RAG MusicHeartbreak Songs
A wonderful heartbreak song

A heartbreak song that was a hit in the 1980s. A classic and popular track in Japanese music.

Picking out “breakup songs” from among the classic hits of the ’80s!

When it comes to breakup songs, that contrast between a wistful melody and lyrics still burning with uncooled passion really hits home, doesn’t it?

The tracks we’re introducing today are all packed with the powerful feeling of “I still love you” amid the sadness—songs that’ll bring you to tears.

If you’re thinking, “I want to know ’80s breakup songs,” or “I want to hear the hit songs of my youth again,” be sure to check these out.

They may be from the ’80s, but true classics move us regardless of the era.

If you’re younger, take this chance to give them a listen!

Playlist

A heartbreak song that was a hit in the 1980s. A classic and popular track in Japanese music.
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1eastShipwreckNakamori Akina
ShipwreckNakamori Akinaplay_arrow
Lately, Nakamori has been appearing in the media less frequently...
2eastTears of the MagnoliaStardust Revue
Tears of the MagnoliaStardust Revueplay_arrow
They made their major debut in 1981 and produced numerous classic...
3eastI can’t stop this sadnessAnri
I can't stop this sadnessAnriplay_arrow
I don’t think that’s their intention at all, but…
4eastMPRINCESS PRINCESS
MPRINCESS PRINCESSplay_arrow
It still enjoys strong support from many generations...
5eaststationTakeuchi Mariya
stationTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
The eternal queen of women’s pop, Ms. Mariya Takeuchi’s...
6eastA Tearful RequestChekkāzu
A Tearful RequestChekkāzuplay_arrow
Formed around the brothers Fumiya and Naoyuki Fujii...
7eastatonementTeresa Ten
atonementTeresa Tenplay_arrow
In the days when there weren’t as many foreign celebrities as there are now, Japan…
8eastRainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideakiplay_arrow
Released in 1986, it has been covered by numerous artists...
9eastRuby RingTerao Akira
Ruby RingTerao Akiraplay_arrow
The hi-... by Mr. Akira Terao, released in 1981...
10eastCheer up!Takeuchi Mariya
Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
Mariya Takeuchi’s classic song “Genki wo Dashite.” Medi…
11eastGoodbyeofukōsu
Goodbyeofukōsuplay_arrow
Of course, a group with all the members present...
12eastFirst loveMurashita Kōzō
First loveMurashita Kōzōplay_arrow
A singer who has produced numerous hit songs…
13eastUnder the Big Onion ~ Distant Feelingsbakufū suranpu
Under the Big Onion ~ Distant Feelingsbakufū suranpuplay_arrow
From the 1988 release 'Runner'...
14eastLove is overŌyō Fifi
Love is overŌyō Fifiplay_arrow
This “Love I…” released in 1979
15eastEyes Are DiamondMatsuda Seiko
Eyes Are DiamondMatsuda Seikoplay_arrow
The way one tries to stay strong even at the time of parting with a lover...
16eastWoman from “W no Higeki”Yakushimaru Hiroko
Woman from “W no Higeki”Yakushimaru Hirokoplay_arrow
Back when Kadokawa films were at their peak, Hiroko Yakushimaru also ma...
17eastAnd then I’m at a lossŌsawa Yoshiyuki
And then I'm at a lossŌsawa Yoshiyukiplay_arrow
A single from the album 'CONFUSION'...
18eastEmbraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko
Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyokoplay_arrow
Stay by my side in my winter unrequited love of the 1980s…
19eastDeceived by a guy like HiroshiTakada Mizue
Deceived by a guy like HiroshiTakada Mizueplay_arrow
Mizue Takada, released in 1983...
20eastloveMatsuyama Chiharu
loveMatsuyama Chiharuplay_arrow
Colored the hit charts of the 1980s, and even now…
21eastThe Last Holy NightSugiyama Kiyotaka
The Last Holy NightSugiyama Kiyotakaplay_arrow
Kiyotaka Sugiyama’s hit song “Saigo no Holiday…”
22eastStay aquamarineKarurosu Toshiki & Omega Toraibu
