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.
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When you want to immerse yourself in music alone! Tear-jerker songs released in the Reiwa era (51–60)
ElfAdo
Woven with a vibrant, life-affirming voice, the ethereal melody portrays the strength of a solitary soul moving forward.
Ado’s delicate yet passionate expressiveness powerfully sings of life’s pain, inner conflict, and hope.
Set to a lyrical tune, the lyrics reflect a protagonist walking an endless road alone, resonating deeply with listeners.
This song has been selected as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “Who Watched the Peacock’s Dance?” airing from January 2025.
It harmonizes beautifully with the series led by Suzu Hirose, enriching the story’s world even further.
A song that stands beside those searching for their path or facing hardship, it offers the courage to live with strength.
one’s true feelingsFish and Lips
A song whose down-to-earth feelings resonate with the heart.
It’s a track by Fish and Lips, released in March 2025.
You can empathize with the protagonist’s desire to stay true to their own emotions.
It feels as if it faithfully captures their overflowing feelings just as they are.
The sentimental guitar sound is another element that deepens the song’s world.
Recommended for those who want to tap into the shifting emotions of youth or face their own feelings.
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
This song gently seeps into the heart, delicately portraying the inner conflicts and emotional fluctuations that people carry.
In this work from SUPER BEAVER, the tender vocals and warm melody line express the loneliness everyone experiences and the feelings we hold inside, wrapping them in kindness.
It tells us that tears are not a sign of weakness, but rather something precious that helps us understand and accept ourselves.
Released in January 2025, it was written as the theme song for the NHK General TV drama “Vanilla na Mainichi.” The song is used strikingly within the show, carrying significant meaning for the story’s protagonist.
It’s the perfect track for those who are trying to overcome painful experiences or want to face their own emotions—an ideal song for when you need a good cry.
MyraTani Yuuki
A gem of a love song that begins with the blissful everyday moments of two people waking up together and gradually portrays, with deep emotion, the process of their love falling apart.
It was the first track Tani Yuuki created with DTM after starting his music career, delicately weaving complex feelings for a lover while skillfully rhyming.
Its memorable melody and heartrending lyrics are sure to resonate with anyone facing a breakup.
Released as his debut single in July 2020, it was later included on his 2021 album “Memories.” The song was also featured in a TikTok commercial, capturing the hearts of many.
Highly recommended for those who want to share the thrill of love and the pain of heartache.
How to Love AfterimagesTele
A delicate sonic world, woven to gently embrace the pain and regret that lie deep within the heart.
Riding on Tele’s slowly flowing, lyrical melodies, the song about a lost love quietly stays close to the listener’s heart.
The tender, almost whispering vocals and the dreamlike soundscape that seems to reflect a city at night create a space filled with a familiar, aching nostalgia.
Released in February 2025, this work serves as the theme song for Tele’s nationwide tour, coloring 12 shows across 9 cities starting in March.
It’s a song that gently accompanies those who have experienced parting with a loved one or who carry unspoken feelings in their hearts.