A collection of tear-jerking songs trending on TikTok: timeless tracks that will move you to tears.

treasurewacci

wacci “Treasure” (Lyric Video)

This is one of wacci’s signature songs, singing about bonds between people and feelings of gratitude, wrapped in a melody that gently embraces everyday moments.

Centered on a calm piano line, its warm, acoustic sound resonates pleasantly.

Written and composed by the band’s vocalist Yohei Hashiguchi, it expresses memories with loved ones and the beauty of the time you’ve overcome together.

The track was included on the album “Nichijo Dramatic,” released in August 2017.

It drew attention when speed skater Miho Takagi, who won a gold medal at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics, chose it as her go-to song for competition.

It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to when you want to convey gratitude to someone or reflect on cherished memories.

It’s also a popular choice for wedding BGM, sure to leave you with a warm feeling.

AnswerIkuta Rira

Lila Ikuta 'Answer' Official Music Video

Lila Ikuta delivers a heartwarming medium-tempo ballad that gently stays close to the anxieties and uncertainties of one’s future.

Amid a grand, dramatic arrangement, its warm melody stands out—offering the courage to take a step forward toward tomorrow while facing loneliness and pain.

It’s an encouraging song that softly nudges those who are unsure of their path.

Released in March 2021, the piece was also featured as the CM song for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life’s “Disability Income Insurance,” resonating with many listeners.

It’s a moving, tear-evoking track we hope those searching for their own way, or spending days without clear answers, will hear.

Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi

Aoi Teshima “Letter to Tomorrow (Drama Version)”

A heartwarming ballad gently portraying people looking ahead in life with both hope and unease, framed by the motif of a letter from the future.

Aoi Teshima’s translucent voice resonates deeply alongside the beautiful arrangement of piano and strings.

First released in July 2014 on the album “Ren’dez-vous,” the song drew renewed attention in February 2016 as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Someday I’ll Remember This Love, and Surely I’ll Cry.” The piece won the Best Theme Song Award at the Tokyo Drama Awards 2016.

When you find yourself pausing on the path toward your dreams, or when you want to be close to your feelings for someone important, why not listen quietly? It will surely become a tear-jerker of a song for you.

If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER "If I Had Lived Alone" MV

Released in June 2020 and known as the theme song for the film “The Footprints of Water” (Mizukami no Flight), this SUPER BEAVER track is a heartwarming song that gently conveys the importance of human connection.

Its lyrics, which depict the joys and frustrations that come from our ties with others, and above all, the encounters with those who become most precious to us, resonate deeply with many listeners.

Marking the band’s notable return to Sony Music Records, the song reached No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Charts.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you wish to stand by someone you care about, or when you want to cheer on a loved one standing at a crossroads in life.

What do you want to become?Rozarīna

Rosalina 'What Do You Want To Be,' Official Lyric Video

Facing the true feelings that we’re prone to forget as we repeat our days, “Nani ni Naritakute,” was released in 2020 by singer-songwriter Rozarina, known for her work on numerous anime songs.

It portrays the raw emotions of having dreams and goals and working hard, yet losing sight of what you truly want to do.

The rhythmic vocals carried by the warm tones of an acoustic guitar are sure to soothe a tired heart.

It’s a song filled with a gentle message that tells you it’s okay to let your tears fall sometimes.

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Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri

Say goodbye to clinging love. / Matsuri (Good bye, toxic love) [Official Music Video]

This is a song by Matsuri that delicately portrays the feelings of a woman breaking free from a past dependence on love and trying to take a new step forward.

Released digitally in June 2022, it features striking lyrics about the struggle between telling herself she’s forgotten her former partner and the bittersweet memories that occasionally resurface.

The track gained popularity on TikTok and resonated with younger listeners, and a music video starring Yuu Miyazaki was also produced.

It’s a warm breakup song that offers comfort to those trying to face forward despite heartache and to those who still feel lingering attachment to past love.