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 (71–80)
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RADWIMPS delivers a tender melody with a profound message that resonates deeply during graduation season.
The warm soundscape woven by piano tones and a student choir gently embraces moments of looking back on youthful days.
The lyrics, which depict the search for the right answers in life and the journey to find one’s true self, strike a universal chord that anyone can relate to.
Released for streaming in January 2024 and followed by a limited-production CD in February, this work was born from encounters with the younger generation and takes on a new challenge by incorporating a student choir.
It is a heartwarming song that stands beside young people leaving their schools and those facing turning points in life.
Beautiful worldAimer
This song is notable for Aimer’s heartwarming vocals, which gently embrace deeply held feelings with a clear, transparent tone.
As the protagonist prepares to spread their wings into a vast world while holding an unforgettable dream close to their heart, the delicate piano and the grand string arrangement paint a beautiful picture.
Released in February 2025, the piece was written as the theme song for an Idemitsu Kosan commercial.
Woven into it are wishes for a hope-filled future and gratitude for the small happiness found in everyday life, making it an empowering track that quietly gives a push to anyone about to take a new step forward.
Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCK
This heartwarming song expresses the desire to heal one’s soul in a tropical paradise, rendered through ONE OK ROCK’s unique worldview.
Featured on the album “DETOX,” the track weaves together a longing to break free from daily stress with melodious soundscapes.
Marking the band’s 20th anniversary in February 2025, it showcases seasoned musicianship perfectly harmonized with deeply insightful lyrics.
“DETOX” is an ambitious album that includes the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “Onkami-sensei,” capturing the band’s bold new challenges.
It’s a gentle song that offers quiet comfort to those seeking a temporary escape from work and life pressures, or hoping to lay down the burdens they carry in their hearts.
Guaranteed to move you! Emo songs from the Reiwa era (81–90)
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
The melody and lyrics, which poignantly sing of the inner feelings we all carry, resonate deeply in the heart.
Though it grapples with loneliness and conflict, it also holds a wish, deep down, to be noticed by someone—a moving song where tenderness and bittersweetness intertwine.
SUPER BEAVER’s powerful rock sound and deeply emotive vocals vividly color the story.
Written as the theme song for NHK General’s drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” airing from January 2025, this piece suggests a new frontier following the album “Ongaku.” In times when your heart feels unsteady or when you’re on the verge of losing your sense of self, it will become a treasured song that stays close to you.
realmiwa
This is a song whose warm, gentle guitar tones and clear vocals resonate deeply with the heart.
It carefully depicts the small happinesses of everyday life and conveys the preciousness of moments spent with someone important.
With a rich melody, it expresses the warmth of being connected to someone rather than being alone, and the importance of mutually supportive relationships.
Released in February 2025, it was chosen as the ending theme for the anime “Momentary Lily.” It is also included on miwa’s best-of album “miwa,” commemorating the 15th anniversary of her debut.
It’s recommended for times when you want to cherish moments with someone special, or when you want to listen while thinking of someone dear.
Wrapped in the gentle singing voice, your heart, too, will be enveloped in warmth.
SymphonyHirai Dai
Characterized by warm, heartfelt vocals and a grand orchestral arrangement, this gem of a love ballad gives voice to the universal longing for a hero and the resolve to protect the ones we cherish.
Infused with Dai Hirai’s perspective as a father, it carries a powerful message brimming with hope and love for the future.
Released in April 2023 as the theme song for the film TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – The Movie, it marked Hirai’s first theme for a live-action film.
The song is also included on his best-of album LOVE＋PEACE, released in May of the same year.
This track is perfect for new beginnings with someone special, pivotal moments in life, or any time you need the courage to face forward.
Wrapped in its warm vocals, it’s sure to help you take that first step toward tomorrow.
Shizuku (feat. indigo la End)yama
Released in February 2025 as a track on the album ‘; semicolon,’ this piece is an emotional number that weaves complex feelings for a loved one into poetic language.
yama’s wistful vocals blend perfectly with the sophisticated arrangement crafted by indigo la End.
The lyrics, which tenderly and delicately portray the fragile distance between important people, resonate deeply with listeners.
If you’re carrying a heavy heart, why not spend some time with this song?