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.
Playlist
| Breakup songs by Japanese bands: recommended classics and popular tracks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | somedaySaucy Dog | play_arrow | The sorrow of heartbreak and the courage to move forward |
| 2east | Good ByeHY | play_arrow | A soothing song that sings of gratitude and a positive heart |
| 3east | Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku | play_arrow | On an autumn night, the scent of osmanthus brings back memories. |
| 4east | Love? (As if.)Hitsuji Bungaku | play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the end of love and lingering attachment |
| 5east | bad habitMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | A classic by My Hair is Bad that portrays the sense of distance in a relationship. |
| 6east | Idiot!UNFAIR RULE | play_arrow | Explode your emotions in a short heartbreak rock song |
| 7east | moreConton Candy | play_arrow | A rock ballad depicting the regrets of love |
| 8east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | A heartrending ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 9east | GraduationMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | A coming-of-age song depicting changes in relationships and farewells |
| 10east | The Night Before Goodbyeyayuyo | play_arrow | A poignant song about parting at a station and heartbreak |
| 11east | tear(s)Marushii | play_arrow | Marcy’s heart-stirring song that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 12east | rendezvousshaitoopu | play_arrow | Sheitoupe, popular on social media, depicts the pain of heartbreak. |
| 13east | A lie in the mirror smiles.T-BOLAN | play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the frustrations of love and self-loathing |
| 14east | Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku | play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece by Fujifabric |
| 15east | baby’s breathThis is LAST | play_arrow | A poignant love song that depicts lingering attachment and firm resolve |
| 16east | tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | A song introduction portraying the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment |
| 17east | deep redMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | An earnest expression of romantic feelings based on Tomomi Shiiki’s real-life experiences. |
| 18east | I×USilent Siren | play_arrow | Silent Siren's winter ballad |
| 19east | KayoGOING STEADY | play_arrow | The famous GOING STEADY song “Kayo” |
| 20east | walnutMr.Children | play_arrow | A warm and bittersweet song of hope by Mr.Children |
| 21east | bright red threadPlastic Tree | play_arrow | The red string of fate comes undone |
| 22east | IfRADWIMPS | play_arrow | The frustration of being rejected after confessing a one-sided love |
| 23east | I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog | play_arrow | Saucy Dog’s heartbreak song |
| 24east | proofflumpool | play_arrow | A positive breakup song about two people who chose to part ways |
| 25east | donutkobore | play_arrow | A love song that expresses heartbreak through a donut hole |
| 26east | Only your lingering imageElefanto Kashimashi | play_arrow | Elekashi new song Nostalgic |
| 27east | the absolute worstMarushii | play_arrow | Marcy’s heartbreak-themed song |
| 28east | OverMr.Children | play_arrow | Let's move forward positively, even after a heartbreak. |
| 29east | Bye-bye, babyTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | A masterpiece that gently wraps the pain of heartbreak |
| 30east | Nameless Happy Endindigo la End | play_arrow | An emotionally moving, heartrending melody is its charm |
| 31east | breakup songOkazaki Taiiku | play_arrow | A song by Okazaki Taiiku that expresses the pain of heartbreak with an exhilarating melody |
| 32east | rayBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | Even after we part, time moves on and we keep walking forward. |
| 33east | Revolveryonige | play_arrow | A youthful song that portrays the heartache of a broken heart and a forward-looking spirit |
| 34east | From our joined handsback number | play_arrow | A poignant ballad that realizes the importance of a lost love |
| 35east | Hand in handCreepHyp | play_arrow | CreepHyp's heartrending masterpiece |
| 36east | BYE BYESHISHAMO | play_arrow | A song about resolving to move on from heartbreak |
| 37east | Until the day I can no longer rememberback number | play_arrow | A signature song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and memories |
| 38east | Rouge of Fragmentsbokula. | play_arrow | A rock ballad depicting lingering feelings after a breakup |
| 39east | Nachtindigo la End | play_arrow | indigo la End releases a drama theme song |
| 40east | and goodbyeosage | play_arrow | A song that portrays the heartrending feelings after a breakup |
| 41east | whiteoutreGretGirl | play_arrow | A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak in white |
| 42east | I want to forget.wacci | play_arrow | A heartbreak song swayed by memories of the past |
| 43east | Everyday Revolutionneguse. | play_arrow | A touching ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 44east | You told a lie.ofukōsu | play_arrow | Hidden love and the sorrow of betrayal |
| 45east | freesiaMarushii | play_arrow | Marcy’s heartbreak song, the pain of a breakup |
| 46east | In that casemakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | Macaroni Enpitsu’s heartbreak song |
| 47east | monologueOmoinotake | play_arrow | An oriental-style mid-tempo ballad. A work by Omoinotake. |
| 48east | Loyal Dog Boku-kō35.7 | play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad about waiting for an ex-lover |
| 49east | Sad MachineART-SCHOOL | play_arrow | A powerful and heartrending classic |
