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

One More Time (feat. NØZ)torain

One More Time (feat. NØZ)

A Gen Z rapper from Hiroshima, Koin—known for the phrase “Obazuri mōshiagemasu”—teams up with R&B singer NØZ on this track, a poignant love song that stands apart from his usual viral-leaning style.

Its straightforward plea—asking a lover on the verge of leaving to stay by their side just once more—hits straight to the heart.

Over a gentle, mid-tempo track, Koin’s melodic rap weaves with NØZ’s soft vocals, resulting in a work that transcends the boundary between hip-hop and J-pop.

Since its 2022 release, it’s been selected for LINE MUSIC’s year-end J-rap playlist and used over 20,000 times on video apps, capturing the hearts of the social media generation.

It’s the song to play when you’re not quite ready to accept the end of a romance.

The taste of loveneguse.

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.

NO MORE YOUA.B.C-Z

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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wacci “Hitotsubu” Music Video

A ballad that wraps the meaning of tears shed at the moment of parting in the tones of piano and strings.

Written and composed by Yohei Hashiguchi and arranged by Hajime Inaba, the single “Hitotsubu,” released in October 2025, explores the end of a romance.

The lyrics are superb, imbuing each individual tear with a different emotion, and the way farewells, memories, a protected future, and a lost everyday life intersect is truly moving.

If you’ve recently gone through a breakup, this one will hit you hard.

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eill | Last Scene. (Official Music Video)

Singer-songwriter eill, known for her translucent vocals and versatile musicality, continues to draw attention.

Chosen as the theme song for Amazon Prime Video’s reality dating show “Love Transit Season 3,” this track was released for streaming in October 2025.

Set to a classic R&B groove, it delicately portrays the emotions of a woman striving to move forward while holding onto feelings for someone she’s parted ways with.

It’s moving in its depiction of the aching loneliness of having no one left to keep her warm, alongside the complex desire to cherish that love in her heart forever.

Give it a listen when you feel like looking back on a past romance.

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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.

Passing smiles, a goodbye kissA.B.C-Z

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.