A lineup of timeless masterpieces to pass down to future generations! Ballad songs born in the Reiwa era
Ballad songs featuring piano, acoustic guitar, and strings have produced timeless classics in every era.
Whether they express feelings for someone, depict heartbreak, or paint a grand, expansive world, countless hit songs have emerged that resonate with listeners of their time.
Here, we introduce standout ballads born in the Reiwa era.
Give them a listen when you want to immerse yourself in music.
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A lineup of timeless masterpieces! Ballad songs born in the Reiwa era (31–40)
Never endsUru
It’s a ballad by Uru that gently stays by your side on nights when you’re weighed down by unhealed pain and suffocating regret.
The song was written as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “DOPE: Narcotics Control Division Special Investigation Unit,” starring Kaito Takahashi and Tomoya Nakamura in dual lead roles.
This marks Uru’s fifth time providing a theme song for a TBS drama.
Her voice, which resonates as if tenderly embracing the struggles of characters fighting under harsh circumstances, is breathtaking.
The lyrics, which carry a sense of loss yet strive to find certain hope within it, are sure to save you.
heartbeatFukuyama Masaharu
A poignant yet warm ballad that captivatingly portrays the turmoil of an unexpected love.
The protagonist, who had decided never to fall in love, grapples with confusion and a loneliness hidden behind a brave front, all conveyed through Masaharu Fukuyama’s richly emotive vocals.
Included on his original album “AKIRA,” released in December 2020—his first in six years and eight months—the song was chosen as the theme for the drama “#Remolove: Normal Love Is for the Weak.” Its delicate melody reflects the nuances of the protagonist’s emotions, making it a deeply satisfying listen.
Try listening while thinking of someone special.
Like the beginningRen
This is a solo ballad written by REN of the global boy group JO1.
Set for release in July 2025, it’s his fourth solo track.
With a delicate vocal delivery, it captures the unease toward kindness that’s become routine and the premonition of a relationship’s end.
You can clearly feel the protagonist’s poignant resolve in lines like, “This way will be better for both of us.” It’s a song that will sink deep into your heart when you’re struggling with a cherished relationship or quietly reflecting on a breakup at night.
love and joyKatō Miriya × Shiina Ringo
A track that sparked major buzz by bringing together two charismatic leaders of the J-POP scene, Miliyah Kato and Ringo Sheena.
Released in October 2024 to commemorate Miliyah Kato’s 20th anniversary, the song was created with the participation of the artist she deeply admires, Ringo Sheena.
Over a sharp, edgy sound where hip-hop and R&B fuse, Kato weaves a universal theme—what is true love?—that strikes straight to the heart.
Also included on the analog EP “Epiphany EP,” this work is sure to resonate with anyone who wishes to stay true to their own vision of love and way of life.
LuminanceHara Marihiko feat. Iguchi Satoru
This is the theme song that closes the film “Kokuhō” (National Treasure), starring Ryo Yoshizawa and co-starring Ryusei Yokohama.
The music is by composer Marihiko Hara, who explores “strength within stillness,” and the vocals are by Satoru Iguchi of King Gnu.
The piece is a minimal, elegant ballad woven from piano and electronic sounds, with Iguchi’s breath-like singing creating a mystical atmosphere.
Its poetic worldview—depicting the protagonist’s life, its radiance, and the cleansing of the soul—may move you to tears when you listen after watching the film.
It’s the perfect track for lingering in the afterglow of an epic story and experiencing a sense of emotional purification.