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)
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.
the absolute worstMarushii
What words would you cry out when you realize that the heart of the lover you were laughing with until yesterday is no longer turned toward you? Released digitally in March 2022, this song by Marcy captures the complicated mix of anger and lingering attachment toward a fickle partner, set against a fast-paced rock sound.
It was also included on their first album, “Memory,” released in June 2022, and the music video featuring Naenano drew attention.
While venting the frustration of betrayal, the protagonist suffers from being unable to completely hate the other person—perfectly voicing the feelings of someone fresh off a heartbreak.
It’s a song that can support your heart when you’ve gone through a breakup so painful that just remembering it makes your chest tighten.
moreConton Candy
A ballad that captures, with a rock sound, the feelings of being tormented by regret while looking back on a love that has ended.
Released in January 2024, this track marks a step beyond Conton Candy’s previously pop-oriented style.
The lyrics, drawn from vocalist Tsumui’s own real experiences, repeat the question of “if only I had…” and pierce the heart.
It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone who can’t let go of a past romance or something they’ve lost.
No way I’m going to forget it.SHISHAMO
An emotional rock number by SHISHAMO that hurls the anger and sorrow of heartbreak straight at you.
Included on the album “SHISHAMO 6,” released in January 2020, this track stands out for its unique structure, unfolding from a reggae-flavored beat into intense rock.
The protagonist’s searing emotions—crying, throwing up, and still trying to live on—pierce the heart through Asako Miyazaki’s vocals.
It’s a work that transforms the anger of heartbreak into catharsis.
Goodbye to youKaneyori Masaru
Kaneyori Masaru is a three-piece girls’ band from Osaka.
Released in October 2023, this song vividly portrays the pain of heartbreak.
On a sleepless night, the narrator reads a manga and finds that the protagonist resembles their ex, and in that instant, all the memories come flooding back.
Those bittersweet moments are woven with delicate words.
Its easy-listening guitar rock sound is another draw.
It’s a breakup song that has resonated with many listeners.
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.
MPRINCESS PRINCESS
The signature song “M” by PRINCESS PRINCESS has been covered by many artists over the years.
Even though the seasons keep passing after a breakup, the heart remains frozen on the day it ended… It’s a song that portrays a woman who can’t stop dragging along her feelings, unable to forget the person she loves.
It’s a heartbreak song that has brought many people to tears.
