Yu Takahashi's Tear-Jerking Songs, Cry-Inducing Tracks, and Popular Hits Ranking [2026]

Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu1rank/position

Yu Takahashi - Fukuwarai

One of singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi’s signature and most well-known songs.

The lyrics, centered on the keyword “smile,” are truly moving.

The gentle melody and Takahashi’s distinctive vocals heighten the emotion.

It would be wonderful as a sort of theme song for a school sports day, and I think it also fits perfectly as BGM for competitions or performances.

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Hane Keisuke

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Niji

The frustration you inevitably experience when you want to achieve something.

At that moment, some people give up on their dreams or settle for less.

But if even a small part of you still doesn’t want to give up, try listening to “Niji” by Yu Takahashi! It’s a cheering song written for people in exactly that situation.

His gentle yet powerful voice doesn’t push you to force yourself; instead, it gives you a little courage to keep moving forward, even if it’s just step by step.

Keep it close to your heart as a protective song for those times when you feel like you’re about to break.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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Masayoshi Takahashi “BEAUTIFUL” lyric video

This is a song by Yu Takahashi that evokes the image of noticing subtle shifts in the feelings of someone close and trying to be their support.

Centered around an acoustic guitar, the gentle sound emphasizes the warmth of the words.

The talk-like singing style, packed with lyrics, is another highlight, delivering supportive words that resonate deeply in the heart.

It’s a piece that not only gives you courage but also turns your attention toward gratitude for the people close to you—the ones who support you.

It feels like a song that can give you a small push to face forward when you’re feeling down.

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Yu Takahashi “HIGH FIVE” Music Video

One of the great things about a school sports day is how it brings the whole class together.

The song I’d love you to listen to with the classmates you’ve worked hard alongside is “HIGH FIVE.” It was released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, who sings about the hopes found in everyday life, and it was chosen as the theme song for “Glory of the Samurai: Eight Months to the Japan National Baseball Team’s Gold Medal.” Its dramatically unfolding choral work really resonates.

You’ll swoon at how he sings the heartwarming melody line with such emotion.

Try listening to it together at key moments, like before class-versus-class events.

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Yū Takahashi’s directorial debut MV “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day” — Omokuri Director Edit Version (Short Size)

A song that gets you excited just from the title and lifts your spirits.

When the phrase in the title, “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day,” is sung in Takahashi Yu’s gentle yet powerful voice, it really makes you feel like it will be a good day, doesn’t it? You may have heard this track in commercials or in Rihwa’s cover version—it’s a tender, uplifting number that shows up often.

There are times when you work hard every day but don’t get recognized, can’t see the results, or just can’t find the motivation.

This is the perfect song for moments like those.

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Yu Takahashi – “The Reason I Was Born” MV short ver.

Singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi’s 2016 release “Umareta Riyuu” (“The Reason I Was Born”) is a wedding song he created to celebrate the marriage of a dear friend.

Its lyrics depict meeting that special someone and becoming a family, reminding us of the beauty of marriage.

Although the lyrics are written from the groom’s perspective, the song is also perfect for the moment when the bride asks her parents to escort her during her exit.

Of course, it’s also recommended as background music for reading a letter to your family!

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Yu Takahashi “Graduation”

“Sotsugyo (Graduation)” by Yu Takahashi is a song themed around setting off on a new journey.

It’s a powerful track that conveys the resolve to graduate from one’s childhood self and grow into an adult.

Takahashi’s soulful vocals resonate deeply.

The song overflows with anguish and the strength to overcome it.