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[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
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1eastPretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism’s ‘Pret…
2eastFrom our joined handsback number
From our joined handsback numberplay_arrow
back nu… released in 2014
3eastI want to forget.wacci
I want to forget.wacciplay_arrow
A heartbreak song swayed by memories of the past
4easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
A contemporary melodic hardcore sound and a positive me...
5eastUntil we meet againHirai Dai
Until we meet againHirai Daiplay_arrow
The aching desire to be reunited with a former lover, and…
6eastYou were happy, right?Te ga kuriimu pan
You were happy, right?Te ga kuriimu panplay_arrow
They have been active mainly by posting their works on TikTok…
7eastYou at your worstHamano Haruki
You at your worstHamano Harukiplay_arrow
The feelings of a woman trying to recover from the pain of heartbreak
8eastIt’s okaywacci
It's okaywacciplay_arrow
Gently heal my broken heart from love, please…
9eastBeyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei
Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Koheiplay_arrow
After breaking up with a long-term partner, vari…
10eastEven if you wait for a miracleSaucy Dog
Even if you wait for a miracleSaucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog's earnest rock ballad
11east-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER
-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Powerful, heart-stirring lyrics and sto...
12eastI fell in loveaiko
I fell in loveaikoplay_arrow
The 2016 animated film A Silent Voice…
13eastTulipindigo la End
Tulipindigo la Endplay_arrow
A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak through the language of flowers
14eastLOSERYonezu Kenshi
LOSERYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Back when it was released in 2016, in the music video, that dazzling…
15eastEven if I forget somedayback number
Even if I forget somedayback numberplay_arrow
It's one of their early songs, a classic in the heartbreak genre...
16eastOrangeSMAP
OrangeSMAPplay_arrow
Each member made their presence felt, and even after the breakup…
17eastcatDISH//
catDISH//play_arrow
Thoughts on the layered farewells to a cat
18eastIt’s love, but…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
It’s love, but…Ofisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Told by my partner they were breaking up with me because of my flaws...
19eastsayonaraHirai Dai
sayonaraHirai Daiplay_arrow
Even after we part ways, my feelings for you never fade...
20eastwa, wo, nnishina
wa, wo, nnishinaplay_arrow
Starting with the “ai” of the gojūon and ending with “wawon”…
21eastGirls don’t cry.katahira rina
Girls don't cry.katahira rinaplay_arrow
This song, packed with lots of a girl's true feelings, is real...
22eastYorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la End
Yorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la Endplay_arrow
A bittersweet love ballad on the verge of parting
23eastLove StoryAmuro Namie
Love StoryAmuro Namieplay_arrow
We can’t be together anymore, but I always think…
24eastYou are freeCHAGE and ASKA
You are freeCHAGE and ASKAplay_arrow
CHAGE and ASKA, a masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak
25eastsodasumika
sodasumikaplay_arrow
A scene where the fizz of carbonation mirrors a love coming to an end...
26eastOn this day of goodbyeaimyon
On this day of goodbyeaimyonplay_arrow
You need strength to overcome heartbreak...
27eastSSWKoresawa
SSWKoresawaplay_arrow
An anthem that encourages moving forward after heartbreak
28eastBecause I like you—because I love you.Merofuroto
Because I like you—because I love you.Merofurotoplay_arrow
Rather than a song of lingering attachment, it’s about love after moving on completely...
29eastBut,Takase Tōya & Ren
But,Takase Tōya & Renplay_arrow
A song that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment
30eastPhiladelphia fleabaneYOASOBI
Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBIplay_arrow
The more you cherished and loved someone, the more los…
31easttear-coloredNishino Kana
tear-coloredNishino Kanaplay_arrow
When it comes to love and heartbreak songs, it’s gotta be Kana Nishino...
32eastTomorrow, again[Alexandros]
Tomorrow, again[Alexandros]play_arrow
Four-piece rock band [Alexandro…
33eastbreakup songOkazaki Taiiku
breakup songOkazaki Taiikuplay_arrow
While facing the pain of heartbreak, I walk forward…
34eastI won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
I won't fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Speaking of Noriyuki Makihara’s breakup songs, this is the one…
35eastSolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
A gentle-toned guitar, a powerful bass, and a stea…
36eastme me sheRADWIMPS
me me sheRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A beautiful love song by RADWIMPS. RA…
37eastSky of TearsGReeeeN
Sky of TearsGReeeeNplay_arrow
When I go through a heartbreak, I just want to cry my heart out...
