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)
to clear up (weather)Yorushika
A refreshing song that evokes the arrival of spring, it impresses with n-buna’s masterful word choice and suis’s transparent vocals weaving a richly emotional world.
By depicting the shift in the sky from rain to clear weather, it symbolically expresses the joys and pains of life, as well as hope and despair, making it a track you’ll want to listen to at the change of seasons.
This work was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, which began airing in January 2024, and it was also featured in a collaborative web commercial with Suntory’s gin SUI.
Released as a digital single, this song will be a reliable companion when you need a mindset reset or are about to take a new step forward.
Answer keyŌmori Motoki
A heartwarming song that brings back the pure feelings of childhood.
Released under the solo name of Motoki Omori, the frontman of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, this piece came out in May 2025.
It was written specifically for the MTK segment of NHK Educational TV’s “Tensai TV-kun.” The lyrics, which carefully portray small, everyday happenings and emotions, leave a strong impression—resonating as familiar scenes for children and as nostalgic memories for adults.
It’s a must-listen for anyone seeking a warm musical experience that links the past and the present.
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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.
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.
HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE
Starting with a sacred atmosphere and unfolding into an unexpectedly dramatic development, this is Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s single from May 2025.
The song was written as the theme for the film “#I Will Tell You the Truth,” starring Omori.
It portrays human beauty and fragility, and its story-like composition lends it overwhelming persuasiveness.
It’s a perfect track for moments when you want to reflect on the meaning of life or reconsider the time you spend with someone important.