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)
Something like a miracleKamishiraishi Mone
It’s a sweeping ballad that quietly reminds us how precious those ordinary, everyday moments really are.
Written as the theme song for the anime film “Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise,” set to be released in December 2025, this track is performed by Mone Kamishiraishi and was released in November 2025.
The lyrics were penned by Kiyosaku of MONGOL800, and together with a melody by Kazuyo Suzuki, they convey the passing of the baton of life and the sanctity of living.
This work helps us realize that the everyday is itself a miracle.
Why not listen to it carefully on a night when you want to calm your heart?
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Ikidomari, the theme song for the film A Moon in the Flatlands, by Gen Hoshino.
It’s a quiet love song composed only of piano and vocals.
The lyrics, which depict adult loss and regret—continuing to harbor feelings for someone unforgettable even while standing at a dead end—resonate deeply.
Hoshino has commented that it’s “not a song about myself, but a song that tells the story within the song in the first person,” which shows how faithfully it conveys the film’s worldview.
Please take your time and immerse yourself in its poignant afterglow.
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A song defined by its dramatic melody and ensemble, the kind that warms your heart just by listening.
Released in October 2020 as the 17th single by female singer LiSA, it was chosen as the theme song for the animated film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train.
Boosted by the film’s popularity, it became a massive hit that grew into a social phenomenon.
Its lyrics, which portray the strength to press on through hardship, bonds with comrades, and hope for the future, have the power to give listeners courage and optimism.
This rock ballad makes you want to sing along, and it’s a perfect track for immersing yourself in music alone or having a good cry to blow off stress.
Philosophy[Alexandros]
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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.
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
The song created by Kenshi Yonezu centers on the search for “mistakes” and “correct answers” in life.
Rather than striving for perfection, it conveys the message that precisely because something might have been a “mistake,” we were able to find what truly matters.
Released in May 2019 and used as the theme song for the TV drama Perfect World, this work became Masaki Suda’s first digital single.
Its startlingly honest lyrics and wistful melody strike a chord in the heart.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to soak in some alone time or have a good cry to let out stress.
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Released in 2020, this song portrays the raw emotions of a couple facing a breakup.
It captures the cool composure of saying goodbye without tears, alongside the lingering attachment buried deep inside.
The protagonist’s attempt to tell themselves “it can’t be helped” without finding anyone to blame resonates with aching poignancy.
Set to a mid-tempo melody, the lyrics trace the complex feelings of trying to accept the separation while still wishing they could go back to the past.
Included on the album THE BOOK, it reached No.
15 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
It’s a song that gently accompanies those struggling in a relationship or those who have experienced parting with someone dear.
When you want to immerse yourself in music alone! Tearjerker songs released in the Reiwa era (21–30)
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A heart-touching ballad that portrays the difficulty of expressing love in words and the fragility of feelings that melt away like snow.
Released digitally in October 2022 as the theme song for the drama “silent,” the song expresses the earnest attempt to convey one’s feelings of love through a delicate, piano-centered melody.
It achieved its first overall No.
1 on Billboard JAPAN’s JAPAN HOT 100, and surpassed 21 million streams.
When you’re frustrated because you can’t put your feelings for someone special into words, this song is sure to be by your side.