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)
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This is a solo track by Shiyoh Hirano.
Centered on the sweet, bittersweet memories of a past love, it conjures scenes like walking hand in hand along the railway—just like a moment from a film.
The structure is superb, unfolding from rap-like spoken lines into a beautiful chorus, and his husky, gentle vocals further heighten the song’s melancholy.
The track is included on the album “No.Ⅱ,” released in September 2025.
When you want to quietly look back on an old love, listening to it will surely keep you company.
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Wacci is a five-member band beloved by many listeners for their down-to-earth, relatable lyrics and warm melodies.
Released digitally in September 2025, “Even Though She Won’t Be My Girlfriend Anymore” is a song that portrays the conflicted emotions of having to choose to part ways while still holding on to feelings of love.
Its lyrics—mixing gratitude, regret, and a resolve for the future at the very moment a romantic relationship ends—will likely resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced a breakup.
Yohei Hashiguchi’s sincere vocals, paired with an arrangement that blends the band’s sound with sweeping strings, gently envelop the story as it unfolds.
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Rapper Pilaf Seijin, who enjoys overwhelming support especially among Gen Z, released this work, Tameguchi, in August 2025.
While Pilaf Seijin is known for many unique pieces, this song is a poignant, heartbreak-themed track that really hits home.
It depicts the shift from casual, intimate speech to formal language—once a symbol of closeness—creating a deeply moving sense of loss.
By vividly portraying memories of happier days, it highlights just how much has been lost.
If you’re nursing a broken heart, give it a listen.
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A ballad sung by Yuuri that feels like painting memories with a loved one over photographs.
It captures the ache of realizing only later how precious someone truly was amid days gone by, and the interplay of cherished memories and lingering regret tightens the listener’s chest.
Released in July 2021, the piece originated from a YouTube channel project; in response to fervent fan requests, it was officially recorded and has since been beloved by many, surpassing 300 million streams.
It’s a warm song that gently stays beside those who still hold on to lost love or unspoken feelings.
Like the beginningRen
This is a solo ballad written by REN of the global boy group JO1.
Set for release in July 2025, it’s his fourth solo track.
With a delicate vocal delivery, it captures the unease toward kindness that’s become routine and the premonition of a relationship’s end.
You can clearly feel the protagonist’s poignant resolve in lines like, “This way will be better for both of us.” It’s a song that will sink deep into your heart when you’re struggling with a cherished relationship or quietly reflecting on a breakup at night.