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