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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.

Playlist

Guaranteed to move your emotions! Emo songs released in the Reiwa era
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1eastGrapefruit MoonTOMOO
Grapefruit MoonTOMOOplay_arrow
Having been familiar with music since childhood, in my second year of junior high school...
2eastforget-me-notAwesome City Club
forget-me-notAwesome City Clubplay_arrow
A male-female twin vo[cal]... that gently envelops a heartrending love.
3eastOne Last KissUtada Hikaru
One Last KissUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
The main theme of “Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time”…
4eastI forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo
I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayoplay_arrow
A four-piece known for lyrics that evoke poignancy and empathy…
5eastfireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
The collaboration between DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu...
6eastSummertimeFIVE NEW OLD
SummertimeFIVE NEW OLDplay_arrow
Expansive vocals and the steady support behind them…
7eastBreak FreeNAQT VANE
Break FreeNAQT VANEplay_arrow
A danceable beat and a crystal-clear singing voice leave an impression…
8eastmore than wordsHitsuji Bungaku
more than wordsHitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
Ethereal, beautiful sound and literary lyrics...
9eastSparkleIkuta Rira
SparkleIkuta Riraplay_arrow
A translucent singing voice and a catchy melody…
10eastgraceFuji Kaze
graceFuji Kazeplay_arrow
From gentle, enveloping ballads to a streetwise vibe...
11eastIt’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu
It's nothing.makaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
Four people who portray the precious moments found in everyday life…
12eastAll of the Youthsuis from Yorushika
All of the Youthsuis from Yorushikaplay_arrow
The delicate youth wavering between adulthood and childhood…
13eastRejuvenation feat. Hikari Mitsushimajoōbachi
Rejuvenation feat. Hikari Mitsushimajoōbachiplay_arrow
...a wide range that switches between low and high tones
14eastSpot the differenceSuda Masaki
Spot the differenceSuda Masakiplay_arrow
With that unique presence, both as an actor and as a singer…
15eastDinner Songtuki.
Dinner Songtuki.play_arrow
A singing voice that still retains a touch of youth yet evokes a sense of melancholy...
16eastCinderella BoySaucy Dog
Cinderella BoySaucy Dogplay_arrow
A poignant love song that portrays the turmoil between betrayal and budding feelings of love
17eastBedroom TalkOfisharu Higedan Dism
Bedroom TalkOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that portrays a quiet conversation at night
18eastdead endHoshino Gen
dead endHoshino Genplay_arrow
A poignant love story from a movie theme song
19eastlife hackVaundy
life hackVaundyplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays the struggles of love and the wavering of emotions
20eastmotion sickness from proximitywanuka
motion sickness from proximitywanukaplay_arrow
The bittersweet ache of being unable to speak my true feelings—clouded by drink and by love.
21easthydrangeaPEOPLE 1
hydrangeaPEOPLE 1play_arrow
A poignant ballad, a timeless song that resonates with the heart
22eastskinshaitoopu
skinshaitoopuplay_arrow
A soothing, heartwarming ballad
23eastrendezvousshaitoopu
rendezvousshaitoopuplay_arrow
Shytopes’ bittersweet heartbreak song
24eastevening primroseNovelbright
evening primroseNovelbrightplay_arrow
A ballad that portrays a heartrending heartbreak.
25eastMemento moriŌmori Motoki
Memento moriŌmori Motokiplay_arrow
Motoki Omori’s ballad that contemplates life and death
26eastFinal scene.eill
Final scene.eillplay_arrow
Overcoming the pain of parting, eill is richly expressive
27eastLiaratarayo
Liaratarayoplay_arrow
A poignant song about love’s miscommunication and regret
28easttearsHitsuji Bungaku
tearsHitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
A soul-stirring song that portrays the love and anxieties between parent and child
29eastBlue JeansHANA
Blue JeansHANAplay_arrow
HANA’s second single expresses a bittersweet love
30eastosmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori
osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natoriplay_arrow
Natori-san’s debut song composed on an early smartphone
31eastlampSakiyama Soshi
lampSakiyama Soshiplay_arrow
Jujutsu Kaisen ED, a song by Soushi Sakiyama that resonates with the heart
32east1991Yonezu Kenshi
1991Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s 1991, a masterpiece that portrays emotions
33eastJANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaru
JANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaruplay_arrow
Yonezu and Utada’s classic song from the Chainsaw Man ending
34eastTATTOOOfisharu Higedan Dism
TATTOOOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A song that portrays a special relationship between two people who overcome hardships
35eastwaxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kazeplay_arrow
Singing of the emptiness and fulfillment of love, and the acceptance of change
36eastHeralding springyama
Heralding springyamaplay_arrow
A song of loneliness and hope for young people in the age of social media
37eastCUBEiri
CUBEiriplay_arrow
iri, expressing a heart that grows through interactions with people
38eastone’s true feelingsFish and Lips
one’s true feelingsFish and Lipsplay_arrow
The honest sway of youthful emotions
39eastSoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A moving ballad that sings of the sanctity of life and of hope
40eastShadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A poignant song that evokes the end of summer
41eastleap day personRADWIMPS
leap day personRADWIMPSplay_arrow
An emotional movie theme song by RADWIMPS that sings of the preciousness of life.
42eastspin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)totaplay_arrow
A song of grief and hope for a dearly loved one lost
43eastkaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon
kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushonplay_arrow
Sakanaction’s new song is a big hit.
