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Recommended breakup songs for high school students: classic and popular J-pop tracks

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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

When do you feel like listening to heartbreak songs? Is it, after all, when you’ve had your heart broken? Some people want to soak in those feelings with breakup songs and have a good, long cry, while others want to sort out their emotions so they can move forward.

We’re introducing lots of tracks themed around unrequited love and heartbreak for you to listen to at times like these.

Have a good cry and feel refreshed, or just zone out and listen without thinking.

May the power of music help you feel even a little more positive.

Recommended heartbreak songs for high school students: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (71–80)

Be happy, okay?matsumura kanau

Be Happy. – Kanau Matsumura [Official Music Video]

Be happy, okay?matsumura kanau

Kana’u Matsumura, who has been gaining attention after posting a singing video on TikTok, is in the spotlight.

The heartbreak song he’s known for—one that listeners say moves them to tears—is “You’re Going to Be Happy.” The first half of the song reflects on memories with a former lover from a male perspective, while the latter half expresses wishes for the ex’s future happiness.

It’s a bittersweet and sorrowful piece, yet its appeal lies in the hopeful feeling woven into it.

Although it’s sung mostly in a high tone, the slow tempo should make it easy to sing.

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Your TraceMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Your Trace

Your TraceMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

It’s a song that gently, effortlessly slips into even a tired heart.

Although it’s a breakup song, the fact that it’s sung by a group gives the vocals a rich fullness, and even in the lyrics that express painful feelings, you can sense warmth.

The final phrase of the chorus never changes, giving the impression of music that simply chooses to coexist with the pain.

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In conclusion

We introduced songs themed around heartbreak and unrequited love.

Even when you think you understand it in your head, it’s hard to sort out your feelings after a breakup.

I hope these songs can heal that heartbreak even a little and help you feel a bit more hopeful.