariumOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A ballad imbued with the bittersweetness of love under the starry sky |
| 12 | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece by Kenshi Yonezu that touches the heart |
| 13 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s moving classic about parting |
| 14 | Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song, gently expressing a faint yearning |
| 15 | GoodbyeGAO |  play_arrow | GAO's husky-voiced heartbreak song |
| 16 | budKobukuro |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts love and the bond with one’s mother |
| 17 | countrysideTamaki Kōji |  play_arrow | Koji Tamaki's 'Den-en' is a song of hope and healing |
| 18 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A highly relatable love song that portrays the bittersweet emotions of love. |
| 19 | Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A duet that layers memories with a friend onto the present |
| 20 | Happy Endingback number |  play_arrow | A poignant movie theme song by back number that portrays the emotions of heartbreak. |
| 21 | To the futureKiroro |  play_arrow | A hopeful, heartwarming graduation song |
| 22 | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of a poignant longing for a lost love |
| 23 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA’s cheer song gives me energy! |
| 24 | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A moving song that captures the emotions after a breakup |
| 25 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays HY’s heartrending love |
| 26 | Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako |  play_arrow | An unforgettable love, a song of bittersweet memories |
| 27 | I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN |  play_arrow | Above all, DEEN is renowned for their vocal prowess… |
| 28 | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | Fujifabric’s heartrending masterpiece that colors the end of youth |
| 29 | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s translucent-feeling single |
| 30 | Things that have formShibasaki Kou |  play_arrow | Memories shine forever in the heart. |
| 31 | Because you are hereUru |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that expresses feelings for a cherished person |
| 32 | cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe |  play_arrow | Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Cosmos.” A classic song expressing a daughter’s gratitude to her mother as she approaches marriage. |
| 33 | Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai |  play_arrow | Noriko Sakai’s “Aoi Usagi” is a TV drama theme song. |
| 34 | Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The moving masterpiece 'Lemon' by Vocaloid producer Kenshi Yonezu |
| 35 | One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that cheers on people striving toward their dreams |
| 36 | I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN |  play_arrow | Despite disbanding at the height of their popularity, in 2017... |
| 37 | Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Hideaki Tokunaga’s “Rainy Blue” is a heartrending song. |
| 38 | I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A popular song that portrays the sorrow of a broken heart |
| 39 | MPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | A poignant classic by Princess Princess |
| 40 | I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu |  play_arrow | Moving songs and music that resonate with the heart |
| 41 | peace signYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s youth-boosting rock, an anime theme song |
| 42 | Only a single voicerokudenashi |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the loneliness and difficulty of living faced by people today. |
| 43 | Robinsonsupittsu |  play_arrow | With a gentle band ensemble and a sense of translucence… |
| 44 | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Everyone is a unique and irreplaceable being. |
| 45 | tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa |  play_arrow | Koresawa’s heartbreak song, a timeless piece that resonates with the heart |
| 46 | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | A gentle ballad that evokes Aoi Teshima’s hometown |
| 47 | The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Nogizaka46’s masterpiece that depicts farewell and hope |
| 48 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s moving song inspired by Doraemon |
| 49 | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s classic hit, popular across generations |
| 50 | GarnetOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A timeless song that portrays the bittersweetness of first love and the fleeting nature of youth. |
| 51 | tear-coloredNishino Kana |  play_arrow | I relate to the heartbreaking love lyrics of Kana Nishino. |
| 52 | tear(s)Ketsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s classic song “Namida” encourages people |
| 53 | Song of DepartureMr.Children |  play_arrow | An inspiring graduation song, a classic by Mr.Children |
| 54 | Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A signature ballad by Southern that depicts the pain of heartbreak |
| 55 | the scent of flowersMr.Children |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Mr. Children, a moving story of parting and reunion |
| 56 | flameLiSA |  play_arrow | LiSA's theme song for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie |
