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.
Playlist
| Ranking of Tear-Jerking Japanese Songs [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | It’s fine for now.MIMI |  play_arrow | A soothing song that gently accompanies the heart with a tender melody |
| 2 | Happinessback number |  play_arrow | A ballad by back number that portrays unrequited love |
| 3 | fishback number |  play_arrow | A bittersweet longing for a love that will never return, hidden deep within the heart… |
| 4 | Because I fell in loveaimyon |  play_arrow | A touching masterpiece by Aimyon that resonates with the heart |
| 5 | Happy Endingback number |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad about hiding the sorrow of parting and forcing a smile |
| 6 | NAOHY |  play_arrow | Unrequited love’s pain: a tear-jerking heartbreak song |
| 7 | Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A poignant song depicting the bonds with a friend and a farewell |
| 8 | CHARMWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA's punk rock cheer song |
| 9 | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s heartrending love ballad |
| 10 | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A song that portrays Kenshi Yonezu’s feelings of being unable to be honest |
| 11 | CorrectRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A gemlike ballad by RADWIMPS. It conveys the dignity of choosing one’s own path. |
| 12 | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that sings of life's beauty and harshness. |
| 13 | Hello/How are you?nanou |  play_arrow | Unable to put into words the feelings buried deep within my heart... |
| 14 | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | Uru’s moving love song resonates with the heart. |
| 15 | Don’t go.Souta |  play_arrow | The true feelings I can’t bring myself to say… something everyone experiences… |
| 16 | Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu’s graduation song evokes friendship and nostalgia |
| 17 | Best FriendKiroro |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that portrays gratitude and bonds |
| 18 | Karakuri Pierrot40mP |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song by 40mP, self-deprecating and tossed around by love. |
| 19 | Until the day I can no longer rememberback number |  play_arrow | A melancholic song that depicts the emotions of parting |
| 20 | We againSG |  play_arrow | A moving work whose graduation song is etched in the heart |
| 21 | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Lemon. Deep feelings for someone important. |
| 22 | Colorless Self-Harmnekobōro |  play_arrow | 'Self-Harm Colorless' is a poignant masterpiece that resonates with the heart. |
| 23 | horizonback number |  play_arrow | Youth that looks forward, nourished by lost dreams |
| 24 | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Introducing heartbreaking breakup songs that really hit home |
| 25 | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s moving graduation song |
| 26 | Dawn and Firefliesn-buna |  play_arrow | "Yoake to Hotaru" is a song by the Vocaloid producer n-buna... |
| 27 | from Y to YJimii Samu P |  play_arrow | A mid-tempo piece that gently embraces a bittersweet farewell… |
| 28 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A signature song by HIGE DAN about the turmoil of unrequited love |
| 29 | HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number |  play_arrow | An unrequited man sings a wistful birthday song |
| 30 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | Remioromen’s classic ballad, a song of love and bonds |
| 31 | sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A moving song that stands by those who chase their dreams |
| 32 | The happiest way to die in the worldkoka |  play_arrow | If I'm hated, even death wouldn't be sad. |
| 33 | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci |  play_arrow | A popular song that portrays the conflict between finding reassurance with a new lover and lingering attachment to an ex. |
| 34 | wrinklebuzzG |  play_arrow | A glim… back at a life walked together with someone dear, |
| 35 | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s love songs portray the fluctuations of romance |
| 36 | HarukaYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI, a moving tale of parting and bonds |
| 37 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that portrays parting and hope |
| 38 | StoryAI |  play_arrow | A moving AI ballad that sings of deep love and bonds |
| 39 | HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | The deep emotions and expressions concealed within film theme songs |
| 40 | planetariumOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A ballad imbued with the bittersweetness of love under the starry sky |
| 41 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A youthful love song by Hikaru Utada that portrays the feeling of being unable to forget one’s first love |
| 42 | far; distant; by farGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A moving ballad of gratitude to parents and setting off on a new journey |
| 43 | I loved (it/you)erica |  play_arrow | A ballad that weaves the pain of heartbreak together with the piano |
| 44 | SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A moving theme song that sings of love and hope |
| 45 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Motohiro Hata’s moving ballad gently portrays a farewell. |
| 46 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | Theme song of HY’s film “Red Thread” |
| 47 | SparkleRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS' moving film music |
| 48 | Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A nostalgic youth song on a summer evening |
| 49 | The summer you gave meieiri reo |  play_arrow | Leo Ieiri’s summer song “The Summer You Gave Me” |
