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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!

[Masterpieces!] Tear-Jerking Breakup Songs by Japanese Bands (81–90)

In loveHY

HY - “In Love” (Theme song for the film ‘366 Days’) Music Video
In loveHY

A gem of a love song that portrays the journey of looking forward after heartbreak.

It gently expresses the acceptance of a past breakup and the growth that comes from that experience, carried by a tender melody.

It’s a memorable masterpiece marked by a positive spirit—gratitude for the encounter, and a resolve to cherish the memories even if the love was not meant to be.

Included on the album “TIME,” this song was written as the theme for the film “366 Days,” set for release in January 2025.

Positioned as an answer song to “366 Days,” which depicts unrequited love, it completes the story by tracing the path to recovery from heartbreak.

A heartwarming ballad that will resonate with those who have overcome the pain of a breakup or who hold dear the memories of a precious love.

petalback number

back number – Hanabira (full)
petalback number

A heartbreaking breakup song that overlays the fleeting memories of love with cherry blossom petals.

The lyrics delicately portray how memories with a lover linger everywhere in the city, turning even everyday scenes into amplifiers of pain.

While still holding on to love, the reality is that they will never meet again.

This song carries a message that gently embraces that hurt.

Released in April 2011, it was featured as the ending theme for JAPAN COUNTDOWN.

It is sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced a painful romance.