Masterpieces of bittersweet breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks.

Masterpieces of bittersweet breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks.
1	Goodbyewacci	Face forward with wacci’s breakup song
2	Rejected-Love GirlSayuri	Sayuri’s song about recovering from heartbreak
3	wa, wo, nnishina	A love song about bouncing back from heartbreak and realizing the preciousness of love
4	Heartbreak—Are you happy now?sonā poketto	Sonar Pocket’s heartbreak song portrays lingering feelings for an ex.
5	YouWILD BLUE	A drama theme song ballad about overcoming heartbreak
6	The Rain and Meback number	A sad breakup love song by back number
7	Snow, Moon, and Flowersyangusukinii	A ballad that depicts a love rekindled by a scent
8	dizzinessDREAMS COME TRUE	A heartbreak ballad by DREAMS COME TRUE
9	Dried flowersYuuri	A heartrending rock ballad that likens lingering feelings for a lover to a flower
10	me me sheRADWIMPS	A masterpiece by RADWIMPS, a timeless song that gently embraces the pain of the heart.
11	I love you, I love you, I love youKōda Kumi	Kumi Koda’s passionate ballad love song
12	somedaySaucy Dog	The sorrow of heartbreak and the courage to move forward
13	Good ByeHY	A soothing song that sings of gratitude and a positive heart
14	Because I fell in loveaimyon	A classic song that sings of the sense of loss in love and of gratitude
15	Love? (As if.)Hitsuji Bungaku	A classic song that portrays the end of love and lingering attachment
16	Mikan HeartC&K	C&K's heartrending love ballad
17	Stay by my sideAbe Mao	A heartbreak song that wishes for a love that has ended
18	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku	On an autumn night, the scent of osmanthus brings back memories.
19	You are freeCHAGE and ASKA	CHAGE and ASKA, a masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak
20	Sentimental KissShio Reira	A song that depicts an unbreakable, lingering love
21	That’s not fair.Ochiai Wataru	A love I like, yet my heart is distant somewhere.
22	TIMEB’z	A popular rock ballad that empathizes with the feelings of heartbreak
23	The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46	Nanami Hashimoto’s final single
24	not enoughwacci	A bittersweet breakup song about parting ways with the one you love
25	the absolute worstMarushii	The pain of a betrayed love and the complex emotions that come with it
26	Best-before date of lovetuki.	A work that sings of the contradictory emotions of sensing the end of love yet being unable to let it go.
27	I didn’t want to know, if it meant losing it.atarayo	The Conflict Between a Lover's Betrayal and Unfading Feelings
28	Unfit to be a loverKoresawa	A heartfelt cry depicting the anguish of heartbreak and self-reflection
29	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi	Yasushi Nakanishi’s signature heartbreak song
30	OrangeSMAP	SMAP’s heartbreak songs are embraced
31	Song of the Eternal NightKamisama wa saikoro o furanai	A heartrending breakup song that portrays the pain of someone you loved drifting away.
32	You’re not here.SixTONES	Introduction to SixTONES' heartbreak songs
33	Romance and LoveSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu	A poignant ballad that depicts the resolve to part ways
34	codependencyDomura Riu	A song that portrays the loneliness and anguish of an unhealthy love
35	an unkind girlKoresawa	A bittersweet ballad of unrequited love and self-loathing
36	rendezvousshaitoopu	Sheitoupe, popular on social media, depicts the pain of heartbreak.
37	evening primroseNovelbright	A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and bittersweet feelings
38	GraduationMy Hair is Bad	A coming-of-age song depicting changes in relationships and farewells
39	Lovers AgainEXILE	EXILE’s 22nd single, commercial song
40	Only a single voicerokudenashi	A poignant song that comforts heartbreak and loneliness
41	JELLYNumber_i	A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love at the end of summer
42	Never again…BENI	A poignant ballad where lingering feelings for a lover waver with resolve
43	First LoveUtada Hikaru	A signature song by Hikaru Utada that ranked No. 1 on the karaoke charts for 15 consecutive weeks
44	Rain MelodyKinKi Kids	Kinki Kids heartbreak song: the poignancy of rain
45	Someday Merry ChristmasB’z	B’z, a classic Christmas ballad
46	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake	A moving masterpiece that portrays the poignancy of love and the hope it brings
47	Please forget it.Yorushika	Singing of the heartbreaking feelings of lost love and farewell
48	Even if I give you everything, you still won’t love me.takayan	A song with a heartrending melody that comforts the pain of heartbreak
49	handsKōda Kumi	Kumi Koda’s heartbreak song ranks seventh on the Oricon chart.
50	Together When…Hamasaki Ayumi	Ayumi Hamasaki’s farewell thank-you song
51	tear(s)Marushii	A heart-touching song that portrays the bittersweet pain of heartbreak
52	I want to be dumped with a happy endingAnri	A heartbreak song that poignantly sings of the end of summer
53	Sad feelingsKuwata Keisuke	Keisuke Kuwata’s solo songs: a sense of loneliness hidden within bright tones
54	Cold fireworksKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.	At summer’s end, singing of a frustrating heartbreak
55	tear(s)FUNKY MONKEY BABYS	A heartbreak support song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
56	Let’s stop it.moon drop	A heartrending love ballad celebrating Moon Drop’s 10th anniversary
57	Ice RainKudō Shizuka	Shizuka Kudo's song of a heartrending farewell
58	White LoversKuwata Keisuke	Keisuke Kuwata’s love song, popular as a Christmas tune
59	Watarase BridgeMoritaka Chisato	A signature song that evokes thoughts of parting at Watarase Bridge
60	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki	Noriyuki Makihara’s million-selling heartbreak song
61	Vega and AltairOnda Masanori	A soothing ballad singing of Tanabata romance
62	ShipwreckNakamori Akina	Akina Nakamori cover song with lyrics by Tokiko Kato
63	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE	DREAMS COME TRUE earthquake disaster charity song
64	Snow WhiteFlower	Flower 6th single Snow White motif
65	Love StoryAmuro Namie	Namie Amuro’s 38th single
66	two peopleaiko	Realizing the other person's feelings and sensing the end of love
67	GoodbyeNishino Kana	A bittersweet love song about choosing to break up after growing apart
68	Stardust VenusAimer	Aimer’s heartrending love song. Beautiful sounds of piano and strings.
69	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko	Aiko’s love songs: bravado and delicacy
70	Then, why?Abe Mao	The pain of love tossed around by a teasing attitude
71	Maplesupittsu	Spitz’s heartbreak song, a classic released in 1998
72	I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci	The bittersweet feelings of a woman who chose love for herself
73	tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa	A song of loss and regret. Memories of love and youthful immaturity.
74	Bye-bye, babyTHE BLUE HEARTS	A masterpiece that gently wraps the pain of heartbreak
75	Like this tonightaimyon	Aimer, a masterpiece that sings of unrequited love
76	You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS	A ballad about the pain of heartbreak
77	Goodbyeofukōsu	Off Course’s pure love ballad, poignantly expressing the end of a romance
78	Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke	A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup
79	Hide-and-seekYuuri	A ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in partner to a game of hide-and-seek
80	planetariumOtsuka Ai	A ballad imbued with the bittersweetness of love under the starry sky
81	Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru	A classic song by Hikaru Utada that portrays heartbreak
82	to cry innocently; to weep with a childlike airAKASAKI	A heartwarming song where love and longing for a precious person intertwine
83	LOOPSIRUP	A poignant love song reflecting on a lost romance
84	Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE	A duet song that portrays love and separation
85	I LOVE YOUkurisu haato	Chris Hart's heartbreak ballad song
86	freesiaMarushii	Marcy’s heartbreak song, the pain of a breakup
87	for a whilerikon densetsu	A ballad that depicts the pain of heartbreak
88	love hangover7co	A heart that keeps moving forward while bearing the pain of heartbreak
89	NatsumiAKASAKI	AKASAKI’s bittersweet end-of-summer song
90	To fall like a roseAKASAKI	A rock song that delicately portrays love and farewell
91	The Last LieBENI	A bittersweet ballad song by BENI
92	catDISH//	A song that portrays the bittersweet end of a love story, with cats as its theme
93	Fated OneEXILE	A bittersweet love ballad that regrets a fateful encounter
94	Only HumanK	A song of hope where smiles await beyond sorrow
95	RevengeMy Hair is Bad	A song that portrays the shift in feelings from the sorrow of a broken heart to resentment
96	tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad	A poignant song that portrays lingering attachment and inner conflict after a heartbreak
97	deep redMy Hair is Bad	A rock song that portrays the pain and joy of love
98	Curse of LoveSG	SG heartbreak song, the curse and pain of love
99	Hologram of LoveSKE48	SKE48’s heartbreak song resonates with the heart
100	contact lens caseSaucy Dog	Gently tucking away the pain of heartbreak in my heart
101	Cinderella BoySaucy Dog	A love story of dependence, tormented by the other’s lies
102	You look like an idiot.Saucy Dog	A poignant song that portrays the conflicts of love
103	Kasane AiSoala	Soala’s transparent vocals express emotion
104	existenceTENSONG	A deeply moving song depicting TENSONG's heartbreak
105	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK	J-WALK’s biggest hit song: Regret after a broken heart
106	non-lie heartTani Yuuki	A poignant song that expresses the pain and inner conflict of heartbreak
107	How to Love AfterimagesTele	A ballad singing of Tele’s longing for a lost love
108	maybeYOASOBI	A song that portrays the complex emotions of a morning of parting
109	petalback number	A heartbreak song layered over cherry blossom petals
110	Happy Endingback number	Lingering attachment to an ex-lover and complex emotions
