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.
- A breakup song with great lyrics. A beautiful message that lingers in the heart.
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Masterpieces of poignant breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks (171–180)
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
It’s a gentle song that expresses feelings and gratitude toward a lover who has gone away.
Rather than making you feel heartbroken, it’s a breakup song that transforms the pain of a broken heart into a gentle warmth.
It’s also great for karaoke and can get everyone excited, so it’s recommended for high school students.
If it’s not youKG
It’s a song you can listen to from both a male and a female perspective.
Even though they’ve broken up, they just can’t forget and keep looking back on the memories.
It portrays that hard-to-let-go feeling so well, and I really related to it.
Since the melody isn’t too dark, I recommend it to those who feel like crying but still want to look forward.
See you againSEAMO
It’s a break-up song with lyrics about lingering feelings, but the up-tempo beat makes it sound cool.
It seems like it’d be great to sing at karaoke, too.
While expressing gratitude by saying “thank you,” it also honestly conveys lingering attachment and regret—one of those songs that really gets those feelings across.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
When you’re going through a tough time, its catchy melody and KENTA’s powerful vocals are a surefire remedy for heartbreak.
At the same time, it’s a song that inspires optimism and a can-do attitude—if you try, you can do it; if you don’t, you can’t.
If you’ve suffered a painful breakup, listen to this track and take on the next challenge!
YOUYUI
If someone could sing this beautifully and lyrically, even the wounds on my heart might heal a little.
Breakup songs are often about lingering feelings—still loving someone yet unable to forget them.
That’s precisely why melodies as lovely as this really shine.
Classic heart-wrenching breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks (181–190)
fishback number
The lyrics about still having lingering feelings really resemble how I felt after my own heartbreak, so I can’t help but empathize deeply with this song.
Wanting them to come back and questioning why we broke up—those are thoughts anyone who’s been heartbroken goes through, I think.
The straightforward lyrics are truly tear-inducing.
Happinessback number
Speaking of heartbreak songs, we mustn’t forget them.
These tracks let you cry your heart out and shed plenty of tears.
Although it was included as the B-side to Hanabira, the lyrics—depicting the feelings of a woman who puts his happiness above all—became very popular.
It’s a song I especially want women who’ve decided to step back from a painful love to hear.
The feelings you poured into loving with all your might will surely be rewarded, right?