38eastcalm (of the sea), lull; Nagi (a Japanese given name)Marushii
calm (of the sea), lull; Nagi (a Japanese given name)Marushiiplay_arrow
Gently enveloping the loneliness after a breakup and the resolve to grow…
39eastSomeone other than you ~tejina~DEEP
Someone other than you ~tejina~DEEPplay_arrow
Listen to this song, cry your heart out, and sle—
40eastRebootmiwa
Rebootmiwaplay_arrow
This song “Reboot” was from the hugely popular drama…
41eastAs an ex-girlfriendMy Hair is Bad
As an ex-girlfriendMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
If I could take it as lightly as this song, just a little...
42eastCheer up!Takeuchi Mariya
Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
This is also a classic heartbreak song, Mariya Takeuchi’s “...
43eastName of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN
Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
It begins with the sound of a wistful acoustic guitar…
44eastloveUru
loveUruplay_arrow
It makes you feel okay about the sad experience of a broken heart…
45eastLetter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoiplay_arrow
The drama Someday..., starring Kasumi Arimura
46eastAbout meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. G, who enjoys overwhelming support from junior high and high school students...
47eastOne more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshiplay_arrow
It's a masterpiece among breakup songs. The singer…
48eastLovers AgainEXILE
Lovers AgainEXILEplay_arrow
Right after a breakup, you end up unconsciously thinking about the person you loved…
49eastBaby Don’t CryAmuro Namie
Baby Don't CryAmuro Namieplay_arrow
When Namie Amuro, who gives off a cool vibe, sings, it…
50eastwalnutMr.Children
walnutMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Many of Mr. Children’s songs resonate with hearts broken by lost love...
51eastI wanted to be your last girlfriend.Koresawa
I wanted to be your last girlfriend.Koresawaplay_arrow
It’s a heartbreak song about feelings for an ex-lover…
52eastletter04 Limited Sazabys
letter04 Limited Sazabysplay_arrow
04 Limited Sazabys'…
53eastNo matter how…Nishino Kana
No matter how...Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino always honestly speaks for a woman's heart...
54eastLove DrizzleShonan no Kaze
Love DrizzleShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
A figure confronting the loneliness in their heart when left all alone...
55eastSign of LoveCreepHyp
Sign of Love CreepHypplay_arrow
The high-tone voi... of vocalist Sekai Kan Ozaki
56east2%10-FEET
2%10-FEETplay_arrow
They say that no matter how painful a heartbreak is, it will become nourishment for yourself...
57eastGoodbye, Identityyonige
Goodbye, Identityyonigeplay_arrow
I think there are many different forms of heartbreak.
58eastHappy smile againikimonogakari
Happy smile againikimonogakariplay_arrow
The guitarist Mizuno wrote both the lyrics and the music…
59eastSomething wonderful is waiting for you.Fujita Maiko
Something wonderful is waiting for you.Fujita Maikoplay_arrow
When I get my heart broken, I just feel so sad and want to cry...
60eastBelieveNishino Kana
BelieveNishino Kanaplay_arrow
There are people in the world who are extremely fickle, constantly changing lovers…
61eastI miss you.UVERworld
I miss you.UVERworldplay_arrow
It wasn’t only men who were moved to tears by these lyrics…
62eastshutteraiko
shutteraikoplay_arrow
From the casual exchanges of lovers, swaying and shifting…
63eastLike magicSHISHAMO
Like magicSHISHAMOplay_arrow
A support song for a girl who looks ahead by polishing herself
64eastYour Anatomical Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon
Your Anatomical Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyonplay_arrow
The precariousness of a heart where love turns into violent emotions
65eastGood -joshi-Sakaguchi Ami
Good -joshi-Sakaguchi Amiplay_arrow
An empowering anthem for women who stay positive after a heartbreak
66eastYou look beautiful now.Miyuhan
You look beautiful now.Miyuhanplay_arrow
Speaking of Miyuhan-san, the heartbreak song “Tabako”…
67eastBlue BenchSasuke
Blue BenchSasukeplay_arrow
I still think about the girlfriend I dated during my school days...
