Ayumi Hamasaki’s Heartbreak Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Far awayHamasaki Ayumi8rank/position

Ayumi Hamasaki / Far away (Short Ver.)

A delicate portrayal of heartbreak, Ayumi Hamasaki’s poignant breakup song contrasts the protagonist’s present loneliness with happy memories of the past, shown as they revisit places once shared with a former lover.

Expressions like “Happiness slips through the gaps between my fingers” evoke the fragility of joy.

Released in May 2000, the track was also used in a TU-KA Cellular Tokyo/Tokai commercial and reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

It’s a recommended song for anyone who’s gone through a breakup or wants to take a new step forward.

End rollHamasaki Ayumi9rank/position

Ayumi Hamasaki End roll 1999-11-13

Many people draw energy and courage from Ayumi Hamasaki’s numerous love songs, don’t they? “End roll” is one of those tracks.

It’s included on the single “A,” released in 1999.

Although Ayumi Hamasaki’s breakup songs are supposed to be sad, there’s a certain strength you can feel in them.

Perhaps that’s what mainly captures the hearts of women.

This song also depicts a painful farewell with a loved one, yet it conveys a sense of hope for a bright future that lies ahead.

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LOVE ～Destiny～Hamasaki Ayumi10rank/position

Ayumi Hamasaki / LOVE ~Destiny~ (Short Ver.)

I can always relate to Ayumi Hamasaki’s lyrics, delivered in her very cute, gentle singing voice.

They overflow with gratitude for meeting the man she loves, being able to be together, and being able to love each other.

With no hatred or anger, a farewell like this lets both people face forward and move on.

Together When…Hamasaki Ayumi11rank/position

Ayumi Hamasaki / Together When… (Short Ver.)

It was released in 2007 as a digital download single by Ayumi Hamasaki.

The song was used in a music.jp TV commercial and marked her first-ever download single.

It’s a poignant track in which she says “thank you” to a former lover.

HANABI 〜episode II〜Hamasaki Ayumi12rank/position

Ayumi Hamasaki / HANABI ~episode II~

A classic by Ayumi Hamasaki that likens the bittersweet feeling of late-summer love to fireworks.

Included on the single “&,” released in July 2003, this song beautifully portrays memories of a love that has passed.

The lyrics, overlaying complex emotions with fleeting yet vivid fireworks, are deeply moving.

Hamasaki’s expressive vocals and the ballad’s arrangement further heighten the sense of poignancy.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on a summer night while gazing up at fireworks.

Perfect not only for those nursing the pain of heartbreak, but also for anyone who holds precious memories close to their heart.

VoyageHamasaki Ayumi13rank/position

Ayumi Hamasaki / Voyage (Short Ver.)

It’s Ayumi Hamasaki’s 28th single, released in 2002.

The song expresses the desire for both people to move forward after a breakup and portrays their parting as a beautiful memory.

It’s a breakup song that isn’t overly depressing, and it’s recommended for when you want to stay positive.

A Song for XXHamasaki Ayumi14rank/position

A Song for xx / Ayumi Hamasaki [Cover]

This is the perfect song for when no one seems to understand you and you feel lonely.

It fills you with the determination to overcome adversity! The song itself is short, but it’s packed with emotion and really hits you in the heart.