OverNEW!Mr.Children

Mr.Children “Over” from 30th Anniversary Tour Entrance to the Half Century – 2022.5.10 TOKYO DOME –

A song included at the end of Mr.Children’s album Atomic Heart, released in September 1994.

Though it was not a single, it was selected for their 2001 best-of album and has endured as a beloved breakup song.

The vivid, true-to-life depictions—like recalling a former lover’s small gestures or the atmosphere of a room—strike a chord.

The contrast between the unvarnished language that doesn’t hide loss and lingering attachment, and the friendly, light melody, is superb.

It’s not merely sad; it carries a message of gradually facing forward and beginning to walk on, even while holding pain.

It’s a song that gently gives you a push when you find yourself standing still at the end of a romance.

PretenderNEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Pretender [Official Video]

A heartbreak song that gently holds close all those tormented by unrequited love—painful yet beautiful.

It portrays the bittersweet emotion of stepping back after realizing you’re not worthy, even while loving the other person deeply.

Your heart tightens at the image of someone sincerely wishing for the other’s happiness while tucking their own feelings away.

Released as a single by Official HIGE DANDism in May 2019, it was used as the theme song for the film The Confidence Man JP and became a massive hit that broke numerous records.

Give it a listen when you’re facing the harsh reality that love, no matter how strong, sometimes isn’t returned and you feel on the verge of breaking.

The beautifully resonant piano melody and gentle vocals will softly embrace your sorrow and give you the courage to look ahead.

Rejected-Love GirlNEW!Sayuri

Sanketsu Shoujo Sayuri “Furaregai Girl” MV (Full ver) — Song provided and produced by RADWIMPS’ Yojiro Noda

Sung by singer-songwriter Sayuri, this work was released in December 2016 as her fourth single.

It is also widely known for having its lyrics, composition, and production handled by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS.

Told from a first-person perspective, it vividly conveys the turmoil after being suddenly left by a lover and the narrator’s intense feelings for them.

While steeped in sorrow, it carefully portrays the shifting heart that tries to face forward little by little while still carrying past pain, aligning beautifully with her trembling vocals.

Give it a listen when you want the courage to recover from the pain of heartbreak and take your next step.

I don’t like it.NEW!yangusukinii

Young Skinny – I Don't Like You [Official Music Video]

Young Skinny is a four-piece rock band formed after recruiting members on social media.

Their final indie single, “Suki Janai yo,” released digitally in December 2022, is a bittersweet winter-ready ballad that symbolizes their momentum right before their major-label debut.

It was featured as an insert song across multiple seasons of ABEMA’s romance show “Koisuru ♥ Shūmatsu Homestay,” resonating with characters facing love and partings within limited time.

Unable to let go of memories of an ex, the harder you try to forget, the more vividly they resurface.

This breakup song gently stays close to those struggling with such self-contradictions and gives them the courage to take the next step.

I won’t fall in love anymore.NEW!Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” (Music Video) [5th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara / Mou Koi Nante Shinai

This timeless song depicts the pain of heartbreak through everyday moments and has continued to comfort many listeners.

Written by Noriyuki Makihara, it was released in May 1992 as his fifth single and became a major hit as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “After the Children Are Asleep.” It was also included on the album “Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono,” released in June of the same year.

While it sings about the profound sense of absence felt in the shared room during fleeting moments, it ultimately holds a powerful resolve to move toward a new tomorrow.

It’s a song I recommend when you want to lift your head just a little from the depths of sorrow or take a next step while holding precious memories close—it gently gives you a push forward.

pure whiteNEW!Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – “masshiro” (pure white) [Official Audio]

Released digitally in February 2025, this work by Fujii Kaze was written as the theme song for the “I LOHAS” commercial, for which he serves as ambassador.

Set to a bossa nova-style rhythm and gentle acoustic guitar, his calm vocals resonate throughout.

The song portrays the conflict of choosing to part ways for each other’s sake despite being drawn to a pure heart, as well as the resolve to let go of the past and move forward.

By likening life to a game, the lyrics teach the importance of continuing to grow without standing still—something many listeners may find themselves relating to.

It’s a song to play when, even while carrying the pain of parting, you want to step forward into something new, carried by a brand-new breeze.

From our joined handsNEW!back number

back number – From the Hands We Held (full)

“Tsunai da Te kara,” the single back number released in March 2014, is a song that delicately portrays the quiet ache and regret that arrive after a relationship ends.

Chosen as the JTB Premium commercial song and the ending theme for a Cultural Broadcasting program, it reached many listeners.

Koichi Tsutaya co-arranged and produced the track, achieving a superb fusion of the band’s raw, lifelike sound with pop accessibility.

The lyrics calmly unravel the weakness of searching for excuses after love is over, resonating deeply with listeners.

This work carries a gentle warmth, as if softly staying by your side while you linger in the afterglow of heartbreak yet begin to face forward step by step.

It’s recommended for those who want to accept the sadness that lingers in their heart and feel ready to take a new first step.