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)
neonCity Your City61rank/position
“neon” is a track by City Your City, a Japanese unit whose music is based on overseas electronic sounds like future bass and EDM.
Released in 2015 as their second single, it’s captivating for its uniquely clipped, almost broken Japanese-style vocals and its polished production.
The lyrics are written from a woman’s perspective, depicting a relationship kept at arm’s length—while still expressing the emptiness and loneliness that come with it.
If you’re questioning your relationship with someone, why not give “neon” a listen and reconsider things?
shed skinaiko62rank/position
This is a song included on aiko’s single “Zutto,” released in 2011, and it’s been performed frequently on her concert tours.
As the title “Nukegara” (“Empty Shell”) suggests, the lyrics are a poignant reflection on memories of a past love.
We all have those times when the regret never fades—asking ourselves, “Why can’t I forget?” and “Why did we drift apart?” Trying to force yourself to be cheerful can sometimes make the emptiness feel even worse.
When you’re overwhelmed by loneliness, it might be okay to immerse yourself in old memories for a while before moving forward.
Just so you know, this feeling isn’t love!Tensen Tensei Shoujo.63rank/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.
Category of HappinessMr.Children64rank/position
The gentle mid-tempo number “Categories of Happiness” is included on Mr.Children’s 1997 album.
Its nostalgic, slightly wistful melody and lyrics perfectly capture the confusion of being in love.
Not knowing whether you truly like that person or whether this feeling is love—this classic by Mr.Children gently accompanies those wavering emotions, embracing the sweet yet unstable complexity of a heart in love.
Why not spend some quiet, solitary moments listening to this song when you’re lost in thought?
What’s certain ismakaroni enpitsu65rank/position
As you spend your days with someone important, small misunderstandings are bound to happen.
This song seems like one that, at moments when you feel you’re losing sight of the other person, gives you a chance to reflect on your original feelings and the unchanging truths between you.
The gentle sound of Macaroni Enpitsu leaves the impression that it quietly soothes an unsettled heart.
The emotionally charged vocals also convey a great love that is reborn after looking back at yourself.
It’s a song that seems to help rebuild an unstable heart when you no longer understand your own feelings or the other person’s, and that strengthens your resolve to face your emotions.
I Might Be in Love ~Osaka Story~Mori Masako & Marumoto Hiroshi66rank/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 Kanpanīzu67rank/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 GoodbyeTen68rank/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 Yutaro69rank/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 Ryūdō70rank/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.