111	Winter and Springback number	A song that depicts, through the seasons, a woman’s heart as she overcomes a broken heart
112	Until the day I can no longer rememberback number	A poignant song about parting with a loved one
113	bullseyeberry meet	A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the emptiness of the heart
114	I loved (it/you)erica	A ballad that weaves the pain of heartbreak together with the piano
115	Yorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la End	A poignant song depicting a farewell that comes on a winter night
116	change of heartindigo la End	A song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and a wistful, yearning love.
117	I stillmilet	milet’s new song, a moving piece that serves as a film’s theme song
118	Aprilmol-74	Representative song for mol-74’s April theme
119	I want to forget.wacci	A heartbreak song swayed by memories of the past
120	bleachingaimyon	Theme song of a youth romance film
121	Liaratarayo	A song that portrays the end of love and changes of the heart
122	You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn	Complicated feelings toward someone who only contacts me when it’s convenient for them
123	Only I liked it.suisou gurashi	A Heartbreak Song from Life in a Fish Tank
124	the first strong spring windnishina	Nishina's spring love song
125	Everyday Revolutionneguse.	A musical work that heals the pain of heartbreak
126	Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri	The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak
127	unsatisfying; anticlimactic; abruptmei-chan	Expressing bittersweet love in a nostalgic disco
128	My love was overflowing.mosao.	Mosawo’s heartbreak song draws empathy on social media
129	So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.	Lilia’s Heartbreak Ballad
130	I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu	Off Course's ballad about the end of love
131	springKaneyori Masaru	Delicately portraying the end of the seasons and of love
132	humorKitanitatsuya	Tatsuya Kitani sings about heartbreak with humor
133	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe	Farewells and new beginnings in the season when cherry blossoms fall
134	To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa	A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak in a pop way
135	Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu	A signature ballad by Southern that depicts the pain of heartbreak
136	Blue BenchSasuke	A pure love song portraying the regret and lingering attachment after losing a lover
137	pinkshaitoopu	A heartbreak song that portrays the complex emotions of a woman who can’t forget, even after being betrayed
138	roomshaitoopu	A moving song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
139	Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū	A love ballad that sings of the sense of loss from losing a loved one
140	In that casemakaroni enpitsu	Macaroni Enpitsu’s heartbreak song
141	I don’t like it.yangusukinii	A heartbreak song that portrays the poignant feelings of a woman who can’t forget a past love
142	Why not me?Misaka Saki	A song that sings of the aching feelings that grow from friendship into love
143	LiarUeto Aya	A song that delicately expresses the complex emotions after a heartbreak
144	So she’s not your girlfriend, huh?Ueno Yūka	A heartbreak ballad portraying the final moments of lovers who have decided to part ways
145	I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka	Express the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak through a piano ballad
146	missing youTomioka Ai	Ai Tomioka’s heartbreak song, a healing tune
147	Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai	A delicate song that sings of Ai Tomioka’s pure feelings of love
148	lingering loveKitatani Ruki	A ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
149	remain ~ key of the heartKoyanagi Yuki	Yuki Koyanagi’s 10th single: appearance at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen
150	Tears of TomorrowKoseki Mai	Mai Kozeki’s poignant J-pop that comforts the pain of heartbreak
151	Goodbye once moreOzaki Kiyohiko	A masterpiece ballad that portrays parting in a positive light
152	AloneMayo Okamoto	A ballad that comforts the pain of heartbreak
153	GoodbyeMayo Okamoto	A poignant breakup song where a woman chooses to part ways to pursue her dreams
154	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki	Hidemi Tokunaga's representative breakup song
155	Memo lockShio Reira	Leila Shio’s heartbreak song, expressing memories and recollections in a dreamlike way
156	Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji	A masterpiece that depicts the premonition of parting and a man's pride
157	You at your worstHamano Haruki	The feelings of a woman trying to recover from the pain of heartbreak
158	Self and others are alikesawada sorari	Kuukari Sawada’s song that expresses the pain of heartbreak
159	SunshadeYuka	A rock ballad that heals the pain of heartbreak
160	Silver saltKami wa saikoro o furanai	A post-rock song that depicts the pain of heartbreak
161	loverFukuyama Masaharu	Masaharu Fukuyama's popular heartbreak songs
162	MetronomeYonezu Kenshi	A bittersweet love song expressed through a metronome by Kenshi Yonezu
163	A world without youto shiki	Looking back on the past and taking a new step forward
164	Why feat. Emimi NodaTakase Tōya	A heartbreak ballad that conveys aching feelings with an emotional vocal performance
165	But,Takase Tōya & Ren	A song that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment
166	Even now… because I love you.Every Little Thing	ELT's 1998 smash hit
167	Listening to OliviaAnri	Anri’s debut song grows into a classic
168	Eyes Are DiamondMatsuda Seiko	Seiko Matsuda’s signature heartbreak song
169	NAOHY	Heal the pain in your heart with classic breakup songs
170	For those who have had their hearts broken by someone they love deeplyerica	A resolve to accept a finished love and move forward
171	LOVEDMISIA	Even heartbreak can turn into a good memory.
172	I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog	Saucy Dog’s songs about heartbreak and lingering feelings
173	misfortuneren	Ren's song. It depicts the complex emotions after a breakup.
174	breakup songOkazaki Taiiku	A unique inspirational song depicting heartbreak and comeback
175	Pain	Sorrow and heartache for a loved one
176	Less than friends, less than lovers703goushitsu	A song about breaking off cohabitation after a heartbreak and the resulting delicate relationship
177	After a broken heartCHIHIRO	Feeling refreshed by CHIHIRO's heartbreak songs
178	AnswerHY	The importance of growth and kindness learned from heartbreak
179	youHY	It’s a heartbreak song. I couldn’t be honest and now I regret it, but…
180	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU	A gentle breakup song that puts you in a positive mood
181	If it’s not youKG	The feeling of being unable to forget an ex
182	See you againSEAMO	An upbeat song about heartbreak with lingering feelings
183	together; along with; bothWANIMA	An anthem to help you get over heartbreak—let’s move forward.
184	YOUYUI	The beauty of music healing the pain of heartbreak
185	fishback number	Empathizing with lyrics that confront lingering feelings after a heartbreak
186	Happinessback number	Breakup songs: tear-jerking love anthems that cheer you on
187	Rouge of Fragmentsbokula.	A rock ballad depicting lingering feelings after a breakup
188	Day of Tearslecca	The courage to overcome the pain of heartbreak
189	That’s not fair…arekunn	A heartrending love song that captures the feelings of someone who couldn’t confess their feelings and ended up heartbroken
190	youKōda Kumi	I can relate to the cold of winter and the pain of parting.
191	Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze	A song that coolly portrays the loneliness of heartbreak
192	No matter how…Nishino Kana	The heartbreak of continuing to think about someone you’ve parted ways with
193	Just… I want to see youEXILE	A song that sings of regrets about the past and feelings of not being able to go back
194	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism	The painful emotions of accepting the end of a romance
195	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā	A strong variety-show element and a flashy image are beco…
196	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi	It’s a classic that could be called the quintessential male heartbreak song…
197	I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana	It’s overwhelmingly popular among girls in their teens and twenties...
198	MPRINCESS PRINCESS	I can’t accept that we broke up, and even now his me...
199	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana	Her feelings for the man she had loved so much overflowed...
200	I miss youBEGIN	I want to go back once more to the days I can no longer return to, but decis…
201	Heartbreak ~Are you happy now?~Sonar Pocket	The sixth digital release from Sonar Pocket...
202	366 daysHY	I truly loved someone for the first time, and it was a love that could never be.
203	OverMr.Children	To the girl I genuinely loved, someone she likes—or a new...
204	I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket	A man’s lingering attachment to his girlfriend and his bottled-up regrets all in one...
205	From our joined handsback number	A song that lightly sings of regret
206	The Silence of Sunlight Through the TreesUryū Akiha	Depending on how you look at it, it might not be heartbreak…
207	time goes byEvery Little Thing	The key is a bit on the higher side, but for a relatively long time...
208	emptyyuzu	I told them it was over because I wasn’t sure if I still liked them.
209	I want to see you.yuzu	The theme song of the NHK drama 'Ghost Friends' and...
210	Even so, they still won’t sleep well.Betsuno Kana	As if I were on the verge of heartbreak, I find myself thinking about the past…
211	In loveHY	HY's new song helps overcome heartbreak and move forward
212	windKobukuro	A signature hit song by Kobukuro that became a big smash
213	single bedSha ran Q	Sharam Q’s first million-selling ballad
214	These tears I do not knowkatahira rina	Rina Katahira’s Heartbreak Ballad

