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] (41–50)
two peopleaiko43rank/position
This is a song by aiko that captures the hazy, conflicted feelings in love.
The poignant lyrics contrast strikingly with the up-tempo melody.
It portrays a strong attraction to the other person while also expressing anxiety about falling too deep and a sense of self-protection, brilliantly conveying the complexity of romance.
Released in March 2008, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Six years later, in 2014, it was used in a Hoyu commercial, drawing renewed attention.
It’s a recommended track for those struggling with love or having trouble sorting out their feelings.
Sad love songatarayo44rank/position
A heartrending love song that delicately weaves complex feelings toward a partner who is kind to everyone.
Atarayo’s clear, translucent vocals beautifully capture the subtle emotions of a woman who feels both comforted and uneasy by her lover’s kindness.
The gestures and tenderness that once felt endearing when she realized she was in love gradually become a burden, a progression depicted with care that many will deeply relate to.
Included on the March 2022 album “In the Polar Night, the Moon Does Not Speak,” this track gently accompanies those who, while troubled by their relationship, still aren’t ready to let go.
A story about a girl struggling with the ‘kaeruka’ (frogification) phenomenon.riria.45rank/position
It’s a song that gently enfolds an ambiguous feeling of love.
Riria’s transparent, airy vocals beautifully capture the uncertainty of not knowing whether it’s love.
The delicate lyrics depict the shift from the exhilaration of early romance to a gradual cooling off.
Released digitally in November 2020, the track was created in response to fan requests on social media.
After the video was posted on TikTok, it garnered a total of 300,000 likes and sparked a big reaction.
It’s a song that offers comfort to those troubled by love or grappling with complex romantic feelings.
MASKHamasaki Ayumi46rank/position
This song, MASK, marks the powerful reunion of Japan’s songstress Ayumi Hamasaki and Tetsuya Komuro.
Following their previous collaboration crossroad, the lyrics can be read as portraying the sorrow of romantic love between a man and a woman, but they also seem to lament a loss of trust in the times we live in.
How did it sound to you? A must-listen track where TK’s signature sound and Ayumi’s vocals truly shine!
More than friends, less than loversAsa47rank/position
Singer-songwriter ASA, who performs under the tagline “Songs for those who want to die,” captivates listeners with music steeped in a distinctive worldview.
The track ‘More Than Friends, Less Than Lovers,’ released digitally on September 19, 2022, features a piano-centered ensemble that creates a sentimental resonance.
The lyrics, which evoke the struggle between one’s own feelings and those of the other person and the harshness of reality, make us keenly aware of how complex and delicate the human heart can be.
For anyone who’s been in the same situation, it’s a heartrending pop tune that will strike a painfully familiar chord.
A few centimeters sentimentalkohanaramu48rank/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.
Thinking of youGReeeeN49rank/position
GReeeeN’s “Kimi Omoi” is a song about the feelings you have for someone you truly love.
Released in 2008, it’s included on the hit album “Ah, Hello, Long Time No See,” which reached number one on the Oricon charts, and it was used as the theme song for NHK’s Drama 8 “Nanase Futatabi.” The lyrics overflow with gratitude and compassion for the other person, and listening to it warms your heart.
If you’re unsure about your own feelings, you should definitely give “Kimi Omoi” a listen!
