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)
A Little SongJUJU
The 46th single, “Chiisana Uta” (A Little Song), released in September 2025, is a mid-tempo ballad produced by Takeshi Kobayashi.
The track serves as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Ashita wa Motto, Ii Hi ni Naru,” marking JUJU’s first time performing a theme for the coveted time slot.
Its lyrics, imbued with a desire to express gratitude rather than apology, resonate with the characters’ determination to overcome hardship, creating a moving synergy.
The dramatically unfolding arrangement also slowly seeps into the listener’s heart.
It’s a warm work that you’ll want to share with someone important to you.
rootKing Gnu
A heartwarming message song imbued with the wish to be someone of value for a precious person, even if not in the spotlight—like a flower that quietly takes root and begins to bud.
Its beautiful piano and string accompaniment, the gorgeous vocals, and King Gnu’s signature modern rhythmic sensibility are in perfect harmony.
Written as the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea” airing in October 2024, this piece is a comforting track you’ll want to listen to with someone important, perfect for a relaxed nighttime drive or as soothing background music on a peaceful day off.
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AnswerIkuta Rira
Lila Ikuta delivers a heartwarming medium-tempo ballad that gently stays close to the anxieties and uncertainties of one’s future.
Amid a grand, dramatic arrangement, its warm melody stands out—offering the courage to take a step forward toward tomorrow while facing loneliness and pain.
It’s an encouraging song that softly nudges those who are unsure of their path.
Released in March 2021, the piece was also featured as the CM song for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life’s “Disability Income Insurance,” resonating with many listeners.
It’s a moving, tear-evoking track we hope those searching for their own way, or spending days without clear answers, will hear.
TO-GET-HERSALU
It’s a song that powerfully conveys a single-minded devotion to a loved one and a deep desire to stay by their side forever.
Created by SALU, an artist who delivers a wide range of music grounded in hip-hop, it was released in May 2021 as the conclusion to a trilogy.
The lyrics express the message that a selfless willingness to do everything for the other person is what truly means “being together.” Its warm affection is truly moving.
It’s a track that stays close to you in those moments when your heart is filled to the brim with tenderness.
mabatakiVaundy
An emotionally moving pop song whose gentle, faintly nostalgic sound quietly stays by your side.
It also drew attention when Vaundy premiered it at his Nippon Budokan concert in September 2022.
Through the philosophical question, “What if we lived in a world where nothing could be remembered?”, the piece explores memory and oblivion, and the importance of human connection.
Why not take a moment on a contemplative night to savor it slowly?
Even if I’m not thereHirai Dai
This is a grand love song from Dai Hirai, known for his soothing, beach-evoking music, dedicated to a family of the future.
Released in January 2022, it was also included on the album HOPE / WISH.
Its warm yet bittersweet message—wishing happiness for a loved one even if you’re no longer by their side—strikes a deep chord.
The beautiful blend of piano and strings is also healing.
The flipbook-style music video, created by comedian Tekken with around 1,200 original drawings, moved many viewers.
It’s a song that makes gratitude overflow for the loved ones by your side right now.
Be sure to listen for his gentle vocals, which quietly resonate in the heart.
i love youchanmina
Released in October 2025 as the theme song for the TBS drama “Fake Mommy,” this piece is a love song that Chanmina crafted while confronting herself.
The deliberately lowercase title reflects a desire to express vulnerability and wavering without hiding them.
It carefully portrays the urge to affirm oneself through another’s gaze, as well as the conflicted resolve to stay despite the pain because of deep affection.
Give it a listen when you’re at a turning point in life.