When you want to immerse yourself in music alone! Tear-jerker songs released in the Reiwa era
Have you ever been moved to tears by music?
Not only songs with lyrics that overlap with your own experiences, but also melodies and ensembles can shake your heart—music has a powerful way of stirring our emotions.
So this time, we’re introducing tear-jerker songs released in the Reiwa era.
From love songs that capture the pain of heartbreak to supportive tracks that comfort a wounded heart, we’ve compiled a list from a variety of angles—be sure to check them out.
They’re also great for when you want to sink into some alone time or have a good cry to relieve stress.
When you want to immerse yourself in music alone! Tearjerker songs released in the Reiwa era (1–10)
Bad personNEW!yangusukinii
Young Skinny’s “Warui Hito,” released in January 2026, is a self-cover of a song that vocalist Kayau wrote for Kanano Senritsu.
Created as an answer song to their signature track “Gomi Ningen, Ore,” it vividly portrays the raw, shifting inner feelings of a woman being strung along by a man.
Set against an unpretentious band sound, the song reflects a heart burdened with lingering attachment and contradictions.
On nights when you’re troubled by a love you can’t neatly rationalize, why not immerse yourself in it?
I Sing a Love Song to You Across a Hundred Years. feat. aixeNatsunose
Composer Natsunose, known for creating songs that evoke nostalgic scenes, has gained widespread popularity.
Released in December 2025 as a collaboration with Yozora Fuyuno’s novel “A Song of Love to You Across a Hundred Years,” this piece recreates in reality the song written by the story’s protagonist.
Featuring vocalist aixe, the track blends her crystal-clear voice with the heartrending narrative in a delicate harmony.
The lyrics, which express feelings that transcend time, may grip your heart even more deeply when listened to after reading the novel.
It’s an emotional song that invites you to fully immerse yourself in its world.
Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
A digitally released single by Yorushika, notable for its transparent vocals and melancholic melodies.
Unveiled in April 2020 as the theme song for the film “A Whisker Away,” it portrays a longing for time gone by through scenes of summer.
n-buna’s literary lyrics pair beautifully with suis’s delicate, ephemeral voice, sublimating precious lost memories into something radiant.
The intricate interplay of piano and electric guitar compellingly conveys bittersweet emotions.
A perfect song for when you want to immerse yourself in lyrics that resonate deeply with the heart.
horizonback number
This is the fourth digital single written specifically for high school students whose Inter-High Championships were canceled due to the impact of COVID-19.
It carries a message that stands with those bearing lost hopes, setbacks, and sorrow, and it has moved many listeners.
After a surprise premiere on YouTube, it was officially released for distribution in August 2021 and sparked a huge response, including holding the top spot on streaming charts for nine consecutive weeks.
With its gentle melody and arrangement, interwoven with back number’s trademark falsetto, it’s a song that sinks deep into the heart.
It’s perfect for times when you want to immerse yourself in music alone or have a good cry to relieve stress.
LeoYuuri
A song included on Yuri’s first album “Ichi,” released in January 2022.
Told from a dog’s perspective, it depicts everyday life with its owner and the moment of parting, stirring the listener’s heart.
The poignant melody and an ensemble featuring delicate piano seem to carry the story of the lyrics even deeper into the soul.
It’s a song that resonates precisely because of Yuri’s vocals, offering comfort to those who have experienced parting with a loved one or a pet.
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER is a four-piece rock band that stirs listeners’ hearts with lyrics that resonate deeply and a powerful melody.
The track included on their single released in June 2020 was also chosen as the theme song for the film “A Morning of Farewell” (original title: “Mizukami no Flight”).
This song celebrates joys and gratitude that can’t be felt alone, and the strength that comes from connection with others.
The lyrics, infused with the band’s experiences and feelings as they made their return to the major scene, remind us of the importance of supporting one another.
It’s a poignant number that conveys the hardships of living and the importance of staying true to one’s convictions.
Goodbye, my loverKoresawa
As a soothing song you’ll want to listen to when you’re alone, Koresawa’s track is drawing attention.
The poignant lyrics that depict a bittersweet love and the addictive melody are striking.
While vividly expressing the pain of heartbreak, the song still exudes a pop atmosphere, and it was selected as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s music program “Love music” for December 2022.
It’s a recommended pick for those troubled by love or in the mood to bask in memories.
With its catchy vocals that resonate deeply, it’s a highly relatable number.