Stay aquamarineKarurosu Toshiki & Omega Toraibuplay_arrow
From 1986 Omega Tribe to Carlos Toshi…
23eastGoodbye PatternItō Toshihiro
Goodbye PatternItō Toshihiroplay_arrow
I used to listen to this song back when I was working as a JNR employee…
24eastI’ll wait.amin
I'll wait.aminplay_arrow
No matter what happens, I'll keep thinking about the person I love forever…
25eastHello, Sadnesssaitou yuki
Hello, Sadnesssaitou yukiplay_arrow
Yuki Saito, who emerged from Miss Magazine, a…
26eastI wanted to talk to you.Minamino Yoko
I wanted to talk to you.Minamino Yokoplay_arrow
Debuting in 1984, the beloved idol known as “Nanno”…
27eastMidnight Flight – A Lonely Christmas EveHamada Shogo
Midnight Flight - A Lonely Christmas EveHamada Shogoplay_arrow
A heartrending breakup song set at Christmas...
28eastSad Colors, huh? ~ OSAKA BAY BLUESUeda Masaki
Sad Colors, huh? ~ OSAKA BAY BLUESUeda Masakiplay_arrow
A masterpiece where you can fully feel the charm of good old songs…
29eastShe and TIP ON DUOImai Miki
She and TIP ON DUOImai Miki
Miki Imai’s 4th single, “Kanojo to T…
30eastRock ‘n’ Roll in a Dumped MoodTOM★CAT
Rock 'n' Roll in a Dumped MoodTOM★CATplay_arrow
…characterized by an up-tempo, exhilarating rhythm
31eastA Place in the SunHamada Shogo
A Place in the SunHamada Shogoplay_arrow
A ballad by Shogo Hamada depicting an extramarital affair
32eastGraduationsaitou yuki
Graduationsaitou yukiplay_arrow
Yuki Saito, who debuted in 1985 with 'Sotsugyo'...
33eastAn outright serenadeInoue Yosui
An outright serenadeInoue Yosuiplay_arrow
Yosui Inoue’s hit song “Isso Serenade”…
34eastYouthful RegretMatsutōya Yumi
Youthful RegretMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
Many of you may already know this, but rig...
35eastEris with Azure Eyesanzenchitai
Eris with Azure Eyesanzenchitaiplay_arrow
The band name 'Anzen Chitai', men wearing makeup, nothing…
36eastFriendanzenchitai
Friendanzenchitaiplay_arrow
A masterpiece depicting romance by Anzen Chitai
37eastJunkoNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
JunkoNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s fifth single “Junko.” 1…
38eastLonely Tropical FishWink
Lonely Tropical FishWinkplay_arrow
The top idol duo of the ’80s, Wink…
39eastAh, heartlessAn Ruisu
Ah, heartlessAn Ruisuplay_arrow
A song that expresses a love story in rock
40eastMissingKubota Toshinobu
MissingKubota Toshinobuplay_arrow
Singing the heartache of Toshinobu Kubota’s unrequited love
41eastIn my heart, thank you.Thetōnanseihoku
In my heart, thank you.Thetōnanseihokuplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays heartrending emotions, a song that resonates with the heart
42eastLet’s start from goodbyeSano Motoharu
Let's start from goodbyeSano Motoharuplay_arrow
A poignant breakup song by Motoharu Sano
43eastIn the Middle of a DreamKisugi Takao
In the Middle of a DreamKisugi Takaoplay_arrow
A masterpiece that depicts a love story of parting and reunion
44eastLonely Way of the WindSugiyama Kiyotaka
Lonely Way of the WindSugiyama Kiyotakaplay_arrow
A masterpiece whose memories of parting sustain the heart
45eastHeartbroken over JuliaChekkāzu
Heartbroken over JuliaChekkāzuplay_arrow
A poignant love classic by The Checkers that moves the heart.
46eastListening to OliviaAnri
Listening to OliviaAnriplay_arrow
Anri’s classic ballad that heals the pain of heartbreak
47eastTears on My BirthdayHOUND DOG
Tears on My BirthdayHOUND DOGplay_arrow
A rock ballad singing about the pain of heartbreak
48eastMary AnnTHE ALFEE
Mary AnnTHE ALFEEplay_arrow
THE ALFEE’s first major hit: a classic youth rock anthem
49eastperchKobayashi Sachiko
perchKobayashi Sachikoplay_arrow
Lingering attachment to a man who is leaving me...
50eastLonely Heart (Japanese Version)CREATION
Lonely Heart (Japanese Version)CREATIONplay_arrow
A pioneering presence among Japanese rock bands, Ku…