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 (41–50)
SakuraMyuk
A fleetingly beautiful love ballad that resonates with the heart as spring arrives.
Released by Myuk in March 2025, “Sakura” sings of lingering attachment and a sense of farewell to a loved one you can no longer meet.
Her mysterious, gentle voice seems to tenderly envelop an unfulfilled love.
Coupled with the song’s dramatic progression, it’s truly a tearjerker.
It’s the perfect track for a quiet spring night, sitting by the window and getting lost in thought.
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS
This is an epic love song over six minutes long that delicately portrays the wavering emotions of an ambiguous romance.
The bittersweet feelings of being elated or dejected by a partner’s slightest gestures or words are expressed over a calm and beautiful melody.
Included on RADWIMPS’ album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, released in December 2018, the song was also used as the theme for ABEMA’s dating reality show Who Is the Wolf?, resonating strongly with younger audiences.
The music video features Nana Komatsu and Fuju Kamio, resulting in a striking visual piece that reflects contemporary views on love.
It’s a track best enjoyed when you can really take your time singing—whether during a solo karaoke session or at karaoke with close friends in a relaxed setting.
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa
A ballad infused with ReoNa’s deep emotions, where a warm melody wrapped in kindness is accompanied by a soul-stirring voice.
It delicately portrays the hardships of living, the small setbacks in everyday life, and the subtle feelings of trying to overcome them.
Included as a track on the single “Nai Nai,” released in May 2021, it has soothed the hearts of many listeners.
This piece, in which the piano’s melody and ReoNa’s vocals blend beautifully, is a gem written and composed by Tota Kasamura.
Her voice, which gently stays close to a weary heart, is perfect for times when you want to be encouraged—or when you want to encourage someone else.
ParadoxSUPER BEAVER
A song that portrays the complexities of human relationships, its melodious rock sound and striking lyrics resonate deeply.
It skillfully expresses the conflicting feelings of wanting to be understood by others and the fear of revealing one’s true self, gripping the listener’s heart.
With powerful vocals and a full-band sound, this track draws out emotions from deep within.
The song is included on the album “I Love You,” released in February 2021.
It marks a milestone work for SUPER BEAVER as they re-signed with Sony Music Records.
The same album also features tracks such as the opening theme for the TV anime “Haikyu!! TO THE TOP,” making for a rich lineup.
It’s a recommended listen when you’re struggling with relationships or unsure whether to share your feelings with someone.
Small RevolutionSUPER BEAVER
This song powerfully sings of the small acts of courage hidden in everyday life and the desire for self-transformation.
Included on the album “Ongaku,” it was released in February 2024 as an insert song for the TV Asahi drama “MARS: Zero no Kakumei.” With an emotional rock style characteristic of SUPER BEAVER, its melody and sound quietly yet fervently urge us to give voice to our inner feelings and reevaluate who we are.
It was also featured in TBS’s special music program “Ongaku no Hi 2024” for a mass sing-along project, where it was performed together with many viewers.
It’s a song that gently gives you a push when you feel life is hard or lonely, or when you want to take a step toward tomorrow.
I’m just living for happiness.SUPER BEAVER
This is a powerful song that portrays the pursuit of happiness while confronting human loneliness and inner conflict.
It is included on SUPER BEAVER’s album “Ongaku,” released in February 2024, and was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “MARS: The Revolution of Zero.” Within its emotional rock sound, it conveys the importance of living true to oneself and the hope that arises from our relationships with others.
This work gives you the courage to move forward while accepting painful experiences and sorrow as part of who you are.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to face the feelings in your heart with sincerity, or when you’re ready to take a new step forward.
A Person Becoming a StarSUPER BEAVER
This song possesses a profound allure that invites us to reexamine the present from the perspective of life’s end.
Centered on the universal themes of life and death, it asks what truly matters to us as human beings.
Inspired by the passing of the artist’s grandmother, it was released in July 2012 as a medium-tempo ballad on the album “How the Future Begins.” Rather than dwelling solely in sorrow, it reflects on the dignity of a life well lived through the image of a beloved grandmother being tenderly sent off, expressed with a simple yet powerful melody.
It is a song that stays close when you want to confront life’s fundamental questions or when you’re thinking of someone dear.
As SUPER BEAVER’s first nationwide release after establishing their independent label “I×L×P× RECORDS,” it was an ambitious work that also drew attention as a new starting point for the band.