Just listening to it gives me chills! A moving song released in the Reiwa era
When you hear the phrase “moving songs,” what kinds of tracks come to mind?
Everyone experiences music differently, but there are certain songs that move just about anyone.
So this time, we’ve put together a list of emotionally stirring songs we recommend for Gen Z!
From lyrics that touch the heart to majestic atmospheres that overwhelm you, we chose songs from a wide range of perspectives.
We hope you’ll find at least one track that resonates with your sensibilities.
They’re also great picks for karaoke—so be sure to check them out!
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Just listening makes my heart tremble! Moving songs released in the Reiwa era (51–60)
mimosaHamasaki Ayumi
A gem of a medium-tempo ballad whose love-filled vocals resonate in the heart.
Written specifically for the drama “Zoku Zoku Saigo kara Nibanme no Koi,” it was released in April 2025.
Set against a richly layered rock sound, the song reflects on life’s joys and sorrows, and on what changes and what remains the same.
A track that can serve as a compass as you walk through life.
Why not give it a listen on nights when you want to think things over, or when you want to look back on memories with someone dear?
I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER
This song drew attention as the theme for the film Tokyo Revengers.
It’s a striking track with a powerful message about caring for others and the preciousness of life, featuring SUPER BEAVER’s signature, passionate rock sound that resonates deeply.
The melody blends a sense of speed with heartfelt poignancy, beautifully expressing the film’s theme of “connections that transcend time.” Released in July 2021, it was sold in two single formats: a first-press limited edition and a standard edition.
Its profile rose alongside the film’s release, earning support from a different audience than before.
The lyrics’ universal worldview, which gently accompanies the feeling of thinking about someone, makes it a perfect work for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone important.
ElfAdo
A beautifully heartrending story woven around a solitary, mythical being.
Ado’s powerful vocals and sweeping melody combine to move the listener’s heart.
As it faces loneliness and anguish while reaching for hope, the song evokes deep empathy.
Released in January 2025 as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Who Saw the Peacock’s Dance?”, it perfectly captures the world of the series starring Suzu Hirose.
The image of an elf overlaps with the heroine’s growth as she follows the letters left by her father, radiating a gentle light.
It’s a song for anyone who has stood at a crossroads in life and experienced meetings and farewells with those they hold dear.
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
The melody and lyrics, which poignantly sing of the inner feelings we all carry, resonate deeply in the heart.
Though it grapples with loneliness and conflict, it also holds a wish, deep down, to be noticed by someone—a moving song where tenderness and bittersweetness intertwine.
SUPER BEAVER’s powerful rock sound and deeply emotive vocals vividly color the story.
Written as the theme song for NHK General’s drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” airing from January 2025, this piece suggests a new frontier following the album “Ongaku.” In times when your heart feels unsteady or when you’re on the verge of losing your sense of self, it will become a treasured song that stays close to you.
horsetailnishina
A song written as the theme for NHK’s Saturday drama “The Beast Path Where Lilacs Bloom.” It’s a heartwarming piece that gently portrays the fragility and beauty of life, as well as the strength of people who face adversity.
Released in February 2025, the work was created after Nishina visited the land and school that inspired the original story.
With delicate nuance, it captures the way life carries itself with quiet dignity even amid loneliness, and the growth that follows trials—like flowers that take on color as they learn of parting.
Born from experiences of encountering the rhythms of nature and the ways people live, and of contemplating the meaning of life, this work will stay close to your heart and give you the courage to look forward when confronted with difficulties or standing at a crossroads.