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.
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Japanese Pop Breakup Song Rankings [2026] (31–40)
Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya31rank/position
A classic by Mariya Takeuchi whose refreshing melody and powerful lyrics resonate in the heart.
It’s a song that gently supports those who’ve experienced heartbreak or setbacks.
Released in August 1987 and used in a SEIKO commercial, this piece has continued to stay close to many people’s hearts.
Mariya Takeuchi’s warm vocals blend beautifully with the sophisticated sound produced by Tatsuro Yamashita.
It’s the perfect track for times when you feel lost in life or want to encourage someone special.
Why not listen to this song and find hope for tomorrow?
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi32rank/position
This is the song used to accentuate the calm atmosphere in the Suntory Maker’s Mark commercial, which portrays the unchanging deliciousness of the whiskey through a character played by Shun Oguri who is immortal.
The track is also famous as the theme song for the feature-length anime 5 Centimeters per Second, and it conveys a bittersweet sentiment over the sound of an acoustic guitar.
The lyrics honestly express memories of the past and the regrets tied to them, as well as the pain of wishing for “just one more time,” even while knowing it can never come true.
The part about instinctively looking for someone’s figure somewhere—a feeling many can relate to—also heightens the sense of poignancy.
wedgeOku Hanako33rank/position
A piano ballad by Hanako Oku that quietly embraces the inescapable pain of parting.
Cherished since her indie days and lovingly passed down in her performances, it’s a song that has been adored by fans for many years.
Two shadows lit by streetlights after the last train has gone, a final kiss shared even as they know they’ll never meet again.
Lyrics that portray such helpless scenes are sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
The song gained popularity through word of mouth and was finally released as a single in July 2015, marking the 10th anniversary of her debut.
It was later included on the album “Prism.” On nights when you’re sinking into sorrow with no way out, why not surrender yourself to this piece and let the tears flow?
Christmas songback number34rank/position
Despite its Christmas-like cute timbre and beautiful string melody, this back number song portrays a bittersweet romance.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “5→9: From Five to Nine,” starring Satomi Ishihara and Tomohisa Yamashita.
While struggling with feelings that are hard to convey, the narrator feels jealous of couples getting carried away by the Christmas mood.
It captures classic Christmas situations everyone can relate to.
Love StoryAmuro Namie35rank/position
This song, which portrays complex emotions, beautifully expresses both the pain of heartbreak and the hope that follows.
Released in December 2011 as the theme song for a Fuji TV Monday 9 p.m.
drama, it became a major hit.
The music video filmed in London is also striking.
Namie Amuro’s powerful yet delicate vocals perfectly enhance the lyrics that evoke the end of a romance and the start of something new.
Its approachable melody makes it easy to try at karaoke, so it’s recommended for those who’ve experienced heartbreak or are standing at a crossroads in life.
The heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody are sure to soothe your soul.
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa36rank/position
A singer-songwriter beloved for relatable, down-to-earth lyrics, Koresawa delivers a piercing song of regret.
The protagonist is portrayed desperately trying to recover the warmth of lost days from the small personal items their partner left behind.
The depictions of miscommunication—“If only I’d paid more attention to them,” “If only they had cared more about me”—will resonate painfully with anyone who has parted ways with a long-time partner.
Released in March 2017, this work is marked by its acoustic sound.
For those who feel their own shortcomings led to the breakup, this song may quietly sit with you and allow you to shed your tears.
mutual feelingsthe shes gone37rank/position
This song, which captures the ache of unrequited love, is one of the signature tracks by the shes gone.
It portrays lingering feelings for a former lover and how a single word from them can change everyday life, offering comfort to anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
Released in January 2019, its music video on YouTube helped raise the band’s profile.
It’s a recommended track for those carrying the pain of a breakup or harboring deep feelings for someone special.
You’re sure to find something to relate to in the lyrics, sung over a gently flowing melody.
As an ex-girlfriendMy Hair is Bad38rank/position
This song by My Hair is Bad is portrayed through the gaze of a woman exhausted by love.
It’s striking how, as she faces a breakup, she tries to move forward in her own way—changing her appearance and throwing herself into parties.
Behind that are a distrust that leaves her unable to believe in anything and a wish to be freed from past relationships.
Included on the November 2017 album “mothers,” this work is a ballad that stands beside those confronting the end of a romance and evokes deep empathy.
Even while carrying the pain of heartbreak, it’s sure to spark a shift of heart in anyone trying to take a new step forward.
MPRINCESS PRINCESS39rank/position
A major presence that could even be called the “founding mother of girls’ bands,” PRINCESS PRINCESS—aka PuriPuri—scored this huge hit.
If you’re in your 50s, it’s right in your wheelhouse.
When the lyrics mentioned a boyfriend whose initial is M, fans at the time were all abuzz: “Who is M?” This straightforward breakup ballad—about a beloved boyfriend M she never wanted to part from—also opened up a new frontier for PuriPuri.
If you’ve gone through a breakup, you might sing this at karaoke to soothe the hurt.
A nostalgia-filled heartbreak song—highly recommended across generations.
Even if I forget somedayback number40rank/position
A cityscape changing with the passage of time, and the unforgettable feelings that remain in the heart.
It’s back number’s song that gently embraces such bittersweet emotions.
Included on their first album “Ato no Matsuri,” released in June 2010, this track is distinguished by Iyori Shimizu’s delicate lyrics and a melody that sinks deep into the soul.
Memories with someone important may one day fade away.
Even so, it conveys the desire to cherish each and every moment.
For those whose heartbreak has yet to heal, this is a song that quietly stays by your side.
Why not surrender yourself to it while holding close the feelings you keep in your heart?