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! Heart-wrenching songs released in the Reiwa era (11–20)
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Since their debut, the rock band Queen Bee (Ziyoou-vachi) has drawn attention with their distinctive worldview and powerful performances.
This track, included on the album “12 Dimension,” also became a hot topic for its collaboration version with Hikari Mitsushima.
Avu-chan’s breathtaking vocal ability—singing both parts of a male–female duet alone—offers a deeper understanding of Queen Bee’s appeal.
Released in March 2023, the song reflects on past love and one’s present self, and its wistful melody pierces the heart.
It’s an emotional number, perfect for times when you want to immerse yourself in music alone or when you’re grappling with complex feelings.
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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?
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A major-label debut song by singer-songwriter milet that portrays deep emotions and inner conflict.
With a husky, weighty voice and a track that shines with global sensibility, it’s a number whose lyrics about the sorrow of parting and lingering attachment truly resonate.
Released in March 2019, the song was chosen as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “Scandal-Specialist Lawyer QUEEN.” Produced by Toru from ONE OK ROCK, it blends elements of electronica and rock.
It’s a recommended track for when you want to immerse yourself in the pain and sense of loss after a breakup, or when you want to linger in memories.
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This is the sixth digital-only single by the five-member rock band Novelbright, a song that captures enduring feelings for an unforgettable lover.
The dramatic ballad, woven with piano and strings, pairs with vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s aching high tones to grip listeners’ hearts.
Surpassing 100 million streams and selected as the MONTHLY SONG for the weather segment on Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!”, the track’s lyrics—depicting the pain of heartbreak and the torment of being bound to a past love—resonate with many.
An emotional love song to hear when you’ve lost someone precious.
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A single by the four-piece rock band [Alexandros] that showcases their musical growth.
Released in January 2020, the track was used as a tie-in song for NHK’s youth program “18-FES.” Spanning about six minutes, the song features a powerful band ensemble and striking vocals, with lyrics that resonate by expressing the rebellious spirit and inner struggles of young people.
Its arrangement gradually builds from the intro, culminating in an emotional climax.
It’s a song that stands by you through those youthful worries—wanting to cherish your individuality, yet feeling discouraged when you compare yourself to others.