Breakup songs by Japanese bands: recommended classics and popular tracks
A love I’ve given up on—wouldn’t you call that a broken heart?
Sometimes giving up is essential, isn’t it? They say that by accepting it, you can gain the strength to overcome.
Today, I’d like to introduce a song that expresses those feelings straightforwardly in Japanese.
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Breakup songs by Japanese bands. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (71–80)
springKaneyori Masaru
A song that delicately portrays the changing seasons and the bittersweet end of a romance.
As winter shifts into spring, the lyrics that hint at love’s end resonate deeply.
The chorus leaves a strong impression of the sorrow of parting.
Kaneyori Masaru’s clear, translucent vocals further accentuate the pain of heartbreak.
Released in April 2021, this track captured many hearts as a springtime farewell song.
It’s recommended for those who have experienced a breakup or who want to reflect on past memories.
Listening alone on a quiet night may bring a feeling of emotional cleansing.
Summer IllusionKokoro Ōkushon
Precisely because it’s something anyone could experience, it draws you in emotionally.
It’s a masterpiece by Cocoro Auction that makes the aching feelings unstoppable.
The song is wonderful, and the music video is, too—be sure to watch them together.
The tear-inducing melody will seep into your heart.
Aya ~Aja~Sazan Ōrusutāzu
It’s a single by Southern All Stars released in 2004.
Breaking up precisely because you love someone—that’s really bittersweet, isn’t it? I couldn’t make her happy, but asking that someone else make her the happiest person in the world… from a woman’s perspective, that feels a bit selfish, I think.
Love songSambomasutā
A poignant, straightforward breakup song about the inability to accept a sudden farewell.
The raw, masculine yet tender vocals resonate in your chest and bring tears to your eyes.
Pay attention to the direct lyrics as well.
It’s a beloved classic by Sambomaster.
single bedSha ran Q
This song about an unforgettable love is a heartbreak ballad meant for anyone who can’t let go of someone they’ve loved for a long time.
Its straightforward lyrics, chronicling the painful, sorrowful days spent thinking of her, really resonate.
Tsunku♂’s sultry, achingly poignant vocals linger in your ears.
KanadeSukima Suichi
Sukima Switch is characterized by vocalist Mr.
Tokida’s tender, aching voice that wraps around you.
From the quietly beginning piano intro phrase, it brings me to tears.
The lyrics, written after making the painful decision that we have no choice but to part, also carry a hopeful note that cheers on the two as they head down separate paths.
It’s a sad yet heartwarming song.
Maplesupittsu
It’s a single released in 1998.
It was originally an album track, but it was released as a single.
It’s a bit of a dark song, but it’s a good one.
Rather than clinging to a breakup, it sounds more like a forward-looking song about walking on with that reality.