Japanese breakup songs sung by female artists
When you’re dealing with the pain of a broken heart, are you looking for songs that gently stay by your side? Heartbreak songs by female artists are filled with lyrics that speak for your feelings and emotions you can relate to.
Belt them out at karaoke and cry your heart out, or listen alone and quietly heal.
In this article, we’ll share heartbreak songs that can be your emotional support.
The voices that resonate with your wounded heart and the timeless tracks that give you the courage to look forward will surely wrap you in gentle comfort.
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Breakup songs in Japanese by female artists (41–50)
Everyone is a heroAI
“Minna ga Minna Eiyuu” by AI, released in 2016.
It was also used in an au TV commercial, so many people have probably heard it.
It’s an upbeat song that lifts your spirits, so if you can’t get over a broken heart, give it a listen.
The original tune is an American folk song.
It’ll get stained.Chatmonchy
The song Somaru yo is a masterpiece that many fans name as their favorite Chatmonchy track.
The combination of the cute vocals and the refreshing, uplifting melody truly captures the feeling of youth! The way they brightly sing slightly bittersweet lyrics is also a big part of Chatmonchy’s appeal!
Good nightaiko
When you’re heartbroken, it’s painful, and you can’t help but worry whether a day will come when you can laugh again.
aiko’s “Oyasuminasai” has lyrics about how, after some time has passed since a breakup, it now becomes a fond memory.
It’s a recommended song that helps you start thinking positively about a love that has ended.
Beyond the light that illuminates this darknessAnly+Sukimasuicchi
It’s a collaboration between Anly, a singer-songwriter from Okinawa, and the well-known duo Sukima Switch.
You can really feel the sense of utter despair and helplessness.
Still, the lyrics suggest that the tough times will end someday, and they’re sure to lift your spirits.
No matter how…Nishino Kana
“No matter how much…” not only features a distinctive, gentle melody, but its lyrics also portray the complex emotional currents of love that everyone has experienced at least once, making it irresistibly relatable.
It’s a love ballad in which Kana Nishino sings about the feelings of a woman troubled by love.
It’s your faultAYANE
A heartfelt pop number that sings of the complex emotions of love.
It’s a track by AYANE, a singer-songwriter from the Kansai region, released digitally in May 2025.
As the third installment in her consecutive digital single project, this release is drawing attention.
Featuring a lively rhythm and catchy melodies, it boasts a refined sound that sets it apart from her previous work.
The lyrics, written by AYANE herself, portray the conflicts and bittersweet feelings of love, inviting listeners’ empathy.
It’s a song you’ll want to play when you’re struggling with romance or feeling a haze of emotions.
Because I like youBENI
There are times when, in the midst of being in love, you suddenly worry whether the person you like truly loves you.
You end up feeling even more down at those times, but a woman who can honestly turn those unadorned feelings into a song and sing them is really cool, isn’t she? Her voice is mature and wonderful, too!