[Heartbreak Song] To Bounce Back From a Broken Heart | Uplifting, Positive Tracks & Anthems

We’re introducing uplifting songs to help you bounce back from heartbreak—tracks we hope you’ll listen to when you’re nursing a broken heart.

Have you ever had someone you like or your partner tell you, “I want to break up,” or “I’m in love with someone else,” and gone through a painful goodbye?

Heartbreak can feel like having every part of yourself rejected—an incredibly hard experience that leaves a mark on your heart.

But no matter how down you feel, reality won’t change.

That’s exactly why many of us think, “I want to look forward somehow.”

In this article, we’ve gathered songs that can lift your spirits—recommendations for anyone trying their best to move on from heartbreak.

Find that one song that speaks to your heart, and let it give you strength!

Playlist

[Heartbreak Song] To Bounce Back From a Broken Heart \| Uplifting, Positive Tracks & Anthems
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		Higedan’s signature song about a bittersweet love
2	From our joined handsback number		Back Number’s heart-wrenching love song
3	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA’s classic graduation song
4	I want to forget.wacci		A heartbreak song swayed by memories of the past
5	Until we meet againHirai Dai		A ballad that depicts parting and reunion
6	You were happy, right?Te ga kuriimu pan		Depicting a woman's struggle to forget the person after a heartbreak
7	You at your worstHamano Haruki		The feelings of a woman trying to recover from the pain of heartbreak
8	pure whiteFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze releases a new song portraying farewell and growth
9	It’s okaywacci		An encouraging song to heal a broken heart
10	Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei		Depicting a forward-looking journey after heartbreak
11	-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER’s exhilarating rock song “Rashisa”
12	LOSERYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “LOSER” is a song that gives you the strength to move forward.
13	Tulipindigo la End		A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak through the language of flowers
14	I fell in loveaiko		Healing a broken heart with the theme song of A Silent Voice
15	OrangeSMAP		SMAP’s “Orange” gently embraces heartbreak
16	catDISH//		Thoughts on the layered farewells to a cat
17	Even if I forget somedayback number		Breakup songs, classic hits popular among the younger generation
18	Girls don’t cry.katahira rina		An empowering song for women who turn heartbreak into strength
19	sayonaraHirai Dai		A heartbreak ballad about a man moving forward while holding feelings for his ex in his heart
20	It’s love, but…Ofisharu Higedan Dism		A song about realizing your own flaws after a heartbreak
21	Love StoryAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s heartrending breakup ballad
22	SSWKoresawa		An anthem that encourages moving forward after heartbreak
23	Because I like you—because I love you.Merofuroto		A refreshing cry of love to a former lover
24	wa, wo, nnishina		A song about love that expresses a life’s journey using the Japanese syllabary (gojūon)
25	Tomorrow, again[Alexandros]		A song that speaks for the desire to escape from a painful situation
26	On this day of goodbyeaimyon		Aimyon’s heartbreak support song
27	me me sheRADWIMPS		A RADWIMPS heartbreak song. A message about moving on after a breakup.
28	A 3 o’clock kissrokudenashi		A poignant number that delicately portrays the pain of a love that's ended
29	Even if you wait for a miracleSaucy Dog		Saucy Dog's earnest rock ballad
30	But,Takase Tōya & Ren		A song that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment
31	Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI		Getting over a broken heart with a song by YOASOBI
32	Yorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la End		A bittersweet love ballad on the verge of parting
33	sodasumika		The end of a fizzy, sparkling love: sumika’s heartbreak song
34	tear-coloredNishino Kana		From the pain of heartbreak to forward-looking memories
35	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki’s signature heartbreak song
36	loveUru		Introduction of songs that affirm heartbreak
37	breakup songOkazaki Taiiku		A song by Okazaki Taiiku that gives you the courage to move on from heartbreak
38	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Solanin gives you the courage to overcome heartbreak.
39	As an ex-girlfriendMy Hair is Bad		Songs that lighten the heart after a heartbreak
40	Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya		The greatness of breakup anthems
41	Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN		A breakup song by BUMP OF CHICKEN
42	calm (of the sea), lull; Nagi (a Japanese given name)Marushii		A warm ballad that moves from heartbreak to growth
43	Someone other than you ~tejina~DEEP		Crying to a DEEP track and resetting
44	Rebootmiwa		Drama theme song, the refreshing decisiveness of a woman who's snapped
45	Sky of TearsGReeeeN		A song that gives meaning to the tears of heartbreak
46	Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		The courage to move forward after recovering from heartbreak
47	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that resonates with the heart
