A tear-jerking love song. A love song that stays close to a hurting heart.

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.

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indigo la End “Tulip”

A gemlike ballad by indigo la End that richly portrays the process of losing someone dear, using the language of flowers that symbolizes the end of love as its motif.

It deftly weaves in the tulip’s meanings—red for a confession of love, yellow for unrequited love, and white for lost love—delicately expressing how feelings once fully dyed begin to fade.

Released as a digital single in February 2020 and later included on the album “Yakō Himitsu,” this song gently accompanies those who cannot yet accept a farewell or who wish to linger in memories of someone special.

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iri – Ienai (Music Video)

This song poignantly expresses feelings that have been quietly harbored in the heart.

The lyrics, woven in a calm, narrative tone, let the frustration of emotions that cannot be conveyed seep through.

The protagonist’s inability to accept reality is further highlighted by the softly tinted sound.

Released by iri in November 2020, the track is included on the album “Sparkle.” When you’re troubled by a love you can’t tell anyone about, this song will stay close to those feelings and gently resonate with the “words” hidden deep in your heart.

You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn

You’re the one who let me fall for you / Arekun [Official Music Video]

A song that resonates with the anger toward someone who only reaches out when it suits them, and the aching feeling of not being able to forget them.

In contrast to its melodic, gentle sound, the lyrics are striking for their candid, down-to-earth emotions.

Released in September 2020 and gaining buzz mainly on social media, the track is also included on Are-kun’s album “Breath.” It features the soft timbre of an acoustic guitar and an emotionally rich arrangement.

If you’re struggling with a romantic relationship, sensing your partner’s feelings drifting away but not wanting to admit it, or have been hurt by someone’s misleading behavior, you’ll likely find this deeply relatable.

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Ex-lover / Matsuri [Official Music Video]

This heartwarming song by Matsuri gently portrays the feelings of a woman who, while reminiscing about a former lover, tries to move forward.

Released in March 2024, it weaves together lingering attachments to someone who comes to mind late at night and a positive resolve to take a new step.

With vocals that embrace the listener and carefully chosen words, it offers solace to those hoping to recover from heartbreak.

Included on the album “Someday, It Became Part of Life,” its music video presents a worldview themed around a “journey through memories.” It’s recommended for anyone who relates to the complex emotions after a romance ends or who needs the energy to move on.

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Ren – The Worst (Music Video)

Carried by a piano melody where poignancy and fragility melt together, Ren’s translucent voice resonates throughout.

Portraying the anguish and heartache of a protagonist who can’t forget their feelings even while their lover keeps secrets, this work lays bare the inability to say anything to someone who’s crying, as well as the anxieties and frustrations lodged in both hearts.

Released in October 2022, it sparked major buzz, with a short video set against Tokyo’s night skyline—posted on social media—surpassing one million views.

With lyrics and a melody that speak to Gen Z, this song gently embraces listeners struggling with impossible love, such as affairs or unrequited feelings.

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Humor / Tatsuya Kitani – You More / Tatsuya Kitani

Tatsuya Kitani’s new film theme song, which infuses humor into the process of getting over heartbreak, is generating buzz.

Created to accompany the film “Yukite Kaeranu,” slated for release in February 2025, the piece carries a deep respect for the literature of poet Chuya Nakahara.

It gently portrays the longing for someone’s playful voice when tears seem on the verge of falling in a lonely night, and the way sadness is softened with jokes.

Suzu Hirose, who stars in the film, praised it as “a wonderful balance that leaves a lingering aftertaste while also evoking a different worldview.” It’s a song that quietly stays close to those who, even while bearing the pain of loss, are trying to look forward.