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)
Shige-chanSabasusutā
This is a gem of a ballad by Sabasister, whose quietly plucked guitar tones and wistful melody strike straight to the heart.
The song is a very personal and warm piece, born from drummer Gouke’s love for the one and only stuffed animal she has kept by her side for over 20 years.
Natchi’s emotionally rich vocals convey heartfelt gratitude to a presence that knows everything—our painful nights and our helpless moments alike.
Featured on the acclaimed March 2024 release “Kakugo wo Kimero!” (“Make Up Your Mind!”), this track reveals a new side of the band.
It gently teaches us the preciousness of being someone’s “special.” Why not listen closely when you want to calm your mind alone, or on a night when you’re thinking about your own treasured keepsakes?
semicolonyama
A bittersweet yet powerful anthem that symbolizes a turning point in life.
Created by yama for their fourth album, “; semicolon,” this song delivers a message centered on self-acceptance and the courage to take a new step forward.
While delicately portraying emotions swaying along ambiguous boundaries, the lyrics also evoke hope for the future, and the fusion with a grand, beautiful sound arrangement is deeply moving.
It’s music that stands by your side when you’re struggling.
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa
A ballad infused with ReoNa’s deep emotions, where a warm melody wrapped in kindness is accompanied by a soul-stirring voice.
It delicately portrays the hardships of living, the small setbacks in everyday life, and the subtle feelings of trying to overcome them.
Included as a track on the single “Nai Nai,” released in May 2021, it has soothed the hearts of many listeners.
This piece, in which the piano’s melody and ReoNa’s vocals blend beautifully, is a gem written and composed by Tota Kasamura.
Her voice, which gently stays close to a weary heart, is perfect for times when you want to be encouraged—or when you want to encourage someone else.
Finale.eill
Released in September 2022 as the theme song for the film “The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye,” this piece is a moving ballad whose bittersweet yet powerful melody resonates deeply.
eill’s clear, luminous vocals gently embrace profound love and precious feelings for the other person.
The grand sound, synchronized with the story’s worldview, is sure to leave a lasting echo in the listener’s heart.
Choose this song when you want to sing with thoughts of someone special or convey the emotions you keep inside—your feelings will surely reach their heart.
Winter and Springback number
Back number’s stirring melodies and delicate vocals beautifully capture the emotions of moving on from heartbreak amid the transition from winter to spring.
Produced in January 2024, the piece was helmed by Masanori Shimada, who also produced “Suiheisen,” and the music video marks Iyori Shimizu’s first attempt at directing.
The use of snow-covered asphalt on the jacket symbolically expresses both the change of seasons and the transformation of the heart.
It’s a song that resonates with the pain of heartbreak—an experience shared by all—and the journey of recovery that follows, making it a track you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.