[Perfect for Autumn] Heartbreak songs that resonate with bittersweet feelings
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.
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[Perfect for Autumn] Breakup songs that soothe your aching heart (51–60)
late autumngagaga supi
This song is one of the most popular tracks by Gagaga SP and a staple at their live shows! Beyond their passionate, impulsive energy that truly evokes youth itself, the lyrics—filled with the ache and helplessness of heartbreak—make it a deeply moving classic.
Through the words, you can vividly feel a man thrown into emotional turmoil by a breakup, yet the protagonist’s effort to face that heartbreak positively may encourage anyone who’s just gone through one.
The song’s worldview—woven from the melancholy of an autumn twilight and the sorrow of lost love—seeps gently into the heart.
ginkgoYūsuke
This is the third single by Yusuke, the singer also known by the stage name of Yusuke Kamiji, who is active as an actor and TV personality.
The song was featured in a Marukome “Liquid Miso” commercial even before its release, and its melody and arrangement—based on Johann Pachelbel’s Canon—really stick with you.
The light, rhythmic rap that traces memories one by one seems to make the inevitable moment of parting feel all the more poignant and lonely.
With its sentimental message and classical ensemble that pierce the heart, it’s a breakup song that adds color to the autumn season.
Stop this nightJUJU
Singer-songwriter JUJU, known as the Queen of Ballads, draws inspiration from Black music, especially jazz, and you can hear those influences in all of her songs.
Her classic track “Kono Yoru o Tomete yo” (Stop This Night), released in 2010, was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Guilty: The Woman Who Made a Pact with the Devil.” The lyrics depict a woman who knows she must not fall in love, yet cannot stop her feelings.
To fall like a roseAKASAKI
A gem of a heartbreak song with a storyline straight out of a romance film.
Released in February 2025, it features AKASAKI’s translucent vocals that beautifully capture the fleeting nature of love and parting.
The stylish sound arrangement pairs with a light, breezy melody, making it a very pleasant listen.
It has a way of lifting a downcast mood, just a little.
It’s a song that seeps into the heart—perfect for listening alone on a drive or during a quiet night.
[Perfect for Autumn] Breakup songs that embrace a bittersweet heart (61–70)
To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa
This is a quintessential Koresawa number that poppily portrays the pain of heartbreak, lingering feelings, and wishes for the other person.
Released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “To the You Who Chose Me, and the You Who Didn’t.” It features a catchy melody and lyrics that express the emotions of a breakup in a straightforward yet cute way.
The positivity and strength hidden beneath the sadness create a song that resonates with listeners.
It will be your ally when you’re trying to move on from heartbreak!
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.
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.