Love, bonds, parting, cheers… songs so moving they pierce the heart and make you cry uncontrollably

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

A song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that portrays the anxieties and inner conflicts of youth while powerfully singing about the courage and determination to keep moving forward.

Amid passing days, a strong resolve to cherish even the wounds and pains that span a lifetime resonates alongside a light, buoyant melody.

Many listeners relate to the stance of trying to accept one’s imperfect self, even while harboring aversion to love and hope.

The track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery” starting in April 2024, and it won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.

It’s music that truly symbolizes our era, offering comfort to those lost in life and searching for their authentic selves.

Hide-and-seekRADWIMPS

Hide and seek

Through the childhood game everyone once played—hide-and-seek—this RADWIMPS song gently depicts parting from someone dear.

The quiet tones of piano and strings resonate as if to stay close to the hearts of those who have lost a loved one.

It carefully expresses the bewilderment and sense of loss toward someone who suddenly disappeared, the guilt of forgetting, and the struggle between that and the reality of having to move forward.

Written as the theme song for the NHK General drama special “Anata no Soba de Ashita ga Warau,” broadcast on March 6, 2021, marking ten years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, it was included on the album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1 = 10 years 10 songs.” This piece will deeply resonate not only with those who lost loved ones in the disaster, but with anyone who has experienced parting from someone important in any form.

Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – A Theory of Heart [Official Music Video]

A signature ballad by RADWIMPS that gently soothes hidden feelings and a lonely soul.

Its poetic lyrics, which portray delicate emotions, and its emotional melody sink deeply into the heart.

You can’t help but empathize with the protagonist—burdened by self-denial and fear of others—who encounters a pure presence, is cleansed at heart, and discovers a new self.

Released in July 2006, it reached No.

13 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was later included on the album “RADWIMPS 4 ~Okazu no Gohan~,” significantly boosting the band’s popularity.

When you feel lost in life or have experienced a farewell with someone precious, this song is sure to be a source of support.

Welcome back.Tani Yuuki

Welcome Back – Tani Yuuki [MV]

A gem of a song filled with Tani Yuuki’s heartfelt emotions, gently singing of feelings for a loved one far away.

Even when separated by distance, two people bound by a red thread of fate will surely remain connected—such a wish imbues these story-rich lyrics.

It expresses a bittersweet love for a counterpart, like the sun and the moon, through delicate vocals and melody.

Released in November 2022 and included on the album “Memories,” this piece gently accompanies those experiencing parting from someone dear or yearning for a reunion.

Once moreTani Yuuki

Once Again – Tani Yuuki [MV]

A heart-stirring, gem-like ballad imbued with a powerful desire to reclaim a lost love.

Tani Yuuki’s gentle vocals and the warm, tender melody further highlight the feelings toward someone precious.

Released in September 2022, the song was well received on streaming charts, and its music video—featuring grand CG visuals themed around cells—also drew attention.

Its message resonates: overcoming the loneliness and anxiety everyone can relate to, joining hands, and opening a path to the future together.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to face memories of a loved one and the emotions that follow a farewell.

existenceWANIMA

WANIMA “Existence” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO / Flower Cupid Mother’s Day CM song

This is a gem-like ballad by WANIMA, woven with deep gratitude and love for a grandmother.

Inspired by member KENTA’s experiences of being raised by his grandmother from childhood, the song vividly depicts memories from a seaside town.

Its mid-tempo melody and heartfelt vocals richly express warm feelings toward someone precious.

Released in March 2025, the track was written for Flower Gift Service “Hana Cupid” and used as the theme song for their Mother’s Day campaign commercial.

The CM featuring Shohei Miura drew attention as well, and the song has garnered notice as the band’s first ballad-style track.

It’s a piece I wholeheartedly recommend to those carrying the sorrow of losing someone dear or wishing to convey gratitude to the precious people in their lives today.

He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon

Aimyon – I Was Alive [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a gem of a song that confronts the heavy theme of suicide and quietly questions the weight of life.

Released in November 2016 as Aimyon’s major-label debut single, it was used as the opening theme for the TV drama “Is Kichijoji the Only Place You Want to Live?” and has continued to move many listeners ever since.

Carried by a simple yet powerful melody centered on acoustic guitar, it carefully portrays the earnest feelings of someone who tried hard to live but ultimately could not help choosing death.

The song faces the hardships of modern society and resonates deeply with those who have experienced the loss of someone dear.