Ranking of Moving/Japanese Pop Songs [2026]

A bouquet in place of goodbyehanataba P91rank/position

[Hatsune Miku] Instead of Goodbye, a Bouquet [Original]

This was Hanataba-P’s debut song and the origin of the name.

It was released on Niconico in 2008.

The gently heartrending piano tones, Miku’s vocals, and the melody fit together so well that the atmosphere alone can bring you to tears.

The lyrics overflow with feelings for a beloved person who is no longer here.

For example, if you’re living away from your hometown, listening to it might bring to mind your family and friends back home and move you to tears.

It’s a masterpiece that slowly seeps into your heart.

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Only for you, clear skiesYorushika92rank/position

Yorushika – Just Clear Skies for You (MUSIC VIDEO)

This is a song that strikes the heart with a bittersweet longing for summer days gone by.

Created by Yorushika, it features a refreshing yet somehow melancholic melody, while Suis’s clear, translucent vocals beautifully convey the protagonist’s nameless loneliness and the emotional wavering that comes with growing up.

The lyrics depict vivid summer scenes, nostalgia for lost time, and regret over words left unsaid, touching the listener’s heartstrings.

The track is included in the mini-album “No Encore for the Loser,” released in May 2018.

In December 2019, it was used as the BGM for the opening video of the comedy duo Tarinai Futari’s live show, leaving a strong impression when paired with the visuals.

It’s an emotional number perfect for moments at summer’s end when you want to sit alone by the seaside, gazing at the sunset in quiet reflection, or when you wish to gently revisit the bittersweet memories of your youth.

Full-Power BoySukima Suichi93rank/position

Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video

Celebrated as one of Sukima Switch’s signature songs, this track sings of the strength of a pure heart that evokes the freshness of youth.

Carrying a message about the importance of holding on to youthful passion, it inspires the courage and energy to face difficulties.

It rekindles the playful spirit and willingness to take on challenges that are often lost in adulthood, reminding us of the beauty of living life to the fullest.

Released in April 2004, the song was featured in an NTT Docomo commercial for the Kansai region and became a key work that showcased Sukima Switch’s musical evolution.

It gives a boost to students practicing for sports days and athletic festivals, and serves as a reliable ally when you want to give your all toward a goal.

Heart rate #0822Chōchō P94rank/position

[Hatsune Miku Append DARK] Heart Rate #0822 [Original Song]

This is a song themed around “life” and “heartbeat.” Its gentle tempo and highly meaningful lyrics resonate deeply.

It’s said to express the feeling that the “now,” living together with someone precious, is wonderful.

Please try listening to it with someone important to you.

The light that exists there.DECO*2795rank/position

The light that exists there. / Hatsune Miku × Kagamine Rin × Megurine Luka × MEIKO

When you’re feeling hopelessly down, this singing voice is sure to resonate deep within your heart! This track by Vocaloid producer DECO*27 is set for release in January 2025.

It’s a song from “Project SEKAI the Movie: The Broken World and the Miku Who Cannot Sing,” written specifically for Nightcord at 25:00.

The arrangement is by Surii.

Riding on the voices of Hatsune Miku and the others, the earnest longing to seek out “the light that exists there” amid the darkness will strike you to the core.

Don’t miss this tear-jerking, moving song—experience it for yourself.