Popular Heartbreak Song Rankings [2026]
We’re excited to present the monthly Top 100 breakup songs in one go, ranked by the number of views from the popular breakup song charts!
Getting over the pain of a breakup can be really tough.
Even if you try to refresh yourself by stress-eating or going out and having as much fun as you can, sometimes the gloom just won’t lift.
In times like that, try sorting out your feelings with breakup songs that resonate and that so many people relate to—and take a step toward your next love.
The playlist is updated every week!
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Popular Heartbreak Song Rankings [2026] (81–90)
Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI85rank/position
YOASOBI is a duo that creates music based on the concept of turning novels into songs.
This piece was produced based on Shunki Hashizume’s short story “Soredemo, Happy End,” and was released in May 2020.
It delicately portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they move from the sense of loss after heartbreak toward reclaiming their own time and moving forward.
Ikura’s crystal-clear vocals and Ayase’s propulsive sound evoke a certain hope even within the sadness.
It’s a masterpiece that affirms a love that has ended and gives you the courage to take a step into a new season.
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell86rank/position
This number beautifully portrays the bittersweet feelings of youthful love.
The lyrics, woven to overlap with the summer night sky, delicately express the emotions of someone holding an unrequited love.
Released in August 2009 as the ending theme for the TV anime Bakemonogatari, the song reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and remained in the top 20 for over two months, becoming a long-running hit.
Those from the so-called “yutori” generation will likely find much to relate to, recalling memories from their school days.
It’s also great for karaoke.
A heartbreaking breakup song that you’ll want to listen to on a summer night, one that truly resonates with the heart.
PerfumeEito87rank/position
A signature song by singer-songwriter Eito that powerfully conveys the pain of heartbreak over a wistful melody.
The lyrics, which depict memories of an ex-lover evoked by the scent of perfume, deeply resonate with listeners.
Released in April 2019 as a digital-only single, it went viral on social media in 2020, topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100, and even led to a performance on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
This work captures the complex emotions of a man who can’t get over his breakup—truly a Gen Z heartbreak anthem.
Why not belt it out at karaoke and blow away the sting of lost love?
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro88rank/position
This is the 12th single by singer-songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita, who has created numerous refreshing tracks that evoke American pop and rock, and whose presence in the J-pop scene is truly one of a kind.
The song has been featured in many commercials and has become a classic Christmas tune in J-pop.
Because we hear it so routinely every winter, it’s easy to overlook that it’s actually a heartbreak song.
Built on a canon progression, its beautiful harmonies and vivid Christmas imagery make it a winter song beloved across generations.
petalback number89rank/position
A heartbreaking breakup song that overlays the fleeting memories of love with cherry blossom petals.
The lyrics delicately portray how memories with a lover linger everywhere in the city, turning even everyday scenes into amplifiers of pain.
While still holding on to love, the reality is that they will never meet again.
This song carries a message that gently embraces that hurt.
Released in April 2011, it was featured as the ending theme for JAPAN COUNTDOWN.
It is sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced a painful romance.
I need to talk to you.Adachi Kana90rank/position
This song, “Hanashi ga Aru” (“I Need to Talk to You”), is both an unrequited-love song and a heartbreak song.
Released by Kana Adachi in 2019, it was used as the ending theme for AbemaTV’s “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita” (“Today, I Fell in Love”).
The lyrics express a bittersweet crush and feelings that are hard to put into words.
There may be more people than you’d expect who, like in this song, parted ways without ever confessing in the end.
If you listen to it after a breakup, you’ll surely relate and feel your chest tighten.
Popular Heartbreak Song Rankings [2026] (91–100)
KanadeSukima Suichi91rank/position
“Kanade,” Sukima Switch’s second single, released in March 2004.
It’s a signature song for Sukima Switch and a classic ballad that will surely continue to be loved for years to come.
It’s also known for coloring numerous memorable scenes, such as being featured in the film “Rough” and serving as the ending theme on the final day of “Nettou Koshien” in 2006.
This piece carries not only the sorrow of parting, but also a strong determination to connect with the future through song.
Its earnest message and warm melody are sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced saying goodbye to someone dear.
A song that brings tears to your eyes—perfect for a sentimental night.