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[Bittersweet] A Special Feature on Anime Breakup Songs [Sad]

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Breakups are part and parcel of romance.

Heartbreak can really take a toll on you.

Sure, some breakups leave you feeling refreshed, but far more often, that’s not the case.

There’s that sudden moment when you realize the person who was always by your side is gone… Just thinking about it makes your chest ache.

In this article, I’ve put together a collection of anime heartbreak songs.

They’re all gems that will soothe the wounds in your heart.

Letting a song lead you to watch the anime it’s from might be a nice change of pace, too—give it a try.

[Heartbreaking] A Collection of Anime Breakup Songs [Sad] (11–20)

Your Memorymao

Hakuoki: Your Memory [Recollection, Part Two] Hijikata × Chizuru YouTube via torchbrowser.com Monarudo

Your memory, Mao

It’s a heart-wrenching number that blends pure love and heartbreak, singing, “No matter how much time passes, I’m thinking of you.” The song is by mao, a singer also known for performing “Yume o Kanaete Doraemon,” and it was released in 2010 as her third single.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime Hakuoki, which is based on a romance game.

The melody carries a traditional Japanese atmosphere that suits the work, and mao’s gentle vocals fit perfectly, stirring the emotions.

We all want to stay happily in love with the person we care about forever, don’t we…?

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One more time, One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki

Masayoshi Yamazaki – “One more time, One more chance” MUSIC VIDEO [4K Quality]

One more time, One more chance Masayoshi Yamazaki

A breakup song from the Japanese music scene—one of the classics.

It’s a track by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki, released in 1997 as his fourth single.

Chosen as the theme song for the film “The Moon and a Cabbage,” in which Yamazaki himself starred, it became a hit.

Then in 2007, it was used as the theme song for the animated film “5 Centimeters per Second.” The lyrics capture the aching feeling of searching for a precious “you,” even though you know they’re no longer there—truly moving.

It’s a song I hope will be sung for generations to come.

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The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

The Story You Don’t Know – supercell

The Story You Don’t Know — supercell

This is the song used as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari.

It’s a track by the creator unit supercell, whose popularity took off through online activity, and it was released in 2009 as their debut single.

The vocals are by the singer Yanaginagi, known as the utaite Gazelle.

It’s a bittersweet breakup song that evokes memories of a summer night spent with someone special.

The lyrics convey the regret of not being honest, making you feel a tight pang in your chest.

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single bedSharam Q

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

Single Bed Sharam Q

This heartbreak song is extremely well-known and hugely popular, but in fact it was used as the ending theme for the anime “D·N·A²: Aitsu no Daiji na Aitsu” (DNA² ~Aitsu no Daiji na Aitsu~).

The lyrics, which express a poignant male perspective on heartbreak, are very striking.

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youHealing Moon

[When They Cry] ~you / Vocal~ [Yuduki Ver.]

you Yuzuki

It was used as the ending theme for the anime Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak.

Yuzuki’s clear, high vocals are so beautiful and truly resonate with the heart.

The slow, gentle melody pairs with the wistful, fragile lyrics and brings tears to your eyes.

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Endless PoemYoko Hikasa

Yoko Hikasa “Endless Poem” MV Short Version

Endless Poem by Yoko Hikasa

The grand, beautiful melody really sinks into your heart.

It’s sung by Yoko Hikasa, who’s also popular as a voice actress, and was released as her second single in 2013.

It was chosen as the theme song for the anime film “Hal,” which depicts a love story between a human and a robot.

The lyrics, infused with the film’s worldview, truly hit home.

So, after you watch the movie, be sure to listen to it again.

And if you’ve ever experienced an unforgettable love, you’ll surely relate.

You might find yourself crying before you know it.

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[Heartrending] Anime Broken-Heart Songs Special [Sad] (21–30)

Unrequited LoveRena Uehara

Unreachable Love - Rena Uehara

A Love That Won’t Reach - Rena Uehara

A song by Rena Uehara, known for performing numerous anime and game tracks.

Originally, this piece was used as the opening theme for the PC game WHITE ALBUM, and later, as Todokanai Koi ’13, it was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime WHITE ALBUM 2.

As the title suggests, the song portrays an unreachable, unrequited love.

Even knowing it will never be fulfilled, the singer searches for a glimmer of hope somewhere unknown, wondering if maybe—just maybe—it could be found.

Sometimes, even when a certain event makes you realize your love won’t come true, it’s still hard to let go, isn’t it? In those moments, why not listen to this song and try to discover your own kind of hope?

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