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 (21–30)
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This song, which portrays the feelings of a young person in late-night Tokyo dreaming while confronting real-world loneliness, is an original track by yama released in April 2020.
Completed solely through online exchanges with Vocaloid producer Kujira, it peaked at No.
7 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and has surpassed 300 million streams.
Its lyrics—where the gap between virtual and real worlds, the struggle of performing a perfect self, a sense of apocalypse, and hope for renewal intersect—give voice to the anxieties and isolation of Gen Z living in the age of social media.
With a catchy melody and a clear, translucent vocal tone, the song’s resolve to find hope within despair is deeply moving.
It’s a number you’ll want to hear when you’re anxious about a new chapter in life or when you want to face your inner self.
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Singer-songwriter eill, known for her translucent vocals and versatile musicality, continues to draw attention.
Chosen as the theme song for Amazon Prime Video’s reality dating show “Love Transit Season 3,” this track was released for streaming in October 2025.
Set to a classic R&B groove, it delicately portrays the emotions of a woman striving to move forward while holding onto feelings for someone she’s parted ways with.
It’s moving in its depiction of the aching loneliness of having no one left to keep her warm, alongside the complex desire to cherish that love in her heart forever.
Give it a listen when you feel like looking back on a past romance.
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The girls’ group HANA, produced by Chanmina, released their second single in July 2025.
In contrast to the powerful vibe of their previous track “ROSE,” this time they deliver a mid-tempo ballad that poignantly expresses the ache of young love.
They want to stay natural and effortless—like a pair of well-worn old sneakers—yet their anxiety swells in front of the one they like.
The lyrics, which vividly capture those late-night emotional swings, truly strike a chord.
Don’t miss the visual rollout in collaboration with DIESEL, as well as the music video that pairs heartache with raw emotion.
When you’re unsure about your feelings of love, or lying awake at night with thoughts of someone special, this song will gently stay by your side.
Bedroom TalkOfisharu Higedan Dism
A song written and composed by Daisuke Kozasa that captures a moment of sharing true feelings in a bedroom at night.
It’s included on the album “Editorial,” released in August 2021.
The song carries a warm message that gently lights an unwavering lamp in hearts worn out by the online world, reminding us of the importance of quiet conversations that connect us with others.
mabanua’s mellow arrangement wraps the stillness of the night, while the delicate guitar tones resonate pleasantly.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on nights when you’re tired of human relationships and want to take your time talking with someone you trust.
The lyric video is created entirely with illustrations, beautifully depicting the passage of time from dusk until sleep.
life hackVaundy
A love song by Vaundy that portrays the wavering of the heart where anxiety and expectation in romance intersect.
It depicts how the narrator rides an emotional rollercoaster with every change in the other person’s attitude, unable to suppress the surge of unstoppable feelings.
The psychological portrayal of oscillating between the desire to create and the urge to protect captures a genuine conflict that anyone in love can relate to.
Released digitally in March 2020, the track was later included on the May 2020 album “strobo.” In 2022, it was selected as the TV commercial song for the apparel brand GLOBAL WORK, delivering a refreshing world in a CM featuring Tsubasa Honda.
It’s a song to listen to when you’re puzzled by the push and pull of romance, or on nights when your heart races thinking about someone you love.
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This track is the memorable debut piece that Natori composed on a smartphone when they had just started writing music.
It was digitally released in August 2023, but even at the demo stage it drew over 1.3 million plays, leading to a long-awaited remake.
A jazzy chord progression intertwines with a brisk arrangement, and the whispery vocals melt into it in a way that invites each listener’s own interpretation.
Fragmented lyrics that evoke autumn nights are scattered throughout, stirring a sense of nostalgia and a touch of wistfulness.
Why not take your time reading the lyrics and discover your own meaning?
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I want to pour out my true feelings under the influence of alcohol, but I can’t put them into words honestly… In Wanuka’s song, the protagonist’s bittersweet emotions are sung as they try to express their love by taking refuge in drinking.
When a short version was posted on TikTok in 2020, its unique worldview became a hot topic, and after the official release in February 2021, it topped Spotify’s Viral Chart.
The Japanese-inspired sound, which incorporates the yonanuki (pentatonic) scale, feels nostalgic yet radiates a fresh charm.
The desire to get closer to someone, even if it means borrowing the courage of drunkenness, and the frustrating uncertainty over whether those feelings are truly genuine—this is recommended for anyone who relates to the real struggles of love.