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 (31–40)
Moon Song[Alexandros]
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This is “Moon Song,” a track from [Alexandros]’s 2016 album EXIST!.
It’s a song with a hauntingly poignant melody.
As you revisit memories with someone precious, you’re confronted with the fact that they’re no longer by your side.
The lyrics give that impression, making it perfect for a broken heart.
It’s a tear-jerking breakup song that brings back memories of someone you loved—highly recommended.
Blue TearsJUDY AND MARY
“Blue Tears” was the first ending theme of the variety show “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” and many people remember it for that impression.
It remains one of JUDY AND MARY’s most beloved signature songs.
While its catchy, quintessential Judy and Mary sound makes it easy to listen to, the lyrics are a poignant breakup story from a woman’s perspective, looking back on a love that ended with someone she could never be with.
MissingAndrop
It feels as if the gentle sound and vocals softly wrap around your heart.
This is the fourth single by the four-piece rock band androp, released in 2013.
An undying longing for a former lover, no matter how much time passes.
It’s a sorrowful rock ballad that turns that heart-wrenching emotion straight into song.
No matter how long ago it was, the memories of a broken heart keep coming back, don’t they? This is a song that speaks for those feelings—one that anyone can relate to.
orangeChatto Monchī
A self that changed without even realizing it, and because of that, ended up hurting the other person… It’s a heartbreaking breakup song where the regret comes through even in the vocals.
It’s a track by Chatmonchy, a girls’ band from Tokushima Prefecture, released in 2007 as their sixth single.
Chosen as an ending theme for the anime BLEACH, it drew widespread attention.
The strummed guitars drive an emotional ballad, and you can feel the song’s soundscape expressing the world of its lyrics.
366 daysHY
I bet there are plenty of people who often sing this at karaoke.
It’s one of the signature songs by HY, a hybrid band from Okinawa, included on their fifth album “HeartY,” released in 2008.
It was used as the theme song for the drama and film “Akai Ito,” which made it a hot topic.
The beautiful piano tones and vocalist Nakasone’s clear, soaring voice are a perfect match—they really hit you in the heart.
Whether or not you call it a breakup song, HY’s love songs are all relatable and highly recommended.
If you haven’t yet, definitely give them a listen and explore their tracks.
[Masterpiece!] Tearjerking Breakup Songs by Japanese Bands (41–50)
fishback number
It’s a ballad from a woman’s perspective, singing about how she could have stayed by your side forever.
The song is by back number, the rock band behind many classics like “Takane no Hanako-san,” and it was released in 2014 as their ninth single.
The band’s characteristic warmth in the melody pairs perfectly with the down-to-earth emotions in the lyrics, loosening the tear ducts.
She can’t give up, yet she has to let go… The more you think about the protagonist’s feelings, the more it breaks your heart.
umbrellaKing Gnu
This is a mid-tempo track that resonates with King Gnu’s signature sophisticated sound, linking rainy scenery with a sense of emotional loss.
Daiki Tsuneta’s wistful melodies intertwine with Satoru Iguchi’s crystal-clear vocals to beautifully portray the helplessness of a love that has ended.
Released in October 2019 and included on the album CEREMONY, the song also drew wide attention as the commercial theme for Bourbon’s Alfort featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi.
The lyrics, which express the loneliness of a man left behind in a room after his partner is gone and the unfillable void in his heart, may be painful for some to hear.
If you listen quietly alone on a sleepless night, the tears you’ve been holding back might begin to flow.