Goodbye Song Rankings [2026]
Here’s the ranking of “goodbye songs” that were popular this year.
In romance, friendships, and everyday life, people experience many kinds of goodbyes.
Whether the farewell is somber or hopeful, listen to this ranking and make a fresh start with a new mindset.
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Farewell Song Rankings [2026] (61–70)
I Might Be in Love ~Osaka Story~Mori Masako & Marumoto Hiroshi64rank/position
A man and woman bantering in Osaka dialect makes a huge impact! It’s a duet by Masako Mori, renowned for her outstanding vocal prowess, and singer-songwriter Hiroshi Madoka.
The sound evokes Showa-era kayōkyoku, which will surely feel nostalgic to some listeners.
Many of us know the frustration of not even being sure whether we’re truly in love and agonizing over whether to make a move.
Perhaps the key to avoiding regrets in romance is taking that step from “maybe I like you” and honestly sharing your true feelings with each other.
Don’t blame routine.Furawā Kanpanīzu65rank/position
When you keep holding on to the same feeling, there are moments when you’re no longer sure if it’s truly how you feel.
This song seems like the kind of trigger that helps you face your own emotions at such a stagnant, routine-laden time.
The Flower Companyz’s light, buoyant vocals and sound also feel like they can lift a mind that tends to overthink.
It depicts the staleness that arises as you go about your days guided by the feeling of love, and it urges you to face that reality and move forward—because doing so will reveal new insights and new scenery.
It’s a track that even lets you sense the joy of anticipating what awaits beyond the rut.
Beyond the GoodbyeTen66rank/position
Covered by TeN, the vocalist of A Hundred Birds.
Many of you may recognize it from the Asahi Kasei commercial.
As you’d expect from someone who fronts an orchestral band, her solid technique shines through, holding its own against the rich, full-bodied arrangement.
Her softly enveloping voice carries a sense of gravitas.
Beyond the GoodbyeMiura Yutaro67rank/position
Momoe Yamaguchi retired at the height of her popularity, to the great regret of many.
Her own son, Yutaro Miura, delivers a gentle, heartfelt rendition.
Depending on the arrangement, doesn’t the song’s impression change quite a bit? Turning a song associated with the image of “retirement = sadness” into his own—now that’s the mark of a true professional singer.
Beyond the GoodbyeUzaki Ryūdō68rank/position
A cover song by the composer themself.
With saxophone and a band sound that gives it a jazzy vibe while retaining the shape of Showa-era pop, it’s a cool arrangement! Included on the self-cover album “Flexibly, Tenaciously: To the Women.” It has been brilliantly transformed into a spicy, grown-up love song.
Beyond the GoodbyeMiyamoto Hiroji69rank/position
A cover by Hiroji Miyamoto of Elephant Kashimashi.
It starts off very gently, sung with the care of handling something fragile.
The build-up into the chorus feels natural and is really pleasant to listen to.
That way of singing that keeps his usual aggressiveness simmering beneath the surface is irresistible for fans.
It’s a cover that preserves the original song while adding his own originality.
Beyond the GoodbyeYuki Saori70rank/position
Saori Yuki, who is active on the global stage, is a skilled vocalist capable of singing everything from children’s songs to commercial jingles.
She is a distinguished female singer who has even been awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon.
In “Sayonara no Mukougawa,” she delivers vocals with rich vibrato.
Her joyful expression while singing is striking, and it’s a cover song filled with love for music.