| 57 | horizonback number |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that stands by high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 58 | ultramarineYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI's moving song of youth |
| 59 | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | A song about finding something precious through mistakes |
| 60 | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | A moving song that expresses gratitude |
| 61 | My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi |  play_arrow | Friendship becomes a precious memory in life. |
| 62 | 365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48 |  play_arrow | A classic song that became a huge hit as the theme song for an NHK morning drama |
| 63 | One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | From his first starring film, "Tsuki to Kyabetsu" ("The Moon and the Cabbage"), ... |
| 64 | White LoversKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | A ballad that depicts the feelings of winter love |
| 65 | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad that depicts gratitude and love for a beloved person |
| 66 | Ghost RuleDECO*27 |  play_arrow | A Vocaloid producer who powerfully sings of heartrending emotions… |
| 67 | me me sheRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s famous song “me me she” |
| 68 | spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota |  play_arrow | A love song that delicately expresses feelings through depictions of nature |
| 69 | Farewell, tearsKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s classic anthem, overcoming sorrow |
| 70 | If you laugh at the skywacci |  play_arrow | A warm song that portrays youth and friendship, a classic that gives courage and hope. |
| 71 | Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi |  play_arrow | A heartfelt prayer from Okinawa for someone dear |
| 72 | Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo |  play_arrow | Eggo Kawashima’s signature work. A Showa-era classic that expresses the sorrow of men and women through sake and tears. |
| 73 | If tomorrow comesJUJU with JAY’ED |  play_arrow | Introduction to JUJU with JAY’ED’s moving song |
| 74 | TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya |  play_arrow | He defined an era as the frontman of The Checkers… |
| 75 | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE |  play_arrow | Graduation song “Michi (The Road)”: a song of farewells and memories |
| 76 | Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Timeless anthems that color our youth, music that resonates with the heart |
| 77 | Beyond the Night SkySMAP |  play_arrow | Expressing youth through a cappella chorus |
| 78 | sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo |  play_arrow | Hitoto Yo’s debut song, a masterpiece that portrays emotion |
| 79 | Best FriendKiroro |  play_arrow | Kiroro’s famous song, a hymn to friendship and gratitude |
| 80 | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara’s cheer song “Donna Toki mo” |
| 81 | Winter IllusionAcid Black Cherry |  | Masterpieces that sing the pain of heartbreak, voices that resonate with the heart |
| 82 | seems like (just) my imaginationChōchō P |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose heartrending feelings resound in your ears. Re-released in 2014… |
| 83 | Philosophy[Alexandros] | ![Philosophy[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jIysnJZewLQ/default.jpg) play_arrow | A moving song that depicts [Alexandros]'s youth |
| 84 | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu/Naomi Campbell |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota is truly active on a global scale… |
| 85 | OverMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children Heartbreak Song “Over” |
| 86 | DOLLSJanne Da Arc |  play_arrow | A bittersweet farewell masterpiece by Janne Da Arc |
| 87 | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A powerful song about overcoming hardship and the hope of recovery |
| 88 | Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten |  play_arrow | Teresa Teng’s 1986 hit song |
| 89 | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z |  play_arrow | The music box’s tone traces the melody of the chorus... |
| 90 | For example, to the flower placed here now164 |  play_arrow | A work that really makes you think deeply about the weight of life… |
| 91 | SunMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A youth anthem for the school festival. A moving, hopeful classic. |
| 92 | by your sideOgawa Daiki |  play_arrow | An emotional story portraying a heartrending farewell with a loved one… |
| 93 | Memories shabadabaPinokio P |  play_arrow | A tear-jerking message depicting memories from each of the four seasons… |
| 94 | Last SongYoshioka Hidetaka |  play_arrow | A breakup song sung by a man to his ex-lover. An actor and… |
| 95 | Embracing sleepless nightsZARD |  play_arrow | It’s a heartbreak song by ZARD that everyone knows... |
| 96 | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie |  | Namie Amuro’s classic song “CAN YOU CELEBRATE?” |
| 97 | Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana |  play_arrow | A moving song about parting with my grandfather |
| 98 | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the struggles and hopes of youth. |
| 99 | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A classic song that captures the brilliance of youth, a summer tune that resonates with the heart |
| 100 | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | Wataridori has a bittersweet music video and a refreshing thrill |