Masterpieces of bittersweet breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks.

Tears of TomorrowKoseki Mai

Mai Koseki “Namida no Tomorrow” Promotion Edit

This is a heartbreak song by Mai Koseki that gently accompanies a dark mood.

Released in April 2024, it features a melody reminiscent of 1990s J-pop and poignant lyrics that strike a chord.

Through Koseki’s vocals, you can feel the pain of the protagonist, who was broken up with at a café full of memories.

The song portrays complex emotions—lingering attachment to an ex, frustration with oneself, and the determination to move forward—and it offers solace to those suffering from the pain of a breakup.

It was also used as the ending theme for the drama “Cinderella Complex,” drawing considerable attention.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on nights when love has fallen apart, as you spend time alone.

Goodbye once moreOzaki Kiyohiko

Sayonarawo Mouichido

A gem of a medium-tempo ballad that portrays parting lovers from a forward-looking perspective.

It’s a masterpiece that resonates with the bittersweet sorrow and resolve of two people who must choose separation in order to walk their own important paths.

Kiyohiko Ozaki’s emotionally rich vocals beautifully express both the loneliness of farewell and the hope of meeting again.

Released in July 1971, the song reached No.

2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and was also included on the album “Kiyohiko Ozaki Second Album.” In the 1999 film “Nodojiman,” Naoto Takenaka performs the song on screen, revealing a new facet of its appeal.

This is a track we highly recommend to anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear and wants to keep those memories as nourishment while moving forward.

GoodbyeMayo Okamoto

Mayo Okamoto - Sayonara

It was released in 1997 as Mayo Okamoto’s sixth single.

The lyrics and music were written by Mayo Okamoto, and it reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a poignant breakup song about a woman who, without saying a word, decides to part ways in order to pursue her dreams.

Mayo Okamoto’s vocals and the wistful melody make it a song that resonates deeply.

Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki

Hideaki Tokunaga – Rainy Blue ~1997 Track~

It was released in 1986 as Hideaki Tokunaga’s debut single.

Now considered one of his signature songs, it’s a classic that has been covered by many artists.

A heartbreak song overflowing with melancholy, it links the imagery of falling rain with the tears of a broken heart.

Memo lockShio Reira

Leira Shio / Memo Lock [Official Music Video]

A heartbreak song by Reira Ushio that gently embraces lost love and sinks into the heart.

Released in May 2024, the track reflects the bittersweet feelings of a bandman who can only write songs about her.

Coupled with visuals that dreamily depict past memories and inner landscapes, it tightens the listener’s chest.

Directed by Ao Inoue, the music video was filmed at a quarry in the Kanto area and created around the theme of “the concrete within the uncertainty of human memory.” It’s a song you’ll want to listen to if you’ve lost someone important or when you feel like looking back on a past romance.

You at your worstHamano Haruki

Hamano Haruki “The Worst You – You Were the Worst” (Official Music Video)

A poignant song by Haruki Hamano that delicately portrays the complex emotions of a woman trying to recover from heartbreak.

It captures universally relatable feelings—such as the struggle to break free from a self-sacrificing relationship and the late-night drives that bring back memories of the past.

Released in December 2023 as the second installment of a six-month consecutive release project, the track leaves a strong impression with its depiction of the strength to sort through lingering feelings for a past love and move forward.

It offers warmth and comfort to those who want to overcome the pain of a breakup.

Highly recommended for anyone struggling with their current relationship or hoping to face their feelings once more.

Self and others are alikesawada sorari

Sawada Kukairi “Iki-mimiko” Music Video

This is a poignant song by Kuukiri Sawada that delicately captures the pain of heartbreak.

Released in February 2024, it drew attention for its carefully rendered lyrics that portray complex emotions and its distinctive musicality.

The innovative sound—skillfully fusing elements of electronic, pop, and experimental music—resonates deeply with listeners.

収録アルバム「已己巳己」において、本曲は沢田の音楽的才能と内省的な歌詞世界を余すところなく示している。

It’s recommended for times when you want to heal the wounds of a broken heart or face yourself.

You’re sure to find moments you can relate to.