The soul’s cry woven into Japanese elegies: unraveling supreme masterpieces that resonate with the heart.
The world of Japanese laments that sublimate sorrow and wistfulness into beautiful melodies.
From the desolate scenes woven by RC Succession led by Kiyoshiro Imawano, to the soul-stirring poetic realm of Agata Morio, and even the transparent feelings sung by the VOCALOID GUMI.
Timeless masterpieces that have continued to stay close to people’s hearts speak of heartbreak, loneliness, farewells.
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They carry the cries of the soul felt in many moments of life.
Alongside vocals that quietly seep into the heart, they invite you into a deeply moving world.
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The soul’s cry embodied in Japanese elegies: Unraveling supreme masterpieces that resonate with the heart (41–50)
Crossing Amagi PassSayuri Ishikawa
Released in July 1986, this is a classic enka song themed around the passionate emotions of a sorrowful woman.
Not only older people but even many young people now know its chorus.
No wonder—it has been performed a total of nine times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen by 2015.
the depths of the heartgood-for-nothing
A bittersweet love ballad by Rokudenashi that resonates deeply.
It weaves delicate words about the loneliness that comes at dusk and the urgent feelings hidden behind a smile.
While yearning to be loved, the wavering heart that hesitates to face its true feelings seeps in along with gentle piano melodies.
Released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “Sigh,” this song reaches out to those who, even while carrying wounded, unsettled hearts, try to look ahead with cherished memories held close.
Until the day I can no longer rememberback number
This is a poignant song about parting with someone dear.
Iyori Shimizu’s delicate vocals gently enfold the feelings for the one who was lost.
It carefully depicts the depth of their bond and the emptiness that follows their absence, making it a piece that resonates deeply with listeners.
The song was also selected as the ending theme for a TV Tokyo music program, winning widespread empathy.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to remember someone important, or reaffirm your feelings for them.
Why not close your eyes and listen slowly?
Ballad of the Orphaned ChildHiroshi Nitta
This is the ending theme of the original pro wrestling anime “Tiger Mask,” which aired in 1969.
After the episode’s intense action, children were confronted with this relentlessly sorrowful song and imagery, and many of them ended up with a bit of trauma.
hydrangeaKo Shibasaki
This is a song by Kou Shibasaki that overlays a deep love and a heartrending farewell with the image of hydrangeas.
It was released digitally in October 2024 and included on the EP “Kyoen,” released in November of the same year.
Its ballad-like melody is paired with Shibasaki’s delicate vocals, resonating deeply with listeners.
The wistful lyrics, inspired by the true story of Philipp Franz von Siebold, a late-Edo-period physician, and his Japanese wife Otaki, are also striking.
For those who have lost a loved one or feel the transience of life, the song offers empathy and healing.
Hill of the Flower GuardianFictionJunction
This is a song about the sorrow of parting, performed by a four-member vocal group produced by composer Yuki Kajiura.
The synergy of the beautiful composition and the beautiful vocals creates a sound of boundless beauty.
It evokes empathy for both the strength and fragility of falling in love.
PrologueUru
This song was chosen as the theme for the drama “Chugakusei Nikki” (Junior High School Teacher’s Diary).
It’s a song about a heart-wrenching unrequited love.
The feelings you experience in the midst of painful, distressing one-sided love are scattered throughout the piece.
Uru’s gentle voice, free of any harshness, feels as if it lends you a shoulder to lean on.
Why not borrow that shoulder and have a good cry?