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Goodbyewacci

Face forward with wacci’s breakup song

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Rejected-Love GirlSayuri

Sayuri’s song about recovering from heartbreak

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wa, wo, nnishina

A love song about bouncing back from heartbreak and realizing the preciousness of love

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Heartbreak—Are you happy now?sonā poketto

Sonar Pocket’s heartbreak song portrays lingering feelings for an ex.

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YouWILD BLUE

A drama theme song ballad about overcoming heartbreak

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The Rain and Meback number

A sad breakup love song by back number

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Snow, Moon, and Flowersyangusukinii

A ballad that depicts a love rekindled by a scent

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dizzinessDREAMS COME TRUE

A heartbreak ballad by DREAMS COME TRUE

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Dried flowersYuuri

A heartrending rock ballad that likens lingering feelings for a lover to a flower

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me me sheRADWIMPS

A masterpiece by RADWIMPS, a timeless song that gently embraces the pain of the heart.

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I love you, I love you, I love youKōda Kumi

Kumi Koda’s passionate ballad love song

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somedaySaucy Dog

The sorrow of heartbreak and the courage to move forward

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Good ByeHY

A soothing song that sings of gratitude and a positive heart

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Because I fell in loveaimyon

A classic song that sings of the sense of loss in love and of gratitude

15

Love? (As if.)Hitsuji Bungaku

A classic song that portrays the end of love and lingering attachment

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Mikan HeartC&K

C&K's heartrending love ballad

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Stay by my sideAbe Mao

A heartbreak song that wishes for a love that has ended

18

Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku

On an autumn night, the scent of osmanthus brings back memories.

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You are freeCHAGE and ASKA

CHAGE and ASKA, a masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak

20

Sentimental KissShio Reira

A song that depicts an unbreakable, lingering love

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That’s not fair.Ochiai Wataru

A love I like, yet my heart is distant somewhere.

