Masterpiece! Tear-jerking breakup songs by Japanese bands
Introducing a carefully curated selection of tear-jerking breakup songs from Japanese bands!
Love is fun in any era, but once you experience a breakup, even the happy memories can become painful to recall.
Not many people choose band songs when they’re heartbroken, but I’ve gathered some recommendations—so take this chance to give them a listen.
I focused on popular artists to make the picks easy to enjoy, even for those who don’t usually listen to band music.
You might even find that song you’ve been curious about!
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[Masterpiece!] Tear-Jerking Breakup Songs by Japanese Bands (61–70)
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
This song became a hit after gaining buzz on social media.
It’s a work by the rock band Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai, known for their beautiful worldview and musicality, and it’s included on their 2019 album “A View on Futility.” The dynamic contrast in the arrangement is striking, as if everything that had been held back is suddenly unleashed in the chorus.
The ethereal sound design pairs perfectly with vocalist Shusaku Yanagida’s sweet voice.
And the lyrics, which dwell on a cherished person one can never forget and move one to tears, deeply resonate.
ONE DAYZa Rūzudoggusu
The Loose Dogs—nicknamed “Loose”—are a band whose members all hail from Fukui Prefecture.
When it comes to their breakup songs, ‘ONE DAY’ stands out.
He finally found the confidence to confess his feelings to the one he loves, only to realize that, before he knew it, she was no longer by his side.
He must have been charging straight ahead, eyes fixed forward, trying to become someone worthy of the person he loved.
It’s a song that poignantly conveys the sorrow of a man who continues to cradle a love with nowhere to go.
When the magic wears offSaucy Dog
Saucy Dog is a three-piece rock band formed in 2013 that made their major debut in 2019 with the digital single “Ghost Buster.” Their 2023 release “Mahō ga Toketara” (“When the Spell Breaks”) is a moving track that skillfully tells the story of lovers drifting apart.
Shinya Ishihara’s emotional vocals further accentuate the song’s atmosphere.
The music video also powerfully conveys the world of the song and really tugs at the heartstrings, so be sure to check it out along with the track!
Feeling FineL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
Feeling Fine portrays someone stepping forward toward the future while still grappling with a past romance.
The track was included on rock band L’Arc-en-Ciel’s 2004 album SMILE.
Alongside hyde’s cool yet radiant vocals, the band delivers a refreshing, energetic sound.
When a relationship ends and you’re feeling lonely or anxious, that’s exactly when you want to hear a song that lifts your spirits.
Rather than forcing yourself to forget a heartbreak, this rock number gives you the push you need to face a new tomorrow.
spring stormmakaroni enpitsu
Macaroni Enpitsu, whose outstanding instrumental and vocal abilities are often praised by professionals, included this song, “Haru no Arashi” (Spring Storm), as the closing track on their first full-length album, “CHOSYOKU,” released in 2017.
It’s a gentle, soothing number that draws you in, and it will likely sink softly into the heart of anyone nursing the pain of a broken heart.
The lyrics carry a sense of sadness and can bring you to tears, yet by the time the song ends, it leaves you feeling just a little bit warmer.
rendezvousshaitoopu
The rock band Shytone, which rose to prominence after a viral hit on social media, released a signature track in April 2023 that sings of a man’s searing emotions after a breakup.
Unable to accept parting from someone he loved deeply, he longs for an impossible reunion; the loneliness of his lover’s traces fading from everyday life is expressed through vocalist So Sasaki’s superb word choices—so moving you might be brought to tears.
The song is also known for surpassing 100 million total streams in November 2023 and is included on the album “Hors d’œuvre.” Why not entrust your heart to its somehow comforting melody that stirs up those bittersweet feelings?
In that casemakaroni enpitsu
A narrative masterpiece by Macaroni Enpitsu that wraps a bittersweet longing for love in the refreshing tones of guitar and synthesizer.
While gently embracing the pain of heartbreak, the unshaken desire to believe in the other person’s dreams stirs the heart.
The melodic lines and Hattori’s emotionally rich vocals beautifully capture the warmth and ache of youth.
Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Blue Box, it weaves unattainable love and a growing inner world together with the anime’s atmosphere.
A gem of a song that stands with everyone who knows the joy of love and the pain of heartbreak, soothing the soul.