Yorushika’s Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

Sorrowful EkayanaNEW!Yorushika15rank/position

Only sorrow

It is a moving story that portrays a world with a floating, underwater-like sensation and a sense of transparency.

The protagonist, burdened by deep loss, is memorable as they free themselves from the past and try to take a new step forward.

Yorushika’s gentle vocals, along with piano and strings, weave a delicate sound that further elevates the narrative.

This ambitious work was included on the album Elma, released in August 2019.

It forms a pair with the previous album, That’s Why I Gave Up on Music, and is positioned as part of a grand story depicting art and life from the perspectives of two protagonists.

It is a song that will resonate deeply with those who wish to face the past and find a new self.

You’ll surely be drawn into its unique world where music and literature intertwine.

Setting SunNEW!Yorushika16rank/position

YOASOBI – Setting Sun (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This is a refreshing, coming-of-age song that depicts feelings gradually being drawn in and budding into love.

It was written as the opening theme for the anime The Dangers in My Heart.

The overlapping acoustic and electric guitars leave a strong impression; the sharp tones within the warmth evoke shifts in the heart.

While its light, buoyant groove is meant to evoke a summer evening, listening to it in the quiet of autumn may bring out a different kind of emotional movement.

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Spring ThiefNEW!Yorushika17rank/position

Yorushika – Spring Thief (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

It’s a beautiful, lyrical song that likens the fleeting fall of cherry blossoms to life itself and portrays the flow of the wind as the passage of time.

Yorushika’s crystal-clear melodies and poetic lyrics blend seamlessly to capture the bittersweetness of spring.

Released in January 2021 and included on the album “Sakuhin,” the track was also featured in a Taisei Corporation TV commercial, moving the hearts of many.

The fully CG-animated music video vividly conveys the song’s world as well.

It’s a perfect piece for those slightly melancholy moments in the spring season, when anticipation and anxiety about new beginnings intertwine.

In times of parting or meeting someone important, it’s a song that gently stays by your side—I highly recommend giving it a listen.

to clear up (weather)NEW!Yorushika18rank/position

Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A refreshing song that evokes the arrival of spring, it impresses with n-buna’s masterful word choice and suis’s transparent vocals weaving a richly emotional world.

By depicting the shift in the sky from rain to clear weather, it symbolically expresses the joys and pains of life, as well as hope and despair, making it a track you’ll want to listen to at the change of seasons.

This work was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, which began airing in January 2024, and it was also featured in a collaborative web commercial with Suntory’s gin SUI.

Released as a digital single, this song will be a reliable companion when you need a mindset reset or are about to take a new step forward.

Howl at the MoonNEW!Yorushika19rank/position

Yorushika – Howl at the Moon (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A Yorushika song that conveys deep emotions and complex psychology.

Released on October 6, 2021, the track is inspired by a poetry collection by Sakutaro Hagiwara.

It portrays loneliness and inner conflict, poetically expressing the protagonist’s feelings as they free their emotions.

The piece fully showcases the musicality of the male-female duo composed of n-buna and suis.

Even before its release, it drew significant attention, with a 60-second version airing in Lawson stores nationwide in August 2021.

It’s a perfect song for long autumn nights when you want to be alone with your thoughts or face yourself.

moon bathingNEW!Yorushika20rank/position

Yorushika – Moonlight Bath (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

As the clamor of summer recedes and quiet nights grow more comforting, there’s a dreamlike song by Yorushika I want you to hear.

Their music is known for its literary worldview, and this piece is a beautiful ballad through and through, layering the feeling of cherishing what matters as time slips by over scenes bathed in moonlight.

Suis’s clear yet powerful vocals deepen the bittersweet, grand atmosphere even further.

Released in October 2023, the song also served as the theme for the feature anime Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage, so many listeners may have immersed themselves in that world as well.

When you’re reminiscing about a joyful summer and feeling a touch lonely, this song will surely stay gently by your side.

The Old Man and the SeaNEW!Yorushika21rank/position

The Old Man and the Sea

Beginning with gentle guitar strains, this song draws inspiration from Ernest Hemingway’s renowned novel and evokes a comforting feeling, as if you were on a quiet seaside.

Suis’s crystalline vocals seem to weave a story that transcends reality and journeys deep into the heart.

It may be centered on the inner strength of humans who refuse to lose hope even in the face of hardship.

Released in August 2021, the piece became widely known as the TV commercial song for Vanish Standard Inc.’s service “STAFF START.” It resonated with many, aligning with the commercial’s message, “A world where you don’t have to give up on what you love.” It’s perfect for moments when you want to spend time leisurely by the sea or quietly sink into contemplation—ideal listening when you’re in the mood to relax.

This is also a recommended track for those who enjoy music with literary depth.