Today's recommended ballads: A carefully curated selection of heartwarming, gem-like masterpieces!
Thought-provoking, profound lyrics set to a smooth, mellow sound… Ballads have a mysterious charm that stirs the heart and brings tears to your eyes.
In this article, we’re introducing a selection of exquisite ballads we especially recommend today.
Even within the genre of ballads, themes and messages vary widely—sad love, feelings for someone dear who’s now far away, or regrets over words of gratitude left unsaid.
We’ll be updating this daily, so please find the one song that resonates with your feelings and take the time to listen closely.
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[Today's Recommended Ballads] Carefully selected gems that touch the heart! (1–10)
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
A song that was chosen as the support anthem for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
Its powerful melody, as if pushing you forward, is truly striking.
Just listening to it feels like it shares its strength with you.
There are times when you falter or your efforts don’t pay off, but every single day spent by “me,” striving toward something, is a wonderful day.
It’s a song that feels like it’s by your side saying, “It’s okay,” even when you feel like giving up.
It would be nice to sing it to someone who’s doing their best.
Pointillism Song (feat. Sonoko Inoue)Mrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a piano ballad produced by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE featuring guest vocalist Sonoko Inoue.
Some of you may recognize it as an insert song from the film Aonatsu: 30 Days with You.
It features the kind of accessible, beautiful melodic lines characteristic of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, and it’ll feel great to sing if you can perform it well.
It works nicely as a male–female duet, and there’s also a solo version sung by Sonoko Inoue, so choose the arrangement that suits you best.
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
The supreme ballad by ONE OK ROCK, one of Japan’s leading rock bands, is “Wherever you are.” It became a hot topic after being featured in a TV commercial, and now it’s one of their signature songs! The charm of this track lies in Taka’s sweet, soaring vocals.
When singing it at karaoke, the key is to relax and sing freely while keeping Taka’s style in mind.
[Today's Recommended Ballads] A carefully selected collection of heartwarming gem tracks! (11–20)
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
When it comes to ballads by Official HIGE DANDism, Pretender is famous, but Parabola is also highly recommended! Released in 2020 and featured in a Calpis Water commercial, many people will probably recognize the chorus.
Its warm lyrics cheer on and watch over young people as they set out on their life journeys.
When you’re working hard or feeling lost, it would be great to hear this song at karaoke, wouldn’t it?
HarukaSCANDAL
Released in 2011 as their 10th single, it was used as the theme song for the film “Tōfu Kozō” and featured across numerous media.
The song is dedicated to a friend who is moving far away, expressing clumsy, heartfelt emotions.
Its uplifting lyrics inspire a bright, positive feeling.
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
When we think of ballads, they often end up being sad or love songs, but Sazanka is a positive ballad that leaves you feeling refreshed after listening.
Released in 2018, it was also NHK’s theme song for that year’s Pyeongchang Olympics and Paralympics, serving as an anthem to cheer on hardworking athletes.
It’s a song I hope you’ll listen to when you’re feeling down—gentle, encouraging, and one that makes you feel ready to try again tomorrow.
AsterSaucy Dog
A love song written as the theme for the animated film To Me, The One Who Loved You, released in October 2022.
The story follows two boys who can travel between parallel worlds, each falling in love with the same girl in their respective worlds, and the heartrending lyrics strike a chord.
The flower meaning of shion (Aster), which is also the title, is “I won’t forget you.” Sing with a straightforward belief in a single, true love—gently, yet powerfully.
Listeners will surely find themselves empathizing.
