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 (71–80)
Two ShadowsNovelbright
A ballad included on the 2019 mini-album “EN.” The delicate lyricism and emotional expression vividly bring everyday scenes from that day back to life.
Yudai Takenaka’s high-tone voice, which is usually so pleasing, takes on a gentle, richly emotive tone here that quietly seeps into your heart.
Even after breaking up, you can’t shake your feelings… that’s how serious it was, wasn’t it? It’s as if the song speaks for a broken heart, with lyrics that feel like spilled inner thoughts—achingly sorrowful.
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.
tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad
Known for their heartrending love songs, My Hair is Bad delivers another youth anthem that tightens the chest, capturing the sorrowful feelings after a breakup.
Released in February 2024, this track depicts a scene where a woman from a former couple visits her ex-boyfriend’s home.
The lyrics convey how she can’t suppress her lingering feelings, resonating deeply with listeners.
It’s a song that evokes breakup memories many can relate to.
The music video also weaves fragmentary images together with meaning, making it visually engaging as well.
It’s especially recommended for those who’ve experienced heartbreak, but it’s also perfect for anyone seeking a bittersweet track.
Love letterTHE BLUE HEARTS
A warm message wishing happiness for a loved one even after heartbreak—this is the essence of “Love Letter.” Released in 1989 by the rock band THE BLUE HEARTS and covered by numerous artists, the song features a gentle melody unfolding at a slow tempo, resonating with Hiroto Kōmoto’s tender vocals.
It’s a ballad that captures the bittersweet realization of still thinking about someone you love, even though you can no longer be together as lovers.
Perhaps true love is the kind of heart that can wish for someone’s happiness, even when you cannot stay by their side.
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?
From our joined handsback number
A poignant ballad that reflects on past romance and gradually realizes the value of a lost love.
It delicately portrays the warmth of happier days slowly cooling, as well as the magnitude of the other person’s presence that only becomes clear after the breakup.
Included on the 4th album “Love Story” released in March 2014, it was also used as the commercial song for JTB’s travel product “JTB Premium.” With a gentle, heart-touching melody and a relatable narrative, this song is relatively easy to sing at karaoke and is one you’ll want to try—especially if you’ve experienced heartbreak or parting.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
This is Golden Bomber’s well-known signature song, “Memeshikute.” It’s been performed many times on the Red and White Song Battle and can practically be called a classic now.
Because of the band’s comical look, the hype-inducing uptempo beat, and the fact that everyone can dance along, it’s easy to forget—but it’s actually a song about the sadness of a broken heart.