44eastOnly a single voicerokudenashi
Only a single voicerokudenashiplay_arrow
The moving work featuring Carrot and MIMI that’s popular on social media
45eastLeoYuuri
LeoYuuriplay_arrow
A dog’s-eye portrayal of the bond and moving moments with its owner
46eastEven if I’m not thereHirai Dai
Even if I’m not thereHirai Daiplay_arrow
Hirai Dai’s grand love song for the future is moving.
47eastLove WindIkuta Rira
Love WindIkuta Riraplay_arrow
Rira Ikuta’s love song, the arrival of spring
48eastPUZZLEShimizu Shota
PUZZLEShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of dreams and the bonds of friendship
49eastSecret GardenBE:FIRST
Secret GardenBE:FIRSTplay_arrow
BE:FIRST's sophisticated songs and love for music
50eastLilia.Watashi janakattanda ne.
Lilia.Watashi janakattanda ne.play_arrow
A heartbreak ballad by Riria, popular on social media
51eastgardenFuji Kaze
gardenFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s gentle songs that nurture the heart
52eastJoined handsFunatsu Mahiro
Joined handsFunatsu Mahiroplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that weaves everyday happiness
53eastWandering StarRUKI
Wandering StarRUKIplay_arrow
RUKI delivers an inspiring song as a movie theme
54eastKILL LOVEano
KILL LOVEanoplay_arrow
Piano rock that portrays emotions of love and destruction
55eastPremaFuji Kaze
PremaFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s new album “Prema” is a prayer of love.
56eastI Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeG
I Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeGplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that portrays farewells and new beginnings in the season of cherry blossoms
57eastNever endsUru
Never endsUruplay_arrow
A ballad that weaves pain and hope
58eastOn a special/celebratory dayShio Reira
On a special/celebratory dayShio Reiraplay_arrow
Leila Shio’s love song, singing of happiness
59eastShuraYorushika
ShuraYorushikaplay_arrow
A spring of the heart moving from loneliness toward renewal
60eastLike the beginningRen
Like the beginningRenplay_arrow
Singing of the end of a relationship and the bewilderment toward kindness
61eastend creditsTakahashi Yuu
end creditsTakahashi Yuuplay_arrow
Yu Takahashi: A Song of Gratitude and Determination for 15 Years in the Major League
62eastusyama
usyamaplay_arrow
A poignant story of a girl who lost her memory
63eastYour planetNOMELON NOLEMON
Your planetNOMELON NOLEMONplay_arrow
A bittersweet song that longs for a reunion with someone far away
64eastObsessedAyumu Imazu
ObsessedAyumu Imazuplay_arrow
Bittersweet feelings of love painted with a pop sound
65eastwas blindindigo la End
was blindindigo la Endplay_arrow
Shoegaze sound intertwines with piano melodies...
66eastI’m just living for happiness.SUPER BEAVER
I’m just living for happiness.SUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Facing loneliness and inner conflict to pursue happiness
67north_eastMAYDAY feat. Ryo from Crystal Lakecoldrain
MAYDAY feat. Ryo from Crystal Lakecoldrainplay_arrow
Aggressive rock that confronts desire and destruction
68south_eastSisterWON
SisterWONplay_arrow
Anime ending theme song, an emotional and heart-touching piece
69eastSuper BallTOMOO
Super BallTOMOOplay_arrow
Live true to yourself without forgetting a sincere heart
70eastEncoreYOASOBI
EncoreYOASOBIplay_arrow
Depicting the power of music in YOASOBI’s masterpiece
71eastto clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
Symbolically expressing hope in a refreshing song that evokes the arrival of spring
72eastAnswer keyŌmori Motoki
Answer keyŌmori Motokiplay_arrow
A warm musical piece that resonates with children's hearts
73eastCorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS Graduation Support Song
74eastThe True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A rock song that sings of loneliness and heartache
75eastHeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE
HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s movie theme song
76eastreverse dreamKing Gnu
reverse dreamKing Gnuplay_arrow
A ballad that delicately expresses love and loss
77eastpure whiteFuji Kaze
pure whiteFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s new song: a gentle track depicting parting and growth
78eastto mix; to be mixed; to mingleKizunaAI
to mix; to be mixed; to mingleKizunaAIplay_arrow
“Mazaru,” a song by Kizuna AI, …
79eastShape of the FutureWi Sekai Jōcho
Shape of the FutureWi Sekai Jōchoplay_arrow
A gemlike ballad work by Isekai Jōcho
80eastBeautiful worldAimer
Beautiful worldAimerplay_arrow
A song featuring Aimer's heartwarming vocals
81eastTropical TherapyONE OK ROCK
Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Journey to a tropical paradise with ONE OK ROCK’s heartwarming song
82eastamberSEKAI NO OWARI
amberSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A song that gently portrays a heart-to-heart bond that transcends time
83eastrealmiwa
realmiwaplay_arrow
A gentle guitar and a clear singing voice that seep into the heart
84eastShizuku (feat. indigo la End)yama
Shizuku (feat. indigo la End)yamaplay_arrow
Expressing complex feelings toward a loved one in an emotional way
85eastTwilightribu
Twilightribuplay_arrow
The ending theme of an anime that depicts the boundary between life and death
86eastwill be fine feat. AnlyGosuperāzu
will be fine feat. AnlyGosuperāzuplay_arrow
Gospellers’ heartwarming new song now available for streaming
87eastBlade of Wordsrokudenashi
Blade of Wordsrokudenashiplay_arrow
A moving work by the band Rokudenashi…
88eastSymphonyHirai Dai
SymphonyHirai Daiplay_arrow
Dai Hirai’s movie theme song love ballad