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 gives me chills! Moving songs released in the Reiwa era (11–20)
Because you are hereUru
This is the first digital-only single written as the theme song for the TV drama “Theseus no Fune” (Ship of Theseus).
The lyrics weave a message about how the presence of someone precious supports and gives you courage—something many listeners may find themselves relating to personally.
Released in February 2020, it was certified Gold in March and Platinum in December of the same year, capturing the hearts of many listeners.
Uru’s clear, translucent vocals intertwine exquisitely with the piano, making it truly soothing to listen to.
For karaoke, if you focus on singing each note carefully, you should be able to make it through the song.
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This is back number’s fourth digital single, written for high school students whose Inter-High Championships were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Its gentle melody and lyrics, which tenderly embrace wounded hearts, resonate with many people beyond just high schoolers.
With a relaxed arrangement, it’s a song that’s relatively easy to try at karaoke.
However, you might need to be careful with the distinctive falsetto that appears in the chorus.
The feelings toward what one has built up throughout their youth will likely strike a chord especially with younger listeners.
Its fragile yet tender tones soothe battered hearts, making it a supreme masterpiece.
flameLiSA
LiSA’s songs, with her powerful vocals, move people’s hearts.
Released in October 2020 as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, it became a massive hit that turned into a social phenomenon.
The dramatic melody and ensemble are enough to set your heart ablaze just by listening.
From the delicate opening verse to the powerful chorus, the melody unfolds with dynamic expression, creating a contrast that captivates listeners even in karaoke.
It’s an emotional rock ballad that makes you want to sing along.
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Artist Maaya Sakamoto, who celebrates the 30th anniversary of her debut in 2025.
Released digitally on December 28, 2025, this medium-tempo track was written as the theme song for the final chapter of the smartphone RPG Fate/Grand Order.
Sakamoto herself wrote the lyrics and composed the music; its dramatic sound, enriched with strings, beautifully colors the story’s climax.
The lyrics, infused with “hope for the future,” are sure to resonate deeply with fans who have shared this long journey.
It’s a moving song, perfectly suited to mark a milestone in the series.
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.