Masterpieces of bittersweet breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks.

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

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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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somedaySaucy Dog

The sorrow of heartbreak and the courage to move forward

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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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Mikan HeartC&K

C&K's heartrending love ballad

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Because I fell in loveaimyon

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

8

Love? (As if.)Hitsuji Bungaku

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

9

Good ByeHY

A soothing song that sings of gratitude and a positive heart

10

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

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Stay by my sideAbe Mao

A heartbreak song that wishes for a love that has ended

13

not enoughwacci

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

14

codependencyDomura Riu

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

15

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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an unkind girlKoresawa

A bittersweet ballad of unrequited love and self-loathing

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The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46

Nanami Hashimoto’s final single

20

the absolute worstMarushii

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

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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.

22

GraduationMy Hair is Bad

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

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Unfit to be a loverKoresawa

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

24

Romance and LoveSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

A poignant ballad that depicts the resolve to part ways

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The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi

Yasushi Nakanishi’s signature heartbreak song

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evening primroseNovelbright

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

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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

28

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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OrangeSMAP

SMAP’s heartbreak songs are embraced

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hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

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

31

rendezvousshaitoopu

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

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Please forget it.Yorushika

Singing of the heartbreaking feelings of lost love and farewell

33

Cold fireworksKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.

At summer’s end, singing of a frustrating heartbreak

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You’re not here.SixTONES

Introduction to SixTONES' heartbreak songs

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JELLYNumber_i

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

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tear(s)Marushii

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

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I want to be dumped with a happy endingAnri

A heartbreak song that poignantly sings of the end of summer

38

Sad feelingsKuwata Keisuke

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

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GoodbyeNishino Kana

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

40

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

42

Lovers AgainEXILE

EXILE’s 22nd single, commercial song

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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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Together When…Hamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki’s farewell thank-you song

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Someday Merry ChristmasB’z

B’z, a classic Christmas ballad

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Only a single voicerokudenashi

A poignant song that comforts heartbreak and loneliness

48

ShipwreckNakamori Akina

Akina Nakamori cover song with lyrics by Tokiko Kato

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Let’s stop it.moon drop

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

50

two peopleaiko

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

51

Stardust VenusAimer

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

52

Never again…BENI

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

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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

54

handsKōda Kumi

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

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I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci

The bittersweet feelings of a woman who chose love for herself

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Like this tonightaimyon

Aimer, a masterpiece that sings of unrequited love

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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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tear(s)FUNKY MONKEY BABYS

A heartbreak support song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS

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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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Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE earthquake disaster charity song

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Snow WhiteFlower

Flower 6th single Snow White motif

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Love StoryAmuro Namie

Namie Amuro’s 38th single

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Maplesupittsu

Spitz’s heartbreak song, a classic released in 1998

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I LOVE YOUkurisu haato

Chris Hart's heartbreak ballad song

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freesiaMarushii

Marcy’s heartbreak song, the pain of a breakup

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You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS

A ballad about the pain of heartbreak

72

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

74

Hide-and-seekYuuri

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

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The Last LieBENI

A bittersweet ballad song by BENI

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planetariumOtsuka Ai

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

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Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru

A classic song by Hikaru Utada that portrays heartbreak

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deep redMy Hair is Bad

A rock song that portrays the pain and joy of love

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maybeYOASOBI

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

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Winter and Springback number

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

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

Express the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak through a piano ballad

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Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai

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

83

I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket

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

84

to cry innocently; to weep with a childlike airAKASAKI

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

85

LOOPSIRUP

A poignant love song reflecting on a lost romance

86

Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE

A duet song that portrays love and separation

87

for a whilerikon densetsu

A ballad that depicts the pain of heartbreak

88

Only HumanK

A song of hope where smiles await beyond sorrow

89

Blue BenchSasuke

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

90

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

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

91

AloneMayo Okamoto

A ballad that comforts the pain of heartbreak

92

I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu

Off Course's ballad about the end of love

93

Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji

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

94

To fall like a roseAKASAKI

A rock song that delicately portrays love and farewell

95

contact lens caseSaucy Dog

Gently tucking away the pain of heartbreak in my heart

96

non-lie heartTani Yuuki

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

97

bleachingaimyon

Theme song of a youth romance film

98

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

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

99

humorKitanitatsuya

Tatsuya Kitani sings about heartbreak with humor

100

roomshaitoopu

A moving song that sings about the pain of heartbreak

101

Why feat. Emimi NodaTakase Tōya

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

102

love hangover7co

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

103

How to Love AfterimagesTele

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

104

In that casemakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu’s heartbreak song

105

RevengeMy Hair is Bad

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

106

Cinderella BoySaucy Dog

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

107

LiarUeto Aya

A song that delicately expresses the complex emotions after a heartbreak

108

NatsumiAKASAKI

AKASAKI’s bittersweet end-of-summer song

109

catDISH//

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

110

Fated OneEXILE

A bittersweet love ballad that regrets a fateful encounter

111

In loveHY

HY's new song helps overcome heartbreak and move forward

112

tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad

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

113

Curse of LoveSG

SG heartbreak song, the curse and pain of love

114

Hologram of LoveSKE48

SKE48’s heartbreak song resonates with the heart

115

You look like an idiot.Saucy Dog

A poignant song that portrays the conflicts of love

116

Kasane AiSoala

Soala’s transparent vocals express emotion

117

existenceTENSONG

A deeply moving song depicting TENSONG's heartbreak

118

Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK

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

119

petalback number

A heartbreak song layered over cherry blossom petals

120

Happy Endingback number

Lingering attachment to an ex-lover and complex emotions

121

Until the day I can no longer rememberback number

A poignant song about parting with a loved one

122

bullseyeberry meet

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

123

I loved (it/you)erica

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

124

Yorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la End

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

125

change of heartindigo la End

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

126

I stillmilet

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

127

Aprilmol-74

Representative song for mol-74’s April theme

128

I want to forget.wacci

A heartbreak song swayed by memories of the past

129

Liaratarayo

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

130

Only I liked it.suisou gurashi

A Heartbreak Song from Life in a Fish Tank

131

the first strong spring windnishina

Nishina's spring love song

132

Everyday Revolutionneguse.

