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] (21–30)
A few centimeters sentimentalkohanaramu22rank/position
That “so close yet so far” feeling in love can be tricky, can’t it? Released in April 2023, this song is by singer Kohanaramu, also known for the “Singing While Crying” series.
Chosen as the ending theme for the anime The Dangers in My Heart, it became a hot topic.
With the lingering tones of an acoustic guitar and an ambient vibe, the track leaves an impression.
There’s a touch of nostalgia that feels comforting and soothing.
It’s a song that stays by your side when you’re struggling with matters of the heart.
sparklingmosao.23rank/position
A sparkling portrayal of the feeling of being in love, Mosawo’s song delicately captures both the radiance and the bittersweetness of romance.
The gentle vocals and finely crafted lyrics sink deep into the heart, conveying the anxiety and inner conflict of someone in love.
Released in September 2020, the track resonated widely on social media.
It’s perfect for anyone with an unrequited crush or those unable to put their feelings into words.
When you want to summon the courage to take a step forward, this is a song that gently gives you a push.
I hate love.Sangatsu no Phantasia24rank/position
The song “Koi wa Kirai da” by Sangatsu no Phantasia is a track that beautifully captures the sweet-and-sour ache and frustration of love through its refreshing sound and vocalist Mia’s supple voice.
The title itself reflects the contradictions of romance—“ideal vs.
reality,” “I love you, but I hate you”—and anyone carrying around a hazy tangle of feelings will likely find it impossible not to relate.
It’s the perfect song for those who are thinking, “I want to fall in love!” or “I want to be swept up in romance!”
Love is enviable.Nogizaka 4625rank/position
It portrays envy and resignation as we watch others’ relationships without ever being able to express our own feelings.
Included on the 41st single, “When Was the Last Time You Raced Up the Stairs?” releasing in April 2026, it was pre-released in March 2026.
It’s an Under track with 5th-gen member Hina Okamoto as center.
Despite its bittersweet theme, the sound is an up-tempo pop tune with a forward-driving momentum, and that contrast is part of its appeal.
Recommended for times when you want to stay positive and keep pushing on, even while carrying frustrating emotions.
Sentimental KissShio Reira26rank/position
This work depicts an unbreakable lingering attachment—the kind where you can’t cut off an ambiguous relationship with a former lover.
It’s a song by Rei La Ushio, released in May 2022 as her third digital single.
Chosen as background music for ABEMA’s dating show “He and the Wolf-chan Are Not to Be Deceived,” it topped Spotify’s Viral Chart and has surpassed 50 million streams worldwide.
Its gentle sound, centered on acoustic guitar and piano, embraces the complex emotions that arise as the distance between hearts and bodies grows inversely proportional.
Many listeners may find themselves relating to the experience of being unable to fully end a relationship and letting it drag on.
Just so you know, this feeling isn’t love!Tensen Tensei Shoujo.27rank/position
A sweet and bittersweet song by Tensen Tensei Shoujo that portrays the feelings of a girl who’s fallen in love but can’t be honest with her emotions.
Even as she denies, “It’s not love,” her heart flutters whenever she thinks about the person she likes—a feeling captured with striking realism.
Released in May 2024, this pop number expresses the heart of a classic tsundere girl.
It’s said to ignite the crowd so much that the atmosphere of the venue completely changes every time it’s performed live.
It’s a recommended track not only for those with a one-sided crush, but also for anyone who wants to look back on the sweet and sour memories of their youth.
EsperanzaNishino Kana28rank/position
A song by Kana Nishino that expresses the bittersweet feelings of a woman’s unrequited love through passionate Latin sounds.
Even though she knows the person she likes already has a partner, the woman’s complex emotions still resonate deeply.
The sound of Spanish guitar and the powerful vocals beautifully fuse heartache with a forward-looking spirit.
Released in May 2011, it was used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri!!” and was included on the album “Thank you, Love.” It won the Excellence Award at the 53rd Japan Record Awards.
This is a song that stands by women troubled by unrequited love and gives them the courage to keep looking ahead without giving up.