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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Breakup songs by male artists recommended for the Yutori generation (21–30)
Close your eyesHirai Ken
This is a song that resonates with the aching feeling of holding on forever to the memory of a beloved person you’ve lost.
It’s the 20th single by singer-songwriter Ken Hirai, known for his unique musical world, released in 2004 and written as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World.” It topped the year-end Oricon singles chart and became a massive hit, with total shipments exceeding one million copies.
It’s a ballad overflowing with the sorrow of only being able to meet that person in memories—when closing your eyes brings their smile to mind.
If you’ve experienced parting from someone dear, or if you want to quietly reflect on the past, please give it a listen.
NO MORE YOUA.B.C-Z
A straight-up dance track that portrays the emotional momentum of moving on from heartbreak.
Opening the album “CRAZY ROMANTIC!” released in October 2025, this song pairs a revivalist synth sound inspired by ’90s–’00s J-pop with a four-on-the-floor beat for a satisfying finish.
That soundscape lifts the lyrics’ push-and-pull between bravado and lingering attachment into something light and buoyant.
Give it a listen when you’re ready to put a period on a past love, step into a new you, or simply look forward with positivity.
one grainwacci
A ballad that wraps the meaning of tears shed at the moment of parting in the tones of piano and strings.
Written and composed by Yohei Hashiguchi and arranged by Hajime Inaba, the single “Hitotsubu,” released in October 2025, explores the end of a romance.
The lyrics are superb, imbuing each individual tear with a different emotion, and the way farewells, memories, a protected future, and a lost everyday life intersect is truly moving.
If you’ve recently gone through a breakup, this one will hit you hard.
cream sodaoishikuru meronpan
A track from Oisicle Melonpan’s 10th mini-album “bouquet,” released in October 2025, marking the band’s 10th anniversary.
With its transparent melody and refreshing sound, this pop tune evokes bittersweet memories.
The groovy performance pairs perfectly with Nakashima’s gentle vocals.
Yet the lyrics tell a poignant story of waiting in a café for “you,” who never arrives.
Immerse yourself in the ensemble where exhilarating guitar-rock sound meets lyrical poignancy.
Passing smiles, a goodbye kissA.B.C-Z
Released in September 2025 as the second installment of a three-month consecutive release, this track is a mid-tempo number written and composed by the rock band LEGO BIG MORL.
It’s a bittersweet love song that echoes the lineage of the group’s past works, marked by a nostalgic melody and emotive vocals.
The lyrics delicately depict hearts growing apart despite their physical closeness, foreshadowing the end of a romance and evoking a poignant ache.
Dramatic and romantic J-pop.