48	One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		Recommended breakup song classics for karaoke
49	Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze		A love song that sings of gratitude and resolve through a farewell
50	BelieveNishino Kana		Overcoming love with a positive mindset through Kana Nishino’s “Believe”
51	Lovers AgainEXILE		The feeling of searching for your ex after a breakup
52	Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie		Get energized by Namie Amuro’s heartbreak songs
53	Like magicSHISHAMO		A support song for a girl who looks ahead by polishing herself
54	Your Anatomical Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon		The precariousness of a heart where love turns into violent emotions
55	Before you become a memorysupittsu		A heartbroken-encouragement song by Spitz
56	I wanted to be your last girlfriend.Koresawa		Songs that help you move forward from heartbreak songs
57	letter04 Limited Sazabys		A refreshing song that blows away the pain of heartbreak
58	No matter how…Nishino Kana		The heartbreak of continuing to think about someone you’ve parted ways with
59	Sign of LoveCreepHyp		A song that blows away the sorrow of heartbreak with music
60	2%10-FEET		A warm rock song where even heartbreak becomes nourishment
61	Goodbye, Identityyonige		The turmoil of heartbreak and the importance of moving forward
62	Happy smile againikimonogakari		A cheerful song about getting over a broken heart
63	Something wonderful is waiting for you.Fujita Maiko		A supportive song that comforts the sorrow of heartbreak
64	I miss you.UVERworld		Expressing aching feelings of love through the vocalist’s singing ability
65	shutteraiko		Aiko’s song that portrays the emotional changes after a broken heart
66	walnutMr.Children		The appeal of Mr. Children’s heartbreak song “Kurumi”
67	Good -joshi-Sakaguchi Ami		An empowering anthem for women who stay positive after a heartbreak
68	You look beautiful now.Miyuhan		Miyuhan grows after experiencing heartbreak
69	Blue BenchSasuke		A bittersweet feeling of love that recalls my girlfriend from my school days
70	LOVEDMISIA		Even heartbreak can turn into a good memory.
71	sea glassSaucy Dog		A farewell song that cherishes memories
72	Wish ~To You Back Then~Mirei Touyama		A song packed tightly with memories of heartbreak
73	LetterSHE’S		A rock piece that depicts growing into adulthood through heartbreak
74	You are freeCHAGE and ASKA		CHAGE and ASKA, a masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak
75	Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN		Parting is sad, but we should move forward.
76	playing loversmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s heartbreak song
77	Aya ~Aja~Sazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern’s bittersweet breakup song
78	Until the day I can no longer rememberback number		Introduction to back number’s heartbreak songs
79	Baby, I love youTEE		Many of TEE’s hit songs were covered.
80	still…arashi		Arashi’s “still…” sings about the yearning for a bittersweet reunion
81	A Naked Heartaimyon		The courage to face love again after heartbreak
82	First LoveUtada Hikaru		Utada Hikaru’s signature hit: a first love song
83	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		A pop song by AKB48 that gives hope and courage and became a big hit
84	whiteoutreGretGirl		Introduction to reGretGirl’s heartbreak songs
85	It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī		Introduction to Chatmonchy’s break-up songs
86	SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi		SEASONS, a representative song by Ayumi Hamasaki
87	FOLLOW THE WINDHimuro Kyosuke		The bittersweet end of a romance, delivered with Kyosuke Himuro’s powerful vocals
88	my girlthe pillows		A rare breakup song by the pillows
89	AmyTHE ORAL CIGARETTES		A ballad song by THE ORAL CIGARETTES
90	To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon		Aimyon, a fine work that portrays heartrending emotions
91	Smile and say goodbyeFujifaburikku		An encouraging song whose sad melody resonates with the heart
92	SomedayKōda Kumi		The courage to move forward with memories in your heart
93	SaudadePorunogurafiti		Love songs by Porno Graffitti
94	You & MeHamasaki Ayumi		Depicting the process of a sweet romance turning into a quarrel
95	Dried flowersYuuri		Yuuri's heartbreak song has outstanding emotional expression.
96	don’t cry anymoremiwa		Singing about the strength to rebound from heartbreak in miwa’s debut song
97	OVERMr.Children		Mr.Children heartbreak songs, memories and sorrow
98	Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG		Support song of SUPER BUTTER DOG
99	Fall down seven times, get up eight.Anjurumu		Angerme, a cheer song about rising after failure
100	StoryAI		The ending song of Big Hero 6 warms my heart.
101	SupernovaELLEGARDEN		Supernova expresses the lyrics of a heartrending breakup through an intense musical style.
102	Indigo squaredYorushika		Moving forward after heartbreak with time
103	N pole and N poleNICO Touches the Walls		Like attracts like, they repel each other, and the distance stays the same.
104	YellAAA		The courage to move forward after recovering from heartbreak
105	Heartbreak, thank you.AKB48		AKB48 songs with a heartbreak theme
106	my graduationSPEED		The strength of a woman who turns heartbreak into a springboard to move forward
