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)
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter who enjoys immense popularity as a Vocaloid producer and gained nationwide support with the massive hit of his major 8th single “Lemon.” This song, also included on the album STRAY SHEEP, was released in August 2019 and won numerous awards.
Born amid a chaotic social climate, the track portrays a strong spirit that confronts adversity and a clumsy yet pure wish.
The lyrics, which use “horse” and “deer” as metaphors, prompt us to rediscover the intrinsic value and beauty of being human.
It’s a moving number to listen to when you want to face yourself and cherish the wishes deep in your heart.
flameLiSA
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.
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.
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?
dead endHoshino Gen
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.