A musical work that heals the pain of heartbreak

133

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

134

unsatisfying; anticlimactic; abruptmei-chan

Expressing bittersweet love in a nostalgic disco

135

My love was overflowing.mosao.

Mosawo’s heartbreak song draws empathy on social media

136

So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.

Lilia’s Heartbreak Ballad

137

springKaneyori Masaru

Delicately portraying the end of the seasons and of love

138

bookmarkkuriipuhaipe

Farewells and new beginnings in the season when cherry blossoms fall

139

To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa

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

140

Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu

A signature ballad by Southern that depicts the pain of heartbreak

141

pinkshaitoopu

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

142

Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū

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

143

I don’t like it.yangusukinii

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

144

Why not me?Misaka Saki

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

145

missing youTomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka’s heartbreak song, a healing tune

146

lingering loveKitatani Ruki

A ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak

147

remain ~ key of the heartKoyanagi Yuki

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

148

Tears of TomorrowKoseki Mai

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

149

Goodbye once moreOzaki Kiyohiko

A masterpiece ballad that portrays parting in a positive light

150

GoodbyeMayo Okamoto

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

151

Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki

Hidemi Tokunaga's representative breakup song

152

Memo lockShio Reira

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

153

You at your worstHamano Haruki

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

154

Self and others are alikesawada sorari

Kuukari Sawada’s song that expresses the pain of heartbreak

155

SunshadeYuka

A rock ballad that heals the pain of heartbreak

156

Silver saltKami wa saikoro o furanai

A post-rock song that depicts the pain of heartbreak

157

loverFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama's popular heartbreak songs

158

MetronomeYonezu Kenshi

A bittersweet love song expressed through a metronome by Kenshi Yonezu

159

A world without youto shiki

Looking back on the past and taking a new step forward

160

But,Takase Tōya & Ren

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

161

Even now… because I love you.Every Little Thing

ELT's 1998 smash hit

162

Listening to OliviaAnri

Anri’s debut song grows into a classic

163

Eyes Are DiamondMatsuda Seiko

Seiko Matsuda’s signature heartbreak song

164

NAOHY

Heal the pain in your heart with classic breakup songs

165

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

I regret the love that has ended, but the mos…

166

LOVEDMISIA

A broken heart is sad, but I’m glad I was able to fall for that person...

167

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

Saucy Dog’s songs about heartbreak and lingering feelings

168

loveUru

It makes you feel okay about the sad experience of a broken heart…

169

misfortuneren

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

170

breakup songOkazaki Taiiku

A unique inspirational song depicting heartbreak and comeback

171

Pain

Sorrow and heartache for a loved one

172

Less than friends, less than lovers703goushitsu

Some people have even used a breakup as an opportunity to stop using same-sex pronouns…

173

After a broken heartCHIHIRO

By the female R&B singer CHIHIRO…

174

AnswerHY

The importance of growth and kindness learned from heartbreak

175

youHY

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

176

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

A gentle breakup song that puts you in a positive mood

177

If it’s not youKG

The feeling of being unable to forget an ex

178

See you againSEAMO

An upbeat song about heartbreak with lingering feelings

179

together; along with; bothWANIMA

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

180

YOUYUI

The beauty of music healing the pain of heartbreak

181

fishback number

Empathizing with lyrics that confront lingering feelings after a heartbreak

182

Happinessback number

Speaking of breakup songs, we mustn’t forget them…

183

Rouge of Fragmentsbokula.

A rock ballad depicting lingering feelings after a breakup

184

Day of Tearslecca

The courage to overcome the pain of heartbreak

185

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

186

youKōda Kumi

The winter cold and breaking up with him have made time stop...

187

Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze

A song that coolly portrays the loneliness of heartbreak

188

No matter how…Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino always honestly speaks for a woman's heart...

189

Just… I want to see youEXILE

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

190

PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism

The painful emotions of accepting the end of a romance

191

tear-coloredNishino Kana

Depicting the pain of heartbreak and a forward-looking hope

192

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…

193

One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi

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

194

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

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

195

MPRINCESS PRINCESS

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

196

Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana

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

197

I miss youBEGIN

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

198

Heartbreak ~Are you happy now?~Sonar Pocket

The sixth digital release from Sonar Pocket...

199

366 daysHY

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

200

OverMr.Children

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

201

From our joined handsback number

A song that lightly sings of regret

202

The Silence of Sunlight Through the TreesUryū Akiha

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

203

time goes byEvery Little Thing

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

204

emptyyuzu

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

205

I want to see you.yuzu

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

207

windKobukuro

A signature hit song by Kobukuro that became a big smash

208

single bedSha ran Q

Sharam Q’s first million-selling ballad

209

These tears I do not knowkatahira rina

Rina Katahira’s Heartbreak Ballad

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

Masterpieces of bittersweet breakup songs. Recommended popular tracks.

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