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_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | With a bright, upbeat tone and KENTA’s powerful vocals… |
| 2 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A signature song by HIGE DAN about the turmoil of unrequited love |
| 3 | me me sheRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad about continuing to think of an ex-lover |
| 4 | fishback number |  play_arrow | A bittersweet longing for a love that will never return, hidden deep within the heart… |
| 5 | Because I fell in loveaimyon |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the sense of loss in love and of gratitude |
| 6 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | The sorrow of heartbreak and the courage to move forward |
| 7 | Hand in handkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | A poignant song that sings of the pain and importance of a broken heart |
| 8 | Happy Endingback number |  play_arrow | A ballad by back number that serves as a movie theme song |
| 9 | From our joined handsback number |  play_arrow | back number's heartbreak songs |
| 10 | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Introduction to a ballad that portrays a rift in hearts |
| 11 | Even if I forget somedayback number |  play_arrow | Cityscapes that change with the passage of time, and… |
| 12 | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting the protagonist accepting the pain of parting and moving forward. |
| 13 | NAOHY |  play_arrow | Unrequited love’s pain: a tear-jerking heartbreak song |
| 14 | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Deep love for someone dear and the pain of loss |
| 15 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of heartbreak |
| 16 | Until the day I can no longer rememberback number |  play_arrow | A heartrending ballad that sings of the pain and sense of loss of a broken heart. |
| 17 | wishsumika |  play_arrow | sumika's bittersweet unrequited-love ballad |
| 18 | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci |  play_arrow | The conflict between lingering feelings for an ex and the kindness of a current partner |
| 19 | OverMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children healing the pain of heartbreak |
| 20 | I loved (it/you)erica |  play_arrow | A ballad that weaves the pain of heartbreak together with the piano |
| 21 | Happinessback number |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by back number |
| 22 | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | A poignant song featured in a Suntory commercial and as a movie theme |
| 23 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A youthful love song by Hikaru Utada that portrays the feeling of being unable to forget one’s first love |
| 24 | Girls don’t cry.katahira rina |  play_arrow | A love song about overcoming the pain of heartbreak and looking forward |
| 25 | I like you, but it seems you don’t really like me.back number |  play_arrow | Back Number’s representative unrequited love songs |
| 26 | Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando |  play_arrow | A piano breakup song that portrays unchanging feelings |
| 27 | I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | Saucy Dog’s heartbreak song |
| 28 | Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA |  play_arrow | A love song by AAA, feelings out of sync |
| 29 | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A song that became the main theme of the film and has been beloved for many years… |
| 30 | planetariumOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A ballad imbued with the bittersweetness of love under the starry sky |
| 31 | catDISH// |  play_arrow | Aimyon “Hadaka no Kokoro” — moving and heartrending |
| 32 | You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A ballad about the pain of heartbreak |
| 33 | tear(s)KANA-BOON |  play_arrow | KANA-BOON’s representative heartbreak song |
| 34 | HappierEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s heartbreak song |
| 35 | Before GoodbyeAAA |  play_arrow | While depicting a bittersweet parting, it also con… |
| 36 | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | An iconic song of hope for overcoming the pain of heartbreak |
| 37 | Dried flowersYuuri |  play_arrow | A heartrending rock ballad that likens lingering feelings for a lover to a flower |
| 38 | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s heartrending love ballad |
| 39 | GraduationMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song depicting changes in relationships and farewells |
| 40 | tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa |  play_arrow | The regret of parting as I search for the warmth that was lost |
| 41 | Rejected-Love GirlSayuri |  play_arrow | A heartrending song that pierces the heart with the pain of heartbreak. Sa... |
| 42 | To You Who Don’t Know LoveNEWS |  play_arrow | A bittersweet longing for a precious person I can never meet again |
| 43 | rendezvousshaitoopu |  play_arrow | ShaiTope’s heartbreak song becomes a big hit |
| 44 | Heroineback number |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking love song by back number |
| 45 | Never Grow Upchanmina |  play_arrow | A sentimental song that heals the pain of parting |
| 46 | Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | Mariya Takeuchi’s classic songs offer gentle comfort to the heart |
| 47 | OrangeSMAP |  play_arrow | A classic farewell song whose lyrics of gratitude resonate in the heart |
| 48 | Ref:rainAimer |  play_arrow | Depicting regret and feelings with Aimer’s delicate singing voice |
| 49 | Blue BenchSasuke |  play_arrow | A pure love song portraying the regret and lingering attachment after losing a lover |