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The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46

Nanami Hashimoto’s final single

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not enoughwacci

A bittersweet breakup song about parting ways with the one you love

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the absolute worstMarushii

The pain of a betrayed love and the complex emotions that come with it

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Best-before date of lovetuki.

A work that sings of the contradictory emotions of sensing the end of love yet being unable to let it go.

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I didn’t want to know, if it meant losing it.atarayo

The Conflict Between a Lover's Betrayal and Unfading Feelings

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Unfit to be a loverKoresawa

A heartfelt cry depicting the anguish of heartbreak and self-reflection

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The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi

Yasushi Nakanishi’s signature heartbreak song

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OrangeSMAP

SMAP’s heartbreak songs are embraced

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Song of the Eternal NightKamisama wa saikoro o furanai

A heartrending breakup song that portrays the pain of someone you loved drifting away.

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You’re not here.SixTONES

Introduction to SixTONES' heartbreak songs

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Romance and LoveSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

A poignant ballad that depicts the resolve to part ways

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codependencyDomura Riu

A song that portrays the loneliness and anguish of an unhealthy love

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an unkind girlKoresawa

A bittersweet ballad of unrequited love and self-loathing

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rendezvousshaitoopu

Sheitoupe, popular on social media, depicts the pain of heartbreak.

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evening primroseNovelbright

A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and bittersweet feelings

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GraduationMy Hair is Bad

A coming-of-age song depicting changes in relationships and farewells

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Lovers AgainEXILE

EXILE’s 22nd single, commercial song

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Only a single voicerokudenashi

A poignant song that comforts heartbreak and loneliness

41

JELLYNumber_i

A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love at the end of summer

42

Never again…BENI

A poignant ballad where lingering feelings for a lover waver with resolve

43

First LoveUtada Hikaru

A signature song by Hikaru Utada that ranked No. 1 on the karaoke charts for 15 consecutive weeks

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Rain MelodyKinKi Kids

Kinki Kids heartbreak song: the poignancy of rain

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Someday Merry ChristmasB’z

B’z, a classic Christmas ballad

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hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

A moving masterpiece that portrays the poignancy of love and the hope it brings

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Please forget it.Yorushika

Singing of the heartbreaking feelings of lost love and farewell

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Even if I give you everything, you still won’t love me.takayan

A song with a heartrending melody that comforts the pain of heartbreak

49

handsKōda Kumi

Kumi Koda’s heartbreak song ranks seventh on the Oricon chart.

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Together When…Hamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki’s farewell thank-you song

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tear(s)Marushii

A heart-touching song that portrays the bittersweet pain of heartbreak

52

I want to be dumped with a happy endingAnri

A heartbreak song that poignantly sings of the end of summer

53

Sad feelingsKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata’s solo songs: a sense of loneliness hidden within bright tones

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Cold fireworksKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.

At summer’s end, singing of a frustrating heartbreak

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tear(s)FUNKY MONKEY BABYS

A heartbreak support song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS

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Let’s stop it.moon drop

A heartrending love ballad celebrating Moon Drop’s 10th anniversary

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Ice RainKudō Shizuka

Shizuka Kudo's song of a heartrending farewell

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White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata’s love song, popular as a Christmas tune

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Watarase BridgeMoritaka Chisato

A signature song that evokes thoughts of parting at Watarase Bridge

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I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara’s million-selling heartbreak song

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Vega and AltairOnda Masanori

A soothing ballad singing of Tanabata romance

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ShipwreckNakamori Akina

Akina Nakamori cover song with lyrics by Tokiko Kato

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Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE earthquake disaster charity song

64

Snow WhiteFlower

Flower 6th single Snow White motif

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Love StoryAmuro Namie

Namie Amuro’s 38th single

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two peopleaiko

Realizing the other person's feelings and sensing the end of love

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GoodbyeNishino Kana

A bittersweet love song about choosing to break up after growing apart

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Stardust VenusAimer

Aimer’s heartrending love song. Beautiful sounds of piano and strings.

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beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko

Aiko’s love songs: bravado and delicacy

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Then, why?Abe Mao

The pain of love tossed around by a teasing attitude

71

Maplesupittsu

Spitz’s heartbreak song, a classic released in 1998

72

I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci

The bittersweet feelings of a woman who chose love for herself

73

tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa

A song of loss and regret. Memories of love and youthful immaturity.

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Bye-bye, babyTHE BLUE HEARTS

A masterpiece that gently wraps the pain of heartbreak

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Like this tonightaimyon

Aimer, a masterpiece that sings of unrequited love

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You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS

A ballad about the pain of heartbreak

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Goodbyeofukōsu

Off Course’s pure love ballad, poignantly expressing the end of a romance

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Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke

A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup

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Hide-and-seekYuuri

A ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in partner to a game of hide-and-seek

80

planetariumOtsuka Ai

A ballad imbued with the bittersweetness of love under the starry sky

81

Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru

A classic song by Hikaru Utada that portrays heartbreak

82

to cry innocently; to weep with a childlike airAKASAKI

A heartwarming song where love and longing for a precious person intertwine

83

LOOPSIRUP

A poignant love song reflecting on a lost romance

84

Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE

A duet song that portrays love and separation

85

I LOVE YOUkurisu haato

Chris Hart's heartbreak ballad song

86

freesiaMarushii

Marcy’s heartbreak song, the pain of a breakup

87

for a whilerikon densetsu

A ballad that depicts the pain of heartbreak

88

love hangover7co

A heart that keeps moving forward while bearing the pain of heartbreak

89

NatsumiAKASAKI

AKASAKI’s bittersweet end-of-summer song

90

To fall like a roseAKASAKI

A rock song that delicately portrays love and farewell

91

The Last LieBENI

A bittersweet ballad song by BENI

92

catDISH//

A song that portrays the bittersweet end of a love story, with cats as its theme

93

Fated OneEXILE

A bittersweet love ballad that regrets a fateful encounter

94

Only HumanK

A song of hope where smiles await beyond sorrow

95

RevengeMy Hair is Bad

A song that portrays the shift in feelings from the sorrow of a broken heart to resentment

96

tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad

A poignant song that portrays lingering attachment and inner conflict after a heartbreak

