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)
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.
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?
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.
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.