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 (31–40)
pen pal correspondenceimase×Matsutōya Yumi
This is a cross-generational collaborative song created as part of the 60th anniversary project for audio equipment maker BOSE.
Next-generation artist imase and Japanese music legend Yumi Matsutoya completed the track in a relay format, like exchanging letters.
Released in May 2025, it features a modern yet nostalgic sound that fuses bossa nova rhythms with string tones.
Listening to it reaffirms the warmth of analog communication that stands out precisely in this age of social media.
LuminanceHara Marihiko feat. Iguchi Satoru
This is the theme song that closes the film “Kokuhō” (National Treasure), starring Ryo Yoshizawa and co-starring Ryusei Yokohama.
The music is by composer Marihiko Hara, who explores “strength within stillness,” and the vocals are by Satoru Iguchi of King Gnu.
The piece is a minimal, elegant ballad woven from piano and electronic sounds, with Iguchi’s breath-like singing creating a mystical atmosphere.
Its poetic worldview—depicting the protagonist’s life, its radiance, and the cleansing of the soul—may move you to tears when you listen after watching the film.
It’s the perfect track for lingering in the afterglow of an epic story and experiencing a sense of emotional purification.
Wandering StarRUKI
RUKI from JO1 released his second solo single in August 2025, a track distinguished by its grand, rock-infused sound.
The song serves as the theme for the feature-length animated film “As One,” in which he voices the protagonist.
Blending seamlessly with the film’s world, it delivers a moving experience, portraying the bond between two people drawn to each other across time and space, carried by a powerful melody.
Perhaps because RUKI wrote both the lyrics and music himself, a deep affection for the story seems to resonate in every note.
Its dramatic progression, aligned with the story’s sweeping scale, powerfully stirs the listener’s heart!
It’s going to spill.YU-KI
There are times when you can’t help worrying about how others see you, or when you lose confidence in yourself.
This song is a moving ballad that gently stays close to that wavering heart and affirms that it’s okay to be just the way you are.
It’s a track by YUKI, included on a double A-side single released in May 2024.
It delivers a straightforward message: let’s accept the weakness and imperfections within ourselves, and it’s okay to say you love what you love.
The structure, which unfolds from a conversational vocal into a surge of emotion, is truly breathtaking.
If you listen to it on a night when you feel you’re losing your sense of self, it will surely give you courage.
kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon
This track, which also drew attention as the opening theme for the anime “Chi: About the Movement of the Earth,” marks Sakanakution’s first new song in about three years.
Released in February 2025, it has captured many hearts, topping Billboard JAPAN’s Rising Songs chart, among other achievements.
From the lyrics, you can feel a powerful will—like that of a solitary “kaiju”—to pursue the truth even if it means defying common sense.
The interplay between a pure passion to explore precisely because the world is unfinished, and the poignant helplessness that the cry may never reach anyone, tightens the listener’s chest.
For those struggling toward a big goal or trying to stay true to their convictions, this is surely a song that will become a source of strength.
Just listening gives me goosebumps! Moving songs released in the Reiwa era (41–50)
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming song with an emotionally rich story and a universal message has arrived from Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Titled with a Spanish phrase meaning “what will be, will be,” the piece offers gentle support and strong encouragement to those who strive every day.
Singing about the importance of self-esteem and self-acceptance, it’s a song anyone can relate to.
Released in April 2023 and written as the theme song for the TV drama “Sunday Night Probably…,” it won the 65th Japan Record Award in December of the same year.
This was a first-time achievement for Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, who had not previously had a major drama tie-in.
It’s a song that gives you a gentle nudge forward when you’re struggling with work or life and feel like you might stop in your tracks.
Recommended for those who want to keep moving forward while valuing their true selves and for anyone seeking the courage to take a new step.
On a special/celebratory dayShio Reira
Spun by Leila Ushio, this song is a warm love ballad that sings of how the ordinary moments spent with someone special color life like flowers.
Created as the ending theme for the TV anime “A Sign of Affection Blossoms with Grace” (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku), it was released in July 2025.
It beautifully captures the pure affection of the original work through Leila Ushio’s clear vocals and dramatic sound.
When you’re feeling a little worn out by days that don’t go your way, listening to this song might help you notice the happiness right beside you and fill your heart with gentleness.