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

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Shota Shimizu “DREAM” MV

This is the 15th single by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, used as the ending theme for the TV drama “The Mysterious Transfer Student.” It’s a friendship song you’d want to dedicate to a dear best friend, expressing gratitude for how meeting a friend drastically changed one’s life and singing about a strong bond that makes anything possible when you’re together.

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Shota Shimizu 'HOME' MV

“HOME,” released in 2008 as singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu’s major-label debut, expresses honest feelings for a loved one from whom he’s been separated in order to pursue dreams and goals.

Many people who left their hometowns for school or work will likely relate.

Its gentle beat and bittersweet yet warm melody are soothing to the heart.

It’s a song that stays close to you when you feel anxious or lonely and are on the verge of tears.

Be sure to listen to his voice, which perfectly matches the crystalline sound.

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Shota Shimizu 'A Melody Instead of a Bouquet' MV (Full Size)

A love song by Shota Shimizu that gives voice to the unspoken feelings of lovers separated by distance.

Chosen as the theme song for the NHK drama “Designer Baby,” it resonated deeply with viewers.

Instead of a bouquet, he offers a melody; instead of an embrace, he sends his voice.

The lyrics, imbued with such bittersweet emotions, leave a lasting impression.

Released in October 2015 and included on the album “PROUD,” the song drew renewed attention in 2020 when it was used in a routine by a female comedian.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to sing at weddings or during a proposal.

Shota Shimizu’s warm vocals are sure to gently embrace the love between two people.

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Shota Shimizu – YOU & I with Lyrics [HQ]

Even if you’re in a long-distance relationship, just having someone special can make you feel motivated to give your best every day, right? The song that makes me realize those feelings is Shota Shimizu’s “YOU&I.” Even if we can only meet occasionally, I can understand how the other person feels, and I want to stay by their side no matter what.

Listening to this song makes me feel that physical distance isn’t really an issue in love; what matters is how deeply your hearts are connected.

Even when you can’t meet face to face, you can still build trust! It’s a track that lets you view long-distance love positively—as a time to nurture your relationship together.

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Shota Shimizu “Prologue feat. Aimer” MV

Shota Shimizu is a singer-songwriter who has been in the spotlight since his teens for his gentle vocals and overwhelming singing ability.

“Prologue feat.

Aimer,” included on his 9th album HOPE, drew attention as a track featuring Aimer, just as the title suggests.

The lyrics look back on a romance that ended before it could reach the future they had envisioned, evoking the image of someone not yet ready to step into the next love.

It’s a heartrending love ballad, with their interwoven voices coloring a sentimental story.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Shota Shimizu “Koi Uta” MV

This is a song by Shota Shimizu, whose vocals leave a strong impression with a sense of wistfulness that seems to express regret.

It depicts a love that ended without coming to fruition, and from the lyrics you can feel the pain of wanting to forget yet being unable to let go.

While the sound carries a calm atmosphere, the lyrical content also seems to convey a sense of inner emptiness and futility.

The expressions of how the self changed through falling in love, and then changed again when the love ended, likewise evoke feelings of regret.

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Makeup / Shota Shimizu Full

Kesho is a song that expresses the bittersweet feelings of a woman in love through makeup.

As one of Miyuki Nakajima’s signature breakup songs, it has been cherished for many years.

Here, we introduce the version covered by Shota Shimizu.

While the original is already quite heartrending, the cover’s whispery vocals give it an even more poignant feel.

Each has its own charm, so it’s worth listening to both and comparing.

Many artists, including Fuyumi Sakamoto, have also covered the song, so be sure to check those out if you’re interested.

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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.