RADWIMPS Tearjerkers: Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Songs and Most Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

Grand Escape feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPS22rank/position

Grand Escape

A song that fuses a grand orchestral sound with rock, it heightens the climax of Makoto Shinkai’s animated film Weathering With You.

Through a collaboration between RADWIMPS and Toko Miura, this track beautifully captures the film’s worldview.

Released in July 2019, the work sings of hope for the future and the courage to pursue it, with themes of breaking free from social constraints and yearning for freedom.

Included on the Weathering With You album, it won Best Music at the 43rd Japan Academy Film Prize.

As a piece that colors the film’s climax, it’s perfect for use in moving scenes during group gymnastics performances.

CathartistRADWIMPS23rank/position

RADWIMPS – Catharsist [Official Music Video]

An uplifting anthem themed around the drive to better oneself and the bond with teammates, this song overflows with the powerful message that only RADWIMPS can deliver.

Released in June 2018, it was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s soccer-related programs during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

It is also included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION and reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

As a track that pushes people to give their all toward their goals, it’s a perfect choice for use at school sports days and athletic festivals.

I’m about to cry.RADWIMPS feat aimyon24rank/position

RADWIMPS – I Feel Like I’m About to Cry feat. Aimyon [Official Music Video]

When your love doesn’t come true, or when the person you’re dating breaks up with you, the stronger your feelings are, the harder it is to stop the tears.

In those moments of heartbreak, songs that gently stay by your side resonate more than songs that try to cheer you up.

“I Feel Like I’m About to Cry” is a song that slowly loosens and softens a broken heart like that.

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Song SevenRADWIMPS25rank/position

Nanoka

RADWIMPS, who continue to captivate countless listeners with their unique worldview.

Featured on their 2009 masterpiece Altcolony no Teiri, this song is especially striking for its structure, opening with a grand, gospel-like chorus.

Despite its six-and-a-half-minute length, the dramatic arc—from a quiet, storytelling tone to a chorus that erupts with emotion—never fails to stir the heart with each listen.

Lyrics by Yojiro Noda that affirm fate and express love for family—like “Oton to Okan” (Dad and Mom)—are surely etched deeply into the hearts of many who spent their youth with this music.

It’s a number that creates moving, unifying moments across entire venues at live shows, so give it a listen on a night when you want to forget the bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in music.

Small beginningsRADWIMPS26rank/position

RADWIMPS – A Small Beginning [Audio]

An instrumental piece notable for its delicate piano timbre.

It’s included on the album “Tontei 10-nen ~Original Soundtrack~,” which drew attention as the first time RADWIMPS handled the music for a live-action film in its entirety.

Released in March 2022 to coincide with the film’s premiere, this work condenses the subtle emotions that set the story in motion into roughly one minute.

With no lyrics, it won’t interfere with the atmosphere of the photos or videos you post, making it an appealing choice for creating a refined mood.