Breakup songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.

C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Autumn Cherry Blossoms~” Music Video

C.O.S.M.O.S.

~Akizakura~ by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE portrays a heartrending love that can never truly be fulfilled.

It was released in 2014 as the autumn installment of their four seasons series.

Set to a beautiful melody and vocals that conjure up vivid images of autumn foliage and blooming cosmos flowers, the song’s forbidden love tightens your chest with sorrow.

If you’ve put an end to a relationship that had little chance of ever working out, try singing this song and remember those bittersweet days.

If you find it difficult to sing alone, it becomes easier if you split the parts with a friend, like Ryuji Imaichi and Hiroomi Tosaka do.

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I can’t stop this sadnesstsubaki fakutorī

Tsubaki Factory “Sorrow Won’t Stop” Promotion Edit

This emotionally rich cover song captures the ache of heartbreak.

Tsubaki Factory brings fresh expression to one of Anri’s finest gems.

Preserving the original’s poignant sorrow, each member’s voice delicately portrays the helplessness of unrequited love.

The track is included on the single “My Days for You / Kanashimi ga Tomaranai,” released in June 2025.

It also serves as Shiori Yagi’s graduation single and reached No.

2 on the Oricon Daily chart.

How about listening on a night when you want something to keep you company in your melancholy?

The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi

The Last Rain

A gem of a ballad that gracefully portrays rainy scenery and the ache of parting.

Yasushi Nakanishi’s transparent vocals exquisitely capture lingering feelings for a lover and a passion verging on madness.

The dramatic piano melody and strings weave an achingly poignant world.

Released in August 1992, the song peaked at No.

16 on the Oricon chart.

It drew attention as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Hitachi Ashita P-KAN Kibun!” and had sold a cumulative total of about 900,000 copies by 1998.

Featured on the album “Yasushi Nakanishi,” among many other releases, it has inspired numerous covers by prominent artists, including Kumi Koda.

A sophisticated track best enjoyed while quietly sipping a drink in a lounge.

On nights when you want to soothe the pain of a broken heart, its soulful voice will gently stay by your side.

Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon

Aimyon “Anatomy of You: Pure Love Song ~Die~” lyric video made on LINE

This is a shocking song where intense madness and love intertwine.

Released exclusively at Tower Records in March 2015 as Aimyon’s debut single, it left a major impact on the indie scene.

While the melody gives a pop impression, the lyrics darkly portray obsession and possessiveness toward a loved one, and that uncanny contrast pierces the listener’s heart.

The gap between the pop sound and the provocative lyrics masterfully depicts the obsession and destructive desires that can accompany romantic feelings.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to let out powerful emotions or express complex romantic feelings at karaoke.

When love endsRin Oto

When Love Ends – Rin-ne (Official Music Video)

Born in 1999 and hailing from Fukuoka, Rin-ne is a rapper who’s gained popularity especially among younger listeners.

Rather than a hard-edged style, he’s known for a melodious approach that sits between mellow tracks, melody, and rap—earning support even from people who don’t usually listen to hip-hop.

“Koi ga Owareba,” a track from his third EP, “back alley,” released in December 2024, is quintessential Rin-ne: a standout song featuring a chill, lo-fi hip-hop-inspired track, melodious rap, and sharp, clever wordplay.

Overall, there are plenty of sections where the melody is sung, and if you learn the lyrics and the phrasing breaks, it’s approachable even for those who aren’t confident with rap—plus, it’ll sound cool at karaoke!

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If I become a superstarback number

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He went through a heartbreak but doesn’t want it to end like this… This song captures a man’s resolve to start a band and vow to grow, hoping to win back the person he loved.

It carefully portrays the protagonist’s feelings as he moves from self-deprecation to a determined, forward-looking mindset, making it highly relatable.

Included on the album “Superstar,” released in October 2011, the track spans a wide vocal range, but its highly empathetic lyrics make it easy to sing with feeling—perfect for karaoke.

It’s a compelling song that gives a push to anyone who wants to revive a dream they’d almost given up on.

Why not give it a try?

In loveHY

HY - “In Love” (Theme song for the film ‘366 Days’) Music Video

A gem of a love song that portrays the journey of looking forward after heartbreak.

It gently expresses the acceptance of a past breakup and the growth that comes from that experience, carried by a tender melody.

It’s a memorable masterpiece marked by a positive spirit—gratitude for the encounter, and a resolve to cherish the memories even if the love was not meant to be.

Included on the album “TIME,” this song was written as the theme for the film “366 Days,” set for release in January 2025.

Positioned as an answer song to “366 Days,” which depicts unrequited love, it completes the story by tracing the path to recovery from heartbreak.

A heartwarming ballad that will resonate with those who have overcome the pain of a breakup or who hold dear the memories of a precious love.