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 (51–60)
In loveHY
HY, a band from Okinawa, released “Koi o Shite” in December 2024.
It serves as the theme song for the film “366 Days,” which hits theaters in January 2025, and is positioned as a sequel to the ballad “366 Days” of the same name that centers on heartbreak.
The lyrics portray moving forward while overcoming the pain of parting, and it’s truly stirring.
Please give it a listen while thinking of someone special to you!
366 daysHY
A song about truly loving someone for the first time and a love that can’t come true.
Izumi Nakasone’s powerful vocals grip your heart.
A classic by HY, with a piano intro that brings tears.
It gradually builds, leading to an emotional explosion that will leave you breathless.
You can feel the woman’s overflowing feelings for the other person—so strong that she loves them to the point she can’t forget, no matter how hard she tries.
LetterLOST IN TIME
A poignant song by LOST IN TIME, praised by fans as a masterpiece that tightly grips the heart.
Its deep, gentle lyrics and a voice that quietly stays by your side bring tears to your eyes.
The tender tone of the guitar makes it a truly beautiful track.
amusement parkNulbarich
This is a bittersweet track that portrays the end of a romance.
Riding on a comfortable beat born from a collaboration with mabanua, JQ’s sweet yet aching vocals resonate.
The lyrics, which liken a breakup to an amusement park, leave a strong impression.
Lines that depict the sorrow of no return pierce the heart.
Released digitally in November 2024, this work is Nulbarich’s first song with a Japanese title.
It will speak to those who carry the pain of heartbreak or look back fondly on past love.
The music video is also a must-see, showcasing a traveling mini amusement park in many different moods.
Breakup songs by Japanese bands: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (61–70)
Et ceteraONE OK ROCK
A ONE OK ROCK song that vividly portrays the pain and turmoil of heartbreak.
The lyrics convey the inability to accept a breakup and lingering feelings for the other person.
Included on the album “Zeitakubyou,” this track was released in November 2007 and reached No.
15 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It features a musical style that incorporates elements of post-grunge and pop punk.
Recommended for those carrying the pain of a broken heart or grappling with complicated romantic emotions.
The powerful instrumentation and emotional vocals are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
MPRINCESS PRINCESS
It’s the B-side track to the single “DIAMOND,” released in 1989.
The song is based on a real experience: drummer Kyoko Tomita was heartbroken over a man with the initial M, and she turned those feelings into lyrics, determined to make a hit and make him regret it.
me me sheRADWIMPS
A truly clingy, as-the-title-suggests kind of song.
Since it was created based on vocalist Yojiro Noda’s real experience, the lyrics let you vividly feel the pain of heartbreak and a lingering attachment.
The melody itself overflows with gentleness, even shining with a glittering beauty.
It’s a RADWIMPS classic that feels like a warm rain softly wrapping your sadness.