[Upbeat Breakup Song] Love songs and anthems that give you the courage to take a new step forward
When you go through a breakup, your chest throbs with pain.
Right after parting ways, the damage feels especially heavy, and you lose the motivation to do anything.
In this article, we’ve selected love songs that empathize with the feelings of heartbreak, as well as uplifting anthems that help you regain a positive outlook.
When it’s tough, don’t push yourself—try letting your emotions out while listening to songs that resonate with your heart.
If you face it earnestly, it will surely lead to what comes next!
May your love bloom once again…
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[Positive Breakup Songs] Love Songs and Anthems That Give You Courage to Take a New Step (21–30)
balladGO!GO!7188
In GO!GO!7188’s catalog, “Koi no Uta” and “C7” are staples, but this work is a masterpiece on par with them.
It sings about someone who was always there as if it were natural no longer being by your side, and about continuing to walk forward in life nonetheless.
After a breakup, you can lose confidence and become timid about the next love, but it’s best to embrace it as a precious memory and use it to move forward.
Tomorrow’s songaiko
Whether you’re nursing a crush, celebrating a love that finally blossomed, or reeling from heartbreak, Aiko’s songs give strength in all kinds of romantic moments.
This track is a breakup song included on the album “It Was a Bubble-Like Love.” It sings about an ex who has moved on and found someone new.
With Aiko’s characteristically unique turns of phrase, it expresses the push and pull between irritation at that fact and the lingering attachment that won’t quite fade.
Many listeners are sure to relate to those lyrics.
At the same time, there’s a refreshing sense of “I’m going to move on!” It’s truly awe-inspiring how Aiko’s song takes care of you from the very start of a breakup all the way to the end.
[Upbeat Breakup Songs] Love songs and anthems that give you the courage to take a new step (31–40)
Brand New DayYasuda Rei
It’s a song with a lovely, cute vibe that feels like spring.
It’s sung by Rei Yasuda, a singer born in North Carolina, USA.
It was released in 2014 as her second single.
Her bright, clear voice gives you the energy to move forward toward tomorrow.
It’s only natural to feel down after a heartbreak—you end up wondering what you could have done differently.
But you can’t keep your head down forever.
So let this song lift your spirits!
Like magicSHISHAMO
A gentle pop cheer song by SHISHAMO that sings about a girl who polishes herself up every morning and tries to face forward.
It captures an exquisite balance between a positive mindset and a faint touch of wistfulness, riding on a bright, buoyant melody and rhythm to portray those true-to-life feelings—wanting to be recognized by someone while still valuing your own uniqueness.
Featured on the album “SHISHAMO 4,” released in February 2017, and also known as the theme song for the Townwork commercial, this track prompts us to reflect anew on femininity and self-affirmation.
It’s a song we hope you’ll listen to if you’ve been pushing yourself too hard on your own.
sayonaraHirai Dai
Even after the breakup, his feelings for her don’t disappear; this gentle heartbreak ballad by Dai Hirai portrays a man who, while burdened with sadness, tries to move forward.
Included on the album “Life Goes On,” released in September 2020, the song blends elements of surf music and reggae into a tender, ballad-like arrangement.
With relatable scenes—such as the final moment of holding hands as if to reaffirm a love that had grown faint, and reflections on their relationship through the changing seasons—the lyrics resonate deeply.
It’s a warm, encouraging song that moves the heart, cherishing shared memories while expressing a hopeful resolve to take a new step forward.
SomedayKōda Kumi
It’s an uplifting breakup song about living on while holding dear the precious memories from a former lover, and singing that if they ever meet again someday, they’ll laugh together about those days.
It’s a track by singer Koda Kumi, also known for hits like “Butterfly” and “Koi no Tsubomi,” released in 2006 as her 30th single.
Listening to it can tug at your heartstrings, but at the same time, it makes you feel that you can become stronger after overcoming heartbreak.
It’s perfect for belting out at karaoke to relieve stress.
Let’s each start walkingAbe Mao
This piece was specially written as the theme song for the film “My Little Sister, My Little Brother.” It was released in 2014 as the 12th single by singer-songwriter Mao Abe from Oita Prefecture.
It’s about a lover who accepted everything about me—someone who continues to encourage me even as we part ways.
Faced with my own inadequacy and the kindness I received from them, “I” hold those feelings close and start moving forward.
The highly relatable lyrics really hit home.
They make you think, “I want to become someone like that lover, too.”