[Bittersweet] A Special Feature on Anime Breakup Songs [Sad]
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.
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[Heartrending] Anime Broken-Heart Songs Special [Sad] (21–30)
Deep loveMizuki Nana
A track by Nana Mizuki, a queen of the anison world and an accomplished voice actress.
It was used as the opening theme for the first season of the anime WHITE ALBUM.
Written specifically to match the anime’s imagery, this song is a ballad that conveys Nana Mizuki’s beautiful artistic world.
It tells of a sudden parting from someone you thought you’d always be with.
Yet the love for that person never fades and will continue on forever—just as the title suggests, it sings of deep, enduring love.
Even after a breakup, the love for the other person doesn’t disappear—something many people experience in heartbreak.
This song gently embraces those feelings.
Unrequited LoveUehara Rena
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?
secret base ~What You Gave Me~Honma Meiko (Kayano Ai) Anjou Naruko (Toumatsu Haruka) Tsurumi Chiriko (Hayami Saori)
A cover of ZONE’s hit song released in 2001.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime film “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.” The singers are Ai Kayano, Haruka Tomatsu, and Saori Hayami, who voice the characters Meiko Honma, Naruko Anjou, and Chiriko Tsurumi in the film.
The song portrays a faint childhood crush.
Even as children, experiencing a sudden farewell to a cherished love can leave deep, lasting scars.
But while wishing for the day you might meet again, for now, accept the hurt as it is.
It’s a heartbreak song that captures the delicate, bittersweet tremors of a young heart.
Lost WordsNo Regret Life
It’s a rock ballad that was used as an ending theme for the anime NARUTO.
The song is by No Regret Life, a rock band from Kagoshima Prefecture, and it was released in 2005 as their second single.
The emotional sound paired with vocalist Waka Oda’s raw, growling voice—it really gets your heart burning.
When you listen, feelings you’d forgotten might quietly come back, like, “Come to think of it, I really liked that person back then.”
monologueOmoinotake
Haven’t many of us experienced drifting apart because we couldn’t share our true feelings with someone important? Released in April 2025, this work by Omoinotake—whose roots lie in Black music—is an emotional ballad that sings of that very frustration and sense of loss.
It captures a heart-wrenching realization: words only gain meaning when there’s someone to receive them.
You may find yourself overlaying your own experiences onto the protagonist’s regret—if only I had noticed the hidden truth back then.
This song served as the ending theme for the second cour of season 2 of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries.
While it gently accompanies the pain of heartbreak, it also leaves a faint glimmer of hope at the end.
Our WorldCooRie
This is a song included on the soundtrack of the animated film “AURA: Koga Maryuin’s Last War.” From the very beginning it’s suffused with melancholy, and the piano’s timbre really resonates in the heart.
It pairs beautifully with rino’s clear soprano voice, the vocalist of the music unit CooRie.
Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu
A gem of a ballad themed around the restlessness and transience of summer.
Released by Macaroni Empitsu in April 2022, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Summer Time Rendering.” Its bittersweet lyrics and exhilarating sound leave a strong impression, depicting the sense of loss after losing someone precious and the struggle against fate.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a summer night—perfect for times of heartbreak or parting from someone important.
As you listen, you’ll likely find yourself relating it to your own experiences.
Savor this masterpiece packed with everything that makes Macaroni Empitsu so compelling—you’re sure to be moved.