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 (51–60)
I don’t like it.yangusukinii
A four-piece rock band formed by members who met on social media, Young Skinny sings a song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of a woman who can’t forget an old love.
She’s thrown away all the mementos to move on to her next relationship, yet the memories alone won’t fade, and they resurface in unexpected moments—an experience many of us have had.
The more you think, “I’ve already forgotten,” the more the memories cling to you.
It’s a heartbreak song that gently tells those who wonder, “Why do I keep dwelling on this?” that they’re not alone and that it’s going to be okay.
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.
The Last Love LetterSabasusutā
A bittersweet medium-tempo rock ballad that says goodbye to feelings for a former lover along with a burning letter.
It’s a track by the three-piece girls’ band Sabashisuta, included near the end of their album “It’s Only Punk Rock!” released in October 2025.
Tracing concrete memories like guitar scale charts and lingering scents, it delicately portrays the narrator’s conflicted heart—wishing to be forgotten while tears keep falling.
Amid a collection filled with energetic punk numbers like the au Santaro CM song, Nachi’s down-to-earth words ride on a simple yet somehow wistful guitar sound that goes straight to the heart.
It’s a song to listen to closely on nights when you want to elevate a past love into a beautiful yet sorrowful memory.
[Masterpiece!] Tear-Jerking Breakup Songs by Japanese Bands (61–70)
Heartbreak Conveyor-Belt Sushitoukyou shoki shoudou
A four-piece band that blends punk spirit with cute charm, Tokyo Shoki Shodo delivers a track about the pain of heartbreak set in the familiar scene of a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant.
It portrays a suffocating emptiness where once-delicious toppings now taste bland, and a raw jealousy that can’t sincerely wish an ex’s new happiness—feelings that really tighten your chest.
The song was included on the EP “pink,” released in March 2024, and later carried over to their major-label album “Tokyo Shoki Shodo” in September 2025, becoming a fan favorite.
The explosive, emotion-laden band sound and the tear-jerking guitar tones in the latter half linger in your heart.
It’s a must-listen for anyone tormented by lingering feelings that can’t be neatly wrapped up with platitudes.
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!
single bedSha ran Q
Alongside “Zuru i Onna,” this song “Single Bed” is famous as one of Sharan Q’s signature tracks.
Both are breakup songs, but while “Zuru i Onna” is an upbeat, high-energy breakup tune, “Single Bed” is quiet and tear-jerking.
Released in 1994, it was Sharan Q’s sixth single.
It’s a breakup song from a male perspective, reminiscing about the happy days of the past—a sad love song that makes you cry no matter what, with tears slipping out before you realize it.
