A song that feels refreshing after a breakup. A love song to listen to when you want to move on.

I want to cleanly, completely forget my ex! For you who feel the same, we’ve gathered a collection of love songs.

We’ll introduce songs about feeling refreshed after a breakup, upbeat tracks about moving on, and songs where you’ve had enough and say goodbye.

Everyone’s breakup story is different, but what we all share is the desire to break free from this love, right? Sadness, anger, exasperation, resignation…

Even if you still have lingering feelings but want to summon the courage to move on, these are for you.

When you’re going through a breakup, listen to lots of songs that capture all kinds of emotions—and let it all out so you can feel refreshed.

Playlist

A song that feels refreshing after a breakup. A love song to listen to when you want to move on.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Maybe it didn’t have to be you after all.yangusukinii		A poignant song that portrays heartbreak and recovery
2	Everything other than death is just a scratch.Koresawa		Koresawa’s message song about overcoming hardship
3	Love is blind.yangusukinii		The pain of being unable to forget an ex-partner
4	Good-bye to YesterdayHirai Dai		A refreshing song about getting over heartbreak and moving forward
5	Okay. Bye.MOSHIMO		Introduction to MOSHIMO's heartbreak songs
6	I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog		Saucy Dog heartbreak song, soaking in lingering feelings
7	breakup songOkazaki Taiiku		Okazaki Taiiku’s song that energetically sings about heartbreak
8	Oh no.Ren		ReN’s heartbreak song expresses the bittersweetness of spring
9	Girls don’t cry.katahira rina		A love song about overcoming the pain of heartbreak and looking forward
10	an unrelated personKaneyori Masaru		A forward-looking breakup song that portrays the complex emotions after heartbreak
11	Ex-Girlfriend DeclarationAnsako		A song about resolving to forget an ex and be happy
12	Please stay happy.Mr.forute		A heartfelt song that wishes for a parting with a beloved person
13	Goodbye, baby.Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s breakup song—rock and upbeat
14	I want to forget.wacci		Wacci’s heartbreak song, with its delicate, vivid details, is striking.
15	I don’t like it.yangusukinii		The heartrending feelings of a woman who can’t forget a past love
16	CHOCOLATEchanmina		A song about breaking up with my ex-boyfriend
17	Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri		A breakup song that portrays the feelings of a woman moving forward and breaking free from dependency
18	As an ex-girlfriendMy Hair is Bad		Get re-energized with My Hair is Bad's 'As an Ex-Girlfriend'
19	GraduationMy Hair is Bad		The breakup song “Graduation” by My Hair is Bad
20	FOREVERchanmina		Power to move from heartbreak to a new beginning
21	misfortuneren		A song that portrays the complex emotions right after a breakup
22	Midnight Seventhtsukimi		Tsukimi’s Broken-Hearted Song Debut
23	I’ve listened to so many heartbreak songs, and I’m done with always crying.riria.		Love songs by a singer-songwriter
24	Good -joshi-Sakaguchi Ami		Recommended breakup songs by Amo Sakaguchi
25	not enoughwacci		Parting with feelings for an ex-lover and moving forward
26	SSWKoresawa		A singer-songwriter who grows by turning heartbreak into fuel
27	identityCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A rock-style cheer song that expresses feelings of farewell
28	Waves of Lovemakaroni enpitsu		Get over a broken heart with Makaroni Enpitsu’s rock ’n’ roll
29	It’s the cutest ever!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		An uplifting song about using heartbreak as a springboard to improve oneself
30	GoodbyeZūkaraderu		Looking back on the cause of the breakup and the misunderstandings
31	SEE U LATERBLACKPINK		A song by BLACKPINK that conveys their resolve to break up
32	BelieveNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s heartbreak support song
33	Getting dumped by someone like this?miki natsumi		Introduction to Miki Natsumi’s new heartbreak song
34	Heartbreak CleanerNogizaka 46		An upbeat song that sweeps away the pain of heartbreak
35	Thank you, scumbag.mirukīuei		A song by Milkyway about the contradictory feelings of a breakup
36	Delivery date of (romantic) feelingsPerushikaria		Persicaria’s heartbreak song resonates with listeners
37	I really hate itSato Chiaki		A song expressing anger and sadness toward a boyfriend who cheated
38	So, bye-bye.Gōruden Bonbā		Since it’s a hype Golden Bomber song, bye-bye.
39	ring notebookyuka		I'm torn by my ex's messages, but I want to move forward
40	skirtaiko		Aiko’s heartrending love songs: the courage to move on after heartbreak
41	waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze		Expressing the preciousness of love in Fujii Kaze’s breakup song
42	GoodbyeLinus		Soothed by the R&B song “Goodbye”
43	Sorry Not SorryKAHOH		An R&B song about complex feelings for an ex
44	Your Anatomical Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon		The precariousness of a heart where love turns into violent emotions
45	Sayonara LoveShibasaki Kou		Ko Shibasaki’s heartbreak song expresses her feelings
46	pure whiteFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s gentle ballad song
47	spare keyTakahashi Yuu		Takahashi Yu’s song “Spare Key” is a breakup song.
48	God of HeartbreakNakamura Chihiro		The change of heart from recovering after heartbreak to praying for happiness
49	Wishing you happiness.zenbu yume mitai, watashi koko ni iru no ni		A musical unit that collaborates art and music
50	RevengeMy Hair is Bad		A song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the transitions of the heart
51	Goodbye, City LightsAile The Shota		City pop that portrays complex feelings toward an ex-lover
52	memory glasseshorie atsushi		Introducing Jun Horie’s classic breakup songs
53	We’re already broken up, you and I.AYANE		A love song that brings back memories of past relationships
54	I wanted to be loved like that.Nishikata Riho		Riho Nishikata’s heartbreak song: “I Wish I’d Been Loved Like That”
55	periodIshizaki Hyuui		A warm ballad depicting the end of love and a new beginning
56	Dumping men POIPOIMioyamazaki		A song by Mio Yamazaki about blowing away her feelings for a man
57	Cheating Ex-Boyfriend Inauguration Ceremony8utterfly		Harshly condemning infidelity in a breakup song