A breakup song sung by an idol. A collection of bittersweet love songs.
Among the songs sung by idols, there are so many love songs, aren’t there?
In this article, we’ll focus on breakup songs among those many love songs.
Even when we say “breakup songs,” the stories behind them vary: songs about breaking up after dating, songs about confessing and being rejected, songs about unrequited love that ended before the feelings could be conveyed, and so on.
So as you listen to the songs we’re about to introduce, be sure to read the lyrics as well, and take your time to savor the stories and bittersweet emotions woven into each one.
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | DEAR MY LOVERHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Hey! Say! JUMP’s love song |
| 2east | White LoveHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Hey! Say! JUMP’s love song |
| 3east | WeekenderHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Hey! Say! JUMP Love Mystery |
| 4east | BiryaniNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A dance number depicting Nogizaka46’s feelings of love |
| 5east | Because I like you.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of pure affection |
| 6east | Say I doTravis Japan |  play_arrow | Travis Japan’s new love song |
| 7east | Mermaid in FebruaryAKB48 |  play_arrow | Winter sea, a bittersweet love song like a mermaid |
| 8east | A Lonely Graduation CeremonyAsaka Yui |  play_arrow | Graduation, the poignancy of feelings I couldn't say |
| 9east | Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie |  play_arrow | A classic song portraying farewell and hope at graduation |
| 10east | Graduation of Unrequited LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song about an unrequited love before graduation |
| 11east | Lost and Found at the Graduation CeremonySKE48 |  play_arrow | A song that poignantly sings about the moment of graduation |
| 12east | GraduationHikaru GENJI |  play_arrow | Hikaru Genji’s graduation song, a moving youth ballad |
| 13east | Graduationsaitou yuki |  play_arrow | Yuki Saito’s classic song “Sotsugyo” (Graduation), memories of youth |
| 14east | uniformMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | On graduation day, feelings swaying in a sea of umbrellas |
| 15east | Search for Diamond Lily＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays spring scenery, graduation, and friendship. |
| 16east | Graduationkyandīzu |  | Candies’ bittersweet youth classic |
| 17east | It smelled like shampoo.22/7 |  play_arrow | A song depicting a bittersweet first love for a senior at an all-girls school |
| 18east | I’m totally in love.CANDY TUNE |  play_arrow | A sweet and thrilling classic brimming with romantic feelings |
| 19east | You will fall in love this summer.≠ME |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that refreshingly portrays same-sex love |
| 20east | Too late caution＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A song that depicts a forbidden love at a girls' school |
| 21east | Love letterHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | A poignant tale of unrequited love that resonates in the heart |
| 22east | Confession Heart RateSKE48 |  play_arrow | SKE48, 33rd single, The Beat of Youth |
| 23east | Only bots / Nothing but botsfantomu shiitaa |  play_arrow | Expressing the anxieties of love in a retro-style disco |
| 24east | That is a fairy.Boku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | Record Award in the first year of debut, The Story of the Blue Sky |
| 25east | Assaulted by a love song＝LOVE |  play_arrow | Producer Sashihara: =LOVE’s new song is a love song |
| 26east | Specially, do it.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | =LOVE's new love song |
| 27east | TwinkleStartChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | A moving song that paints hope for the future |
| 28east | Tell Me Tell Me ☆PiKi |  play_arrow | A wistful youth song by PiKi overflowing with love |
| 29east | Reconciliation Cream Puff＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A heartrending song that portrays the feelings after a quarrel with a lover |
| 30east | That’s unfair. You’re so sneaky.Love |  play_arrow | A poignant classic that depicts heartbreak in autumn |
| 31east | I only know the last note.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | Producer Sashihara expresses a bittersweet love in =LOVE’s 15th single. |
| 32east | I like you, please.FRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | Depicting a maiden’s heart as it shifts from idealized love to reality |
| 33east | Blue JeansHANA |  play_arrow | A mid-tempo ballad that portrays HANA’s feelings of love. |
| 34east | Please never quit being an idol.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the bond between an idol and their fans |
| 35east | Pink Strawberry Chocolate FridayNumber_i |  play_arrow | Bittersweet memories and scenes of a past love |
| 36east | JELLYNumber_i |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love at the end of summer |
| 37east | How do you like this version of me?Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | Koresawa’s new song: an anthem of heartbreak and self-affirmation |
| 38east | Now, the moon is waxing≒JOY |  play_arrow | A pure love song by the idol group ≒JOY |
| 39east | Dreaming 15-year-oldSumairēji |  play_arrow | A song depicting the bittersweet summer love of a 15-year-old girl |
| 40east | Depending on today.AVAM |  play_arrow | AVAM is rapidly rising in popularity with its unique musical style. |
| 41east | Just so you know, this feeling isn’t love!Tensen Tensei Shoujo. |  play_arrow | A Pointillism Girl song that portrays tsundere feelings of love |
| 42east | Real Sexy!Sexy Zone |  play_arrow | Invigorating, hope-filled pop that gives you the courage to move forward |
| 43east | LoveTreCUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | A pop tune that likens a lovestruck girl's feelings to a train |
| 44east | Sakura GirlNEWS |  play_arrow | Expressing the bittersweetness of spring love through cherry blossoms |
| 45east | I still love you.Chu-Z |  play_arrow | A ballad of aching feelings after being told goodbye |
| 46east | When I think of youTOKIO |  | TOKIO’s exquisite classic love ballad |
| 47east | ChankapanaNEWS |  play_arrow | A passionate song that colors summer romance, a big hit. |