| 50east | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | The poignant masterpiece that is the theme song of the movie Solanin |
| 51east | forget-me-notAwesome City Club | play_arrow | A song that expresses the pain and beauty of heartbreak |
| 52east | It’ll get stained.Chatmonchy | play_arrow | A classic heartbreaking breakup song |
| 53east | Before you become a memoryCYCLE | play_arrow | A poignant classic song that depicts a breakup with her |
| 54east | Santa ClausELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | A winter love song that likens Santa to romance |
| 55east | Way of DifferenceGLAY | play_arrow | Growth through love and gratitude for parting |
| 56east | Night on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADY | play_arrow | A GOING STEADY song inspired by Night on the Galactic Railroad |
| 57east | In loveHY | play_arrow | HY's new song helps overcome heartbreak and move forward |
| 58east | 366 daysHY | play_arrow | A powerful masterpiece that sings of unrequited love |
| 59east | LetterLOST IN TIME | play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece by LOST IN TIME |
| 60east | amusement parkNulbarich | play_arrow | A song that portrays the heartache of a broken romance |
| 61east | Et ceteraONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | A heartbreak song by ONE OK ROCK that powerfully expresses lingering feelings and inner conflict |
| 62east | MPRINCESS PRINCESS | play_arrow | A song born from heartbreak that became a hit to prove them wrong |
| 63east | me me sheRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A masterpiece by RADWIMPS that sings about the pain of heartbreak |
| 64east | You and the slopesSHISHAMO | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by SHISHAMO |
| 65east | STILL LOVE HER (The Lost Scenery)TM NETWORK | play_arrow | Regret for My Ex-Girlfriend and Everyday Life |
| 66east | I miss you.UVERworld | play_arrow | UVERworld heartbreak song, expressing heartrending emotions |
| 67east | Happy Endingback number | play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad song by Buck Number |
| 68east | Only I liked it.suisou gurashi | play_arrow | A Heartbreak Song from Life in a Fish Tank |
| 69east | I want to see that girl.Urufuruzu | play_arrow | Ulfuls’ love ballad heartbreak song |
| 70east | One dayUrufuruzu | play_arrow | Emotional depiction of being unable to recover from heartbreak |
| 71east | springKaneyori Masaru | play_arrow | Delicately portraying the end of the seasons and of love |
| 72east | Summer IllusionKokoro Ōkushon | play_arrow | Kokoro Auction’s moving masterpiece |
| 73east | Aya ~Aja~Sazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A bittersweet song of farewell to a loved one |
| 74east | Love songSambomasutā | play_arrow | Sambomaster's classic heartbreak song |
| 75east | single bedSha ran Q | play_arrow | A breakup song about an unforgettable love |
| 76east | KanadeSukima Suichi | play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s Song of Parting and Hope |
| 77east | Maplesupittsu | play_arrow | Walking alongside the reality of parting |
| 78east | flashbackTonbokōpu | play_arrow | Tonbo Corp’s heartbreak song, with an emotionally rich melody |
| 79east | the same storyHanbaato Hanbaato | play_arrow | A heartrending song that bids farewell to a long relationship |
| 80east | SaudadePorunogurafiti | play_arrow | The portrayal of inner conflict in PornoGraffitti’s heartbreak songs |
| 81east | calm (of the sea), lull; Nagi (a Japanese given name)Marushii | play_arrow | Marcy’s bittersweet yet powerful sentimental number |
| 82east | I don’t like it.yangusukinii | play_arrow | The poignant feelings of a woman who can’t forget her former lover |
| 83east | A Wish on HeelsToukyou Karankoron | play_arrow | A gentle love song by Tokyo Karankoron |
| 84east | It hurts.Kiyoshi Ryujin | play_arrow | Seiryuujin’s heartrending love song |
| 85east | Spring Love, Awakeningkusō iinkai | play_arrow | Sing about a sudden goodbye with a fast-paced melody |
| 86east | I love youfumidō | play_arrow | Fumido’s signature song that sings of the feelings of heartbreak |
| 87east | A gentle lieAcid Black Cherry | ![]() | A wistful love song by Acid Black Cherry |
| 88east | You are alive.JUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | A feeling of wanting to keep the scars of heartbreak |
| 89east | Summer Melancholy ~Time to Say Good-bye~L’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | A L’Arc~en~Ciel ballad that expresses the bittersweetness of late summer |
| 90east | forget-me-notNIGHTMARE | play_arrow | A song themed around Doraemon’s gadgets |
| 91east | Love letterTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | Gaining courage from heartbreak songs |
| 92east | Nostalgiaikimonogakari | play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s bittersweet classic |
| 93east | I’m glad I was busy.Gōruden Bonbā | ![]() | Golden Bomber’s tips for getting over a broken heart |
| 94east | Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | An emotional love song that portrays unrequited love |
| 95east | DOLLSJanne Da Arc | play_arrow | Janne Da Arc’s heartbreak single |
| 96east | hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake | play_arrow | Omoinotake’s heartbreak song, singing of unwavering love |
| 97east | Darkening RoomElefanto Kashimashi | play_arrow | A cover of a heartbreak song by The Elephant Kashimashi |
| 98east | Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando | play_arrow | Earnest feelings for my ex-girlfriend |
| 99east | hydrangeatsubakiya shijuusou | play_arrow | The appeal of Tsubakiya Quartet’s earnest vocals |


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