Be moved by YouTube Shorts! Popular songs that resonate with the heart

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RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Music Video]

When you stand at a crossroads in life, wrestling with questions that have no clear answers, this song may gently point the way forward.

Created by the rock band RADWIMPS, known for works like Your Name., it was originally written for NHK’s “18 Fes” as a collaboration with 1,000 young people.

Because life doesn’t come with fixed answers like a school test, the lyrics tell us, the journey to find your own “right answer” begins.

Released in a studio-recorded version in January 2024, the piece moves the heart with its stirring arrangement of piano melodies and sweeping choral harmonies.

It’s an emotional number that will give you a push as you take a new step forward—at graduation, on a departure, or any new beginning.

If you call it loveUru

[Official] Uru “If You Call It Love” LIVE “Uru Tour 2023 ‘contrast’” on WOWOW Plus

This work portrays the bonds that drive us to protect our loved ones no matter the hardship.

Released by singer-songwriter Uru—who gained attention through her activity on YouTube—in April 2022, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “My Family.” The lyrics express how experiencing regret and setbacks can deepen one’s feelings for those by their side.

Beginning with a gentle piano and building into a sweeping melody that overflows with emotion, the piece is breathtaking.

Storylike lyrics and Uru’s clear, tender voice that wraps around them will resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a moving ballad that lets you reaffirm the warm love you feel for your family or partner.

“It’s fine for now.” ft. KAFUMIMI

"It's fine for now." / feat. KAFU

When your heart is tired and you don’t want to try anymore… this is what I want you to listen to on nights like that.

It’s a song by MIMI, a Vocaloid producer known for a tender, compassionate musicality, released in December 2022.

With a beautiful piano melody and a warm vocal that feels close by, it gently eases the tension in your heart.

Many listeners will surely find solace in its message, which wholly affirms the fear of dawn and the tendency to put on a brave face.

In just about two and a half minutes, it’s filled with a kindness that softly embraces you just as you are.

SparkleRADWIMPS

Sparkle [original ver.] -Your Name. Music Video edition- Trailer from the new album “Ningen Kaika” First Press Limited Edition DVD

One of the theme songs from the smash-hit animated film Your Name., this number evokes the emotion of the climax.

For many listeners, hearing this song brings back the protagonists’ miraculous story and the film’s beautiful imagery, stirring the heart.

The structure unfolds from a sparkling piano melody into a grand band sound, powerfully moving the listener’s emotions.

The track is included on RADWIMPS’ album Your Name., released in August 2016.

Its lyrics, which depict a strong resolve to uphold love while defying fate, mirror the story and are sure to bring tears.

It’s an inspiring song you’ll want to listen to when you need a touch of brilliance in everyday life.

SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「Soranji」Official Music Video

An emotionally stirring ballad that sings of the sanctity of life, driven by grand, heart-tugging strings.

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GREEN APPLE’s 10th single, released in November 2022, this song was written as the theme for the film “From Siberia With Love.” The lyrics portray unwavering hope in the face of any hardship and a powerful devotion to a loved one.

Many listeners may find their tears welling up at its profound message.

It’s a track that, when you’re worn down by daily life or on the verge of losing heart, lights a warm glow within you and guides you toward tomorrow.

smileAnly

Anly – Smile Music Video (2016 Release)

A gem of a ballad that gives you the courage to keep looking forward no matter what.

Sung by Anly, a singer-songwriter from Ie Island in Okinawa, the song stands out for its straightforward message of staying smiling especially in tough times.

Carried by a warm sound with the soothing tones of acoustic guitar, it gently seeps into the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2016, the track was used as the theme song for the special drama “Boku no Inochi,” based on the true story of a boy with a serious illness and his family.

With lyrics celebrating the bonds between loved ones, it’s perfect for graduations and new beginnings.

If you listen when you’re feeling a little down, you’ll be wrapped in a kindness that feels like a gentle nudge forward.

Only a single voicerokudenashi

Rokudenashi “Just One Voice” / Rokudenashi – One Voice [Official Music Video]

Rokudenashi is a music project featuring Ninjin, a vocalist who first gained attention on social media, and a trending Vocaloid producer.

The track produced by MIMI, a Vocaloid producer, moves the heart with its beautiful piano melodies.

This work delicately portrays the unique hardships and loneliness of youth—struggling to put feelings into words and searching for answers as time passes.

Upon its release in December 2021, its moving world view spread across countries in Asia and received a huge response.

It’s one of their signature songs, also included on the album “Ai ni Saku Hana.” When you’re weighed down by worries you can’t tell anyone, or on nights when you’re lost in thought alone, listening to it will surely surround you with a gentle warmth that feels like someone sitting by your side.

Shine in the cruel nightLiSA

LiSA 'Shine in the Cruel Night' MUSIC CLIP

It’s a rock number that passionately sings, with all its soul, that a light of hope shines even in the cruelest of nights.

In this song by LiSA, a leading singer in the anime music scene, Yuki Kajiura’s grand orchestration and intense sound hit you right in the chest.

The lyrics depict an unyielding resolve that believes in bonds stronger than hatred and pushes toward the light beyond the darkness, while LiSA’s emotional vocals leave a powerful impression on the listener.

The track was released in July 2025 as her 24th single and was selected as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc, Chapter One: Akaza’s Return.

Deeply intertwined with the story’s worldview, it’s a song that can surely grant you a special strength when you’re trying to overcome something or in need of courage.

PUZZLEShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “PUZZLE” Music Video

This is a moving song crafted by Shota Shimizu, featuring a grand gospel chorus that resonates deep in your chest.

After returning his base to his hometown of Osaka, he created this piece together with students from his alma mater, singing about how each person’s fragments of dreams come together to shape a single future.

Many listeners will likely find themselves nodding along to the message that even if you’re imperfect, you can become stronger with your companions.

Released in October 2024, the track surpassed 100 million streams by September 2025 despite having no tie-in.

It is also included on the album “Pulsatilla cernua.” It’s a heartwarming number that’s perfect for reaffirming the bonds with friends who share your dreams.

kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon

Sakanaction / Kaiju -Music Video-

This track, which also drew attention as the opening theme for the anime “Chi: About the Movement of the Earth,” marks Sakanakution’s first new song in about three years.

Released in February 2025, it has captured many hearts, topping Billboard JAPAN’s Rising Songs chart, among other achievements.

From the lyrics, you can feel a powerful will—like that of a solitary “kaiju”—to pursue the truth even if it means defying common sense.

The interplay between a pure passion to explore precisely because the world is unfinished, and the poignant helplessness that the cry may never reach anyone, tightens the listener’s chest.

For those struggling toward a big goal or trying to stay true to their convictions, this is surely a song that will become a source of strength.