A wonderful heartbreak song

[Perfect for Autumn] Heartbreak songs that resonate with bittersweet feelings

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

Has anyone gone through a breakup now that autumn has arrived?

There are all kinds of heartbreaks—like the end of a blazing “summer fling,” or unrequited love that never came true after longing for so long.

Unlike summer, with its many fun events and liberating mood, autumn has a calmer atmosphere that can feel a bit lonely.

If you experience a breakup in such a season, you might feel even more wistful and sentimental than usual.

In this article, I’ll introduce heartbreak songs that perfectly match the autumn vibe.

They’re all gentle tracks that will stay close to your heart, so take your time and listen.

[Perfect for Autumn] Breakup songs that embrace a bittersweet heart (61–70)

Autumn songKAN

Autumn Song／KAN

Autumn songKAN

Singer-songwriter KAN, whose 8th single Ai wa Katsu became a massive hit, selling two million copies and making his name known to a wide range of listeners.

Autumn song, included on his 10th album MAN, overflows with poignancy from the opening piano phrase.

From the lyrics, which depict the meeting and parting with a lover he still thinks about, you can sense the bittersweet feeling of wanting that person to remember him even now.

It’s a track that colors the sentimental season of autumn, with an ensemble that gradually builds and lifts your emotions.

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Extraberry meet

berry meet / Extra [Music Video]

Extraberry meet

A number released in October 2024 by berry meet, a rock band known for their charmingly beautiful lyrics.

It’s a love song that portrays the aching feelings of an unrequited crush—you fall in love as if gazing up at the starry sky, yet the frustration of not being rewarded comes through.

Included on the album “Afternoon Stars, The Journey Continues.” The music video expresses the emotions of a protagonist who couldn’t confess their feelings to the one they like, making your heart flutter.

The pure wish for the other person’s happiness is delicately depicted and resonates deeply.

The reason behind the title “Extra” also gives you something to ponder.

It’s a song about love that makes you want to root for it.

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Rouge of Fragmentsbokula.

bokula. – Rouge of Fragments (Official Video)

Rouge of Fragmentsbokula.

A bittersweet story delivered by the rock band bokula.

Released digitally in December 2024, this work portrays lingering attachment after a breakup.

Set to a mid-tempo rock tune, it captures the complex feelings toward a former lover.

The swirling mix of gratitude—“Thank you for teaching me how to love”—and the thought, “If we had never met, I wouldn’t be hurting like this,” is deeply relatable.

It’s sure to offer comfort to anyone carrying the pain of a broken heart.

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Tulipindigo la End

indigo la End “Tulip”

Tulipindigo la End

This is a song by indigo la End that beautifully portrays the pain and fragility of a love born from heartbreak.

Using the meanings of three tulip colors as motifs—red for “true love,” white for “lost love,” and yellow for “hopeless love”—it depicts the heartrending emotions of a protagonist completely dyed in the other person’s color.

The band’s gentle performance and Enon Kawatani’s delicate vocals envelop the feelings that waver between clinging and acceptance.

Released as a digital single in February 2020 and later included on the album “Yako Himitsu,” this piece resonates with those facing the end of a romance or reflecting on a past love.

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The way the autumn rain falls is endearing.indigo la End

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The way the autumn rain falls is endearing.indigo la End

Set against a moody, slightly enigmatic accompaniment, this song poetically weaves a tale of romance.

It’s by the band indigo la End, fronted by Enon Kawatani—who is also active in Gesu no Kiwami Otome and Genie High.

The lyrics revolve around the theme of “autumn rain,” as suggested by the title, and are crafted in a way that invites varied interpretations from each listener.

You can enjoy it by pondering the true story and emotions embedded in the words, or by overlaying the lyrics with your own experiences.

It’s a track you’ll want to savor on a long autumn night.

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