[Women Artists Only] Breakup Songs Recommended for Gen Z
No matter who you are or what era you live in, the ache and pain of heartbreak never change.
There are countless breakup songs in the history of J-POP that capture those scenes.
And that hasn’t changed even today, when people often say younger generations are less focused on romance.
So this time, we’re introducing breakup songs by female artists that we recommend to Gen Z!
They’re all tracks you’ll find especially relatable because they’re sung by people of the same generation, so be sure to find the ones that resonate with you!
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[Women Artists Only] Breakup Songs Recommended for Gen Z (21–30)
Guiltytuki.
Singer-songwriter tuki., who shot to prominence with “Bansanka” in 2023, returns with a new track released in July 2025 that tries a relationship in the courtroom of a “love trial.” With the firm resolve of “I won’t listen to your excuses anymore,” the protagonist delivers a guilty verdict to their partner, painting a tense portrait of love on the brink.
The cool vocals riding a driving beat seem to bolster the protagonist’s unwavering resolve.
When you want to draw a clear line in a hazy relationship, this song is sure to give you the push you need.
periodIkuta Erika
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.
Please forget it.Yorushika
It’s a heartbreak song by Yorushika that tightens your chest with its bittersweet love—the kind that wishes happiness for an ex while saying “please forget me.” Released in July 2024 as the theme song for the drama “GO HOME: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Unidentified Persons Consultation Office,” the track sets gentle melodies against a narrator who recalls precious memories they shared, even as they wish those memories to be forgotten.
Yet behind those words lies the true feeling of “please don’t actually forget,” a confession that’s sure to loosen your tear ducts.
Vocalist suis’s clear, translucent voice conveys this self-sacrificial and contradictory form of love with painfully delicate nuance.
On nights when you want to face the pain of heartbreak alone, listening to this song will feel as if it speaks for you and quietly stays by your side.
Ephemeral SummerTakeuchi Anna
Released in July 2022 by singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi, this work is a piece of city pop whose effervescent, fizzy sound feels delightful—like sparkling soda.
At first listen it sounds like a bright summer tune, but it actually portrays the premonition of a love that seems as if it might vanish like bubbles.
While she puts on a brave face saying, “I’m fine without you,” underneath it all lies a heartfelt longing to stay by their side, a bittersweet feeling that resonates deeply.
On a late summer night, this song will surely keep you gentle company.
I saw you.≠ME
This is a summer song released in August 2025 by ≠ME, an idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
The track portrays the bittersweet emotions of seeing the person you like together with someone else.
It reflects Sashihara’s unique sentiment of “not wanting ≠ME to have their love fulfilled,” intertwining the frustration of unrequited love with the atmosphere of late summer to create a heart-wrenching feel.
It’s a must-listen for anyone in the throes of a one-sided crush or those who want to reminisce about the delicate memories of their youth.