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A wonderful heartbreak song

A breakup song by a Japanese girls’ band

Many heartbreak songs by all-girl bands feature intense language, candid depictions, and a strong rock-band vibe.

Because the lyrics often capture raw, real emotions, listeners may find it easier to relate—perhaps that’s the secret to their popularity.

This time, I’d like to introduce breakup songs by Japanese all-girl bands.

Breakup Songs by Japanese All-Girl Bands (1–10)

OvernightFINLANDS

FINLANDS - Overnight (Music Video)
OvernightFINLANDS

It’s a heartbreaking breakup song, sung with solid vocal power about the aching feeling of falling for a man who already has a girlfriend.

FINLANDS has released many other breakup songs as well.

Every track frankly voices the pains and stresses of love, so listening to them when you’re hurting from a breakup can feel truly unbearable.

It’ll get stained.Chatmonchy

Chatmonchy “I’ll Be Dyed” Music Video
It'll get stained.チャットモンチー

Released in 2008 as the ninth single, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Tonsura.” It likens the fleeting nature of a cigarette’s ember eventually going out to the end of a romance, making it a poignant breakup song.

Since cigarette smoke is something you can’t grasp, it also conjures up scenes that can no longer be reclaimed.

Blue TearsJUDY AND MARY

Although it was a love that ended without ever coming together, I still find myself dreaming about it and remembering it.

This song captures the common feelings of a girl in that situation.

The melody is bright, so singing it after a breakup can give you just a little boost.

Breakup songs by Japanese girls’ bands (11–20)

I’ll turn you into a song.Supurīgaru

[Heartbreak Ballad Song] I’ll turn you into a song / Spregel 📝 #GirlsBand #IndieBand #Live #OriginalSong #J-Rock #Spregel #Recommended
I'll turn you into a song.Supurīgaru

“I’m going to turn our memories into a song, just as they are.” This is a song by Spreegal that sings of a slightly bold resolve.

Without romanticizing a broken heart, its lyrics candidly trace the scenes and emotions etched in the mind, stirring deep empathy in listeners.

The track is included on the EP “MEMORIES,” released in April 2024.

Anyone who has experienced an unforgettable love will likely be startled by how unflinchingly honest the words feel, as if they were written about themselves.

While carrying bittersweet memories, the song quietly stays by your side, supporting the part of you that still wants to move forward.

No way I’m going to forget it.SHISHAMO

An emotional rock number by SHISHAMO that hurls the anger and sorrow of heartbreak straight at you.

Included on the album “SHISHAMO 6,” released in January 2020, this track stands out for its unique structure, unfolding from a reggae-flavored beat into intense rock.

The protagonist’s searing emotions—crying, throwing up, and still trying to live on—pierce the heart through Asako Miyazaki’s vocals.

It’s a work that transforms the anger of heartbreak into catharsis.

Goodbye to youKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [Goodbye to You] Music Video
Goodbye to youKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru is a three-piece girls’ band from Osaka.

Released in October 2023, this song vividly portrays the pain of heartbreak.

On a sleepless night, the narrator reads a manga and finds that the protagonist resembles their ex, and in that instant, all the memories come flooding back.

Those bittersweet moments are woven with delicate words.

Its easy-listening guitar rock sound is another draw.

It’s a breakup song that has resonated with many listeners.

MPRINCESS PRINCESS

[Tonight, Birth! Music Champ] “M” (PRINCESS PRINCESS) / Sumina Maruyama (Maruyama Sumina)
MPRINCESS PRINCESS

A quintessential song by the well-known PRINCESS PRINCESS.

It’s a classic that has been covered and passed down by many artists, including Takeshi Tsuruno.

The lyrics depict a love that lingers on despite the passing seasons.

Many can relate to the “we broke up but I still can’t delete their number from my contacts” feeling.