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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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.
Liaratarayo
This song, released by Atarayo in October 2021, turns a lie born from a romantic misunderstanding into music.
It’s an answer song told from the male perspective of “I’ll Forget Your Silence in October.” Hitomi’s emotional vocals convey the regret and lingering attachment toward a lover whose heart is drifting away, tightening your chest.
And the device at the end—where the melody of “I’ll Forget Your Silence in October” overlaps—invites you to imagine the two characters’ story and brings tears to your eyes.
tearsHitsuji Bungaku
A sound infused with a quiet yet palpable intensity gently stirs something deep in your chest.
It’s a song by the alternative rock band Hitsujibungaku, released in February 2024.
Written as the theme song for the film “Kakushigoto” starring Anne, it was later included on the album “Don’t Laugh It Off.” The lyrics, which seem to carefully scoop up the warped yet profound love between parent and child, and Moeka Shiotsuka’s clear, translucent vocals are deeply moving.
The cello—introduced for the first time—adds a heartrending tone that feels like it’s expressing an unsteady, wavering heart.
It’s the perfect track for nights when you’re overwhelmed by inescapable emotions.
Blue JeansHANA
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.
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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?