Breakup songs sung by male Japanese (J-pop) artists
There are so many words about love.Unrequited love, mutual love, breakups… There are lots of songs about these, too—perhaps it’s a national trait.Interestingly, in Japanese music, breakup songs seem especially common among them.Here, I’ve gathered 30 such heartbreak songs sung by male artists.May these masterpieces seep into and soothe your wounded heart.
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Breakup songs sung by male Japanese artists (41–50)
taxiKEN MIYAKE
It’s a bittersweet love song depicting a farewell at a taxi stand.
Released in February 2025, the track features KEN MIYAKE’s delicate vocals that beautifully convey the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.
The pop-rock sound is bright and breezy, yet the lyrical world is melancholic—an irresistibly appealing contrast.
Listening to it brings a sense of calm.
It’s a perfect song for nights when you want to dwell in the afterglow of a breakup, or to play while out for a drive.
Breakup Songs by Male J-Pop Artists (51–60)
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
This is a song by Omoinotake that portrays unwavering feelings for a loved one far away.
The words “I love you,” which never fade with time, seep into the heart.
Released in January 2024 as the opening theme for the TBS Tuesday drama Eye Love You, the piece poignantly depicts lingering attachment to a former lover and the regret of not being able to express one’s feelings when they were together.
It conveys the painful realization of someone’s importance only after being apart.
Those who have had such experiences will find it especially resonant.
It’s a song that gently embraces the hearts of those who have just gone through a breakup.
Tu-tu-luSixTONES
One of the theme songs for the drama “However, There Is Passion,” which portrays the youth of Nankai Candies’ Yamazato, is SixTONES’ “Kokkara.” Featured on the standard edition is this achingly bittersweet mid-tempo ballad, “Tu-tu-lu.” The titular “Tu-tu-lu” feels like the anguished cry of a man who regrets what happened but can no longer turn back.
The wordless hook elevates the sorrow of a love that’s fallen apart.
Lyrics that recall happier days—something like, “I didn’t exactly believe in forever, but back then, maybe the two of us had something like it…”—really hit home.
You’re not here.SixTONES
The heartbreak song sung by SixTONES begins with an ordinary morning scene.
After waking up with a cup of coffee, you’re confronted with the reality that the one you love is no longer there.
Memories suddenly come rushing back, and the days when you’d whisper “I want you” and “I need you” feel nostalgic.
But now, you can’t find that person anymore.
Included on the album THE VIBES, the song was released in January 2024.
The animated music video by Emumero and Pikata has also become a hot topic.
It’s the perfect track for anyone carrying the pain of a breakup or those who have experienced losing someone dear.
Useless crossjo0ji
Set in a fishing port town in Tottori Prefecture, a song themed around a friend’s heartbreak was released in July 2024.
Created by jo0ji, it features a striking sound that blends power with poignancy.
Both the melody and lyrics are crafted to portray the friend’s strength and story of renewal.
A grand, end-credits-like finale is another highlight.
It’s an anthem to a friend who has overcome the pain of heartbreak and can now laugh it off.
The track has earned high praise across the board, including being selected for FM802’s Heavy Rotation.
It might be the perfect song when you’re struggling to sort out your feelings or want to look ahead.
In that casemakaroni enpitsu
A narrative masterpiece by Macaroni Enpitsu that wraps a bittersweet longing for love in the refreshing tones of guitar and synthesizer.
While gently embracing the pain of heartbreak, the unshaken desire to believe in the other person’s dreams stirs the heart.
The melodic lines and Hattori’s emotionally rich vocals beautifully capture the warmth and ache of youth.
Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Blue Box, it weaves unattainable love and a growing inner world together with the anime’s atmosphere.
A gem of a song that stands with everyone who knows the joy of love and the pain of heartbreak, soothing the soul.
MissingKubota Toshinobu
Toshinobu Kubota delivers the bittersweet ache of an unattainable love with a sweet yet powerful voice.
The portrait of a love that cannot be fulfilled is drawn alongside a beautiful melody that seeps deep into the heart.
Included on his debut album “SHAKE IT PARADISE,” released in September 1986, the song was used as the ending theme for the TV programs “Uwasa-teki Tatsujin” and “World Pro Wrestling.” It’s a recommended track for times when you want to immerse yourself in memories of past love or revisit precious recollections you keep tucked away in your heart.