Masterpieces of bittersweet breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks.
It seems that when you’re feeling down, listening to somber songs rather than forcing yourself to listen to upbeat ones is actually better for your heart.
This time, we’ve put together a collection of Japanese breakup songs to send to you, who are hurting from heartbreak.
Let yourself fully relate to the songs you connect with, and clear your mind.
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Masterpieces of poignant breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks (81–90)
to cry innocently; to weep with a childlike airAKASAKI
This is a heartwarming song that delicately portrays the desire to protect someone precious.
The lyrics weave a world where love and longing for the other person intersect, resulting in a track that quietly seeps into the heart.
Crafted with AKASAKI’s naturally gentle vocals, the song has drawn significant attention, including being selected as Kiss FM KOBE’s recommended Japanese track for January 2025.
It marks the seventh single for AKASAKI, an 18-year-old singer-songwriter currently in high school.
This piece is one you’ll want to listen to when thinking of someone important who is far away, or someone who is no longer by your side.
Why not immerse yourself in its warm sonic world—like a tender whisper in your ear—while letting your feelings for a loved one grow deeper?
LOOPSIRUP
An emotional R&B tune that resonates with bittersweet memories of love.
Portraying happy, everyday moments with a lover—like café dates and casual conversations during a drive—the song is, in fact, a poignant love ballad that looks back on a lost romance.
SIRUP’s gentle, velvety vocals blend perfectly with the sophisticated sound production.
Released in August 2018 as part of the album “SIRUP EP2,” the track garnered a huge response, with its music video surpassing 10 million views.
Evoking real-life everyday scenes, it captivates with a comfortable groove that fuses R&B, soul, and hip-hop.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to bask in memories with someone special, or when you’re feeling the ache of love.
Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE
A gem of a duet song that delicately weaves together the tenderness of a budding crush and the sorrow of parting.
Released in 2018 as an insert song for the film “Aonatsu: 30 Days with You,” it blends the voices of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE and Sonoko Inoue into a track that leaves a fleeting yet warm afterglow.
From both male and female perspectives, it carefully portrays the joy of meeting, the premonition of goodbye, and feelings that are hard to put into words.
The gentle tones of piano and acoustic guitar express the subtle shifts of the heart as summer draws to a close.
It is a heartwarming piece that offers comfort to those who have experienced parting with someone dear or who wish to cherish irreplaceable memories.
I LOVE YOUkurisu haato
A heart-stirring ballad that poignantly sings of a love growing cold.
Released in February 2014 as Chris Hart’s first original single, the song is known as the theme for the ACE JTB TV commercial.
While cherishing the happy memories with a lover, it vividly portrays the emotional turmoil of drifting apart.
Though American-born, Hart masterfully conveys the delicate nuances of Japanese and delivers a warm vocal that resonates deeply with listeners.
Scenes of memories unfolding with the changing seasons—like springtime cherry-blossom viewing and winter kisses indoors—further heighten the ache of heartbreak.
It’s a song that gently supports those who have lost someone precious or who are seeking closure.
love hangover7co
A poignant pop number that portrays the bittersweet resolve to forget a lover whose heart has drifted away.
Released in March 2025 after going viral on TikTok, the song features 7co’s delicate vocals, expressing an undying love even amid the monotony of everyday life, tightening listeners’ chests with emotion.
It’s a track that stands beside anyone trying to move forward while carrying the pain of heartbreak.
NatsumiAKASAKI
A work filled with bittersweet memories that draws you in with words woven from a delicate sensibility.
Released in September 2024, this track became a hot topic on platforms like TikTok.
Crafted by 18-year-old AKASAKI, the pairing of lyrics and melody that evokes the end of summer is exquisite—leaving a lingering poignancy while resonating with a pleasantly pop feel.
It has captured many hearts, with over 3 million plays on Instagram Reels.
A song that stands by those who’ve experienced heartbreak or want to move past a farewell with someone dear.
Perfect for a quiet night.
Masterpieces of heart-wrenching breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks (91–100)
To fall like a roseAKASAKI
A song by AKASAKI that delicately portrays the sweetness and ache of love and the pain of parting.
While resplendently singing of a love that cannot be stopped, it also beautifully captures the fragility of its end.
The genuine emotional expression and refined musicianship are perfectly balanced, making this piece, which seeps into the heart like a romance film, especially moving.
Released in February 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Labyrinth of Love.” While rooted in rock, its innovative arrangement effectively incorporates elements of jazz and classical music, adding to its allure.
Highly recommended for those who have experienced a farewell with someone dear, or who are still struggling to sort out their feelings.