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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Goodbye Song Rankings [2026] (11–20)
Love and romanceNovelbright11rank/position
From the moment you fall in love, your mind becomes filled with thoughts of the person you like.
This song by Novelbright captures that feeling.
As vocalist Yudai Takenaka describes it, it’s a bright love song that makes you suddenly want to fall in love and tell someone special how much you care—its upbeat, refreshing vibe is part of its charm.
Included on the May 2022 album “Assort,” the track struck a chord with many listeners thanks to its relatable lyrics depicting everyday life with a lover.
Whether you’re currently in unrequited love or have been distant from romance, listening to this song will surely make you want to fall in love.
It’s a track that flips your romance switch on.
melt bittersatō moka12rank/position
The song “melt bitter,” sung by singer-songwriter Moka Sato, known for her sweet voice, has become a hot topic especially among younger listeners for its relatable, true-to-life lyrics.
Fans have said things like, “It made me cry remembering my ex,” and “Her choice of words that pierce the heart is genius.” The poignant lyrics look back on memorable dates and the ordinary days the couple shared, unraveling the reasons for their breakup.
The fact that the memories remain so vivid even after parting might be proof that the feelings still haven’t fully settled.
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS13rank/position
It’s a RADWIMPS song that brilliantly captures the complex feelings of someone who isn’t sure whether they’re in love.
It’s included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, released in December 2018.
The lyrics convey that restless, unresolved feeling—frustrated by the other person’s attitude yet unable to give up.
The honest wish of “Even if you turn away from me, I still want you to look my way” is something many of us have experienced at least once.
It’s a recommended track not only for those struggling with love, but also for anyone feeling uncertain about friendships or human relationships.
Listening to this song might be a good chance to face your own feelings.
It’s love, right?wacci14rank/position
The song by wacci, which sings of a bittersweet love, overflows with gentleness and warmth.
Written as an insert track for the Fuji TV drama “A Thorny Path to Royalty” (Yangotonaki Ichizoku) and released digitally in April 2022, it won an Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.
It gives powerful voice to love’s ability to overcome every barrier—gender, age, family background—and has captured the hearts of many listeners.
Conveying unwavering devotion to the other person and the importance of being honest with your own feelings, it’s a track we hope everyone struggling with love will hear.
Excuse, maybeAKB4815rank/position
Among the songs where Atsuko Maeda served as center, this one ranks among the most popular, and many fans still say, “This is my number one favorite.” It’s especially beloved by other idols, too, and has been covered and sung more times than you could possibly count.
The song’s tagline is “Maybe… I really do like you,” a warm phrase that embraces all the feelings of love found in the lyrics.
Lines like “I realized this feeling is love, but I still can’t say it” still make your heart flutter even now.
It’s a legendary track that supported AKB48’s early days and cheered on unrequited love.
Definitely give it a listen!
On the Breeze of LoveVaundy16rank/position
This song brilliantly captures the frustrating feelings of love.
The protagonist pretends not to notice they’ve fallen in love, a state of mind delicately portrayed through its lyrics and melody.
Released in March 2022, it was written as the theme song for an ABEMA dating show.
Its unique metaphor of comparing love to a cold deftly expresses both the sweetness and bitterness of romance.
Showcasing Vaundy’s talent to the fullest, the track became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million streams.
It’s the perfect song for those grappling with the subtleties of love or trying to sort out their own feelings.
usmilet17rank/position
A heartrending love song by milet that earnestly sings about cherishing the present moment, even while feeling anxious about possibly losing a relationship by confessing one’s feelings.
She conveys the interplay of courage and fear in taking a step forward through her signature husky voice.
Born from the album “us,” released in August 2019, this track also perfectly captures the world of the NTV Wednesday drama “Fake Affair,” for which it served as the theme song.
It gently accompanies those who struggle to express their feelings honestly to someone, or who hesitate out of a desire not to change a precious relationship.
I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad18rank/position
How would you feel upon learning that someone you once shared a deep connection with has found a new partner? My Hair is Bad’s 2016 album “woman’s” features a song that delicately captures exactly that complex state of mind.
Even though you’re supposed to have moved on and found a new lover, you can’t shake the lingering attachment to the one you can’t forget.
Spending time with your current partner—who’s the complete opposite type—only makes the quiet ache of your feelings for the former one smolder in the back of your heart.
Released as the album reached a peak position of No.
5 on the Oricon charts, the track’s music video also drew significant attention.
It’s a song that will deeply resonate with anyone who thought they’d stepped into a new love but still finds themselves tethered to the past, or who has felt a rush of complicated emotions upon seeing an ex looking happy.
Blue AmbienceMrs. GREEN APPLE19rank/position
A song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that gently wraps the ambiguity of young love.
While cherishing one’s true self, it delicately portrays the feelings of youths pining for romance.
Released in June 2022, it drew attention as the theme song for ABEMA’s popular show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita” (“Today, I Fell in Love”).
The track is included on the mini-album “Unity,” which garnered notice alongside other tie-in songs.
It’s recommended for those struggling with a relationship with someone they like or unsure of their own feelings.
Why not listen to this song and face the true emotions within you?
On this day of goodbyeaimyon20rank/position
When you search for Aimyon’s songs, the phrase “chord progression” always appears at the top of the results.
It seems everyone admires Aimyon and plays the guitar! This song, which was also the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “news zero,” would switch me into a reflective mood whenever it came on—like, “A lot happened today, but here I am watching TV now,” and I’d quietly look back on the day.
It’s a song where Aimyon encourages you to keep moving forward even as you question yourself—whether what you want to do is truly your own desire, and whether you really love the person you’re drawn to.