Ranking of Tear-Jerking Japanese Songs [2026]
We’re introducing the latest top 100 ranking of tear-jerking Japanese songs, all at once, ordered by most views!
When you feel like crying, it’s okay to cry.
It helps you relieve stress and switch gears.
This collection is meant to let you release those pent-up feelings.
The playlist is updated weekly.
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Ranking of Tear-Jerking Japanese Songs [2026] (61–70)
Ayano’s Theory of Happinessjin64rank/position
A moving song that poignantly portrays the delicate emotions of a girl named Ayano.
Composed by Jin, also known as Shizen no Teki-P, and released in April 2013, it was created as part of the Kagerou Project series.
The lyrics, themed around love for family and self-sacrifice, blend with IA’s gentle vocals to create a deeply affecting piece.
The beautiful timbre of the strings also stirs the heart, making this a gem of a ballad.
Knowing the story will deepen the impact even more, so be sure to check out the related works of the Kagerou Project as well.
To the futureKiroro65rank/position
This song is a staple among graduation tunes.
It’s a track by Kiroro, a female duo from Okinawa, released as their second single in June 1998.
Originally, the songwriter composed it in middle school to express gratitude to her mother, but its warm lyrics also resonate with the feelings we have for those who supported us at graduation.
Its simple, heartfelt melody has been featured as an insert song in the anime “Tsuki ga Kirei” and in commercials.
Singing of hope for the new paths ahead, this moving piece gives courage in times of parting and new beginnings.
It’s sure to be a song that gently nudges someone forward.
Calc.Jimii Samu P66rank/position
This is a Vocaloid song that gently stays by your side through the sorrow of heartbreak.
It’s a track by JimmyThumb-P, a Vocaloid producer known for many hits like “from Y to Y,” released in September 2010.
The unforgettable parting is sung over a heartrending sound, and before you know it, you empathize with the protagonist and find yourself in tears.
If you listen to it when you want to sort out your feelings about losing someone important, you’ll probably cry—and feel refreshed afterward.
The Last Confession of the EarthKEMU VOXX67rank/position
“A fulfilling boyhood”—someone I met during that time.
I didn’t think much of it back then, but only after losing them did I realize I was in love.
This song evokes the bittersweet flavor of youth.
“I want to properly express the feelings I’ve just realized”—even if it’s already too late.
A classic Vocaloid song about such a heartrending love.
Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks68rank/position
The collaboration unit CHiCO with HoneyWorks—featuring vocalist CHiCO and the creator group HoneyWorks—has a graduation song titled “Okuri Uta” (Song of Sending).
It’s a popular tear-jerking graduation song and is highly recommended as a choral piece for ceremonies.
Sung from the perspective of graduating students, it’s packed with heartfelt thanks to parents and teachers, making both the givers and receivers of the song moved to tears.
It’s a touching graduation song that looks back on the past, speaking softly, bit by bit, while conveying gratitude.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu69rank/position
It’s an anthem that deeply resonates with those who keep striving toward their dreams and goals.
Released in 2004, the song was chosen as the official theme for NHK’s broadcast of the Athens Olympics, moving people across Japan.
Its lyrics affirm the tears shed in secret and the uneven paths we’ve walked, gently reassuring us that “the effort you’ve put in won’t be wasted.” Believing in the light that awaits beyond hardship, this piece gives you the courage to move forward; it hits especially hard when you’re struggling with work or relationships, or when you’re about to take a new step.
A song our generation listened to in our youth, it continues to stir our hearts today, unchanged.
DREAMShimizu Shota70rank/position
This is the 15th single by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, used as the ending theme for the TV drama “The Mysterious Transfer Student.” It’s a friendship song you’d want to dedicate to a dear best friend, expressing gratitude for how meeting a friend drastically changed one’s life and singing about a strong bond that makes anything possible when you’re together.
