Songs I'd love to hear on acoustic guitar! Reiwa-era masterpieces perfect for sing-alongs
In the Reiwa era, where various genres are on the rise and evolution shows no signs of stopping, acoustic-guitar-only singer-songwriter tracks have become less common, haven’t they?
However, did you know that when a song has a simple ensemble and a beautiful melody, there are cases where a stripped-down, solo performance actually brings out its charm even more?
With that in mind, here are some Reiwa-era releases we recommend for solo acoustic performances.
Whether the songs feature acoustic guitar or not, they’re all great picks!
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I want to hear it on acoustic guitar! Reiwa-era masterpieces perfect for solo singing and playing (11–20)
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
Released in January 2025, this song was written as the theme for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.
GREEN APPLE 18 Festival.” Performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation, the track gives voice to both the struggles and hopes of living true to oneself.
The chorus, which repeatedly asks, “Is it okay for me to be my own me?” conveys a heartfelt desire to be accepted as one is, even while swaying between others’ expectations and personal anxieties.
While the dramatic ensemble features strikingly aggressive guitar and piano, the emotional melodic line stands out even more in a stripped-down, voice-and-instrument performance.
Singing of youthful uncertainty and the importance of self-affirmation, this piece is perfect for moments when you want to face yourself or honestly express your feelings to someone important.
EnchantedSaucy Dog
Even when physically apart, they talk late into the night over video calls, sharing the same time even when the conversation falls silent.
Capturing a romance unique to the modern age, this song is a love ballad by Saucy Dog released in March 2022.
It was chosen as the theme song for Abema’s original dating show “Koisuru ♡ Shūmatsu Homestay 2022 Spring,” and was later included on the album “Sunny Bottle.” Carried by Shinya Ishihara’s high-tone vocals, the longing to stay connected across distance resonates deeply.
Its gentle tempo and clean guitar sound pair perfectly with acoustic solo performances, and when played with a special someone in mind, that tenderness comes through even more profoundly.
A song about being cheated on but still in love.riria.
This is the first original song by singer-songwriter Riria, who has been attracting attention for her transparent vocals and rich expressiveness.
Released in May 2020, the track sparked a huge response, including reaching No.
1 on LINE MUSIC’s weekly ranking.
The lyrics delicately portray the complex emotions of a woman who has been cheated on, and the arrangement centered on acoustic guitar resonates deeply.
The aching feeling of still loving someone even after being betrayed is something anyone who has experienced heartbreak will find impossible not to relate to.
Vividly expressing the pain and sorrow of love, this work is a recommended song for those looking to heal their emotional wounds.
more than anyoneBE:FIRST
Written specifically as the theme song for the film, this piece is a ballad with a profound message that portrays the ache of wanting to touch but being unable to.
It deeply links to the story of a protagonist suffering from mysophobia, torn between love and inner conflict, and the lyrics—about someone who gives you a reason to live even as you carry pain—truly resonate.
Released in February 2025 as part of the single “Spacecraft / Sailing,” it features an emotional sound that fuses R&B and ballad elements, with an arrangement that builds gradually from a quiet intro into the chorus—something that also lends itself well to guitar-and-vocal performances.
With BE:FIRST member RYOKI starring in the film and co-writing the lyrics with SKY-HI, you can feel the depth of emotion poured into the song.
It’s the perfect number for conveying your feelings to someone special through music.
SakuraMyuk
A ballad about spring partings, released in March 2025, where a transparent vocal and piano-centered minimal soundscape quietly portrays the feelings left behind by a departing season.
The lyrics by Kota Takenawa strike a superb balance between restraint and space, avoiding grandiose rhetoric while layering the transience of cherry blossoms over shifting relationships, leaving ample room for each listener to project their own memories.
Composed by Hiroo Yamaguchi and arranged by Tomohiro Okubo, the track begins with acoustic guitar and piano gently intertwining through the intro and first verse, then opens up with string layers toward the chorus.
The chord progression is classic yet enriched with passing chords that add light and shade, achieving scale through emotional temperature rather than sheer note density—an especially striking touch.
Barre chords are used throughout, but the relaxed tempo makes them comfortable to hold.
It’s a song you’ll want to perform solo with guitar on a spring day when you wish to share your feelings with someone.
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
Characterized by gentle piano melodies and an enveloping vocal, Fujii Kaze’s latest work is a profound love ballad that portrays how the heart becomes fulfilled by letting go of attachment.
It speaks to the value of unconditional love that expects nothing in return and the importance of accepting life’s changes—an intimate number that makes you want to savor each note in a stripped-down performance.
Written as the theme song for the film “April, Come She Will” in March 2024, it surpassed 100 million total streams by September of the same year.
It’s a gem of a ballad that reveals a new side of Fujii, perfect for picking up a guitar to sing when you want to look back on days spent with someone or bring order to your heart.
I want to hear it on an acoustic guitar! Reiwa-era masterpieces I recommend for sing-alongs (21–30)
If you call it loveUru
Singer-songwriter Uru, whose translucent voice captivates many listeners.
Her 12th single, released in June 2022, is a ballad written as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “My Family,” depicting the restoration of relationships.
Through the image of undoing mismatched buttons one by one, the lyrics poignantly sing of the essence of love realized through misunderstandings and mistakes.
The resolve to head toward someone precious, believing that the future lies where what we want to protect exists, is deeply moving.
Arranged by Takeshi Kobayashi, the simple yet powerful blend of piano and strings lends itself well to acoustic guitar and vocal performances.
Guided by Uru’s warm, embracing vocals, this song is a comforting companion when you want to reflect on the bonds with your family or partner.