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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Heart-wrenching breakup song masterpieces. Recommended popular tracks (41–50)
First LoveUtada Hikaru
Released in 1999 as Hikaru Utada’s third single.
It was a single cut from the album “First Love” and was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Majo no Joken” (Forbidden Love).
It topped the Oricon karaoke chart for 15 consecutive weeks and is celebrated as one of Utada’s signature songs.
Rain MelodyKinKi Kids
It was released in 1999 as Kinki Kids’ eighth single.
It reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, with the sorrow of a man’s heartbreak resonating with the rain to heighten the sense of poignancy.
From a male perspective overflowing with lingering regrets, it’s an adult breakup song.
Together When…Hamasaki Ayumi
It was released in 2007 as a digital download single by Ayumi Hamasaki.
The song was used in a music.jp TV commercial and marked her first-ever download single.
It’s a poignant track in which she says “thank you” to a former lover.
Someday Merry ChristmasB’z
It’s a song included on B’z’s mini-album “FRIENDS,” released in 1992.
Although it wasn’t released as a single, it has remained a beloved Christmas standard over many years.
It’s a poignant ballad that conveys just how happy the time spent together was.
Only a single voicerokudenashi
It’s a poignant song that empathizes with people carrying the pain of heartbreak and the struggle of living.
Released in December 2021, it delicately portrays the loneliness and inner conflict of young people today, accompanied by the gentle tones of the piano.
The emotions expressed by Rokudenashi reflect the image of people who, though hurt by everyday words, still try their best to smile.
The song resonated across borders, reaching No.
1 on Hong Kong’s Spotify Viral Chart and moving many hearts.
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to those who can’t quite put their feelings into words or who are wrestling with worries alone.
Its tender melodies and vocals will surely stay close to your heart.
ShipwreckNakamori Akina
This song was written and composed by Tokiko Kato and provided to Akina Nakamori.
Released in 1987 as her 19th single, the cover came to fruition because Kato herself ardently wished for Nakamori to sing it.
It likens a heart that has lost love and has nowhere to go to a ship stranded by a storm.
For those who have gone through the profound parting of divorce and feel their hearts on the verge of breaking from an unbearable loneliness, the depth of this sorrow will resonate painfully.
It stays close on nights when you don’t want to put on a brave face and instead want to confront your feelings head-on.
Perhaps shedding tears while listening to this song will make your heart feel just a little lighter.
Let’s stop it.moon drop
A new song from November 2024 that blends lyrics about a heartrending farewell with an emotional band sound.
It carefully portrays the complex feelings toward a former lover.
The lyrics that trace the changing feelings behind how they address each other are especially striking.
It’s a track worthy of celebrating moon drop’s 10th anniversary.
Vocalist Hamaguchi directed a music video for the first time, and the film, which captures the subtleties of romance, has also become a talking point.
It’s a warm song that offers comfort to anyone who has experienced a breakup.