97

deep redMy Hair is Bad

A rock song that portrays the pain and joy of love

98

Curse of LoveSG

SG heartbreak song, the curse and pain of love

99

Hologram of LoveSKE48

SKE48’s heartbreak song resonates with the heart

100

contact lens caseSaucy Dog

Gently tucking away the pain of heartbreak in my heart

101

Cinderella BoySaucy Dog

A love story of dependence, tormented by the other’s lies

102

You look like an idiot.Saucy Dog

A poignant song that portrays the conflicts of love

103

Kasane AiSoala

Soala’s transparent vocals express emotion

104

existenceTENSONG

A deeply moving song depicting TENSONG's heartbreak

105

Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK

J-WALK’s biggest hit song: Regret after a broken heart

106

non-lie heartTani Yuuki

A poignant song that expresses the pain and inner conflict of heartbreak

107

How to Love AfterimagesTele

A ballad singing of Tele’s longing for a lost love

108

maybeYOASOBI

A song that portrays the complex emotions of a morning of parting

109

petalback number

A heartbreak song layered over cherry blossom petals

110

Happy Endingback number

Lingering attachment to an ex-lover and complex emotions

111

Winter and Springback number

A song that depicts, through the seasons, a woman’s heart as she overcomes a broken heart

112

Until the day I can no longer rememberback number

A poignant song about parting with a loved one

113

bullseyeberry meet

A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the emptiness of the heart

114

I loved (it/you)erica

A ballad that weaves the pain of heartbreak together with the piano

115

Yorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la End

A poignant song depicting a farewell that comes on a winter night

116

change of heartindigo la End

A song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and a wistful, yearning love.

117

I stillmilet

milet’s new song, a moving piece that serves as a film’s theme song

118

Aprilmol-74

Representative song for mol-74’s April theme

119

I want to forget.wacci

A heartbreak song swayed by memories of the past

120

bleachingaimyon

Theme song of a youth romance film

121

Liaratarayo

A song that portrays the end of love and changes of the heart

122

You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn

Complicated feelings toward someone who only contacts me when it’s convenient for them

123

Only I liked it.suisou gurashi

A Heartbreak Song from Life in a Fish Tank

124

the first strong spring windnishina

Nishina's spring love song

125

Everyday Revolutionneguse.

A musical work that heals the pain of heartbreak

126

Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri

The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak

127

unsatisfying; anticlimactic; abruptmei-chan

Expressing bittersweet love in a nostalgic disco

128

My love was overflowing.mosao.

Mosawo’s heartbreak song draws empathy on social media

129

So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.

Lilia’s Heartbreak Ballad

130

I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu

Off Course's ballad about the end of love

131

springKaneyori Masaru

Delicately portraying the end of the seasons and of love

132

humorKitanitatsuya

Tatsuya Kitani sings about heartbreak with humor

133

bookmarkkuriipuhaipe

Farewells and new beginnings in the season when cherry blossoms fall

134

To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa

A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak in a pop way

135

Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu

A signature ballad by Southern that depicts the pain of heartbreak

136

Blue BenchSasuke

A pure love song portraying the regret and lingering attachment after losing a lover

137

pinkshaitoopu

A heartbreak song that portrays the complex emotions of a woman who can’t forget, even after being betrayed

138

roomshaitoopu

A moving song that sings about the pain of heartbreak

139

Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū

A love ballad that sings of the sense of loss from losing a loved one

140

In that casemakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu’s heartbreak song

141

I don’t like it.yangusukinii

A heartbreak song that portrays the poignant feelings of a woman who can’t forget a past love

142

Why not me?Misaka Saki

A song that sings of the aching feelings that grow from friendship into love

143

LiarUeto Aya

A song that delicately expresses the complex emotions after a heartbreak

144

So she’s not your girlfriend, huh?Ueno Yūka

A heartbreak ballad portraying the final moments of lovers who have decided to part ways

145

I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka

Express the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak through a piano ballad

146

missing youTomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka’s heartbreak song, a healing tune

147

Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai

A delicate song that sings of Ai Tomioka’s pure feelings of love

148

lingering loveKitatani Ruki

A ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak

149

remain ~ key of the heartKoyanagi Yuki

Yuki Koyanagi’s 10th single: appearance at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen

150

Tears of TomorrowKoseki Mai

Mai Kozeki’s poignant J-pop that comforts the pain of heartbreak

151

Goodbye once moreOzaki Kiyohiko

A masterpiece ballad that portrays parting in a positive light

152

AloneMayo Okamoto

A ballad that comforts the pain of heartbreak

153

GoodbyeMayo Okamoto

A poignant breakup song where a woman chooses to part ways to pursue her dreams

154

Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki

Hidemi Tokunaga's representative breakup song

155

Memo lockShio Reira

Leila Shio’s heartbreak song, expressing memories and recollections in a dreamlike way

156

Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji

A masterpiece that depicts the premonition of parting and a man's pride

157

You at your worstHamano Haruki

The feelings of a woman trying to recover from the pain of heartbreak

158

Self and others are alikesawada sorari

Kuukari Sawada’s song that expresses the pain of heartbreak

159

SunshadeYuka

A rock ballad that heals the pain of heartbreak

160

Silver saltKami wa saikoro o furanai

A post-rock song that depicts the pain of heartbreak

161

loverFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama's popular heartbreak songs

162

MetronomeYonezu Kenshi

A bittersweet love song expressed through a metronome by Kenshi Yonezu

163

A world without youto shiki

Looking back on the past and taking a new step forward

164

Why feat. Emimi NodaTakase Tōya

A heartbreak ballad that conveys aching feelings with an emotional vocal performance

165

But,Takase Tōya & Ren

A song that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment

166

Even now… because I love you.Every Little Thing

ELT's 1998 smash hit

167

Listening to OliviaAnri

Anri’s debut song grows into a classic

168

Eyes Are DiamondMatsuda Seiko

Seiko Matsuda’s signature heartbreak song

169

NAOHY

Heal the pain in your heart with classic breakup songs

170

For those who have had their hearts broken by someone they love deeplyerica

A resolve to accept a finished love and move forward

171

LOVEDMISIA

Even heartbreak can turn into a good memory.

172

I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog’s songs about heartbreak and lingering feelings

173

misfortuneren

Ren's song. It depicts the complex emotions after a breakup.

174

breakup songOkazaki Taiiku

A unique inspirational song depicting heartbreak and comeback

175

Pain

Sorrow and heartache for a loved one

176

Less than friends, less than lovers703goushitsu

A song about breaking off cohabitation after a heartbreak and the resulting delicate relationship

177

After a broken heartCHIHIRO

Feeling refreshed by CHIHIRO's heartbreak songs

178

AnswerHY

The importance of growth and kindness learned from heartbreak

179

youHY

It’s a heartbreak song. I couldn’t be honest and now I regret it, but…

180

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

A gentle breakup song that puts you in a positive mood

181

If it’s not youKG

The feeling of being unable to forget an ex

182

See you againSEAMO

An upbeat song about heartbreak with lingering feelings

183

together; along with; bothWANIMA

An anthem to help you get over heartbreak—let’s move forward.

