Shota Shimizu’s Tearjerker Songs, Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Tracks, and Popular Hits Ranking [2026]

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Shota Shimizu “I Love You” (Live Ver.)

It’s a bittersweet yet heartwarming unrequited-love song about finally realizing the importance of the person right beside you.

It’s a track by Shota Shimizu, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture, released in 2009 as his fifth single.

With a laid-back tempo and Shimizu’s gentle vocals, it’s a love ballad that tightens the chest.

The stronger your love, the more it can hurt and move you to tears—haven’t we all felt that? Keep that special someone in mind as you listen.

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Miliyah Kato × Shota Shimizu “Love Forever”

The golden duo representing the J-POP scene, Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu, have an unmissable duet song.

While celebrating the joy of meeting, its lyrics occasionally hint at an inevitable end, making it achingly bittersweet and tightening your chest.

Told from both of their perspectives, it’s a track that powerfully conveys gratitude toward the person who saved them from lonely days.

Released in May 2009 as a single by Miliyah Kato and included on the classic album “Ring,” the song became hugely popular, with its music video winning an award at MTV VMAJ 2010.

The section in the latter half where their harmonies intertwine is a must-hear.

It’s a masterpiece perfect for nights when you want to bask in the beautiful memories and bittersweetness of love.

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Because of you

A moving medium-tempo ballad that portrays the bond of two people in love and a relationship that deepens even as they hurt each other.

The gently embracing, soulful vocals and lyrics that straightforwardly sing of unwavering love despite physical distance are sure to resonate with couples in long-distance relationships.

Written, composed, and arranged by Shota Shimizu, this track is included on the album “FLY,” released in June 2017.

Featuring a warm arrangement centered on piano and strings, it’s a song you’ll want to play on special anniversaries.

Perfect as background music for a couple’s drive, and also recommended for conveying your feelings to a long-distance partner.

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Shota Shimizu “PUZZLE” Music Video

This is a moving song crafted by Shota Shimizu, featuring a grand gospel chorus that resonates deep in your chest.

After returning his base to his hometown of Osaka, he created this piece together with students from his alma mater, singing about how each person’s fragments of dreams come together to shape a single future.

Many listeners will likely find themselves nodding along to the message that even if you’re imperfect, you can become stronger with your companions.

Released in October 2024, the track surpassed 100 million streams by September 2025 despite having no tie-in.

It is also included on the album “Pulsatilla cernua.” It’s a heartwarming number that’s perfect for reaffirming the bonds with friends who share your dreams.

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Shota Shimizu “your song” from SHOTA SHIMIZU LIVE TOUR “HOPE” [For J-LOD live2]

“Because you’re here, I can shine.” It’s a warm ballad that sings gratitude to a beloved person.

The song is by Shota Shimizu, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture, and is included on his fourth album, “Naturally,” released in March 2012.

The gentle piano melody and soulful vocals convey a straightforward feeling that one’s world begins to shine thanks to someone special.

This track seems to carry a message that being loved can change who you are, nurturing a sense of self-worth.

On nights when you long to be loved, try listening while picturing the face of the person who supports you.

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Shota Shimizu “Natsunoowari” from SHOTA SHIMIZU LIVE TOUR 2023 “Insomnia” supported by Taica

A gemlike ballad that overlays the bittersweet end of summer with the end of a romance.

Shota Shimizu’s powerful yet delicate vocals vividly paint the memories of a summer fling.

The track is included on the album “ENCORE,” released in March 2014.

With lyrics packed with youthful memories—like summer festival fireworks and kisses on the beach—many listeners are sure to relate.

While it conveys the loneliness of summer’s end, this is an uplifting breakup song that also sings of the joy of having met and feelings of gratitude.

It resonates even more deeply when listened to at the turn of the seasons.