| 48east | Sister Summer of the SeasideNEWS |  play_arrow | A refreshing classic that sings of summer memories |
| 49east | MermaidSMAP |  play_arrow | A poignant SMAP classic that portrays a mermaid’s love |
| 50east | HELLO HELLOSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man’s movie theme song, a refreshing love song |
| 51east | Soda Pop Lovenaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s exhilarating love song, the throbbing of romance |
| 52east | Love♡Scream!AiScReam |  play_arrow | A song by AiScReam that sings of the sweetness of love and heartfelt feelings |
| 53east | a tease; someone who leads others on≠ME |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the delicate emotions of a girl in love. |
| 54east | Cute for lifetakane no nadeshiko |  play_arrow | An electropop song of a maiden in love |
| 55east | Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | A summer love song, refreshing yet bittersweet |
| 56east | Seishu WatchNGT48 |  play_arrow | A pure schoolboy’s wistful first love painted along a springtime route to school |
| 57east | Slow motionNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | A classic hit by Akina Nakamori depicting an encounter on the beach |
| 58east | First Love RendezvousAnimal☆Collection |  play_arrow | A love song that expresses first love through animals’ courtship behavior |
| 59east | Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko |  play_arrow | A smash hit song that portrays Kyoko Koizumi’s earnest feelings |
| 60east | Love, I’m checkmated.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48: Innovations from an Akihabara-born idol group |
| 61east | Colorful DaysAee! group |  play_arrow | A love song that breezily sings of the sweetness of romance |
| 62east | orchestraBiSH |  play_arrow | Looking up at the night sky, BiSH’s masterpiece that resonates in the heart |
| 63east | Kiss Me PatissierCANDY TUNE |  play_arrow | A cute and rapidly rising idol group |
| 64east | NEW KAWAIIFRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | A pop song filled with feelings of love |
| 65east | HEARTKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A refreshing love song that gently melts feelings of romance |
| 66east | halfmoonKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A heartfelt love song by King & Prince |
| 67east | giftedNEWS |  play_arrow | A song of gifts that touch the heart, a classic by NEWS |
| 68east | graduation tripNMB48 |  play_arrow | A song that cherishes the bonds and memories with friends |
| 69east | BarrierSixTONES |  play_arrow | SixTONES song, theme song for “Ojō to Banken-kun” |
| 70east | Sweetest TuneTravis Japan |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays the feelings of pure love. |
| 71east | Koisuru Hikarinaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A rock song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of youthful love. |
| 72east | Tea for two with you ♡wāsuta |  play_arrow | The idol group Wasuta of the digital generation |
| 73east | Jasmine LOVEsairento rapusodi |  play_arrow | A love song about romance by a four-man men’s group from Shizuoka |
| 74east | The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that portrays farewell and hope |
| 75east | When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming Nogizaka46 song depicting farewells and encounters in spring |
| 76east | Bittersweetarashi |  play_arrow | A famous Arashi song that portrays a heartrending love |
| 77east | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | An inspiring coming-of-age song, the theme of Boys Over Flowers |
| 78east | Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song with an early-summer rain motif takes first place |
| 79east | Virus of Aitakane no nadeshiko |  play_arrow | Rock ballad movie theme song by 'Takane no Nadeshiko' |
| 80east | More than lovers, less than love (TV Size)＝LOVE |  play_arrow | =LOVE's new song is being adapted into an anime |
| 81east | I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A song by =LOVE that depicts the feelings of spring romance |
| 82east | I Miss You, Lonely Christmas℃-ute |  play_arrow | A girl troubled about her relationship with her boyfriend before Christmas |
| 83east | I Want to See You ~Missing You~Matsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Some time has passed since my heartbreak, and in my everyday li… |
| 84east | Heart earringsMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | It’s a heartbreak song by the diva Seiko Matsuda. The lyrics… |
| 85east | Eyes Are DiamondMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s signature heartbreak song |
| 86east | Eyes Are Like DiamondsMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | “The Wind Rises,” “I Want to See You,” “Ha… |
| 87east | The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s refreshing classic, composed by Eiichi Ohtaki |
| 88east | Your third button＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A bittersweet youthful love story, =LOVE’s mas… |
| 89east | Hologram of LoveSKE48 |  play_arrow | An SKE48 song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and of hope |
| 90east | Hello, Sadnesssaitou yuki |  play_arrow | Yuki Saito, who emerged from Miss Magazine, a… |
| 91east | Life is beautifulBiSH |  play_arrow | Under the name of a punk band without instruments, ... |
| 92east | When a first love comes to an endryo |  play_arrow | A Vocaloid song themed around a heartrending farewell... |
| 93east | Hold me…Matsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s album released in 1988... |
| 94east | KamonnegixNMB48 |  play_arrow | Based in Osaka as a sister group of AKB48… |
| 95east | Pianist of the RainSKE48 |  play_arrow | Based in Nagoya as a sister group of AKB48… |
| 96east | A STORY Painted by the Sun and YouSCANDAL |  play_arrow | They’ve now grown into one of Japan’s leading girl bands… |
| 97east | kiss me I love you℃-ute |  play_arrow | The much-missed disbanded “Hello! Proje... |
| 98east | Your TraceMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | A female idol group with many passionate fans... |
| 99east | Goodbye, my friendSCANDAL |  play_arrow | They have now grown into a girl band that represents Japan... |
| 100east | I’M YOUR IDOLtakane no nadeshiko |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the bond between an idol and their fans |