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

Why”you”Shizukunome

Shizukunome – Why “You” [Official Video]

Shizukunome’s second digital single, “Why”you,” released in 2022.

Formed in 2019, they’re a next-generation band gaining attention with content like “Medleys in Rhythm.” It’s a ballad marked by string instruments and buoyant vocals, depicting a farewell with someone dear.

On TikTok, it’s often used for lyric videos and cherished memory clips, such as graduation scenes.

Watching the music video deepens the sense of poignancy and emotion.

It’s a moving song that makes you believe the days you spent together remain vibrant and shining, never fading.

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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.

It’ll surely be okay.Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster – Surely It’ll Be Okay (Live)

“Surely, It’ll Be All Right” is a medium-tempo ballad released in 2016 during Little Glee Monster’s six-member era.

It was a B-side on a single and never included on an album.

The lyrics, which resonate with themes of graduation, gently seep into your heart.

Thanks to Little Glee Monster’s expressive vocals and Shimada’s arrangement, the song wraps you in even deeper emotion.

On TikTok, it’s often used in heartfelt thank-you videos and moving scenes.

This song, which gives you the strength to take your next step, will surely bring unstoppable tears.

It’s a deeply moving track, and the live performance footage that brings listeners to tears is a must-see.

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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.

Thank youikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'Arigatou' Music Video

An immortal masterpiece by Ikimono-gakari, imbued with bonds nurtured in warm everyday life and gratitude toward loved ones.

Released in 2010, this song became widely beloved as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo, starring Nao Matsushita.

The gentle yet powerful melody composed by Yoshiki Mizuno is cherished across generations—so much so that it was chosen as the entrance march for the 2011 National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

There are few songs as fitting for conveying your feelings to the friends and family who have supported you at graduations and farewell gatherings.

It’s also perfect as background music for nostalgic look-back videos trending on TikTok or for moving slideshows.

As spring arrives and you take a new step forward, why not entrust your overflowing gratitude to this song?

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

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.

Thank youKagura SCOPE

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.