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 goosebumps! Moving songs released in the Reiwa era (41–50)
skyBE:FIRST
This is a heartwarming cheer song by BE:FIRST that drew attention as their first venture into choral music.
The piece was created as the set piece for the Junior High School division of the 92nd NHK All-Japan School Chorus Competition, to be held in 2025.
Produced by SKY-HI, its lyrics gently speak to the hearts of those in a sensitive stage of life, saying “It’s okay,” and are filled with a kindness that fosters self-affirmation.
When you’re lacking confidence and feeling lonely, listening to it will clear your heart like the sky after the rain.
It’s the perfect song for anyone who needs the courage to take one more step.
heartbeatFukuyama Masaharu
A poignant yet warm ballad that captivatingly portrays the turmoil of an unexpected love.
The protagonist, who had decided never to fall in love, grapples with confusion and a loneliness hidden behind a brave front, all conveyed through Masaharu Fukuyama’s richly emotive vocals.
Included on his original album “AKIRA,” released in December 2020—his first in six years and eight months—the song was chosen as the theme for the drama “#Remolove: Normal Love Is for the Weak.” Its delicate melody reflects the nuances of the protagonist’s emotions, making it a deeply satisfying listen.
Try listening while thinking of someone special.
Hallelujahharuka nakamura
It’s as if the piano’s tones gently seep into the depths of the heart.
Composed by haruka nakamura and released in June 2025, this piece feels like a contemporary hymn.
It serves as the theme song for a documentary set in an elementary school in Shizuoka Prefecture, imbued with a warm prayer to carry a story of hope into the future.
And maika’s clear, translucent vocals are truly cleansing for the soul.
When the busyness of daily life makes you feel like you’re losing yourself, these sounds will be there to gently stay by your side.
Joined handsFunatsu Mahiro
This is a ballad by Masato Funatsu that gently weaves the warm happiness found in everyday life with an acoustic touch.
The song was written as a CM theme for the Shimane Denkō Group, centered on the theme of human connection.
Unchanging feelings that endure for decades and bonds that deepen when we join hands are expressed through vocals that slowly seep into the heart.
It’s a heartwarming love song that makes the ordinary days spent with someone special feel even more precious.
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa
A ballad infused with ReoNa’s deep emotions, where a warm melody wrapped in kindness is accompanied by a soul-stirring voice.
It delicately portrays the hardships of living, the small setbacks in everyday life, and the subtle feelings of trying to overcome them.
Included as a track on the single “Nai Nai,” released in May 2021, it has soothed the hearts of many listeners.
This piece, in which the piano’s melody and ReoNa’s vocals blend beautifully, is a gem written and composed by Tota Kasamura.
Her voice, which gently stays close to a weary heart, is perfect for times when you want to be encouraged—or when you want to encourage someone else.
Nameless Daysimase
It’s a ballad written as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Dr.
Ashura.” The track by imase was released in April 2025.
It’s an anthem to living true to one’s convictions, with resonant piano, stirring strings, and a straightforward vocal that blend beautifully.
Even amid doubt and anxiety, this song gently encourages those who are trying to move forward.
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.