For When You Need a Good Cry: Soul-Soothing Tearjerker Classics — Life, Love, and Work

Dear dropsTani Yuuki

Dear drops

A tender, soaring vocal that sinks into your heart—this is an emotionally rich ballad by Tani Yuuki.

Based on the first song he wrote in high school, it represents the very origin of his journey as a singer-songwriter.

The lyrics, which layer subtle emotional nuances onto the motif of “tears,” gently touch the listener’s heartstrings and awaken a poignant ache.

Released as a digital single in June 2025, it also serves as an advance track from the album Navigator, released the same month.

Give it a listen when you want to quietly immerse yourself in music or spend a night reflecting deeply on your own feelings.

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CHANMINA – SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTS / THE FIRST TAKE

A special song by Chanmina and the “No No Girls” finalists has moved many to tears with its stirring performance.

The lyrics—filled with the bittersweetness behind happiness and a strong resolve to believe in the future—captivate listeners and make the piece deeply compelling.

Said to be based on Chanmina’s real experiences, it conveys the loneliness of chasing a dream and the importance of bonds with fellow travelers.

Released in January 2025, the song’s performance on THE FIRST TAKE in May of the same year tied in with the audition project and generated great emotion, topping YouTube for 10 days.

If you’re working hard at something, this song is sure to gently nudge you forward.

Don’t miss the chance to experience it.

IchibanboshiSnow Man

Snow Man “Ichibanboshi” Rec Video

This is a message song by Snow Man that expresses the determination to keep moving forward even when your heart feels like it’s about to break.

A medium-tempo ballad, it features a warm melody and stunning harmonies that showcase the individuality of all nine members.

The lyrics carefully portray a shift in emotion—from the pain of being unable to accept even words of encouragement to a feeling of gratitude toward those who offered support.

Included on the album “i DO ME,” released in May 2023, the song has maintained strong popularity among fans.

It gently accompanies anyone striving toward a dream or hoping to support someone else.

If you call it loveUru

[Official] Uru “If You Call That Love” — Theme song for the TBS Sunday Theater drama “My Family”

A gem-like ballad by Uru that leaves a strong impression as it reflects on a relationship with a precious person that was on the verge of being lost.

It served as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “My Family” and was released in June 2022.

The song conveys a resolve to recognize past mistakes and restore bonds, as well as the strength that arises precisely because there is something to protect.

Centered on a simple, piano-led arrangement interwoven with strings, it resonates deeply with listeners’ emotions.

It is a gentle piece that quietly stays by your side when you feel you might lose sight of what matters in life or when you’re hoping to mend a relationship with someone.

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AI「my wish」（Official Music Video）

A heartwarming gospel ballad filled with hope and prayer.

Released in April 2025, this work serves as the image song for the film “Hana Manma.” The lyrics gently tell us that “wishes do come true,” and AI’s husky yet powerful vocals layer over them to moving effect.

It beautifully captures the world of the film, in which Ryohei Suzuki and Kasumi Arimura play a brother and sister.

This song gently supports those on the verge of giving up on the future or whose dreams have been denied, making it a perfect listen when you need strength to persevere or the courage to take the next step.

reverse dreamKing Gnu

King Gnu – Sakayume

A beautiful ballad that begins with a dreamy piano melody and unfolds into a grand string arrangement.

Its lyrics, interweaving love and curses, hope and despair, delicately portray the sorrow of losing someone precious and the deep reverence for the bond shared with them.

While tinged with melancholy, the warm vocals resonate deeply, making it a gem of a song.

Released by King Gnu in December 2021, it was used as the ending theme for the anime film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.

It topped Billboard JAPAN’s Download Songs chart for three consecutive weeks and won the Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards.

Brimming with feelings for a cherished person, this piece gently accompanies those who have experienced heartbreak or farewell, and is a song best heard on a quiet night.

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King Gnu – Root

This song paints a hope for life nestled within a quiet melody.

Created by King Gnu as the theme for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea” in October 2024, it’s crafted as a mid-tempo ballad characterized by the graceful tones of piano and strings.

While understated, it powerfully portrays the act of living, likening it to a plant that firmly takes root in the earth, and it deeply questions what it means to live true to oneself for someone else.

It also gently sings of accepting past pain and memories, yet still choosing to face forward with resolve and hope.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re thinking of someone dear or when you’re unsure of your own self-worth.