Japanese breakup song ranking [2026]
We’re excited to present the latest top 100 ranking of Japanese breakup songs, all in one go, ordered by most views!
Breakups are sad, lonely, and very painful—but many of us have gone through them once or twice.
Many artists have created breakup songs that seem to speak for those painful feelings.
We hope you can process those emotions in a healthy way and take a step toward a new love.
The playlist is updated weekly.
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Japanese Pop Breakup Song Rankings [2026] (61–70)
StoryAI64rank/position
“Story,” AI’s breakout hit.
AI is renowned as a Japanese R&B singer, but in this song, the highlight is the part right before the final chorus.
The ad-libs, delivered in a high register while retaining vocal richness, are truly stunning.
The lyrics are crafted to feel positive, evoking the arrival of a new season.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko65rank/position
It’s a song by aiko that portrays a delicate heart: identifying with an insect that protects itself with a hard shell yet is fragile inside, and acting tough precisely because it’s in love.
Like that insect that cannot survive the winter, the song foresees the end of love, yet its deep affection moves you as it tries to accept even the sadness as a cherished memory.
Released in November 1999, it was also used as the ending theme for TBS’s CDTV.
If you’ve ever found yourself putting on a brave front in front of someone you like, you’ll understand this all too well! As you listen, may you embrace that awkwardness as a part of yourself and find the courage to step forward into tomorrow.
Maybe it didn’t have to be you after all.yangusukinii66rank/position
A rock number by Young Skinny that puts into raw words the end of an ambiguous relationship and the self-loathing that crashes over you after a breakup.
The lyrics spun by Kayu speak not in pretty platitudes but carve out the pain of love, likely striking deep in listeners’ hearts.
Included on their major-label 1st EP, “Donna Koto ni Demo Shiawase o Kanji Rukoto ga Dekita Nara,” released in September 2023, it also drew attention as the opening theme for the drama “When the Intercom Rings.” This track rides muddy, swamp-like emotions atop a driving guitar-rock sound, promising to gently stay close to you on nights when your feelings won’t neatly add up.
It’s a must-listen for anyone caught in a restless, unsettling romance or still nursing the wounds of heartbreak.
SaudadePorunogurafiti67rank/position
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.
tear-coloredNishino Kana68rank/position
This is a breakup song by Kana Nishino, who could be called a strong ally of girls’ feelings.
Not only that, it’s a heartwarming track with a gentle touch that seems to cheer on girls trying to overcome heartbreak.
It’s a song that makes you feel like, “Oh, it’s okay to cry,” and be honest with yourself.
When I listen to this song, I feel like I can cherish the good qualities of the boyfriend I loved and the memories we shared.
It’s her 21st single and is included on the 2013 album Namidairo.
LOVERS AGAINEXILE69rank/position
Just hearing the intro makes you feel as if a winter landscape is unfolding.
Among EXILE’s many masterpieces, this song is cherished as a ballad that leaves a deep mark on the heart.
Carried by a smooth R&B beat, it tells the poignant feelings of a man who can’t help but search for traces of a former lover.
The lingering attachment and regrets for an irretrievable past are pains that everyone experiences at least once.
Released in January 2007 as their 22nd single, it was also featured in a KDDI “au LISMO” commercial, so many people likely heard it at the time.
The vocals capture wavering emotions beautifully, gently keeping you company on a lonely night.
It’s a song you’ll want to play when a passing moment brings back those days, when you want to quietly immerse yourself in memories alone.
breakup songOkazaki Taiiku70rank/position
This song, which portrays the pain of heartbreak and the journey back from it, gives voice to the feelings of a protagonist who has gone through a breakup as grand as a fireworks display.
It poignantly lists places filled with memories of a lover—movie theaters, amusement parks, aquariums—then depicts how they “burn down” over time.
Yet the lyrics also blend humor with a sense of strength, encouraging oneself to stop brooding and face forward.
By staying close to the listener’s heart, this track offers the courage to overcome heartbreak.
It’s a unique breakup song that never gives you time to wallow, showcasing Okazaki Taiiku’s keen eye for detail and distinctive sensibility.