Guaranteed to move your emotions! Emo songs released in the Reiwa era
In recent years, the word “emoi” has been widely used among young people.
It comes from “emotional,” meaning a state that’s easily affected by feelings, and it’s used to express emotions like happiness, sadness, loneliness, nostalgia, and bittersweetness.
This time, we’ve put together a list of “emoi” tracks limited to releases from the Reiwa era.
Beyond just the lyrics, some songs feel “emoi” through their melodies and ensemble, so we hope listeners of all ages—not just younger generations—can feel the “emo” vibe.
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Guaranteed to move your emotions! Emo songs released in the Reiwa era (51–60)
gardenFuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, who captivates audiences with high-level performances on piano and a wide range of instruments, is also in the spotlight.
This track, included on his March 2022 album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” was featured in a commercial for NatureLab’s “Laundrin.” Its relaxed beat and gentle vocals draw you in.
The message—cherishing and nurturing your own heart like a garden—is truly wonderful.
It’s a soulful number whose grand, gospel-tinged arrangement is deeply moving.
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.
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!
KILL LOVEano
Following the second album “BONE BORN BOMB,” this double A-side single track was released in the artist’s fifth anniversary year.
You can’t help but be drawn into the lyrics, which depict the sweet wish to hold a loved one forever alongside the fierce urge to destroy everything on impulse.
Many listeners may relate to the cry of intense obsession born from loneliness.
It’s a piano rock number with a noisy guitar sound that lingers in your ears.
PremaFuji Kaze
Fujii Kaze, the singer-songwriter who has won numerous awards for “Love All Serve All” and now enjoys worldwide acclaim.
“Prema” is the title track from his all-English album released in September 2025.
Born from his guiding principle of “creating songs that feel classic,” the piece is truly a prayer through music.
True to its title—Sanskrit for “supreme love”—it unfolds a grand, expansive world.
The lyrics, which sing of universal love, quietly stay by your side when you want to face yourself.
Lend your ears to its sacred sound.