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ONE OK ROCK Tearjerker Songs, Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Tracks, and Popular Hits Ranking [2026]
ONE OK ROCK, who dominate the music scene at home and abroad with their overwhelming expressiveness and moving melodies.
While they’re strongly associated with intense rock sounds, their heartfelt ballads and profound messages are also a huge part of their appeal.
And among those songs, haven’t you ever found yourself in tears upon hearing Taka’s soul-stirring vocals? In this article, we’ll introduce, in ranking format, especially moving tracks from their catalog that are sure to tug at your heartstrings.
Please use it as a guide when you want to have a good cry and cleanse your heart.
ONE OK ROCK’s Tearjerker Songs, Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Tracks, and Popular Hits Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Always coming backNEW!ONE OK ROCK1rank/position
With a rock sound, I felt that even as a Japanese singer, your English intonation sounded native-level.
The song is solid and gives a strong sense of message.
The drum break is dramatically crafted, and I think the musicality is something that resonates worldwide.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.NEW!ONE OK ROCK2rank/position
This is a stirring rock number by ONE OK ROCK that portrays the fiery bonds between friends charging toward their dreams.
While looking back on the youthful days they spent together, it vows that each will shine on the path they’ve chosen, powerfully pushing listeners forward.
Even if they grow apart, the memories in their hearts remain unfading treasures—an encouraging message that gives courage.
Included on the October 2011 album “Zankyo Reference,” this song is perfect to listen to while cheering on friends as they leap into a new world and salute each other’s efforts.
As an anthem that blows away anxiety and loneliness and helps you face forward, it’s definitely worth checking out!
HeartacheNEW!ONE OK ROCK3rank/position
A beautiful, ephemeral heartbreak song from ONE OK ROCK.
The lyrics dwell relentlessly on lingering feelings for a past lover, and just reading them makes your chest tighten.
Taka’s heartbreakingly poignant voice, which spins such straightforward love, seeps deeper and deeper into our hearts as listeners.
The lyrics blend English and Japanese, so try parsing not only the Japanese parts but the English ones as well.
Precisely because they usually play intense rock numbers, a gentle, relaxed song like this also comes across as deeply compelling.
Mighty Long FallNEW!ONE OK ROCK4rank/position
A track brimming with overwhelming energy and passion.
It explores profound themes such as love and loss, and inner conflict, expressed in both English and Japanese, crafting an emotional worldview that represents the very essence of ONE OK ROCK.
Released in July 2014 as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, stayed on the charts for 17 weeks, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
It’s a song that fires you up during high-intensity training—like weightlifting or powerlifting—giving you the courage to push your limits.
Stand Out Fit InNEW!ONE OK ROCK5rank/position
This is a highly message-driven song that powerfully sings about the importance of staying true to yourself.
Included on the album “Eye of the Storm,” it features a polished sound that embraces pop rock and electropop with a global market in mind.
It’s a track that, with every listen, draws out the potential hidden in your heart, and its refreshingly exhilarating ONE OK ROCK–style melody is deeply stirring.
Released in November 2018, it was also used as the theme song for the global campaign “Go, Vantage Point.” by the world-renowned automaker Honda.
With a tempo and dynamism perfectly suited to group gymnastics performances, along with a message that encourages students’ individuality and growth, it’s an ideal choice for BGM at school sports days and athletic festivals.
The BeginningNEW!ONE OK ROCK6rank/position
This song delivers a deeply moving experience, with powerhouse vocals and a band sound so compelling it gives you goosebumps.
It captures the determination of those taking a new step forward and carries a message that pushes you from behind, radiating a power that resonates more with every listen.
Released in August 2012, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin, and through its synergy with the movie, it captured the hearts of a wide audience, reaching No.
5 on the Oricon charts.
Perfect as BGM for time trials or relay events, this track offers a refreshing sense of speed and the courage to take on challenges—be sure to experience it.
Wasted NightsNEW!ONE OK ROCK7rank/position
“I want to sprint through the present with everything I’ve got so I won’t have any regrets!” This is ONE OK ROCK’s grand anthem that stirs up that fiery feeling.
Its powerful message—like a shout that there’s no such thing as a wasted night—ignites the passion that’s been sleeping deep in your heart.
Don’t be bound by the past; the way it cherishes each moment spent with friends is sure to give you courage.
Released in February 2019, this song was created as the theme for the film “Kingdom” and is included on the album “Eye of the Storm.” You can sense the impact from the episode in which the film’s producer said it made his soul “tremble with heat.” Listen to it on anxious nights before taking on a challenge or when you want to reaffirm your bonds with friends, and it will surely give you a push forward.
We areNEW!ONE OK ROCK8rank/position
An empowering anthem that stands by the anxieties and struggles of young people, powerfully singing the importance of living true to yourself! Taka from ONE OK ROCK delivers an emotionally rich vocal performance, and the fusion with the emotive melody creates a soul-stirring sound that leaves a lasting impression.
Featured on the album “Ambitions” and released in January 2017, this track was chosen as NHK’s soccer theme song and deeply moved many viewers.
It’s a warm song that supports and encourages not only students in the midst of their youth, but also those who feel unable to face societal pressures and surrounding prejudice, and those on the verge of losing their sense of self.
Wherever you areNEW!ONE OK ROCK9rank/position
A tear-jerking rock ballad that sings a vow of eternal love: “No matter where you are, I’ll always be by your side.” One of ONE OK ROCK’s signature songs, included on their 2010 album Niche Syndrome.
It was featured in NTT Docomo’s 2015 commercial “Family,” and ranked No.
1 for songs used at weddings for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018.
It’s a track you’ll want to hear when you want to reaffirm your bond with someone important, especially if you’re not great at expressing your love straightforwardly.
Et ceteraNEW!ONE OK ROCK10rank/position
The lyrics are heartbreaking, clinging on and unable to accept the other person’s breakup.
The beautiful sound and vocals combine to give me goosebumps.
It’s included on the 2007 album “Zeitakubyo.” Among ONE OK ROCK’s songs, this is an especially poignant heartbreak song.