Touching songs popular on TikTok. From hit tracks to hidden gems, we introduce a range of favorites.

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Neguse. “Good Music” Official Music Video

Do you ever feel worn out by the daily stream of grim news and harsh words on social media, and just want to put on your headphones and escape into your own world? This song captures that uniquely modern, real emotion and sets it to an upbeat rock sound.

The words and melodies crafted by vocalist Ryotachi burst with a refreshing energy that blows away any sense of stagnation, and each listen will make your heart feel a little lighter.

Released digitally in July 2022, it was also included on the mini-album “Wanderland ni Aijō o!” released in September of the same year.

It drew major attention, with related videos on TikTok racking up hundreds of millions of views.

When you want to forget the bad stuff and refresh yourself, or as background music for your commute to school or work, this track is sure to lift your spirits.

Be sure to enjoy it at full volume.

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

When it comes to Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s most moving songs, “Bokuno Koto” is indispensable.

Since its 2019 release, this majestic ballad has grown more impactful each year.

In 2022, it was performed on their first TikTok LIVE and was also featured in a CalorieMate commercial.

Frequently highlighted on music specials, it’s one of their signature tracks loved across many settings.

Its lyrics, which steadfastly stay by your side, overflow with the warmth of caring for others and the supportive power of music and social media.

It resonates not only with the younger core fanbase but with many listeners.

Omori’s high-tone vocals will surely give you strength, too.

It’s an anthem to life that empowers you to embrace yourself as you are and move forward.

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Naoto Inti Raymi “Full Moon Night” Music Video

When you fall for someone, even though nothing else has changed, the world can look completely different, right? This song by singer-songwriter Naoto Inti Raymi—who’s had hits like “Arittake no Love Song”—was released in 2019 as his 22nd single.

It’s a gem of a love song, expressed in words that are straightforward to the core.

If you have a lover or partner, listening to it might make you cherish them even more than before.

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Kagura SCOPE – Thank You [Official Music Video]

If you want to express the gratitude you don’t usually say out loud at the milestone of graduation, “Arigato” is a great pick.

It’s a single released for streaming in December 2024 by Rapsinger Kagura SCOPE, whose street-performance acts have also drawn attention on social media.

Blending the punch of hip-hop-rooted lyricism with an approachable melody, this track delivers straight-from-the-heart emotions that overflow beyond a simple “thank you,” and sings of the miracle of meeting you.

Its down-to-earth message slips gently into the listener’s heart, warmly wrapping the sadness of parting.

It’s perfect as BGM for a memory video—gather photos with the important people who supported you, like friends, family, or mentors, and give it a try.

Small DreamHiguchi Ai

Small Dream

Singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi, whose ending theme “Akuma no Ko” for the anime Attack on Titan drew widespread attention in 2022.

“Chiisana Yume” is a song she wrote for NHK’s Minna no Uta, celebrating the wonder of living in the present.

It aired from December 2022 to January 2023.

Her vocals, imbued with a gentle strength, seep into you and make you want to listen on long nights.

It would also suit a good-night video.

The warm message, in which dreams connect and expand, is truly moving.

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Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)

Dai Hirai is a popular singer-songwriter known for his organic style rooted in surf music.

Released digitally in February 2022, this work is a ballad characterized by an emotional sound woven by piano and strings.

It delicately portrays the complex feelings that mix the sorrow of parting with the resolve to face the future, felt on a familiar way home.

Many listeners will likely be moved by its message: even though you’re closer to your dream, tears overflow because you realize how precious the days spent with your friends were.

Also included on the best album LOVE＋PEACE, this song gently embraces the bittersweet emotions of graduation season.

Give it a listen as a track perfect for memory videos on TikTok or to encourage those taking a new step forward.

Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya

Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki, whose name became widely known with the huge hit Magic Carpet, released this song as a digital single in January 2021.

It’s a bittersweet unrequited love song set on graduation day.

After three years of secretly caring for someone, he still can’t bring himself to say just one word—“I love you.” He expresses that trembling heart by likening it to fluttering petals and a timid rabbit.

Also included on the album Nukumori, the delicate tones of the acoustic guitar and his emotionally rich vocals make it a real tearjerker.

It’s often used on TikTok for graduation memory videos, making it perfect for coloring a page of youth.

Holding onto the words left unspoken, this masterpiece gives you the courage to take a new step forward—be sure to give it a listen.