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[Today's Tearjerker Song] Tear ducts destroyed! Timeless and trending tracks that will make you cry no matter what
While desperately holding back tears that are about to overflow—accompanied by feelings like “Crying is pathetic” or “If I cry, I’ll bother others”—many of us may have let long months and years pass without ever really having a good cry.
Expressing your emotions by crying is not bad at all.
If anything, letting your feelings spill out along with your tears may be very important for maintaining a healthy mind.
With that in mind, this article highlights “soul-stirring sob songs” that will have you in tears just by listening.
The featured tracks are updated daily, so you’re sure to find one that perfectly matches your mood and situation today.
[Today’s Tearjerker Songs] Total tear-jerkers! Masterpieces and trending tracks that will make you cry (1–10)
Happy Endingback number
A back number track whose chorus feels like you’re speaking to yourself, shaking the heart.
It was used as the theme song for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday,” starring Sota Fukushi.
Many people shed tears over a breakup with a lover.
Among them, there are surely many who hold it in front of the person and grieve alone.
There’s the you who puts on a brave face and says you’re fine in front of them, and the you inside who can’t stop crying over the pain of having to part even though you still love them so much.
This song captures that intense turmoil of the heart.
Even when you cry alone, this song will be by your side.
rainbowMasaki Suda
Masaki Suda, who thrives at the forefront both as an actor and an artist.
The song he performs captured the hearts of many as the theme for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.
This heartwarming track tells the story of a protagonist who recognizes his own weaknesses, expressing deep gratitude to the partner who supports him and vowing firmly to walk into the future together.
Released as a single in November 2020, the song was written and composed by Huwie Ishizaki.
Suda’s gentle yet powerful vocals align beautifully with the film’s moving narrative.
It’s the kind of song that will surely make your heart swell when you want to convey your appreciation to someone special.
See youDREAMS COME TRUE
It’s a timeless song that wraps a farewell with a loved one in warm hope.
Created by the pop duo DREAMS COME TRUE, the track layers Miwa Yoshida’s powerful vocals over a wistful melody, evoking not only loneliness but also the promise of meeting again.
The pure chorus sung by children further heightens the emotional impact of the story.
After being included on the album “AND I LOVE YOU,” it was released as a single in February 2008 and chosen as the theme song for the film “ONE PIECE Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Sakura.” Commissioned directly by the original author, it was crafted into a moving piece that closely matches the film’s worldview.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to look ahead during graduation and departure seasons.
ORIONMika Nakashima
The 27th single, released in November 2008.
It was the theme song for the TBS drama “Ryusei no Kizuna” (original story by Keigo Higashino).
A love ballad at which Nakajima excels, moving her to tears as she gazes at the winter constellations.
It peaked at No.
6 on the Oricon weekly chart, with total sales of 63,000 copies.
The curtain risesback number
This is a sweeping, heart-stirring ballad by back number, chosen as the theme song for the theatrical release TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – Nankai Mission, coming out in August 2025.
Produced with Takeshi Kobayashi onboard, its sense of scale is breathtaking.
The song portrays the decisive moment when, despite being so overcome by fear that one trembles, one still resolves—out of a sense of duty—to head toward someone in need.
Lead actor Ryohei Suzuki has said this worldview gripped his heart; it truly feels like a scene from a film.
Listen to it when you’re facing a major challenge or need to steel yourself, and you’ll receive a warm yet powerful boost of encouragement.
Spring SongIkimonogakari
A gem among Ikimono-gakari’s songs that blends the freshness and bittersweetness of spring! This work portrays nostalgia for the past and a powerful wish to reunite in the future, all through a crystalline, airy vocal performance.
Released in April 2012 as their 23rd single, it served as the theme song for the film Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker, adding a moving touch to the story.
Fans will love the anecdote that the songwriter kept the Conan universe in mind and wove the protagonist’s circumstances into the lyrics.
The single reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was later included on the classic album “I.” Perfect for the season of meetings and partings, this warm anthem of encouragement is sure to stay close to many hearts, giving the courage to move forward.
MiracleGReeeeN
It’s no exaggeration to call it the number-one hit of the Heisei era.
“Kiseki,” released in 2008 by GReeeeN, a four-man vocal group from Fukushima, is a beloved song about the bonds we share with those dear to us, cherished by people of all ages.
It was used as the theme song for the drama ROOKIES, which featured a lineup of popular actors like Hayato Ichihara and Ryuta Sato.
It’s a song that makes you want to treasure the bonds you’ve built with your partner, family, and friends.
The title “Kiseki” is written in katakana because it’s meant to encompass both meanings: “miracle” (奇跡) and “trajectory” or “path” (軌跡).