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.
Playlist
| Goodbye Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that sings of love’s complex emotions |
| 2 | chameleonKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by King Gnu that embraces a change of heart |
| 3 | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Masaki Suda sings a coming-of-age song written by Kenshi Yonezu |
| 4 | What is it? lolFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s unique debut song in the Okayama dialect |
| 5 | Sayonara, baby.Kato Miria |  play_arrow | A song of love wavering between true feelings and a public facade |
| 6 | Swelling FeelingsCHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | Singing about feelings of love for a friend and the courage I can’t find to take the first step |
| 7 | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s youth rock number |
| 8 | Overdosenatori |  play_arrow | The song “Overdose,” popular on Natori’s TikTok |
| 9 | TsukuyomiKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A song from the depths of a heart that feigns strength in loneliness |
| 10 | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A song that confronts the emotional rift born from misaligned love |
| 11 | Love and romanceNovelbright |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that captures a moment of love |
| 12 | melt bittersatō moka |  play_arrow | A moving song by Moka Sato that portrays heartbreak |
| 13 | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Depicting tangled, ambiguous romantic feelings |
| 14 | It’s love, right?wacci |  play_arrow | wacci sings about the strength of love that overcomes barriers |
| 15 | Excuse, maybeAKB48 |  play_arrow | A popular AKB48 song, a classic anthem that cheers on unrequited love |
| 16 | On the Breeze of LoveVaundy |  play_arrow | A timeless song that compares the ache of unrequited love to a cold |
| 17 | usmilet |  play_arrow | The conflict between the courage to express one’s feelings and the anxiety that holds one back |
| 18 | I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Between lingering feelings for a past lover and the start of a new romance |
| 19 | Blue AmbienceMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that gently sings about the ambiguity of first love |
| 20 | On this day of goodbyeaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon’s songs are heartwarming encouragement. |
| 21 | sparklingmosao. |  play_arrow | Mosa’s love song resonates with my heart. |
| 22 | My name is Unrequited Loveindigo la End |  play_arrow | Lightly expressing the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 23 | Trash human, me.yangusukinii |  play_arrow | Young Skinny, a rock band formed via social media |
| 24 | passing by each otherSoala |  play_arrow | A love song that delicately portrays the clumsiness of love |
| 25 | I don’t have a boyfriend—just for tonight.Koresawa |  play_arrow | Koresawa’s realistic love song is highly relatable. |
| 26 | Sentimental KissShio Reira |  play_arrow | A song that depicts an unbreakable, lingering love |
| 27 | More than friends, less than loversmatsumura kanau |  play_arrow | The inner conflict and suffering of struggling with romantic feelings |
| 28 | EsperanzaNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Passionately express the aching feelings of unrequited love. |
| 29 | not enoughwacci |  play_arrow | A bittersweet breakup song about parting ways with the one you love |
| 30 | Emotionwacci |  play_arrow | Depict the shifts of emotions in a wacci love song |
| 31 | trespassingzutto mayonaka de ii no ni. |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the wavering feelings of love |
| 32 | to fall in loveSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | Bittersweet feelings from a friend to a lover |
| 33 | Try loving—it’s not like you’ll lose anything.neguse. |  play_arrow | A poignant song that depicts the aching feelings of love. |
| 34 | It feels like I’m in love.Yuika |  play_arrow | A moving song that depicts Yuika’s feelings of love |
| 35 | I wonderDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Da-iCE’s classic that portrays the anxieties of love |
| 36 | Feeling in loveNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s unrequited love song |
| 37 | splash splashNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A song that sings of Nogizaka46’s bittersweet love |
| 38 | Where love callsPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | A drama theme song, a piece that conveys the warmth of love |
| 39 | Unraveling Loveyama |  play_arrow | A song of love's conflict and a wavering heart |
| 40 | palettesaidāgāru |  play_arrow | Cider Girl’s movie theme song “Palette” |
| 41 | I hate love.Sangatsu no Phantasia |  play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays the contradictions of love |
| 42 | I like that kind of thing.wacci |  play_arrow | wacci’s new song that sings of love’s doubts |
| 43 | two peopleaiko |  play_arrow | aiko’s love songs express complex emotions |
| 44 | Sad love songatarayo |  play_arrow | A heartrending song that delicately portrays the complex emotions of love |
| 45 | A story about a girl struggling with the ‘kaeruka’ (frogification) phenomenon.riria. |  play_arrow | A song that gently portrays the shifting emotions of love |
| 46 | MASKHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | A song by Ayumi Hamasaki and Tetsuya Komuro teaming up again |
| 47 | More than friends, less than loversAsa |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song that portrays the subtle nuances of the heart |
| 48 | A few centimeters sentimentalkohanaramu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song about the distance in love |
| 49 | Thinking of youGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude and compassion for the one I love |
| 50 | I’m really sorry.≠ME |  play_arrow | A heart wavering between ambiguous affection and friendship |
| 51 | Beyond the GoodbyeYagami Junko |  play_arrow | Junko Yagami’s stable vocal ability |
| 52 | If only I could say I love youKERENMI & atarayo |  play_arrow | A collaborative song that expresses a heart that can't be honest |
| 53 | Beyond the Goodbyetsuruno takeshi |  play_arrow | Takeshi Tsuruno delivers a powerful vocal performance of Momoe Yamaguchi’s song on his cover album. |
| 54 | Beyond the GoodbyeKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Kumi Koda delivers a stable vocal performance from low to high notes. |
| 55 | A Kiss of Affected Splendorshallm |  play_arrow | The true feelings and heartache of an unattainable love |
| 56 | What does it mean to date someone?erica |  play_arrow | An emotionally charged ballad by Erica that resonates with the heart |
| 57 | Beyond the GoodbyeTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Hidetoshi Tokunaga’s love ballad song |
| 58 | Beyond the GoodbyeToshi |  play_arrow | Toshi's high notes are beautifully captivating. |
| 59 | Love is enviable.Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A bittersweet pop tune about envying others while being unable to express one’s feelings |
| 60 | I can’t be honest.Organic Call |  play_arrow | A cheer song that portrays the courage to express your honest feelings |
| 61 | neonCity Your City |  play_arrow | The sophisticated track “neon” by City Your City |
| 62 | shed skinaiko |  play_arrow | Bittersweet memories and regrets of a past love |
| 63 | Just so you know, this feeling isn’t love!Tensen Tensei Shoujo. |  play_arrow | A girl who denies love yet still gets butterflies |
| 64 | Category of HappinessMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's bittersweet love song |
| 65 | What’s certain ismakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Song of a heart-bridge with a precious person |
| 66 | I Might Be in Love ~Osaka Story~Mori Masako & Marumoto Hiroshi |  play_arrow | A song sung in Osaka dialect that expresses feelings of love |
| 67 | Don’t blame routine.Furawā Kanpanīzu |  play_arrow | Overcome stagnation and move forward with a renewed mindset |
| 68 | Beyond the GoodbyeTen |  play_arrow | TeN performs a cover song. |
| 69 | Beyond the GoodbyeMiura Yutaro |  play_arrow | Yamaguchi Momoe’s classic songs are carried on by her son |
| 70 | Beyond the GoodbyeUzaki Ryūdō |  play_arrow | A jazzy self-cover by the composer |
| 71 | Beyond the GoodbyeMiyamoto Hiroji |  | A gentle and careful cover of Elekashi’s Miyamoto |
| 72 | Beyond the GoodbyeYuki Saori |  play_arrow | Saori Yuki delivers a versatile vocal performance |