Masterpieces of bittersweet breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks.

Until the day I can no longer rememberback number

back number – Until the Day It Becomes Unrememberable (full)

This is a poignant song about parting with someone dear.

Iyori Shimizu’s delicate vocals gently enfold the feelings for the one who was lost.

It carefully depicts the depth of their bond and the emptiness that follows their absence, making it a piece that resonates deeply with listeners.

The song was also selected as the ending theme for a TV Tokyo music program, winning widespread empathy.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to remember someone important, or reaffirm your feelings for them.

Why not close your eyes and listen slowly?

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berry meet / Right on the Money [Music Video]

A song that skillfully depicts emotions from the depths of the heart.

The complex feelings after a breakup are conveyed through delicate lyrics and a powerful melody.

While putting on a brave face, the tears shed over inner emptiness will surely resonate with many.

Included on berry meet’s first E.P., “JUKEBOX,” this track immediately became a hot topic among fans when it was released in April 2023.

It’s a song to listen to when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or take a step forward.

Its lyrics, which remind you of the importance of cherishing yourself, will surely become a source of strength.

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indigo la End – Night Calm feat. nishina

This is a poignant song that depicts a farewell arriving on a winter night.

It beautifully expresses how a relationship between two people moves toward its end in the quiet of the night.

Anyone who has experienced a painful goodbye may relate to the wish, “Please wait to say goodbye until winter is over.” Indigo la End’s delicate musicality and Nishina’s transparent, airy vocals are a perfect match, leaving a lingering resonance that sinks into the heart.

Released digitally on January 17, 2025, the track is included on the album “MOLTING AND DANCING,” out on the 29th of the same month.

It’s a song for those who, on the verge of parting from someone important, want to spend their final moments together.

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indigo la End – Change of Heart [Lyric Video]

This song captures the ache of a yearning heart and the pain of heartbreak.

It portrays the complex shifts in human relationships, moving from a false meeting to a true goodbye.

Released in April 2024, it fully showcases indigo la End’s delicate musical sensibilities.

Wrapped in the stillness of night, its lonely atmosphere is striking, and anyone who’s experienced heartbreak will relate.

It’s perfect for those troubled by a love that won’t go their way or for anyone wanting to look back on a past relationship.

Let Enon Kawatani’s voice carry you as you release the emotions hidden deep within your heart.

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I still

The piercing lyrics and milet’s beautiful vocals leave a strong impression.

Written as the theme song for the film “Unknown Girlfriend,” it was released digitally in January 2025 and on CD single in February.

A special track created for a character that milet herself plays in the movie, it features profound lyrics themed around parting and reunion that truly resonate.

Since the song ties closely to the film’s story, it’s best enjoyed alongside the movie.

It’s also a track you’ll want to listen to when you want to savor your feelings for someone important.

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mol-74 – April [MV]

A signature song by mol-74, woven from translucent vocals and delicate sound.

Centered on April—the symbol of spring’s arrival—it beautifully portrays the emotions of looking back on a past romance.

The resolve to stay true to oneself, even while struggling with the gap between ideals and reality, is striking.

It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone who’s faced a parting with someone dear at the start of a new season.

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wacci “I Want to Forget” Music Video

This is a song by wacci that portrays the bittersweet feelings of being unable to let go of a former lover, no matter how much you want to move on.

It delicately expresses the emotional turmoil of wishing to erase memories of an ex, yet seeing traces of the past even in new encounters.

Released exclusively via digital distribution on July 17, 2024, this work is a highly relatable heartbreak song that speaks to those who, despite trying to enter a new relationship, find themselves held back by lingering feelings and the frustration of not being able to move forward.