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

Welcome back.Tani Yuuki

Welcome Back – Tani Yuuki [MV]

Singer-songwriter Tani Yuuki, who set out on a musical path after receiving a guitar from his grandfather.

While he may be strongly associated with TikTok sensations like “Myra” and “W/X/Y,” this song is a sublime ballad that gently wraps around the heart.

Included on his first album, Memories, it was released as a single on his own birthday in November 2022.

Its lyrics, which convey the feelings of thinking of a loved one from afar—as if waiting for their destined partner since the moment they were born—are sure to move listeners to tears.

The earnest love that believes they are bound by a “red string” even when far apart spreads through the heart on a calm melody.

If you listen on a night when you’re thinking of family or a partner you can’t see, it may help you reaffirm that bond.

Only a single voicerokudenashi

Rokudenashi “Just One Voice” / Rokudenashi – One Voice [Official Music Video]

Rokudenashi is a music project featuring Ninjin, a vocalist who first gained attention on social media, and a trending Vocaloid producer.

The track produced by MIMI, a Vocaloid producer, moves the heart with its beautiful piano melodies.

This work delicately portrays the unique hardships and loneliness of youth—struggling to put feelings into words and searching for answers as time passes.

Upon its release in December 2021, its moving world view spread across countries in Asia and received a huge response.

It’s one of their signature songs, also included on the album “Ai ni Saku Hana.” When you’re weighed down by worries you can’t tell anyone, or on nights when you’re lost in thought alone, listening to it will surely surround you with a gentle warmth that feels like someone sitting by your side.

Clearing SkyRADWIMPS

Sky Clearing Up

This is a beautifully transparent, luminous piece composed as part of the score for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film Weathering with You.

The work portrays hope and renewal beyond sorrow, enveloping you in a sense of clarity—like the sky after rain.

On TikTok, it has resonated widely, with over 100,000 videos pairing the track with travel scenes and moving moments from everyday life.

Included on the album Weathering with You, released in July 2019, the soundtrack featuring this piece won Best Music at the 43rd Japan Academy Film Prize.

When you’re troubled and find yourself at a standstill, it’s sure to reset your heart and give you the courage to take a step forward.

fireworks festivalRADWIMPS

Fireworks Festival

An emotionally stirring instrumental number by RADWIMPS, created as an insert song for director Makoto Shinkai’s feature-length animated film Weathering with You.

The album Weathering with You, which includes this piece, won the Excellent Music Award at the 43rd Japan Academy Film Prize.

Without relying on lyrics, the delicate piano melodies and sweeping strings eloquently convey the fleeting brilliance of lights blooming in the night sky and the characters’ heartrending emotions.

The progression from stillness to the climax feels like a summertime story in itself.

On TikTok, it’s a staple BGM for videos compiling memories with loved ones.

Listen to this track against a backdrop of fireworks, and that moment is sure to become an unforgettable treasure.

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Rokudenashi “Pulse” / Rokudenashi – Pulse [Official Music Video]

An emotional song themed around the heartbeat, it celebrates the importance of expressing your feelings to someone you cherish.

Written, composed, and arranged by Mikito-P, the track was released in May 2025.

Ninjin’s beautiful vocals over a piano accompaniment leave a strong impression, while the hybrid sound—incorporating a programmed rhythm section—is stunning.

Give it a listen whenever you want your heart to be moved!

fateTani Yuuki

Fate – Tani Yuuki [MV]

The song that topped TikTok’s weekly chart is “Unmei” (“Fate”).

It was originally a track Tani Yuuki wrote for Ryota Katayose, which he has now self-covered.

Retaining the lyrics that depict fated love and the beautiful sound, this version gives a gentler impression.

It could be fun to listen while comparing the two singers’ performances and vocal qualities.

Also, the music video was reshot using the same camera work and direction.

Be sure to pay attention to how faithfully it recreates the original.

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Yumcha “Aisaretai” [Lyric Video]

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♬ I Want To Be Loved – Yumcha

This song, which became a viral hit on TikTok and Instagram, weaves together sweetly bittersweet lyrics that tickle the heart and a pop sound.

Created by Yumcha themselves, it straightforwardly expresses feelings toward someone you like and the importance of self-improvement, and has been spreading through choreographed videos and shared notes on social media.

Released in November 2024, it even spawned a derivative version in December of the same year, underscoring its strong reception online.

The lyrics directly reflect the desire to skillfully use social media to appeal to someone and the headlong rush of romantic feelings, making it recommended for those with unrequited love or anyone proactive in romance.

With its catchy rhythm and melody, it’s an irresistible track that naturally gets your body moving.