Popular Moving Songs Ranking [2026]

I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu50rank/position

Spitz / I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky

This song vividly portrays the wavering emotions of youth.

With poetic expressions of infatuation, anxiety, and a longing for freedom, it’s a beloved Spitz classic that resonates with listeners.

Skillfully capturing the exhilaration of pure love along with the accompanying unease and pain, the piece feels like one’s own story.

Released as a single in 1994 and included on the album How to Fly in the Sky, it gained broad support after being chosen as the theme song for the 1996 Fuji TV drama Hakusen Nagashi, and it reached No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The lyrics reflect not only sweet romance but also moments of life itself, evoking empathy across generations and enduring affection.

It’s a perfect song for making memories with someone special or for lifting your spirits.

day by dayYoshida Yamada51rank/position

Hibi / Yoshida Yamada [MUSIC VIDEO]

Yoshida Yamada deliver a heartfelt performance of a gem-like love song that gently depicts the daily life of an elderly couple who have spent many years together.

From their first meeting through marriage, child-rearing, and old age, this warm story that reexamines life’s joys and sorrows is deeply moving.

Released in December 2013, the song was featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” with member Yoshitaka Yamada also handling the character design for the animation.

More than a decade after the group’s formation, this track beautifully crystallizes the musicality the duo has woven together.

Loved by many, it’s a perfect Mother’s Day gift—a song imbued with gratitude for family and the bonds between parents and children.

The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro52rank/position

Naotaro Moriyama – Natsuno Owari

A gem-like ballad by Naotaro Moriyama that gently sings of the parting that comes at the fleeting end of summer.

Released in August 2003, this work was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Netto Koshien” and reached No.

6 on the Oricon charts.

Its acoustic tones and strings weave a melody that resonates deeply, comforting those who carry thoughts of someone precious they have lost.

Like summer memories fading, it evokes the bittersweet feeling of memories slowly receding, while also conveying the strength to keep looking forward and walking on.

MiracleGReeeeN53rank/position

GReeeeN – Kiseki

When it comes to youth anthems, you just can’t leave this one out! Released in May 2008 as the theme song for the drama “ROOKIES,” GReeeeN’s signature track “Kiseki” is a pure love song that celebrates the joy of meeting the person you love and the resolve to walk into the future together.

True to its title, the lyrics call the couple’s meeting a “miracle” (kiseki) and describe the path they’ve walked as a “trace” or “trajectory” (also kiseki)—a wordplay that stirs the heart every time you listen.

In 2009, it was also chosen as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, making it beloved across generations.

It’s a moving song you’ll want to play at graduations, thank-you parties, and those final moments with dear friends or a loved one, to express your gratitude.

Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN54rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”

This is a classic ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN that delicately portrays the anxiety of whether you can stay friends even when you’re far apart, as well as the feeling of cherishing someone.

The lyrics, written by vocalist Motoo Fujiwara with Nobita—whom he’s been familiar with since childhood—in mind, make it a perfect song for spring, the season of meetings and farewells.

Released as a single in February 2011, the song was written as the theme for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Angel Wings.

It was also the band’s first track to incorporate trumpet, and together with the sweeping strings, it features a stirring, grand sound that truly grips the heart.

When you want to think back on an old friend or reaffirm your bond with someone important, listening to it will surely warm your heart.

Bridge of Gloryyuzu55rank/position

Yuzu “Eikou no Kakehashi” Music Video

It’s a famous ballad that’s deeply etched into many people’s memories, along with moving scenes from the festival of sports.

It embraces the unknown struggles, frustrations, and all the accumulated effort, and gives you the warmth and courage to move forward.

Released in July 2004, it was used as the theme song for NHK’s coverage of the Athens Olympics.

The powerful vocals and harmonies of Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa are something you’ll want to hear when you hit a major wall or need to fire yourself up.

It truly is a life-affirming anthem that rekindles the flame in a discouraged heart.

HarukaYOASOBI56rank/position

YOASOBI 'Haruka' Official Music Video

A unique story told from the perspective of a mug, depicting a girl’s growth.

Based on Osamu Suzuki’s novel Tsuki Ōji and released by YOASOBI in December 2020, it’s a graduation song.

It was also used as the CM song for Takara Tomy’s Punirunz and as the image song for “Art Aquarium 2021: Hakata – Festival of Goldfish.” Conveyed from the warm gaze of a presence that was always by your side in everyday life, its message of gratitude evokes the joy of having met more strongly than the sadness of parting.

It’s a perfect song for those facing a farewell or wanting to express thanks to someone important.