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

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

This is a heartwarming ballad that gently embraces deep love and gratitude for someone precious.

Even as everyday life changes in the blink of an eye and we feel on the verge of losing sight of what truly matters, the presence of a loved one reminds us of life’s meaning and joy.

The song portrays the beauty of unconditional love and mutual support, conveyed through a voice that resonates with the heart.

Released in February 2009 as JUJU’s ninth single, it became her first to enter the Oricon Weekly Top 10 and was also featured in a collaborative commercial by MTV Japan and Nissan.

Included on the album “What’s Love?”, it has garnered wide support, including numerous cover versions by various artists.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when your feelings for someone special overflow or when you want to express your gratitude.

Let the warm vocals fill your heart with kindness.

Best FriendKiroro

Kiroro – Best Friend ~Mother Earth Version~ ※Disney/Pixar “The Good Dinosaur” Japan-version end song

When you’re feeling worn out and just want to cry for no reason, I recommend Kiroro’s “Best Friend.” Even if you feel alone, listening to this song will remind you that you have precious people and friends in your life.

It weaves together gratitude for those people.

It’s a song that can bring you to the verge of tears as you listen.

squallMONGOL800

squall

It’s a grand, dramatic slow ballad.

Unstoppable tears are likened to incessant rain, depicting deep sorrow and a sense of loss.

The lyrics are marked by profound feelings for a loved one and the sadness that comes with that love.

Included on the album “Daniel,” released in August 2006, it was MONGOL800’s first new work in about two and a half years.

Recommended as a song that gently accompanies those who are experiencing deep grief after losing someone precious.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

A warm, heartfelt ballad that resonates when you feel like you’re losing yourself.

This is Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s digital single from January 2025, a song that voices the anxiety of remaining true to oneself, created as the theme for NHK General’s “18 Festival.” Performed together with a thousand young people, it delivers courage and hope for reexamining your own identity, wrapped in a gentle, embracing sound.

When you’re unsure how to live, this work gives you a reassuring push to accept yourself just as you are.

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.