68eastLOVEDMISIA
LOVEDMISIAplay_arrow
A broken heart is sad, but I’m glad I was able to fall for that person...
69eastsea glassSaucy Dog
sea glassSaucy Dogplay_arrow
A refreshing sound makes for a pleasant farewell song '…
70eastWish ~To You Back Then~Mirei Touyama
Wish ~To You Back Then~ Mirei Toyamaplay_arrow
All those feelings and memories from when I was in love, tightly packed…
71eastLetterSHE’S
LetterSHE’Splay_arrow
While repeating regrets and failures, I still pursue…
72eastSong of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN
Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Farewells are sad, but no matter how painful a part…
73eastplaying loversmakaroni enpitsu
playing loversmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
Recommended for those who want to listen to upbeat breakup songs…
74eastBefore you become a memorysupittsu
Before you become a memorysupittsuplay_arrow
It’s a number with Spitz-ness in full bloom. The vo…
75eastAya ~Aja~Sazan Ōrusutāzu
Aya ~Aja~Sazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Relatively unusual for Southern All Stars...
76eastUntil the day I can no longer rememberback number
Until the day I can no longer rememberback numberplay_arrow
Poignant lyrics that let you see the scene, and the added worldview…
77eaststill…arashi
still...arashiplay_arrow
I’m looking forward to the day I can meet that person again…
78eastA Naked Heartaimyon
A Naked Heartaimyonplay_arrow
As the theme song for the drama “My Housekeeper Mr. Nagisa”…
79eastFirst LoveUtada Hikaru
First LoveUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada, who released in 1999...
80eastFortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48play_arrow
In the modern J-pop scene, idol gr...
81eastwhiteoutreGretGirl
whiteoutreGretGirlplay_arrow
It’s tough from the very start—suddenly it’s painful, and then…
82eastIt’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī
It'll get stained.Chatto Monchīplay_arrow
An existence symbolic of a girls’ rock band…
83eastnot enoughwacci
not enoughwacciplay_arrow
A bittersweet breakup song about parting ways with the one you love
84eastSEASONSHamasaki Ayumi
SEASONSHamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
Ayumi Hamasaki’s release in 2000…
85eastFOLLOW THE WINDHimuro Kyosuke
FOLLOW THE WINDHimuro Kyosukeplay_arrow
Kyosuke Himuro’s naturally high-level vocal ability and sweet singing voice...
86eastmy girlthe pillows
my girlthe pillowsplay_arrow
Among the pillows’ many unrequited love songs, this might be one…
87eastAmyTHE ORAL CIGARETTES
AmyTHE ORAL CIGARETTESplay_arrow
The hugely popular four-member rock band THE ORA…
88eastTo Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon
To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyonplay_arrow
With unique lyrics and a distinctive worldview, resonating with many people...
89eastSmile and say goodbyeFujifaburikku
Smile and say goodbyeFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
The “bittersweet…” flowing from the beautiful melody
90eastSomedayKōda Kumi
SomedayKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Cherishing the time and memories up to now as precious treasures in my heart…
91eastBaby, I love youTEE
Baby, I love youTEEplay_arrow
TE…, which has recorded a total of 4.5 million downloads
92eastSaudadePorunogurafiti
SaudadePorunogurafitiplay_arrow
Brilliantly capturing the way the emotional distance between lovers grows…
93eastYou & MeHamasaki Ayumi
You & MeHamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
The two in the music video are so lovey-dovey...
94eastDried flowersYuuri
Dried flowersYuuriplay_arrow
Singer-songwriter Yuri’s representative...
95eastdon’t cry anymoremiwa
don't cry anymoremiwaplay_arrow
A crystal-clear, beautiful singing voice and powerfully playi…
96eastOVERMr.Children
OVERMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A heartbreak song by Mr.Children, …
97eastSayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG
Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOGplay_arrow
It's also something like a “cheering song” meant for you, who is going away…
98eastFall down seven times, get up eight.Anjurumu
Fall down seven times, get up eight.Anjurumuplay_arrow
Many of ANGERME’s songs are like “fighting spirit of the underdog” anthems...
