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Hata Motohiro’s Tearjerker Songs, Cry-your-eyes-out Tracks, and Popular Hits Ranking [2026]
When you really want to cry your heart out, what songs do you listen to?
Speaking of Motohiro Hata’s appeal, it’s his gentle, warm singing voice.
When you’re sad and hurting, his voice feels like it’s right by your side, slowly soaking into your heart.
This time, we’ll introduce a ranking of Motohiro Hata’s most tear-jerking songs.
Motohiro Hata’s Tearjerker Songs, Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Tracks, and Popular Hits Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro1rank/position
This song drew a huge response as the theme for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon.” It’s a classic that captures warm feelings of caring for one another and the hope that, even after parting, you’ll meet again.
Motohiro Hata’s gentle voice deepens the sense of a strong bond with someone dear.
Released as a single in August 2014, it was later included on the album “Ao no Kokei.” The track was also featured in NTT West commercials and on TV programs.
Its straightforward message—that hearts remain connected even when people are apart—makes it a perfect song to send off friends you’ve spent time with or colleagues setting out on a new path.
Why not give it as a gift, with a feeling of gratitude and a wish to give back?
AiHata Motohiro2rank/position
Sung by Motohiro Hata in a delicate, tear-evoking voice, this song is a moving number that portrays how emotions one couldn’t believe in before begin to gently take root in the heart after meeting someone irreplaceable.
The beautiful guitar arpeggios and clear vocals deliver that heartrending love straight to the listener’s heart.
Released in January 2010 as his ninth single, it reached No.
5 on the Oricon weekly chart and was also used as the ending theme for a TV Miyazaki program.
It’s the perfect track for those moments when you want to once again feel the presence of someone precious to you—be it a partner, family member, or any loved one.
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro3rank/position
This work beautifully portrays graduation as a milestone in life.
Motohiro Hata’s clear, translucent voice captures both the sadness of parting and the hope of a new beginning in full.
Released in March 2019, it garnered attention as the theme song for a SoftBank TV commercial.
While cherishing past memories, this piece gives you the courage to take a step toward the future.
It’s a song I hope those embarking on a new chapter will listen to as spring arrives.
Its heartfelt melody and lyrics will surely give you a gentle push forward.
scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro4rank/position
A profoundly moving song that portrays the resolve to break out of a self-protective shell and, despite fear, head toward the one you love.
Motohiro Hata’s clear, pure vocals, together with a grand melody woven by piano and strings, deliver the poignant emotions straight to the heart.
Released in June 2007, the track was later included on the album “Contrast” and has long been cherished as one of his early signature works.
It also drew attention in 2016 when it was chosen as the ending theme for the drama “Happy Marriage!?” If you’re afraid of getting hurt in love or need the courage to move forward, give it a listen.
It will gently push you from behind, and you may find tears welling up before you know it.
An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro5rank/position
In harmony with the world of the film “Love Letters on Our 35th Year,” Motohiro Hata delicately captures warm, nuanced emotions.
This work weaves together the love of a long-married couple and feelings that deepen day by day with a gentle yet powerful melody, beautifully expressing a form of love that grows more vibrant with time.
It will be released and made available for streaming between February and March 2025.
The limited first edition includes jacket cards featuring visuals from the film, handwritten lyric cards, and a Blu-ray containing live performance footage.
It is a song that will resonate deeply with those who hold feelings for someone dear or who struggle to put their emotions into words.
HalationHata Motohiro6rank/position
Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata.
The song he wrote as the theme for the 2009 National High School Baseball Championship is “Halation.” It’s a piece that sings of summer’s dazzling brightness and the swift passage of time, and its lyrics grip the hearts of many.
It’s also a great track for sparking memories of youth.
Another lovely touch is the subtle baseball-related phrases sprinkled throughout the lyrics—try listening while you look for them.
end creditsHata Motohiro7rank/position
He chose to break up with her, but he still loved her after all.
The song expresses a man’s regret that he didn’t stop her and should have told her how he felt.
The lyrics make your heart skip a beat with lines like, “If only I had noticed her changes and feelings sooner…” It’s included on the 2012 release End Roll EP.
The Day the Rainbow DisappearedHata Motohiro8rank/position
Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata became known to a wide range of listeners thanks to the massive hit of his 17th single, “Himawari no Yakusoku.” Did you know that his 5th single, “Niji ga Kieta Hi,” which was used as the ending theme for the digest documentary program “Netto Koshien,” was originally written as the theme song for the film “Tsukiji Uogashi Sandaime”? The delicate ensemble of acoustic guitar and strings evokes a poignant sense of a season coming to an end.
It’s a heartfelt number that gently encourages you to take a fresh first step.
First loveHata Motohiro9rank/position
A ballad by Motohiro Hata, woven with sincere feelings carried by his clear, translucent voice.
He tenderly portrays memories of a love that ended against the flow of fate, likening them to a blue apple and tangled threads.
Released in January 2013 as the ending theme for the TV anime “Space Brothers” and later included on the album “Signed POP,” this work is a characteristically minor-key song from Hata.
Coupled with Seiji Kameda’s delicate arrangement, it strikingly depicts the pain and regret of a love that reached its farewell while still immature.
Hata’s relatable vocals make it a song that recalls the bitter experiences of a first love.
LieHata Motohiro10rank/position
This is a renowned song by Motohiro Hata, distinguished by a cool, electronica-tinged sound that begins with an atmosphere reminiscent of being submerged in the sea.
It masterfully captures the complexities of our modern emotions—the truth behind muddled words, the emptiness of layering a dry heart over reality, and the descent into self-deception.
Delicately portraying the subtleties of the heart and the ambiguity between “lies” and “truth” in human relationships, this track opens the December 2015 album Scenes of Blue.
As Hata himself notes, “In today’s era, it’s hard to tell what’s a lie and what’s real,” and the song vividly depicts feelings everyone has likely experienced in everyday life.
It resonates deeply with those struggling in important relationships or harboring complicated emotions.