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 stir your emotions! Emo songs released in the Reiwa era (61–70)
end creditsTakahashi Yuu
A medium-tempo ballad of gratitude and resolve that Takahashi Yu released to mark the major milestone of his 15th anniversary since his major-label debut.
It’s a lead track from the best-of album “Jiyū Gozen,” set for release in December 2025, and it was digitally released in July.
Starting with a quiet piano motif and building powerfully toward the latter half, its structure unfolds like a single film retracing his journey so far.
It’s a work infused with his soul—he even rebuilt it from near completion after deciding, “This isn’t it.”
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A mid-tempo track released in July 2025 as the theme song for the drama “The Day of the Kidnapping” starring Takumi Saitoh.
It portrays a serious world view: the pain borne by a girl who has lost her memory and the warmth of human touch she experiences for the first time.
yama’s vocals embody a pure desire to stay close to someone dear.
Gently resonant strings and piano evoke a clear sense of hope amid the bittersweet mood.
Listen to it on lonely nights or when you long for human kindness, and it will surely warm your heart.
Your planetNOMELON NOLEMON
This is a NOMELON NOLEMON song that movingly captures the pure hope of reunting with someone who has grown distant.
Featured as an insert song in the TV anime “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX,” it appears on the EP HALO-EP.
While aligning with the anime’s world, it stands on its own as a bittersweet love story.
Its airy electronic sound and warm vocals seem to seep deep into the heart.
Give it a listen on nights when you miss someone special, or when you want to quietly lose yourself in thought.
ObsessedAyumu Imazu
This song captures the sweet-and-sour feeling of first love with a pop sound.
The protagonist, who easily falls at first sight, expresses delicate emotions carried by a pleasant groove and a catchy chorus melody.
A chill, casual track and bilingual lyrics perfectly portray Gen Z’s down-to-earth approach to romance.
Released in January 2024, it sparked a wave of dance challenges on social media and topped the Billboard JAPAN chart in Korea, resonating across Asia.
It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to while strolling through the city under a fresh spring sky—perfect for anyone who wants to be honest about how it feels to be in love.
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It’s a track that captivates with a lyrical atmosphere where shoegaze textures intertwine with piano melodies.
Released by indigo la End in November 2024, the song features lyrics by Enon Kawatani that portray the complexities of human relationships and struggles with self-awareness in modern society, resonating deeply with listeners.
You can feel the pain of carrying anxiety and emotional scars.
It’s music that offers solace to those who feel lonely or are troubled by their relationships.