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 (21–30)
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
A love song written in March 2024 by singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze from Okayama Prefecture as the theme song for the film “April, Come She Will.” Its gentle piano melody and tender vocals weave a profound message of love in which the heart is fulfilled by letting go of attachment.
Rather than love that seeks something in return, the lyrics extol the nobility of offering unconditional love, reminding us of the importance of accepting life’s impermanence and change.
In the music video, Fujii Kaze himself plays both an old man and a young man, depicting a life story centered on love for a mother.
It’s a gem of a ballad that sinks deep into the heart—one to hear when you want to reexamine your relationships with loved ones or when you reach a turning point in life.
Jupiter feat. Koshi InabaFukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama, a singer-songwriter who has long remained at the forefront, returns with a grand ballad released digitally in December 2025.
Written specifically as the theme song for the film Last Man -FIRST LOVE-, in which he also stars, the track features a standout collaboration: Koshi Inaba of B’z contributes lyrics and guest vocals.
The voices of these two leading figures in Japanese music intertwine to deeply move listeners.
It’s a song you’ll want to sink into, expressing a powerful resolve to protect someone dear.
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?
leap day personRADWIMPS
This is an emotionally moving ballad by RADWIMPS, written specifically as the theme song for the film “The Last 10 Years.” It is included on the album “The Last 10 Years ~Original Soundtrack~,” released in March 2022.
The anecdote that they read the script nearly a hundred times shows their deep affection for the project.
The lyrics are told from the perspective of the one watching over a loved one with only a short time left to live, conveying heartfelt gratitude for the miracle of meeting and the piercing sorrow of the time that remains.
Like a special day that comes only once every four years, the song expresses the tenderness of cherishing an irreplaceable presence, unfolding from a quiet piano to a grand orchestral arrangement that is sure to move you to tears.
It’s a touching piece that makes you treasure the “now” with someone important even more.
ShareYU-KI
This piece was written as the theme song for the theatrical anime “Those Who Steal This Book,” released on December 26, 2025.
Its radiant ensemble of strings and horns creates a soaring sense of immersion, drawing you into the world of the story.
The lyrics express a desire to cherish those fleeting moments when paths cross, even if we can’t fully understand one another—an idea that resonates with YUKI’s own words that the immersive experiences of reading and music are alike.
It’s the perfect number for times when you want to feel a connection with someone.
Live, brilliantlyikimonogakari
This is a new song written by Ikimonogakari as the opening theme for the sixth season of the anime Kingdom.
It will be released digitally in October 2025, followed by a CD single in December.
The expansive sound arrangement, which complements the grand worldview of the anime set in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and the lyrics that celebrate living earnestly, are deeply moving.
When you want to charge toward your dreams and goals, this song is sure to give you strength.
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a moving song chosen as the theme for the film “From Siberia With Love,” starring Kazunari Ninomiya and Keiko Kitagawa.
The song carries a straightforward message that aligns with the film’s worldview: never abandon hope no matter how desperate things seem, and keep living with thoughts of the ones you love in your heart.
Its sound evokes an epic scale, and the powerful yet gentle vocals are deeply stirring.
Released in November 2022 as their 10th single, this work reminds us—especially in hard times—of our own worth, that we are unique, irreplaceable, and profoundly precious.
When you feel lonely and stuck, listening to it will surely give you hope to go on.