Breakup songs by female artists recommended for the yutori generation
There are countless masterpieces of breakup songs throughout the history of the J-pop scene.
From raw, realistic songs that make you empathize just by listening, to poetic and beautiful ones that spark the imagination, each one has a story that’s sure to move your heart.
So this time, we’ve put together a list of songs by female artists—breakup tracks especially recommended for the yutori generation.
They’re great picks for karaoke, too, so be sure to check them out!
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Breakup songs by female artists recommended for the Yutori generation (21–30)
Guiltytuki.
This is a track by tuki.
that stands out for its unique concept: framing a tangled romance as a courtroom trial and passing judgment on a lover.
Released as a digital single in July 2025, the song fuses a driving, fast-paced beat with a cool, poised vocal performance.
The lyrics cleverly weave in legal terminology while portraying the protagonist’s firm resolve to cut ties with control and lingering attachment.
It’s a song that just might give a boost to anyone struggling with a messy relationship or hoping to bring closure to a past love.
wedgeOku Hanako
A piano ballad by Hanako Oku that quietly embraces the inescapable pain of parting.
Cherished since her indie days and lovingly passed down in her performances, it’s a song that has been adored by fans for many years.
Two shadows lit by streetlights after the last train has gone, a final kiss shared even as they know they’ll never meet again.
Lyrics that portray such helpless scenes are sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
The song gained popularity through word of mouth and was finally released as a single in July 2015, marking the 10th anniversary of her debut.
It was later included on the album “Prism.” On nights when you’re sinking into sorrow with no way out, why not surrender yourself to this piece and let the tears flow?
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
It’s a song by aiko that portrays a delicate heart: identifying with an insect that protects itself with a hard shell yet is fragile inside, and acting tough precisely because it’s in love.
Like that insect that cannot survive the winter, the song foresees the end of love, yet its deep affection moves you as it tries to accept even the sadness as a cherished memory.
Released in November 1999, it was also used as the ending theme for TBS’s CDTV.
If you’ve ever found yourself putting on a brave front in front of someone you like, you’ll understand this all too well! As you listen, may you embrace that awkwardness as a part of yourself and find the courage to step forward into tomorrow.
Like this tonightaimyon
This is a song by Aimyon that portrays a helpless night where you dissolve your true feelings into the bubbles in your glass and surrender yourself to an ambiguous relationship.
Wishing for no more than a modest trigger to feel fulfilled evokes emotions akin to the resignation of unrequited love.
Released in November 2018, the song drew attention as the theme for the drama “We Can’t Become Beasts,” and has been streamed over 100 million times.
If you’ve ever been unable to tell someone how you really feel and felt like you might as well just go with the flow, you’ll surely understand the protagonist’s pain.
Doesn’t it feel like this song gently stays close to a heart burdened with feelings that have nowhere to go?
Kasane AiSoala
A heart-stirring ballad by Soala that paints the ache of lost love in beautifully poignant words.
Wrapped in a clear, gentle voice, it tenderly holds the regret for a love that might have lasted if only they had met differently, and the feelings that will never again converge.
Released in January 2025 and included on the EP “Bluem,” the song also drew attention for its music video featuring model Suzuka Orita and actor Yusei Ito.
With a melody that sinks into the heart, it portrays memories of happy days and the fragile story of a love that ends in parting.
When you’re struggling in a relationship or want to sing while thinking of someone dear, this song is sure to speak for your feelings.