Popular Heartbreak Song Rankings [2026]

forget-me-notAwesome City Club78rank/position

Awesome City Club / Wasurena (MUSIC VIDEO)

This is a signature song by Awesome City Club, created as an inspired piece for the film “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet.” The harmonies woven by the male-female twin vocals beautifully portray the heartbreak of a love that has ended, along with the hope of facing forward while holding onto the memories.

Many listeners will likely be moved by the protagonist, who does not forget a past love yet takes a new step forward.

Released for early streaming in January 2021, it quickly became a sensation and has surpassed 300 million streams.

On a Valentine’s night marked by tears over an unrequited love, let this song gently accompany your heart and warm you like a flower waiting for spring.

avocadoyonige79rank/position

yonige - Avocado - [Official Video]

The moment I was told goodbye in the room full of memories, I ended up hurling an avocado…

Yonige’s track lays bare the pain of heartbreak, where sadness and anger collide.

The repeated “bye-bye” cuts deep.

Even after the breakup, you can’t get the other person out of your head, and the song captures the wavering feelings between love and hate.

Released in August 2015, this track was included on a digital-only EP from their indie days.

The music video also drew attention and racked up over 17 million views.

It’s recommended for anyone who wants to face the pain of a breakup or take a new step forward.

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wacci 'Tarina i' Music Video

This is a heartbreak song overflowing with poignancy, capturing the emotional turmoil of trying to sever lingering feelings for an ex.

Featured on wacci’s 2019 album Empathy, the track stands out for its lyrics written from a woman’s perspective.

Though she still has feelings, the protagonist’s struggle to choose a clean break in order to move forward is deeply affecting.

Positioned as a side story to “Betsu no Hito no Kanojo ni Natta yo,” a one-take recording was also released in 2020.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who’s gone from mutual love to one-sided, or who wants to move on but can’t quite bring themselves to do it.

What do you mean?Justin Bieber81rank/position

Justin Bieber – What Do You Mean? Japanese Translation

Justin Bieber’s hit song “What Do You Mean?” became a worldwide smash.

Haven’t you ever broken up without understanding the reason, thinking, “Why? What does that mean? I don’t really get it”? It’s the perfect song for times like that.

sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children82rank/position

Mr.Children “Shirushi” Music Video (Short ver.)

“Shirushi” is Mr.Children’s 29th single, released in 2006, and it was the theme song for the NTV drama “14-year-old Mother.” The lyrics, which express the pain of knowing so much about the other person and suggest that fate was already decided, are heartbreakingly poignant, yet they also carry a sense of emotional release.

It’s never easy to put an end to a relationship and move forward, but at times like that, try listening to Mr.Children’s “Shirushi” and do your best to face forward and keep going!

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Porno Graffitti 'Saudade' (“OPEN MUSIC CABINET” Live in Saitama Super Arena 2007) / 'Saudade (Live Ver.)'

The fourth single by Porno Graffitti, titled with the Portuguese word for “homesickness” or “longing.” Written from a woman’s perspective, the lyrics capture a premonition that her partner’s heart is drifting away, along with the aching inability to let go.

Released in September 2000 as their fourth single, it topped the Oricon weekly chart.

The song was featured as the theme for TBS’s mini-drama Wonderful, used in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat commercials, and served as an ending theme for the UHF anime ReLIFE.

Incorporating Latin-style arrangements for the first time, this track became the foundation of the band’s signature sound.

A wistful number recommended for anyone grappling with the fear of a change of heart.

For those who have had their hearts broken by someone they love deeplyerica84rank/position

Erica - "To those who have had their hearts broken by someone they love"

This is a heartbreak song that expresses the joy of being in love and the pain of parting—the bittersweet feelings that accompany romance.

Erica’s clear, transparent voice resonates deeply in the heart.

Included on the mini-album “Kokuhaku 100 Kajō” released in September 2017, this track comes highly recommended for anyone carrying the pain of a breakup or trying to overcome a farewell with someone precious.

Listening to this song may give you the courage to look forward, reminding you that even painful experiences can help you grow.