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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!

Playlist

Popular Heartbreak Song Rankings [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1together; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
With a bright, upbeat tone and KENTA’s powerful vocals…
2PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A signature song by HIGE DAN about the turmoil of unrequited love
3me me sheRADWIMPS
me me sheRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A poignant ballad about continuing to think of an ex-lover
4fishback number
fishback numberplay_arrow
A bittersweet longing for a love that will never return, hidden deep within the heart…
5Because I fell in loveaimyon
Because I fell in loveaimyonplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the sense of loss in love and of gratitude
6somedaySaucy Dog
somedaySaucy Dogplay_arrow
The sorrow of heartbreak and the courage to move forward
7Hand in handkuriipuhaipe
Hand in handkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
A poignant song that sings of the pain and importance of a broken heart
8Happy Endingback number
Happy Endingback numberplay_arrow
A ballad by back number that serves as a movie theme song
9From our joined handsback number
From our joined handsback numberplay_arrow
back number's heartbreak songs
10MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
MetronomeYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Introduction to a ballad that portrays a rift in hearts
11Even if I forget somedayback number
Even if I forget somedayback numberplay_arrow
Cityscapes that change with the passage of time, and…
12Maplesupittsu
Maplesupittsuplay_arrow
A ballad depicting the protagonist accepting the pain of parting and moving forward.
13NAOHY
NAOHYplay_arrow
Unrequited love’s pain: a tear-jerking heartbreak song
14LemonYonezu Kenshi
LemonYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Deep love for someone dear and the pain of loss
15366 daysHY
366 daysHYplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of heartbreak
16Until the day I can no longer rememberback number
Until the day I can no longer rememberback numberplay_arrow
A heartrending ballad that sings of the pain and sense of loss of a broken heart.
17wishsumika
wishsumikaplay_arrow
sumika's bittersweet unrequited-love ballad
18I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci
I became someone else's girlfriend.wacciplay_arrow
The conflict between lingering feelings for an ex and the kindness of a current partner
19OverMr.Children
OverMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children healing the pain of heartbreak
20I loved (it/you)erica
I loved (it/you)ericaplay_arrow
A ballad that weaves the pain of heartbreak together with the piano
21Happinessback number
Happinessback numberplay_arrow
A hidden gem by back number
22One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshiplay_arrow
A poignant song featured in a Suntory commercial and as a movie theme
23First LoveUtada Hikaru
First LoveUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
A youthful love song by Hikaru Utada that portrays the feeling of being unable to forget one’s first love
24Girls don’t cry.katahira rina
Girls don't cry.katahira rinaplay_arrow
A love song about overcoming the pain of heartbreak and looking forward
25I like you, but it seems you don’t really like me.back number
I like you, but it seems you don't really like me.back numberplay_arrow
Back Number’s representative unrequited love songs
26Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando
Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bandoplay_arrow
A piano breakup song that portrays unchanging feelings
27I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog
I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s heartbreak song
28Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAAplay_arrow
A love song by AAA, feelings out of sync
29SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
A song that became the main theme of the film and has been beloved for many years…
30planetariumOtsuka Ai
planetariumOtsuka Aiplay_arrow
A ballad imbued with the bittersweetness of love under the starry sky
31catDISH//
catDISH//play_arrow
Aimyon “Hadaka no Kokoro” — moving and heartrending
32You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
You're no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
A ballad about the pain of heartbreak
33tear(s)KANA-BOON
tear(s)KANA-BOONplay_arrow
KANA-BOON’s representative heartbreak song
34HappierEd Sheeran
HappierEd Sheeranplay_arrow
Ed Sheeran’s heartbreak song
35Before GoodbyeAAA
Before GoodbyeAAAplay_arrow
While depicting a bittersweet parting, it also con…
36I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
I won't fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
An iconic song of hope for overcoming the pain of heartbreak
37Dried flowersYuuri
Dried flowersYuuriplay_arrow
A heartrending rock ballad that likens lingering feelings for a lover to a flower
38balladKetsumeishi
balladKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Ketsumeishi’s heartrending love ballad
39GraduationMy Hair is Bad
GraduationMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song depicting changes in relationships and farewells
40tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawaplay_arrow
The regret of parting as I search for the warmth that was lost
41Rejected-Love GirlSayuri
Rejected-Love GirlSayuriplay_arrow
A heartrending song that pierces the heart with the pain of heartbreak. Sa...
42To You Who Don’t Know LoveNEWS
To You Who Don’t Know LoveNEWSplay_arrow
A bittersweet longing for a precious person I can never meet again
43rendezvousshaitoopu
rendezvousshaitoopuplay_arrow
ShaiTope’s heartbreak song becomes a big hit
44Heroineback number
Heroineback numberplay_arrow
A heartbreaking love song by back number
45Never Grow Upchanmina
Never Grow Upchanminaplay_arrow
A sentimental song that heals the pain of parting
46Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya
Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
Mariya Takeuchi’s classic songs offer gentle comfort to the heart
47OrangeSMAP
OrangeSMAPplay_arrow
A classic farewell song whose lyrics of gratitude resonate in the heart
48Ref:rainAimer
Ref:rainAimerplay_arrow
Depicting regret and feelings with Aimer’s delicate singing voice
49Blue BenchSasuke
Blue BenchSasukeplay_arrow
A pure love song portraying the regret and lingering attachment after losing a lover
50Unfit to be a loverKoresawa
Unfit to be a loverKoresawaplay_arrow
A heartfelt cry depicting the anguish of heartbreak and self-reflection
51Love StoryAmuro Namie
Love StoryAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro’s classic that expresses heartbreak and hope
52whiteoutreGretGirl
whiteoutreGretGirlplay_arrow
A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak in white
53wedgeOku Hanako
wedgeOku Hanakoplay_arrow
Okuda Hanako’s breakup ballad gains popularity through word of mouth
54Christmas songback number
Christmas songback numberplay_arrow
A Christmas song that conveys the bittersweetness of love
55Someday Merry ChristmasB’z
Someday Merry ChristmasB'zplay_arrow
B’z’s Christmas heartbreak song, a masterpiece that resonates with the heart
56mutual feelingsthe shes gone
mutual feelingsthe shes goneplay_arrow
A breakup-support song by the shes gone
57MPRINCESS PRINCESS
MPRINCESS PRINCESSplay_arrow
You could even call them the “founding mothers of girl bands” and get away with it…
58As an ex-girlfriendMy Hair is Bad
As an ex-girlfriendMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
Depicted through the gaze of a woman exhausted by love…
59Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanaiplay_arrow
A sad ballad of unforgettable love
60Unrequited lovemiwa
Unrequited lovemiwaplay_arrow
For the first piano performance since my official debut...
