[2026] A Collection of Stylish J-POP Breakup Songs

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The taste of love

A digital-only single released in November 2025.

In contrast to the lively pop-rock they excel at, this one is crafted as a mid-tempo slow number.

The lyrics look back on a relationship that has already ended, poignantly blending the regret of wishing they’d been more honest about their feelings at the time with the certainty that they were truly happy.

It’s a track that makes you want to revisit past loves—perfect for the chill of the season.

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A.B.C-Z / NO MORE YOU (Music Video)

A straight-up dance track that portrays the emotional momentum of moving on from heartbreak.

Opening the album “CRAZY ROMANTIC!” released in October 2025, this song pairs a revivalist synth sound inspired by ’90s–’00s J-pop with a four-on-the-floor beat for a satisfying finish.

That soundscape lifts the lyrics’ push-and-pull between bravado and lingering attachment into something light and buoyant.

Give it a listen when you’re ready to put a period on a past love, step into a new you, or simply look forward with positivity.

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oishiku ru melonpan “Cream Soda” Music Video

A track from Oisicle Melonpan’s 10th mini-album “bouquet,” released in October 2025, marking the band’s 10th anniversary.

With its transparent melody and refreshing sound, this pop tune evokes bittersweet memories.

The groovy performance pairs perfectly with Nakashima’s gentle vocals.

Yet the lyrics tell a poignant story of waiting in a café for “you,” who never arrives.

Immerse yourself in the ensemble where exhilarating guitar-rock sound meets lyrical poignancy.

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Erika Ikuta “Period” Rec Video

Erika Ikuta captivates many with her overwhelming expressive power.

Released in September 2025, this work is a ballad that portrays the resolve to bring a long-standing romance to an end by one’s own choice, and the bittersweet determination to move forward.

The struggle over whether to continue or to let go is depicted with striking realism, and it really hits home.

If you’ve ever made a major decision in love, you’ll likely feel a deep empathy for that pain.

With delicate piano lines and breath-like vocals that gently nestle close to your heart, it’s a sentimental track.

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A.B.C-Z / Passing Smiles, a Goodbye Kiss (Music Video)

Released in September 2025 as the second installment of a three-month consecutive release, this track is a mid-tempo number written and composed by the rock band LEGO BIG MORL.

It’s a bittersweet love song that echoes the lineage of the group’s past works, marked by a nostalgic melody and emotive vocals.

The lyrics delicately depict hearts growing apart despite their physical closeness, foreshadowing the end of a romance and evoking a poignant ache.

Dramatic and romantic J-pop.

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Pink Strawberry Chocolate Friday

This is a solo track by Shiyoh Hirano.

Centered on the sweet, bittersweet memories of a past love, it conjures scenes like walking hand in hand along the railway—just like a moment from a film.

The structure is superb, unfolding from rap-like spoken lines into a beautiful chorus, and his husky, gentle vocals further heighten the song’s melancholy.

The track is included on the album “No.Ⅱ,” released in September 2025.

When you want to quietly look back on an old love, listening to it will surely keep you company.