Recommended breakup songs by male artists for the Yutori generation
Love songs told from a male perspective have a different vibe than those from a female perspective, don’t they?
Because men are often seen as stronger compared to women, that contrast can make the message feel even more heartrending.
So this time, we’re introducing breakup songs by male artists that we recommend for the yutori generation.
We’ve listed not only ballads but also up-tempo tracks with a driving feel and danceable numbers, so they’re great picks for karaoke too!
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Recommended heartbreak songs by male artists for the Yutori Generation (11–20)
me me sheRADWIMPS
This song is included on RADWIMPS’ album “RADWIMPS 4 ~Okazu no Gohan~.” The title, with its multiple meanings, really leaves an impression.
The lyrics, mixing feelings of affection for the other person with self-centered emotions, portray an awkward kind of love that anyone can relate to.
Released in December 2006, the album reached No.
5 on the Oricon charts.
Expressing the complex emotions of a man who, while carrying the pain of heartbreak, tries to look forward, it’s a track that resonates with anyone struggling in love.
It’s also easy to sing at karaoke and is recommended when you want to look back on memories of romance.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
A song that candidly portrays the clingy emotions of a heartbroken man, it is Golden Bomber’s seventh single, released in October 2009.
While influenced by Showa-era kayōkyoku, it also features a distinctive sound with elements of Eurobeat.
It captured the hearts of many, winning the JASRAC Gold Award in 2014.
Combined with the band’s unique concept as a visual kei “air band,” it’s also very popular for karaoke—perfect for getting hyped with friends.
Recommended for those who want to empathize with the pain of heartbreak or sing their hearts out to feel refreshed.
Bad personyangusukinii
Young Skinny’s “Warui Hito,” released in January 2026, is a self-cover of a song that vocalist Kayau wrote for Kanano Senritsu.
Created as an answer song to their signature track “Gomi Ningen, Ore,” it vividly portrays the raw, shifting inner feelings of a woman being strung along by a man.
Set against an unpretentious band sound, the song reflects a heart burdened with lingering attachment and contradictions.
On nights when you’re troubled by a love you can’t neatly rationalize, why not immerse yourself in it?
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
It’s a song that delicately portrays lovers passing each other by, using a metronome as its motif.
The lyrics brilliantly liken the human heart—inevitably falling out of sync even when it seems aligned—to a metronome.
The feelings that remain even after a breakup seem to attest to how deeply one cherished the other, leaving a lingering ache.
Included on Kenshi Yonezu’s third album, Bremen, this track has resonated with many listeners since its 2015 release.
Its music video, composed of around 200 illustrations, also drew attention.
It’s a song that stays close to those struggling with love or who have experienced parting from someone important.
catDISH//
The song specially written by Aimyon has become one of DISH//’s signature tracks, capturing the hearts of many.
Its lyrics—centered on parting and the sense of loss after losing someone, with a poignant wish for them to return as a cat—leave a strong impression.
Released in August 2017 as a B-side, the piece was inspired by the film “Let Me Eat Your Pancreas.” The lyrics, which portray the unique immaturity and inner conflicts of adolescence, have resonated with many young people and gained broad support.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when, after experiencing heartbreak or goodbye, you want to immerse yourself in memories of someone precious.