184

YOUYUI

The beauty of music healing the pain of heartbreak

185

fishback number

Empathizing with lyrics that confront lingering feelings after a heartbreak

186

Happinessback number

Breakup songs: tear-jerking love anthems that cheer you on

187

Rouge of Fragmentsbokula.

A rock ballad depicting lingering feelings after a breakup

188

Day of Tearslecca

The courage to overcome the pain of heartbreak

189

That’s not fair…arekunn

A heartrending love song that captures the feelings of someone who couldn’t confess their feelings and ended up heartbroken

190

youKōda Kumi

I can relate to the cold of winter and the pain of parting.

191

Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze

A song that coolly portrays the loneliness of heartbreak

192

No matter how…Nishino Kana

The heartbreak of continuing to think about someone you’ve parted ways with

193

Just… I want to see youEXILE

A song that sings of regrets about the past and feelings of not being able to go back

194

PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism

The painful emotions of accepting the end of a romance

195

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā

Watch “Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent) Gōruden Bonbā” on YouTube

A strong variety-show element and a flashy image are beco…

196

One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi

It’s a classic that could be called the quintessential male heartbreak song…

197

I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana

It’s overwhelmingly popular among girls in their teens and twenties...

198

MPRINCESS PRINCESS

I can’t accept that we broke up, and even now his me...

199

Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana

Her feelings for the man she had loved so much overflowed...

200

I miss youBEGIN

I want to go back once more to the days I can no longer return to, but decis…

201

Heartbreak ~Are you happy now?~Sonar Pocket

The sixth digital release from Sonar Pocket...

202

366 daysHY

I truly loved someone for the first time, and it was a love that could never be.

203

OverMr.Children

To the girl I genuinely loved, someone she likes—or a new...

204

I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket

A man’s lingering attachment to his girlfriend and his bottled-up regrets all in one...

205

From our joined handsback number

A song that lightly sings of regret

206

The Silence of Sunlight Through the TreesUryū Akiha

Depending on how you look at it, it might not be heartbreak…

207

time goes byEvery Little Thing

The key is a bit on the higher side, but for a relatively long time...

208

emptyyuzu

I told them it was over because I wasn’t sure if I still liked them.

209

I want to see you.yuzu

The theme song of the NHK drama 'Ghost Friends' and...

