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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.

A lineup of masterpieces to pass down to future generations! Ballad songs born in the Reiwa era (41–50)

Thoughts and feelings toward loveaiko

This song poignantly sings of a straightforward love for someone dear, with Aiko’s vocals and the gentle melodic line resonating deeply.

Released in May 2024, it strikingly portrays how relationships between people are bound together by affection.

Chosen as the theme song for the feature film Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Five-pointed Star, it harmonizes beautifully with the movie’s story.

Built on piano and acoustic guitar, the sound is wrapped in Aiko’s warm voice throughout.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who cherishes the feeling of caring for someone or wants to deepen their bond with a loved one.

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aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Wishful Longing (Inspire Movie for the film “If Only I Could Meet You Again at the Hill Where That Flower Blooms”) *NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen performance song
aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu

This is a work by Masaharu Fukuyama that portrays a heartrending romance and parting during wartime through delicate emotional expression.

The lyrics carefully weave together feelings for a loved one, a longing for peaceful everyday life, and the inescapable flow of fate, conveying the emotions of people buffeted by the era of war.

The tender vocals depict a yearning for the small joys of daily life and the warm moments shared with someone precious.

Created as the theme song for the film “If Only I Could Meet You Again on the Hill Where That Flower Blooms,” released in December 2023, this piece brilliantly expresses the worldview of the original novel through music.

Despite dealing with heavy themes such as war and separation, it is a song that evokes human warmth and hope, recommended for those who wish to reflect on the bonds with their loved ones and the preciousness of peace.

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horsetailnishina

Nishina – Tsukushi [Official Video]
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A song written as the theme for NHK’s Saturday drama “The Beast Path Where Lilacs Bloom.” It’s a heartwarming piece that gently portrays the fragility and beauty of life, as well as the strength of people who face adversity.

Released in February 2025, the work was created after Nishina visited the land and school that inspired the original story.

With delicate nuance, it captures the way life carries itself with quiet dignity even amid loneliness, and the growth that follows trials—like flowers that take on color as they learn of parting.

Born from experiences of encountering the rhythms of nature and the ways people live, and of contemplating the meaning of life, this work will stay close to your heart and give you the courage to look forward when confronted with difficulties or standing at a crossroads.

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In conclusion

This time we introduced ballad songs from the Reiwa era—what did you think? I hope you’ve found songs you can relate to in real time or that connect with your memories. The Reiwa era is still young, but I’m excited to see more new masterpieces emerge in the years to come!