99eastStoryAI
StoryAIplay_arrow
From the Disney-Pixar film Big Hero 6…
100eastSupernovaELLEGARDEN
SupernovaELLEGARDENplay_arrow
Among ELLEGARDEN’s songs, espe…
101eastIndigo squaredYorushika
Indigo squaredYorushikaplay_arrow
When you get your heart broken, everything feels sad, and anything can be fun…
102eastN pole and N poleNICO Touches the Walls
N pole and N poleNICO Touches the Wallsplay_arrow
Just as the north pole and north pole of magnets repel each other, adults…
103eastballadGO!GO!7188
balladGO!GO!7188play_arrow
In GO!GO!7188, songs like “Koi no Uta”...
104eastYellAAA
YellAAAplay_arrow
The tone is gentle, and it's a song that can make you feel positive.
105eastHeartbreak, thank you.AKB48
Heartbreak, thank you.AKB48play_arrow
Love and parting inevitably come as a set. Getting married just like that…
106eastmy graduationSPEED
my graduationSPEEDplay_arrow
Trying to use a broken heart as a springboard to move forward…
107eastsingle bedSha ran Q
single bedSha ran Qplay_arrow
“S…” by Sharan Q, released in 1994
108eastpure whiteBikkeburanka
pure whiteBikkeburankaplay_arrow
When I listen with my eyes closed in a quiet room, I freeze…
109eastPopNishino Kana
PopNishino Kanaplay_arrow
The bright atmosphere and cuteness come straight through…
110eastrainy dayA11yourDays
rainy dayA11yourDaysplay_arrow
I thought we could be together forever, but...
111eastSee youRyokushokushakai
See youRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
I’m drawn in from Haruko Nagaya’s opening lines…
112eastHow deeply I must have been in love.DREAMS COME TRUE
How deeply I must have been in love.DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Everyone has had that kind of experience—that kind of love...
113eastHold on a second with that dress.back number
Hold on a second with that dress.back numberplay_arrow
An artist I want to listen to every time I fall in love…
114eastNever again…BENI
Never again...BENIplay_arrow
A poignant ballad where lingering feelings for a lover waver with resolve
115eastMy wishYU-KI
My wishYU-KIplay_arrow
An open feeling as if you had thrown yourself into great nature…
116eastStay by my sideAbe Mao
Stay by my sideAbe Maoplay_arrow
I know it’s over, and yet…
117eastHeart earringsMatsuda Seiko
Heart earringsMatsuda Seikoplay_arrow
It’s a heartbreak song by the diva Seiko Matsuda. The lyrics…
118eastavocadoyonige
avocadoyonigeplay_arrow
The person you can’t stop thinking about after breaking up…
119eastI’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko
I'm glad I met you.Koizumi Kyokoplay_arrow
The loss when a loved one is gone...
120easthigh skyUMEIRO
high skyUMEIROplay_arrow
UME, which unfortunately disbanded in October 2020...
121eastA Parting Poemguddō mōningu amerika
A Parting Poemguddō mōningu amerikaplay_arrow
The four-piece band from Hachioji, Good Morning…
122eastCheerfully after being dumpedTOKIO
Cheerfully after being dumpedTOKIOplay_arrow
A heartbreak song that’s uniquely TOKIO! This…
123eastYou of the fairytale landChatto Monchī
You of the fairytale landChatto Monchīplay_arrow
The heartrending melody and Mr. Hashimoto’s vocals are…
124eastsnow globeSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
snow globeSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
Starting with the hit song “R.Y.U.S.E.I”…
125eastLove is overŌyō Fifi
Love is overŌyō Fifiplay_arrow
A Taiwanese sin… who was released in 1979
126eastTo move forwardAbe Mao
To move forwardAbe Maoplay_arrow
Overcoming the pain of heartbreak and taking a new step…
127eastCatch the loveyayuyo
Catch the loveyayuyoplay_arrow
The rock band that debuted in 2019, Ya…
128eastGarnetOku Hanako
GarnetOku Hanakoplay_arrow
This song is the theme song of the film “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,” and…
129eastto liveToukyou Jihen
to liveToukyou Jihenplay_arrow
At first glance, the lyrics seem difficult because they are filled with unfamiliar compounds…
130eastIf I can be by your sideKobukuro
If I can be by your sideKobukuroplay_arrow
Our timing for falling in love just doesn’t match…
131eastAitaiKato Miria
AitaiKato Miriaplay_arrow
Some of you may be in a love that people around you try to stop...
