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 hidden gem by back number |
| 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 | back number movie theme song, the heartbreak of a breakup |
| 6 | NAOHY |  play_arrow | Unrequited love’s pain: a tear-jerking heartbreak song |
| 7 | CHARMWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA's punk rock cheer song |
| 8 | Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A poignant song depicting the bonds with a friend and a farewell |
| 9 | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A love ballad by Ketsumeishi, a masterpiece that brings tears |
| 10 | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A song that portrays Kenshi Yonezu’s feelings of being unable to be honest |
| 11 | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that sings of life's beauty and harshness. |
| 12 | CorrectRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Singing of friendship and hope for the future on the eve of graduation |
| 13 | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | Uru’s moving love song resonates with the heart. |
| 14 | Hello/How are you?nanou |  play_arrow | Unable to put into words the feelings buried deep within my 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 | Until the day I can no longer rememberback number |  play_arrow | A melancholic song that depicts the emotions of parting |
| 19 | Karakuri Pierrot40mP |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song by 40mP, self-deprecating and tossed around by love. |
| 20 | Colorless Self-Harmnekobōro |  play_arrow | 'Self-Harm Colorless' is a poignant masterpiece that resonates with the heart. |
| 21 | We againSG |  play_arrow | A moving work whose graduation song is etched in the heart |
| 22 | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Introducing heartbreaking breakup songs that really hit home |
| 23 | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Lemon. Deep feelings for someone important. |
| 24 | horizonback number |  play_arrow | Youth that looks forward, nourished by lost dreams |
| 25 | Dawn and Firefliesn-buna |  play_arrow | "Yoake to Hotaru" is a song by the Vocaloid producer n-buna... |
| 26 | from Y to YJimii Samu P |  play_arrow | A mid-tempo piece that gently embraces a bittersweet farewell… |
| 27 | HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number |  play_arrow | An unrequited man sings a wistful birthday song |
| 28 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A signature song by HIGE DAN about the turmoil of unrequited love |
| 29 | 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. |
| 30 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | Beloved songs of gratitude and blessings for weddings |
| 31 | wrinklebuzzG |  play_arrow | A glim… back at a life walked together with someone dear, |
| 32 | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s love songs portray the fluctuations of romance |
| 33 | sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A moving song that stands by those who chase their dreams |
| 34 | The happiest way to die in the worldkoka |  play_arrow | If I'm hated, even death wouldn't be sad. |
| 35 | StoryAI |  play_arrow | A moving AI ballad that sings of deep love and bonds |
| 36 | planetariumOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A ballad imbued with the bittersweetness of love under the starry sky |
| 37 | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | The fight song “YELL” depicts the hearts of middle school students. |
| 38 | 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 |
| 39 | I loved (it/you)erica |  play_arrow | A ballad that weaves the pain of heartbreak together with the piano |
| 40 | far; distant; by farGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A moving ballad of gratitude to parents and setting off on a new journey |
| 41 | HarukaYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI, a moving tale of parting and bonds |
| 42 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that portrays parting and hope |
| 43 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Motohiro Hata’s moving ballad gently portrays a farewell. |
| 44 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | Theme song of HY’s film “Red Thread” |
| 45 | Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A nostalgic youth song on a summer evening |
| 46 | The summer you gave meieiri reo |  play_arrow | Leo Ieiri’s summer song “The Summer You Gave Me” |
| 47 | seems like (just) my imaginationChōchō P |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose heartrending feelings resound in your ears. Re-released in 2014… |
| 48 | Endless JourneyMr.Children |  play_arrow | A signature work by Mr.Children. It depicts the courage to keep moving forward. |
| 49 | SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A moving theme song that sings of love and hope |
| 50 | SparkleRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS' moving film music |
| 51 | futureKobukuro |  play_arrow | Introduction of a heartwarming ballad song |
| 52 | Unrequited loveAimer |  play_arrow | A distinctive singing voice that captures the listener’s heart... |
| 53 | One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | An inspiring support song filled with hope for dreams; moving. |
| 54 | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | Music that heals friends with Aoi Teshima's singing voice |
| 55 | HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | The deep emotions and expressions concealed within film theme songs |
| 56 | spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A youth song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 57 | 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 |
| 58 | AitaiKato Miria |  play_arrow | Started writing lyrics at the age of ten, and in my first year of high school, m… |
| 59 | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | They have been actively performing at live music venues since their high school days… |
| 60 | Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Song of friendship, even when apart our hearts remain connected |
| 61 | We areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK's fight song |
| 62 | wedgeOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A celebrated ballad by Hanako Oku that delicately conveys the sense of loss after heartbreak |
| 63 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories |
| 64 | Ayano’s Theory of Happinessjin |  play_arrow | A song that captures the delicate emotions of a girl named Ayano, ... |
| 65 | To the futureKiroro |  play_arrow | Graduation song, an anthem cheering for farewells and new departures |
| 66 | Calc.Jimii Samu P |  play_arrow | A vocaloid song that gently stays by your side in the sorrow of heartbreak... |
| 67 | The Last Confession of the EarthKEMU VOXX |  play_arrow | Realizing it only after losing it—the aching feelings of love |
| 68 | Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | CHiCO and HoneyWorks’ graduation song “Okuru Uta” (A Song as a Gift) |
| 69 | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that supports efforts toward dreams |
| 70 | DREAMShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Sing that celebrates gratitude for friendship |
| 71 | budKobukuro |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude to Kentaro Obuchi’s mother |
| 72 | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The heartache of two people growing apart |
| 73 | tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa |  play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 74 | Best FriendNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song filled with friendship and gratitude |
| 75 | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A poignant song that expresses the importance of staying true to oneself |
| 76 | Life expectancy: 2:30Pinokio P |  play_arrow | A song that questions the meaning of life and short-lived existence |
| 77 | wishsumika |  play_arrow | sumika's bittersweet unrequited-love ballad |
| 78 | Cowardly Mont BlancDECO*27 |  play_arrow | A famous DECO*27 song by GUMI that portrays inner conflict |
| 79 | LeoYuuri |  play_arrow | A dog’s-eye portrayal of the bond and moving moments with its owner |
| 80 | proofflumpool |  play_arrow | Be moved and find courage with flumpool’s “Proof” |
| 81 | If you laugh at the skywacci |  play_arrow | An anthem of support depicting the bonds and courage of youth |
| 82 | 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… |
| 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 | Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy |  play_arrow | A moving message themed around a graduation ceremony so... |
| 87 | Heart rate #0822Chōchō P |  play_arrow | A Vocaloid song that expresses my feelings of love for you |
| 88 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s love songs: bravado and delicacy |
| 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 | The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A moving song that conveys the meaning of graduation |
| 92 | OrangeSPYAIR |  play_arrow | A moving song about youthful friendship and parting |
| 93 | Just Be FriendsDixie Flatline |  play_arrow | A popular song that lightheartedly sings of the bittersweet pain of heartbreak |
| 94 | Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | A song about the courage and hope to face life's hardships… |
| 95 | 1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Keep filming love, as if life were a movie. |
| 96 | made-to-orderKasamura Tōta |  play_arrow | A Vocaloid song that portrays a delicate heart and hope |
| 97 | Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Graduation season: a heartwarming ballad by Dai Hirai |
| 98 | Velvet Poemback number |  play_arrow | An emotional song by back number used as a movie theme |
| 99 | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited-love song, a heart-stirring classic |
| 100 | MPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | The pain of a broken heart, a bittersweet ballad, resonating in the heart. |