211

In loveHY

HY's new song helps overcome heartbreak and move forward

212

windKobukuro

A signature hit song by Kobukuro that became a big smash

213

single bedSha ran Q

Sharam Q’s first million-selling ballad

214

These tears I do not knowkatahira rina

Rina Katahira’s Heartbreak Ballad

Masterpieces of bittersweet breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Goodbyewacci		Face forward with wacci’s breakup song
2	Rejected-Love GirlSayuri		Sayuri’s song about recovering from heartbreak
3	wa, wo, nnishina		A love song about bouncing back from heartbreak and realizing the preciousness of love
4	Heartbreak—Are you happy now?sonā poketto		Sonar Pocket’s heartbreak song portrays lingering feelings for an ex.
5	YouWILD BLUE		A drama theme song ballad about overcoming heartbreak
6	The Rain and Meback number		A sad breakup love song by back number
7	Snow, Moon, and Flowersyangusukinii		A ballad that depicts a love rekindled by a scent
8	dizzinessDREAMS COME TRUE		A heartbreak ballad by DREAMS COME TRUE
9	Dried flowersYuuri		A heartrending rock ballad that likens lingering feelings for a lover to a flower
10	me me sheRADWIMPS		A masterpiece by RADWIMPS, a timeless song that gently embraces the pain of the heart.
11	I love you, I love you, I love youKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s passionate ballad love song
12	somedaySaucy Dog		The sorrow of heartbreak and the courage to move forward
13	Good ByeHY		A soothing song that sings of gratitude and a positive heart
14	Because I fell in loveaimyon		A classic song that sings of the sense of loss in love and of gratitude
15	Love? (As if.)Hitsuji Bungaku		A classic song that portrays the end of love and lingering attachment
16	Mikan HeartC&K		C&K's heartrending love ballad
17	Stay by my sideAbe Mao		A heartbreak song that wishes for a love that has ended
18	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku		On an autumn night, the scent of osmanthus brings back memories.
19	You are freeCHAGE and ASKA		CHAGE and ASKA, a masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak
20	Sentimental KissShio Reira		A song that depicts an unbreakable, lingering love
21	That’s not fair.Ochiai Wataru		A love I like, yet my heart is distant somewhere.
22	TIMEB’z		A popular rock ballad that empathizes with the feelings of heartbreak
23	The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46		Nanami Hashimoto’s final single
24	not enoughwacci		A bittersweet breakup song about parting ways with the one you love
25	the absolute worstMarushii		The pain of a betrayed love and the complex emotions that come with it
26	Best-before date of lovetuki.		A work that sings of the contradictory emotions of sensing the end of love yet being unable to let it go.
27	I didn’t want to know, if it meant losing it.atarayo		The Conflict Between a Lover's Betrayal and Unfading Feelings
28	Unfit to be a loverKoresawa		A heartfelt cry depicting the anguish of heartbreak and self-reflection
29	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		Yasushi Nakanishi’s signature heartbreak song
30	OrangeSMAP		SMAP’s heartbreak songs are embraced
31	Song of the Eternal NightKamisama wa saikoro o furanai		A heartrending breakup song that portrays the pain of someone you loved drifting away.
32	You’re not here.SixTONES		Introduction to SixTONES' heartbreak songs
33	Romance and LoveSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A poignant ballad that depicts the resolve to part ways
34	codependencyDomura Riu		A song that portrays the loneliness and anguish of an unhealthy love
35	an unkind girlKoresawa		A bittersweet ballad of unrequited love and self-loathing
36	rendezvousshaitoopu		Sheitoupe, popular on social media, depicts the pain of heartbreak.
37	evening primroseNovelbright		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and bittersweet feelings
38	GraduationMy Hair is Bad		A coming-of-age song depicting changes in relationships and farewells
39	Lovers AgainEXILE		EXILE’s 22nd single, commercial song
40	Only a single voicerokudenashi		A poignant song that comforts heartbreak and loneliness
41	JELLYNumber_i		A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love at the end of summer
42	Never again…BENI		A poignant ballad where lingering feelings for a lover waver with resolve
43	First LoveUtada Hikaru		A signature song by Hikaru Utada that ranked No. 1 on the karaoke charts for 15 consecutive weeks
44	Rain MelodyKinKi Kids		Kinki Kids heartbreak song: the poignancy of rain
45	Someday Merry ChristmasB’z		B’z, a classic Christmas ballad
46	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		A moving masterpiece that portrays the poignancy of love and the hope it brings
47	Please forget it.Yorushika		Singing of the heartbreaking feelings of lost love and farewell
48	Even if I give you everything, you still won’t love me.takayan		A song with a heartrending melody that comforts the pain of heartbreak
49	handsKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s heartbreak song ranks seventh on the Oricon chart.
50	Together When…Hamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s farewell thank-you song
51	tear(s)Marushii		A heart-touching song that portrays the bittersweet pain of heartbreak
52	I want to be dumped with a happy endingAnri		A heartbreak song that poignantly sings of the end of summer
53	Sad feelingsKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s solo songs: a sense of loneliness hidden within bright tones
54	Cold fireworksKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.		At summer’s end, singing of a frustrating heartbreak
55	tear(s)FUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A heartbreak support song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
56	Let’s stop it.moon drop		A heartrending love ballad celebrating Moon Drop’s 10th anniversary
57	Ice RainKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo's song of a heartrending farewell
58	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s love song, popular as a Christmas tune
59	Watarase BridgeMoritaka Chisato		A signature song that evokes thoughts of parting at Watarase Bridge
60	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara’s million-selling heartbreak song
61	Vega and AltairOnda Masanori		A soothing ballad singing of Tanabata romance
62	ShipwreckNakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori cover song with lyrics by Tokiko Kato
63	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE earthquake disaster charity song
64	Snow WhiteFlower		Flower 6th single Snow White motif
65	Love StoryAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s 38th single
66	two peopleaiko		Realizing the other person's feelings and sensing the end of love
67	GoodbyeNishino Kana		A bittersweet love song about choosing to break up after growing apart
68	Stardust VenusAimer		Aimer’s heartrending love song. Beautiful sounds of piano and strings.
69	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		Aiko’s love songs: bravado and delicacy
70	Then, why?Abe Mao		The pain of love tossed around by a teasing attitude
71	Maplesupittsu		Spitz’s heartbreak song, a classic released in 1998
72	I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci		The bittersweet feelings of a woman who chose love for herself
73	tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa		A song of loss and regret. Memories of love and youthful immaturity.
74	Bye-bye, babyTHE BLUE HEARTS		A masterpiece that gently wraps the pain of heartbreak
75	Like this tonightaimyon		Aimer, a masterpiece that sings of unrequited love
76	You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A ballad about the pain of heartbreak
77	Goodbyeofukōsu		Off Course’s pure love ballad, poignantly expressing the end of a romance
78	Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke		A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup
79	Hide-and-seekYuuri		A ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in partner to a game of hide-and-seek
80	planetariumOtsuka Ai		A ballad imbued with the bittersweetness of love under the starry sky
81	Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru		A classic song by Hikaru Utada that portrays heartbreak
82	to cry innocently; to weep with a childlike airAKASAKI		A heartwarming song where love and longing for a precious person intertwine
83	LOOPSIRUP		A poignant love song reflecting on a lost romance
84	Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE		A duet song that portrays love and separation
85	I LOVE YOUkurisu haato		Chris Hart's heartbreak ballad song
86	freesiaMarushii		Marcy’s heartbreak song, the pain of a breakup
87	for a whilerikon densetsu		A ballad that depicts the pain of heartbreak
88	love hangover7co		A heart that keeps moving forward while bearing the pain of heartbreak
89	NatsumiAKASAKI		AKASAKI’s bittersweet end-of-summer song
90	To fall like a roseAKASAKI		A rock song that delicately portrays love and farewell
91	The Last LieBENI		A bittersweet ballad song by BENI
92	catDISH//		A song that portrays the bittersweet end of a love story, with cats as its theme
93	Fated OneEXILE		A bittersweet love ballad that regrets a fateful encounter
94	Only HumanK		A song of hope where smiles await beyond sorrow
95	RevengeMy Hair is Bad		A song that portrays the shift in feelings from the sorrow of a broken heart to resentment
96	tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad		A poignant song that portrays lingering attachment and inner conflict after a heartbreak
97	deep redMy Hair is Bad		A rock song that portrays the pain and joy of love
98	Curse of LoveSG		SG heartbreak song, the curse and pain of love
99	Hologram of LoveSKE48		SKE48’s heartbreak song resonates with the heart
100	contact lens caseSaucy Dog		Gently tucking away the pain of heartbreak in my heart
101	Cinderella BoySaucy Dog		A love story of dependence, tormented by the other’s lies
102	You look like an idiot.Saucy Dog		A poignant song that portrays the conflicts of love
103	Kasane AiSoala		Soala’s transparent vocals express emotion
104	existenceTENSONG		A deeply moving song depicting TENSONG's heartbreak
105	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		J-WALK’s biggest hit song: Regret after a broken heart
106	non-lie heartTani Yuuki		A poignant song that expresses the pain and inner conflict of heartbreak
107	How to Love AfterimagesTele		A ballad singing of Tele’s longing for a lost love
108	maybeYOASOBI		A song that portrays the complex emotions of a morning of parting
109	petalback number		A heartbreak song layered over cherry blossom petals