132eastGoodbye HappinessUtada Hikaru
Goodbye HappinessUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Parting with the past and walking anew
133eastfor a whilerikon densetsu
for a whilerikon densetsuplay_arrow
The strength to move forward after lost love
134easttwo peopleaiko
two peopleaikoplay_arrow
Realizing the other person's feelings and sensing the end of love
135eastStardust VenusAimer
Stardust VenusAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s heartrending love song. Beautiful sounds of piano and strings.
136eastFOREVERchanmina
FOREVERchanminaplay_arrow
Power to move from heartbreak to a new beginning
137eastIn loveHY
In loveHYplay_arrow
A gem of a ballad that portrays the feelings of overcoming heartbreak and moving forward
138eastLeaving Grapefruits[Alexandros]
Leaving Grapefruits[Alexandros]play_arrow
It's a farewell song, but looking back on everything up to now, there's a loneliness...
139eastJengaHatsune Miku (40mP)
JengaHatsune Miku (40mP)play_arrow
Many people can relate to these very heartrending lyrics…
140eastLess than friends, less than lovers703goushitsu
Less than friends, less than lovers703goushitsuplay_arrow
Some people have even used a breakup as an opportunity to stop using same-sex pronouns…
141eastThings only you can doDaisuke
Things only you can doDaisukeplay_arrow
A ray of light gently pierced my clouded heart after a broken love…
142eastMy huge flowerMōningu Musume.
My huge flowerMōningu Musume.play_arrow
It may not be a well-known song, but among fans it’s considered god-tier…
143eastPromiseKōda Kumi
PromiseKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Kumi Koda’s ... released in 2005
144eastLOVE ~Destiny~Hamasaki Ayumi
LOVE ~Destiny~Hamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
Sung with a very cute singing voice, gently and tenderly...
145eastUntil we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko
Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko
Even within its upbeat and bright mood, there’s a certain hint of melancholy…
146eastI want to see you.Yoshida Yamada
I want to see you.Yoshida Yamadaplay_arrow
When it comes to songs that make you cry, Yoshida Yamada. Try being alone…
147eastDear daysHirai Ken
Dear daysHirai Kenplay_arrow
It also became the theme song for the drama “JIN -Jin-”...
148eastLet’s each start walkingAbe Mao
Let's each start walkingAbe Maoplay_arrow
Heartfelt love songs that stay close to your heart and uplifting tracks that boost your spirits…
149eastOh, my former lovermatsuri
Oh, my former lovermatsuriplay_arrow
A song that portrays the feelings of a woman trying to move on from a heartbreak
150eastlove hangover7co
love hangover7coplay_arrow
A heart that keeps moving forward while bearing the pain of heartbreak
151eastMarshmallowMISAMO
MarshmallowMISAMOplay_arrow
MISAMO's new song heals the heart
152eastHappy Endingback number
Happy Endingback numberplay_arrow
A poignant song by back number that portrays the turmoil of a breakup
153eastSay goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri
Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuriplay_arrow
The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak
154eastperiodIshizaki Hyuui
periodIshizaki Hyuuiplay_arrow
A warm ballad depicting the end of love and a new beginning
155eastMy SongBabysitter
My SongBabysitterplay_arrow
Girls pop band, BabySitte…
156eastBefore GoodbyeEDDY
Before GoodbyeEDDYplay_arrow
Currently active as COCO-ROBINSON...
157eastI’m falling in love with you againbiriibanban
I'm falling in love with you againbiriibanban
A relaxed feeling that evokes the majestic flow of time…
158eastTurn at the next corner.℃-ute
Turn at the next corner.℃-uteplay_arrow
A song that makes you feel very positive when you listen to it...
159eastLast Love LetterChatto Monchī
Last Love LetterChatto Monchīplay_arrow
When you get your heart broken, it feels like no one loves you…
160eastInvisible ManToukyou Jihen
Invisible ManToukyou Jihenplay_arrow
After a breakup, I can’t help but think, “someone who will love me….”
161eastIf being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro
If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A forest whose title pierces me to the core…
162eastthe first strong spring wind21 seiki, aijō busoku
the first strong spring wind21 seiki, aijō busokuplay_arrow
Up-tempo, youthful rock ’n’ roll sou…