| 50 | seems like (just) my imaginationChōchō P |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose heartrending feelings resound in your ears. Re-released in 2014… |
| 51 | Endless JourneyMr.Children |  play_arrow | A signature work by Mr.Children. It depicts the courage to keep moving forward. |
| 52 | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A poignant song that expresses the importance of staying true to oneself |
| 53 | futureKobukuro |  play_arrow | Introduction of a heartwarming ballad song |
| 54 | Unrequited loveAimer |  play_arrow | A song with Aimer's heartrending vocals as its charm |
| 55 | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | Music that heals friends with Aoi Teshima's singing voice |
| 56 | One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | An inspiring support song filled with hope for dreams; moving. |
| 57 | spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A youth song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 58 | We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā |  play_arrow | An anthem of support that gives you the courage to keep moving forward without giving up |
| 59 | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | miwa’s unrequited love song |
| 60 | AitaiKato Miria |  play_arrow | Kato Miliyah’s heartrending love song |
| 61 | Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Song of friendship, even when apart our hearts remain connected |
| 62 | We areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK's fight song |
| 63 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories |
| 64 | LeoYuuri |  play_arrow | A dog’s-eye portrayal of the bond and moving moments with its owner |
| 65 | wedgeOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A celebrated ballad by Hanako Oku that delicately conveys the sense of loss after heartbreak |
| 66 | The Last Confession of the EarthKEMU VOXX |  play_arrow | Realizing it only after losing it—the aching feelings of love |
| 67 | To the futureKiroro |  play_arrow | Graduation song, an anthem cheering for farewells and new departures |
| 68 | Ayano’s Theory of Happinessjin |  play_arrow | A song that captures the delicate emotions of a girl named Ayano, ... |
| 69 | Calc.Jimii Samu P |  play_arrow | A vocaloid song that gently stays by your side in the sorrow of heartbreak... |
| 70 | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The heartache of two people growing apart |
| 71 | Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | CHiCO and HoneyWorks’ graduation song “Okuru Uta” (A Song as a Gift) |
| 72 | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that supports efforts toward dreams |
| 73 | DREAMShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Sing that celebrates gratitude for friendship |
| 74 | tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa |  play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 75 | budKobukuro |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude to Kentaro Obuchi’s mother |
| 76 | Life expectancy: 2:30Pinokio P |  play_arrow | A song that questions the meaning of life and short-lived existence |
| 77 | Best FriendNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song filled with friendship and gratitude |
| 78 | wishsumika |  play_arrow | sumika's bittersweet unrequited-love ballad |
| 79 | Cowardly Mont BlancDECO*27 |  play_arrow | A famous DECO*27 song by GUMI that portrays inner conflict |
| 80 | proofflumpool |  play_arrow | Be moved and find courage with flumpool’s “Proof” |
| 81 | as long as (I/you/they) live; if only (one) livesKasamura Tōta |  play_arrow | The gentle tone of the piano and the heartrending singing voice seep into my heart… |
| 82 | If you laugh at the skywacci |  play_arrow | An anthem of support depicting the bonds and courage of youth |
| 83 | OrangeTōma |  | A sad song that sings about memories with a loved one |
| 84 | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | Introduce Mr. Children’s moving masterpieces |
| 85 | Yoshiwara Lamentasa |  play_arrow | A Japanese-style Vocaloid song depicting an oiran's sorrow |
| 86 | Heart rate #0822Chōchō P |  play_arrow | A Vocaloid song that expresses my feelings of love for you |
| 87 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s love songs: bravado and delicacy |
| 88 | Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy |  play_arrow | A moving message themed around a graduation ceremony so... |
| 89 | GarnetOku Hanako |  play_arrow | Okubana's heartbreak songs heal the heart |
| 90 | Dried flowersYuuri |  play_arrow | The moving impact of “Dry Flower,” a song about the pain of heartbreak |
| 91 | OrangeSPYAIR |  play_arrow | A moving song about youthful friendship and parting |
| 92 | 1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Keep filming love, as if life were a movie. |
| 93 | The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A moving song that conveys the meaning of graduation |
| 94 | Just Be FriendsDixie Flatline |  play_arrow | A popular song that lightheartedly sings of the bittersweet pain of heartbreak |
| 95 | Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | A song of courage and hope in the face of adversity |
| 96 | made-to-orderKasamura Tōta |  play_arrow | A Vocaloid song that portrays a delicate heart and hope |
| 97 | Enraptured by the lingering blossomskeeno |  play_arrow | A heartrending seasonal flower ballad by keeno |
| 98 | Velvet Poemback number |  play_arrow | An emotional song by back number used as a movie theme |
| 99 | Small RevolutionSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | Singing of everyday courage and self-transformation |
| 100 | Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Graduation season: a heartwarming ballad by Dai Hirai |