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! Tearjerker songs released in the Reiwa era (21–30)
amberSEKAI NO OWARI
A song that gently portrays the things that continue to linger in our hearts across time.
Created by SEKAI NO OWARI, it was released in March 2025 as the theme song for the film “The Boy and the Dog.” Set to a dreamlike melody, it delicately depicts parting from someone precious, the fragility of memories, and the anxiety of forgetting.
Fukase’s calm vocals fit perfectly with the soundscape that unfolds slowly and expansively.
Listening to it will surely make the precious memories within you even harder to let go of.
periodIkuta Erika
Erika Ikuta captivates many with her overwhelming expressive power.
Released in September 2025, this work is a ballad that portrays the resolve to bring a long-standing romance to an end by one’s own choice, and the bittersweet determination to move forward.
The struggle over whether to continue or to let go is depicted with striking realism, and it really hits home.
If you’ve ever made a major decision in love, you’ll likely feel a deep empathy for that pain.
With delicate piano lines and breath-like vocals that gently nestle close to your heart, it’s a sentimental track.
When you want to immerse yourself in music alone! Tear-jerker songs released in the Reiwa era (31–40)
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
A gemlike love song woven from evanescent yet beautiful poetic expressions and a crystal-clear singing voice.
While skillfully depicting scenes from nature, it delicately conveys the feelings of thinking about someone dear.
When Tota posted it on social media in June 2021, it quickly sparked a huge response.
In December 2022, it was selected as the tie-in song for a Pure Gummy web commercial, and the full version was released in February of the following year.
Recommended for those who want to face everyday reality while feeling the sorrow of losing someone precious and the strength to keep looking forward.
Dear dropsTani Yuuki
A tender, soaring vocal that sinks into your heart—this is an emotionally rich ballad by Tani Yuuki.
Based on the first song he wrote in high school, it represents the very origin of his journey as a singer-songwriter.
The lyrics, which layer subtle emotional nuances onto the motif of “tears,” gently touch the listener’s heartstrings and awaken a poignant ache.
Released as a digital single in June 2025, it also serves as an advance track from the album Navigator, released the same month.
Give it a listen when you want to quietly immerse yourself in music or spend a night reflecting deeply on your own feelings.
NocturneYahagi Moeka
It’s a message song where anguish and hope intersect.
Performed by Moeka Yahagi, it was released in May 2025.
The monologue-like lyrics and heartrending melody are striking, and by the time it ends, you’ll feel a lump in your throat.
You can sense her inner conflicts and loneliness, as well as her resolve to face forward and live—and it really resonates.
It’s a dramatic number I’d love people who feel lost in life to hear.
Sleeping Townkujira
This song weaves together Kujira’s production and yama’s translucent vocals in perfect harmony, creating a melancholic soundscape.
Delicately portraying the solitude of a world fallen asleep, it was included on the album “Nerenai Yoru ni Curtain wo Akete,” released in October 2020.
Wrapped in sadness and poignancy yet suffused with a gentle warmth, its tones offer quiet comfort.
In April 2024, a live performance video celebrating the 5th anniversary of yama’s activities was released, captivating fans.
For nights spent alone, moments when the heart feels heavy, or when thinking of someone—this is a song that stays close during those quiet times, becoming a source of support for many listeners.
There was no meaning to being born.mafumafu
This song is striking for its delicate vocals that surface from the darkness of the heart and its deep lyrics that dwell on nihilism and loss.
While it sings of losing the meaning of life and feeling alienated from society, it also conveys a will to move forward, giving it a philosophical depth.
Released in August 2019 and included on Mafumafu’s album “Kagurairo Artifact,” the piece showcases his finely tuned sensibility and expressive power to the fullest.
The composition is masterful, unfolding from a quiet piano intro into a grand band sound, where elements of emotional rock and balladry fuse in exquisite balance.
It’s a song that lets you feel the presence of someone who shares the same loneliness and sense of emptiness when you’re tormented by them.