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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No matter how much…Nishino Kana
Kana Nishino’s 15th single.
This song is a grand love ballad that sings of regret and a woman’s deep feelings of love.
The heartrending lyrics ride on the melody, depicting memories with a beloved person, and expressing a steadfast longing—words so moving they bring tears to your eyes.
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Released as a limited-production single by back number, it was chosen as the theme song for an NTT Docomo commercial.
It’s a medium-tempo ballad expressing gratitude to parents living far away.
The music video is story-driven, featuring model Kanna Mori in the role of the mother.
Love SongGReeeeN
GReeeeN, who never show themselves outside of their music and usually work as dentists, are singing about love head-on.
The song is filled with a refreshing feel throughout, and without any flashy tricks, it’s the kind of track that makes you want to convey your love directly to the person you care about.
ENGAGEDTRF
A ballad included on TRF’s fifth album, “dAnce to positive.” Amid many tracks with eurobeat and similar styles, this ballad stands out for its grand lyrics and outstanding vocal performance.
It’s said that during live shows, vocalist YUKI has been moved to tears while singing with deep emotion.
I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka
It’s been more than 20 years since Yutaka Ozaki passed away, but listening to this song makes me feel once again that music never dies.
The straightforward title is used in the chorus, and I can’t help but hum along.
Kobukuro’s performance of it on a music show is still fresh in my memory.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
This is a famous song by Motohiro Hata that became the theme song for the blockbuster film Stand by Me Doraemon and went on to be a long-running hit.
On music programs, many Doraemon figures, in keeping with the movie, stood around Hata as he sang.
Hata, singing right in front of Doraemon, even looked a bit embarrassed.
It’s summer, isn’t it?TUBE
Speaking of summer, it’s got to be TUBE, but this is a rare ballad-style song for them.
It was used as a commercial song for a confectionery brand in the 1990s, has maintained enduring popularity, and was rearranged and released in 2003 and 2010.