| 50 | Unfit to be a loverKoresawa |  play_arrow | A heartfelt cry depicting the anguish of heartbreak and self-reflection |
| 51 | Love StoryAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s classic that expresses heartbreak and hope |
| 52 | whiteoutreGretGirl |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak in white |
| 53 | wedgeOku Hanako |  play_arrow | Okuda Hanako’s breakup ballad gains popularity through word of mouth |
| 54 | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | A Christmas song that conveys the bittersweetness of love |
| 55 | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s Christmas heartbreak song, a masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 56 | mutual feelingsthe shes gone |  play_arrow | A breakup-support song by the shes gone |
| 57 | MPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | You could even call them the “founding mothers of girl bands” and get away with it… |
| 58 | As an ex-girlfriendMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Depicted through the gaze of a woman exhausted by love… |
| 59 | Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai |  play_arrow | A sad ballad of unforgettable love |
| 60 | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | For the first piano performance since my official debut... |
| 61 | tear-coloredNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Depicting the pain of heartbreak and a forward-looking hope |
| 62 | The Heart Wants What It WantsSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | A song about Selena and Justin’s romantic relationship |
| 63 | One Last TimeAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Ariana, who is hugely popular in Japan as well, and her signature heartbreak so... |
| 64 | I miss you.UVERworld |  play_arrow | A ballad portraying lingering feelings for an ex-lover |
| 65 | ShipwreckNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | Akina Nakamori cover song with lyrics by Tokiko Kato |
| 66 | CHOCOLATEchanmina |  play_arrow | Chanmina’s heartbreak song collection CHOCOLATE |
| 67 | Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Melancholic ballad masterpieces to listen to in winter |
| 68 | Hide-and-seekYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuri’s heartrending breakup ballad |
| 69 | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart |
| 70 | I want to forget.wacci |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that sings of the pain of farewell |
| 71 | After a broken heartCHIHIRO |  play_arrow | A poignant song about the pain of heartbreak and the weight of regret… |
| 72 | SSWKoresawa |  play_arrow | An anthem that encourages moving forward after heartbreak |
| 73 | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | A ballad about lingering feelings for an ex-lover |
| 74 | 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 |
| 75 | LOVERS AGAINEXILE |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking love ballad by EXILE |
| 76 | Just… I want to see youEXILE |  play_arrow | A poignant EXILE classic that sings of the pain of heartbreak. |
| 77 | See You AgainWiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | Love didn’t work out, but we’ll meet someday… |
| 78 | forget-me-notAwesome City Club |  play_arrow | A love song, one of Awesome City Club’s signature works |
| 79 | avocadoyonige |  play_arrow | The moment I was told goodbye in the room of memories, Abo... |
| 80 | not enoughwacci |  play_arrow | A bittersweet breakup song about parting ways with the one you love |
| 81 | What do you mean?Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | The pain of a love I don't understand |
| 82 | sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's 'Shirushi' is a breakup song |
| 83 | SaudadePorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | A poignant song imbued with feelings of nostalgia |
| 84 | For those who have had their hearts broken by someone they love deeplyerica |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and growth |
| 85 | Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI gives you the courage to move forward after heartbreak |
| 86 | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of youthful love |
| 87 | PerfumeEito |  play_arrow | Eito’s heartbreak song that sings about memories of perfume |
| 88 | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | A moving Christmas heartbreak song |
| 89 | petalback number |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song layered over cherry blossom petals |
| 90 | I need to talk to you.Adachi Kana |  play_arrow | It’s an unrequited love song and also a heartbreak song... |
| 91 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s famous ballad “Kanade” |
| 92 | I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN |  play_arrow | A signature song by DEEN, a poignant classic ballad |
| 93 | Time goes byEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | Every Little Thing heartbreak songs have a high relatability |
| 94 | SparkleIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | A song about overcoming the pain of heartbreak and moving toward the future |
| 95 | Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | A heartrending love story that begins in a phone booth at midnight |
| 96 | Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s classic about love and courage uplifts the heart. |
| 97 | Someone Like YouAdele |  play_arrow | Let's savor Adele's emotionally charged masterpiece |
| 98 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Electropop that declares a refusal to get back together |
| 99 | StoryAI |  play_arrow | Introducing the Appeal of AI’s “Story” |
| 100 | On this day of goodbyeaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon’s song was playing on News Zero. |