107	single bedSha ran Q		Sharam Q’s Regretful Love Song
108	pure whiteBikkeburanka		I felt hope in Vickeblanka’s cold song
109	PopNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s bright, encouraging song
110	not enoughwacci		A bittersweet breakup song about parting ways with the one you love
111	How deeply I must have been in love.DREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s love songs make me feel nostalgic about myself
112	Hold on a second with that dress.back number		Love songs by back number
113	My wishYU-KI		Thinking about wishes in nature, Posi
114	Stay by my sideAbe Mao		Lingering attachment to the past and the desire to move forward
115	Heart earringsMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s heartbreak song—pop and uplifting
116	avocadoyonige		When I can’t stop thinking about my ex, I cry to music.
117	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s songs that help overcome the loneliness of heartbreak
118	Cheerfully after being dumpedTOKIO		TOKIO’s breakup song lifts my spirits
119	You of the fairytale landChatto Monchī		The feeling of being unable to accept the reality of heartbreak
120	snow globeSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A love ballad sung by the third generation
121	Love is overŌyō Fifi		Ouyang Fei Fei’s signature love song
122	To move forwardAbe Mao		A woman's resolve to overcome heartbreak and take a new step forward
123	Catch the loveyayuyo		Yayuyo’s heartbreak support song “Catch the Love”
124	to liveToukyou Jihen		The strength to free yourself from what binds you
125	balladGO!GO!7188		Move forward from heartbreak with GO!GO!7188’s classic song
126	If I can be by your sideKobukuro		A romance that bears no fruit due to bad timing
127	AitaiKato Miria		The complex feelings of a love that those around you try to stop
128	rainy dayA11yourDays		A refreshing message song that sings of the difficulties of love and bittersweet feelings
129	See youRyokushokushakai		An uplifting anthem that portrays heartbreak and inner conflict
130	In loveHY		A gem of a ballad that portrays the feelings of overcoming heartbreak and moving forward
131	high skyUMEIRO		UMEILO’s heartbreak song “Kōkū” depicts the wavering emotions of a man.
132	Leaving Grapefruits[Alexandros]		A farewell song, preserved as a beautiful memory
133	A Parting Poemguddō mōningu amerika		Good Morning Heartbreak Support Song
134	JengaHatsune Miku (40mP)		The heartache of accepting the end of love
135	Less than friends, less than lovers703goushitsu		A song about breaking off cohabitation after a heartbreak and the resulting delicate relationship
136	Things only you can doDaisuke		An uplifting pop song that heals the pains of love
137	My huge flowerMōningu Musume.		Polish yourself and let a great flower bloom
138	PromiseKōda Kumi		A song that sings about the importance of heartbreak
139	GarnetOku Hanako		The importance of viewing heartbreak in a positive light
140	LOVE ～Destiny～Hamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s lyrics of gratitude and a forward-looking farewell
141	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		A classic from the Showa era, a signature work by Kiyohiko Ozaki.
142	Goodbye HappinessUtada Hikaru		Parting with the past and walking anew
143	for a whilerikon densetsu		The strength to move forward after lost love
144	I want to see you.Yoshida Yamada		Even if I'm alone, I want to see you.
145	two peopleaiko		Realizing the other person's feelings and sensing the end of love
146	Stardust VenusAimer		Aimer’s heartrending love song. Beautiful sounds of piano and strings.
147	Never again…BENI		A poignant ballad where lingering feelings for a lover waver with resolve
148	FOREVERchanmina		Power to move from heartbreak to a new beginning
149	Dear daysHirai Ken		A classic by Ken Hirai that keeps a former lover in the heart as a beautiful memory
150	Let’s each start walkingAbe Mao		A song that captures the feelings of moving forward on a new path after heartbreak
151	love hangover7co		A heart that keeps moving forward while bearing the pain of heartbreak
152	MarshmallowMISAMO		MISAMO's new song heals the heart
153	Happy Endingback number		A poignant song by back number that portrays the turmoil of a breakup
154	Oh, my former lovermatsuri		A song that portrays the feelings of a woman trying to move on from a heartbreak
155	Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri		The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak
156	periodIshizaki Hyuui		A warm ballad depicting the end of love and a new beginning
157	My SongBabysitter		A positive cheer song for babysitters
158	Before GoodbyeEDDY		A masterpiece born from loving each other
159	I’m falling in love with you againbiriibanban		Delicate lyrics that evoke the passage of time
160	Turn at the next corner.℃-ute		An uplifting song that gives you courage when you're feeling discouraged
161	Last Love LetterChatto Monchī		An upbeat rock song about bouncing back from heartbreak
162	Invisible ManToukyou Jihen		Encouraging post-breakup pessimism with the freedom of an invisible person
163	If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro		Noriyuki Moriyama’s masterpiece that empathizes with the pain of living
164	the first strong spring wind21 seiki, aijō busoku		A poignant breakup song that likens heartbreak to an expiration date