61tear-coloredNishino Kana
tear-coloredNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Depicting the pain of heartbreak and a forward-looking hope
62The Heart Wants What It WantsSelena Gomez
The Heart Wants What It WantsSelena Gomezplay_arrow
A song about Selena and Justin’s romantic relationship
63One Last TimeAriana Grande
One Last TimeAriana Grandeplay_arrow
Ariana, who is hugely popular in Japan as well, and her signature heartbreak so...
64I miss you.UVERworld
I miss you.UVERworldplay_arrow
A ballad portraying lingering feelings for an ex-lover
65ShipwreckNakamori Akina
ShipwreckNakamori Akinaplay_arrow
Akina Nakamori cover song with lyrics by Tokiko Kato
66CHOCOLATEchanmina
CHOCOLATEchanminaplay_arrow
Chanmina’s heartbreak song collection CHOCOLATE
67Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN
Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Melancholic ballad masterpieces to listen to in winter
68Hide-and-seekYuuri
Hide-and-seekYuuriplay_arrow
Yuri’s heartrending breakup ballad
69When I Was Your ManBruno Mars
When I Was Your ManBruno Marsplay_arrow
A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
70I want to forget.wacci
I want to forget.wacciplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song that sings of the pain of farewell
71After a broken heartCHIHIRO
After a broken heartCHIHIROplay_arrow
A poignant song about the pain of heartbreak and the weight of regret…
72SSWKoresawa
SSWKoresawaplay_arrow
An anthem that encourages moving forward after heartbreak
73single bedSha ran Q
single bedSha ran Qplay_arrow
A ballad about lingering feelings for an ex-lover
74I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad
I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Badplay_arrow
Between lingering feelings for a past lover and the start of a new romance
75LOVERS AGAINEXILE
LOVERS AGAINEXILEplay_arrow
A heartbreaking love ballad by EXILE
76Just… I want to see youEXILE
Just... I want to see youEXILEplay_arrow
A poignant EXILE classic that sings of the pain of heartbreak.
77See You AgainWiz Khalifa
See You AgainWiz Khalifaplay_arrow
Love didn’t work out, but we’ll meet someday…
78forget-me-notAwesome City Club
forget-me-notAwesome City Clubplay_arrow
A love song, one of Awesome City Club’s signature works
79avocadoyonige
avocadoyonigeplay_arrow
The moment I was told goodbye in the room of memories, Abo...
80not enoughwacci
not enoughwacciplay_arrow
A bittersweet breakup song about parting ways with the one you love
81What do you mean?Justin Bieber
What do you mean?Justin Bieberplay_arrow
The pain of a love I don't understand
82sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children
sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children's 'Shirushi' is a breakup song
83SaudadePorunogurafiti
SaudadePorunogurafitiplay_arrow
A poignant song imbued with feelings of nostalgia
84For those who have had their hearts broken by someone they love deeplyerica
For those who have had their hearts broken by someone they love deeplyericaplay_arrow
A song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and growth
85Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI
Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI gives you the courage to move forward after heartbreak
86The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
The Story You Don't Knowsupercellplay_arrow
A heartbreak song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of youthful love
87PerfumeEito
PerfumeEitoplay_arrow
Eito’s heartbreak song that sings about memories of perfume
88Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuroplay_arrow
A moving Christmas heartbreak song
89petalback number
petalback numberplay_arrow
A heartbreak song layered over cherry blossom petals
90I need to talk to you.Adachi Kana
I need to talk to you.Adachi Kanaplay_arrow
It’s an unrequited love song and also a heartbreak song...
91KanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
Sukima Switch’s famous ballad “Kanade”
92I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN
I want to take only you away just like this.DEENplay_arrow
A signature song by DEEN, a poignant classic ballad
93Time goes byEvery Little Thing
Time goes byEvery Little Thingplay_arrow
Every Little Thing heartbreak songs have a high relatability
94SparkleIkuta Rira
SparkleIkuta Riraplay_arrow
A song about overcoming the pain of heartbreak and moving toward the future
95Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideakiplay_arrow
A heartrending love story that begins in a phone booth at midnight
96Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie
Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro’s classic about love and courage uplifts the heart.
97Someone Like YouAdele
Someone Like YouAdeleplay_arrow
Let's savor Adele's emotionally charged masterpiece
98We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift
We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swiftplay_arrow
Electropop that declares a refusal to get back together
99StoryAI
StoryAIplay_arrow
Introducing the Appeal of AI’s “Story”
100On this day of goodbyeaimyon
On this day of goodbyeaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s song was playing on News Zero.