Mr.Children Tearjerker Songs and Most Emotional Tracks: Popular Song Ranking [2026]

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Mr.Children「HERO」［(an imitation)blood orange］Tour2013 Live

Mr.Children’s “HERO” is a song that expresses a parent’s determination and hopes for their child.

Released as a single in 2002, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart and was also used in an NTT DoCoMo commercial.

As children, we often can’t understand our parents’ feelings and may rebel or argue with them.

But as we grow older, many of us gradually come to appreciate their support.

At the milestone of your wedding, consider using this song to convey your gratitude to your parents.

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Hamada Takuya

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Mr.Children “Shirushi” Music Video (Short ver.)

Mr.Children is a band beloved by people of all ages and genders.

Their song “Shirushi” was also the theme song for the drama “A 14-Year-Old Mother,” which starred Mirai Shida and became a hot topic for its shocking content.

It’s a track that resonates with many hearts—more aptly called a “song of love” rather than a love song.

It captures the feeling of being able to love someone so deeply, and gently, carefully affirms each of those feelings one by one.

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utatane

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Mr.Children “Nameless Poem” Mr.Children “HOME” TOUR 2007 ~in the field~

It’s a song with a striking, distinctive melody line in the verse.

Not only the verse, but the flowing, pleasant chorus is also familiar to many listeners.

Among their songs, this one is extremely popular and is beloved as a karaoke staple.

The lyrics, which can be seen as a cheer song for life, are filled with messages that give you the courage to take a step forward and pep talks that fire you up; if you listen when you’re struggling, you might end up in tears… When you’re troubled—or when someone you go to karaoke with is—please sing this song and let the tears flow.

By the time you finish, your heart will surely feel refreshed.

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Hane Keisuke

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Mr.Children “Scent of Flowers” Music Video (Short ver.)

A song by Mr.Children chosen as the theme for the film “I Want to Be a Shellfish.” It is an exceptionally beautiful masterpiece whose lyrics express feelings for a beloved person parted by death.

Even amid a sorrowful farewell, the earnest hope that “in a different form, with the same smile, surely you will come to see me again” makes it a tearjerker that moves you to sobs.

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Mr.Children「himawari」from TOUR 2017 Thanksgiving 25

This song was written as the theme for the film “Let Me Eat Your Pancreas.” It was released in 2017 as Mr.Children’s 37th single.

You can feel the overflowing emotions in the passionate vocals and sound.

It’s a work I highly recommend enjoying together with the film.

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Araki Jakkan

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Mr.Children「HANABI」 Tour2015 REFLECTION Live

This is the 33rd single by Mr.Children, a four-piece rock band that has consistently led the J-pop scene since the long-running success of their 4th single “CROSS ROAD.” Chosen for many years as the theme song for the TV drama “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Emergency Lifesaving,” it’s a track cherished by a wide range of listeners.

With lyrics that encourage facing forward in pursuit of happiness despite struggles and pain, the song delivers a message that is deeply moving for women in their 40s.

Its fresh yet wistful, catchy melody offers a liberating escape from everyday stress.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Mr.Children 「Tomorrow never knows」 MUSIC VIDEO

A moving ballad whose lyrics portray the will to follow one’s heart despite the inner conflict of not knowing what tomorrow holds.

Released in November 1994 as Mr.Children’s sixth single, it’s known as the band’s biggest hit, with total sales exceeding 2.76 million copies.

Many may remember it as the theme song for the drama “All About Young Men,” starring Masato Hagiwara and Takuya Kimura.

It was later included on the album “BOLERO” and has continued to be loved by many fans to this day.

Its message of finding hope amid struggle gently supports a generation shouldering responsibilities at work and at home.

A masterpiece in J-pop history that you’ll want to revisit on a quiet, solitary night.