A breakup song featured in a commercial. A poignant masterpiece that resonates with the heart.

When you’re watching TV or browsing video sites, you sometimes hear commercials that feature break-up songs, don’t you? Many people have probably been moved by the pain of parting and the unreturned feelings expressed in a gripping melody or striking lyrics.

In this article, we introduce break-up songs that were used in commercials and reached a wide audience.

That song you’ve been hearing without thinking might actually be the one that resonates with how you feel right now.

Be sure to listen to each track while reading the lyrics.

Playlist

A breakup song featured in a commercial. A poignant masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	IMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cold night, illuminations, and a song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
2	me me sheRADWIMPS		Heisei-era love song expressing the emotions of a heartbreaking farewell
3	How are you?adieu		Kanro Candy 70th Anniversary: A Song of Kindness and Bittersweet Longing
4	cream sodaoishikuru meronpan		LOWYA’s commercial song: bittersweet lyrics and a light, lively sound
5	RhetoricMeruto Taimā		The appeal of a bright commercial jingle that cheers on people who are doing their best
6	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		A poignant song featured in a Suntory commercial and as a movie theme
7	NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAINSazan Ōrusutāzu		A heartfelt song that captures the pain of heartbreak and lingering feelings
8	Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu		A classic Southern song that portrays the emotions of a bittersweet farewell.
9	Stars are falling.Senchimirimentaru		Centimillimental’s new song: bittersweet winter feelings
10	BYE BYESHISHAMO		A coming-of-age song about taking a step forward after heartbreak
11	two peopleaiko		aiko’s “Futari” is a heartrending love song.
12	blue skyaiko		The blue sky in the Mercari commercial is a heartrending song about heartbreak.
13	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo		A poignant song by Spotify that portrays the emotions of a breakup
14	the first strong spring windnishina		The Appeal of Radio and the Expression of Warm Emotions
15	Sugar losswanuka		A heartbreak song that portrays a painful farewell and the emotions that run contrary to it
16	You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY		CHEMISTRY songs that topped the charts for three consecutive releases
17	Sad Feelings (Just a Man in Love)Kuwata Keisuke		Introducing a bralette in Ayase Haruka’s day
18	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s classic winter song that sings of a heartrending love.
19	Love Is Overtsuruno takeshi		Takeshi Tsuruno covers “Love Is Over” in a Bike-O (Bike King) commercial
20	From our joined handsback number		A commercial song depicting a farewell with a loved one
21	UNSPEAKABLEEvery Little Thing		A popular ballad by ELT has been chosen for a commercial song.
22	The Last KissKiroro		Kiroro's sandy beach music video, commercial song ranked 12th
23	JulianPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess’s signature song, which topped the charts as a commercial jingle
24	I want to see you.Matsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s 61st single, co-starring with her daughter
25	Winter LoveBoA		BoA, the last hit of her teens: “music.jp”
26	gentle lightEXILE		EXILE’s 31st single tops the Oricon chart
27	MELROSE ~A Promise Not to Love~EXILE ATSUSHI		A moving song that portrays mature romance
28	my graduationSPEED		The graduation song “My Graduation” has reached a million.
29	Andromedaaiko		Aiko’s commercial song, a heart-touching track that reached No. 3 on the Oricon chart.
30	Sa Yo Na Raglobe		GLOBE’s first Japanese-titled single reaches No. 1
31	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		The parody of the Mega Shaki commercial song is hugely popular.
32	I won’t forget who you are now.Naoto Intiraymi		Naoto Inti Raymi’s song from Keiko Kitagawa’s commercial
33	SaudadePorunogurafiti		A smash-hit song from a Pocari Sweat commercial
34	youKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s 19th single. It debuted at number one on the Oricon chart.
35	Bye-byeOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s “Slat” commercial song
36	Stand by UTōhōshinki		TVXQ's signature song wins a drama theme song award
37	Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato		A popular hit song whose chorus choreography is the talk of the town
38	is this LOVE?Hamasaki Ayumi		A timeless, soul-stirring song about the pain of heartbreak
39	loverFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic ballad, an iconic early-career song
40	I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s popular single, an emotionally rich song from the heart
41	Goodbye, YesterdayTUBE		TUBE's smash-hit single, a song in feminine speech
42	Love StoryAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s 38th single, containing 4 tracks
43	Let’s count your kissesKoyanagi Yuki		Yuki Koyanagi’s debut single became a hit as an anime theme song.
44	romantic feelingsAikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa's hit song became a huge success as a commercial jingle.
45	Before GoodbyeAAA		AAA's 42nd single, selected as a commercial theme song
46	Instead of goodbyeJUJU		JUJU’s hit song that portrays the sadness of parting
47	Movin’ on without youUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada, song from the Terrano commercial