110	Happy Endingback number		Lingering attachment to an ex-lover and complex emotions
111	Winter and Springback number		A song that depicts, through the seasons, a woman’s heart as she overcomes a broken heart
112	Until the day I can no longer rememberback number		A poignant song about parting with a loved one
113	bullseyeberry meet		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the emptiness of the heart
114	I loved (it/you)erica		A ballad that weaves the pain of heartbreak together with the piano
115	Yorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la End		A poignant song depicting a farewell that comes on a winter night
116	change of heartindigo la End		A song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and a wistful, yearning love.
117	I stillmilet		milet’s new song, a moving piece that serves as a film’s theme song
118	Aprilmol-74		Representative song for mol-74’s April theme
119	I want to forget.wacci		A heartbreak song swayed by memories of the past
120	bleachingaimyon		Theme song of a youth romance film
121	Liaratarayo		A song that portrays the end of love and changes of the heart
122	You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn		Complicated feelings toward someone who only contacts me when it’s convenient for them
123	Only I liked it.suisou gurashi		A Heartbreak Song from Life in a Fish Tank
124	the first strong spring windnishina		Nishina's spring love song
125	Everyday Revolutionneguse.		A musical work that heals the pain of heartbreak
126	Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri		The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak
127	unsatisfying; anticlimactic; abruptmei-chan		Expressing bittersweet love in a nostalgic disco
128	My love was overflowing.mosao.		Mosawo’s heartbreak song draws empathy on social media
129	So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.		Lilia’s Heartbreak Ballad
130	I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu		Off Course's ballad about the end of love
131	springKaneyori Masaru		Delicately portraying the end of the seasons and of love
132	humorKitanitatsuya		Tatsuya Kitani sings about heartbreak with humor
133	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		Farewells and new beginnings in the season when cherry blossoms fall
134	To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa		A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak in a pop way
135	Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu		A signature ballad by Southern that depicts the pain of heartbreak
136	Blue BenchSasuke		A pure love song portraying the regret and lingering attachment after losing a lover
137	pinkshaitoopu		A heartbreak song that portrays the complex emotions of a woman who can’t forget, even after being betrayed
138	roomshaitoopu		A moving song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
139	Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū		A love ballad that sings of the sense of loss from losing a loved one
140	In that casemakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s heartbreak song
141	I don’t like it.yangusukinii		A heartbreak song that portrays the poignant feelings of a woman who can’t forget a past love
142	Why not me?Misaka Saki		A song that sings of the aching feelings that grow from friendship into love
143	LiarUeto Aya		A song that delicately expresses the complex emotions after a heartbreak
144	So she’s not your girlfriend, huh?Ueno Yūka		A heartbreak ballad portraying the final moments of lovers who have decided to part ways
145	I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka		Express the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak through a piano ballad
146	missing youTomioka Ai		Ai Tomioka’s heartbreak song, a healing tune
147	Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai		A delicate song that sings of Ai Tomioka’s pure feelings of love
148	lingering loveKitatani Ruki		A ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
149	remain ~ key of the heartKoyanagi Yuki		Yuki Koyanagi’s 10th single: appearance at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen
150	Tears of TomorrowKoseki Mai		Mai Kozeki’s poignant J-pop that comforts the pain of heartbreak
151	Goodbye once moreOzaki Kiyohiko		A masterpiece ballad that portrays parting in a positive light
152	AloneMayo Okamoto		A ballad that comforts the pain of heartbreak
153	GoodbyeMayo Okamoto		A poignant breakup song where a woman chooses to part ways to pursue her dreams
154	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		Hidemi Tokunaga's representative breakup song
155	Memo lockShio Reira		Leila Shio’s heartbreak song, expressing memories and recollections in a dreamlike way
156	Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji		A masterpiece that depicts the premonition of parting and a man's pride
157	You at your worstHamano Haruki		The feelings of a woman trying to recover from the pain of heartbreak
158	Self and others are alikesawada sorari		Kuukari Sawada’s song that expresses the pain of heartbreak
159	SunshadeYuka		A rock ballad that heals the pain of heartbreak
160	Silver saltKami wa saikoro o furanai		A post-rock song that depicts the pain of heartbreak
161	loverFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama's popular heartbreak songs
162	MetronomeYonezu Kenshi		A bittersweet love song expressed through a metronome by Kenshi Yonezu
163	A world without youto shiki		Looking back on the past and taking a new step forward
164	Why feat. Emimi NodaTakase Tōya		A heartbreak ballad that conveys aching feelings with an emotional vocal performance
165	But,Takase Tōya & Ren		A song that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment
166	Even now… because I love you.Every Little Thing		ELT's 1998 smash hit
167	Listening to OliviaAnri		Anri’s debut song grows into a classic
168	Eyes Are DiamondMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s signature heartbreak song
169	NAOHY		Heal the pain in your heart with classic breakup songs
170	For those who have had their hearts broken by someone they love deeplyerica		A resolve to accept a finished love and move forward
171	LOVEDMISIA		Even heartbreak can turn into a good memory.
172	I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s songs about heartbreak and lingering feelings
173	misfortuneren		Ren's song. It depicts the complex emotions after a breakup.
174	breakup songOkazaki Taiiku		A unique inspirational song depicting heartbreak and comeback
175	Pain		Sorrow and heartache for a loved one
176	Less than friends, less than lovers703goushitsu		A song about breaking off cohabitation after a heartbreak and the resulting delicate relationship
177	After a broken heartCHIHIRO		Feeling refreshed by CHIHIRO's heartbreak songs
178	AnswerHY		The importance of growth and kindness learned from heartbreak
179	youHY		It’s a heartbreak song. I couldn’t be honest and now I regret it, but…
180	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		A gentle breakup song that puts you in a positive mood
181	If it’s not youKG		The feeling of being unable to forget an ex
182	See you againSEAMO		An upbeat song about heartbreak with lingering feelings
183	together; along with; bothWANIMA		An anthem to help you get over heartbreak—let’s move forward.
184	YOUYUI		The beauty of music healing the pain of heartbreak
185	fishback number		Empathizing with lyrics that confront lingering feelings after a heartbreak
186	Happinessback number		Breakup songs: tear-jerking love anthems that cheer you on
187	Rouge of Fragmentsbokula.		A rock ballad depicting lingering feelings after a breakup
188	Day of Tearslecca		The courage to overcome the pain of heartbreak
189	That’s not fair…arekunn		A heartrending love song that captures the feelings of someone who couldn’t confess their feelings and ended up heartbroken
190	youKōda Kumi		I can relate to the cold of winter and the pain of parting.
191	Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze		A song that coolly portrays the loneliness of heartbreak
192	No matter how…Nishino Kana		The heartbreak of continuing to think about someone you’ve parted ways with
193	Just… I want to see youEXILE		A song that sings of regrets about the past and feelings of not being able to go back
194	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		The painful emotions of accepting the end of a romance
195	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		A strong variety-show element and a flashy image are beco…
196	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		It’s a classic that could be called the quintessential male heartbreak song…
197	I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana		It’s overwhelmingly popular among girls in their teens and twenties...
198	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		I can’t accept that we broke up, and even now his me...
199	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		Her feelings for the man she had loved so much overflowed...
200	I miss youBEGIN		I want to go back once more to the days I can no longer return to, but decis…
201	Heartbreak ~Are you happy now?~Sonar Pocket		The sixth digital release from Sonar Pocket...
202	366 daysHY		I truly loved someone for the first time, and it was a love that could never be.
203	OverMr.Children		To the girl I genuinely loved, someone she likes—or a new...
204	I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket		A man’s lingering attachment to his girlfriend and his bottled-up regrets all in one...
205	From our joined handsback number		A song that lightly sings of regret
206	The Silence of Sunlight Through the TreesUryū Akiha		Depending on how you look at it, it might not be heartbreak…
207	time goes byEvery Little Thing		The key is a bit on the higher side, but for a relatively long time...
208	emptyyuzu		I told them it was over because I wasn’t sure if I still liked them.
209	I want to see you.yuzu		The theme song of the NHK drama 'Ghost Friends' and...
210	Even so, they still won’t sleep well.Betsuno Kana		As if I were on the verge of heartbreak, I find myself thinking about the past…
211	In loveHY		HY's new song helps overcome heartbreak and move forward
212	windKobukuro		A signature hit song by Kobukuro that became a big smash
213	single bedSha ran Q		Sharam Q’s first million-selling ballad
214	These tears I do not knowkatahira rina		Rina Katahira’s Heartbreak Ballad

Masterpieces of bittersweet breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks.

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