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] (41–50)
Unrequited lovemiwa41rank/position
This song marks a new frontier for miwa, as it’s her first to feature a piano performance since her official debut.
You usually picture miwa bouncing around energetically when she sings, right? In contrast to that familiar image, the somewhat mature and gently mellow melody here tenderly echoes the song’s motif of unrequited love.
The lyrics—about liking someone for so long but not knowing what to do—straightforwardly capture the feelings of a woman encountering her first love, and it’s refreshing to hear.
It’s a track I’d love anyone currently in love to listen to.
Dried flowersYuuri42rank/position
A heartrending rock ballad that likens lingering feelings for an ex and emotions that don’t fade with time to flowers.
Released by singer-songwriter Yuuri in October 2020, it was later included on the album “Ichi.” Framed as a female-perspective after-story to the male-viewpoint song “Kakurenbo,” this track’s strong relatability is evident from its achievement of topping the Billboard JAPAN year-end overall chart in 2021.
From the conversational tone of the verses to the explosive power in the chorus, the shifting emotions are superbly expressed.
It will gently accompany those who are trying to move forward despite the pain of heartbreak, or on nights when you want to quietly bask in memories.
Blue BenchSasuke43rank/position
It’s a pure love song wrapped in a sense of longing.
Set on a nostalgic bench after the lover is gone, it delicately portrays the emotions of looking back on an unrequited love.
Regret over not being able to convey one’s feelings and lingering attachment to a love that will never return resonate through the delicate vocals and melody.
Released independently in 2003, the song sold out all 500 copies immediately, despite being available only at a single store in the artist’s hometown of Ōmiya.
When you think back to “that moment” when you couldn’t be honest with a beloved partner, this song will be there to embrace your heart.
CHOCOLATEchanmina44rank/position
The track “CHOCOLATE” is packed with heartrending breakup songs.
Chanmina’s candid, true-to-life emotions are laid bare in the lyrics, seamlessly fused with contemporary sounds.
Released in November 2017, this work features many songs based on real experiences and is sure to resonate deeply with Gen Z listeners.
Born during Chanmina’s growth as an artist, this is a soul-infused collection.
Expressing the pain and regret of heartbreak, as well as the strength to move forward, these songs will surely be a source of support for anyone struggling with love.
ShipwreckNakamori Akina45rank/position
This song was written and composed by Tokiko Kato and provided to Akina Nakamori.
Released in 1987 as her 19th single, the cover came to fruition because Kato herself ardently wished for Nakamori to sing it.
It likens a heart that has lost love and has nowhere to go to a ship stranded by a storm.
For those who have gone through the profound parting of divorce and feel their hearts on the verge of breaking from an unbearable loneliness, the depth of this sorrow will resonate painfully.
It stays close on nights when you don’t want to put on a brave face and instead want to confront your feelings head-on.
Perhaps shedding tears while listening to this song will make your heart feel just a little lighter.
After a broken heartCHIHIRO46rank/position
A deeply moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the weight of regret.
CHIHIRO’s tender yet heartrending vocals vividly capture the lingering afterglow of an unforgettable love.
Featured on the album “My Love Is Made of Tears,” released in February 2019, this track is known as one of the most striking pieces among songs that portray the complex emotions of romance.
If your heartbreak hasn’t healed, this song will surely stay by your side.
Listening through tears may gradually lighten your heart.
It’s a song that serves as emotional support—one we hope everyone carrying the sorrow of losing someone dear will hear.
Never Grow Upchanmina47rank/position
This song features a relaxed beat and a light, breezy sound that feels great to listen to.
The lyrics, which portray complex feelings toward a former lover, are likely to resonate with many people.
It’s also included on the album “Never Grow Up,” released in August 2019, and it fully showcases Chanmina’s delicate emotional expression and globally influenced musical style.
It’s recommended for times when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or are trying to move forward after parting with someone important.
A sentimental atmosphere lingers throughout this heart-wrenching number.
SSWKoresawa48rank/position
This is a heartwarming song by Koresawa that transforms the lingering feelings and memories of heartbreak into a positive outlook.
While reflecting on past love, it conveys the strength to move forward by drawing on the experiences gained from it.
Included on the album “Korekara,” released in August 2017, the song was also used as the opening theme for tvk’s music program “Mutoma 2.” It’s a track that gently heals the heart, offering words of encouragement and standing by those who have gone through painful breakups and are finding it hard to move on.
catDISH//49rank/position
This song, written and composed by singer-songwriter Aimyon, is the B-side to the single “We Did It” released in August 2017.
When Takumi Kitamura performed an acoustic version on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE in March 2020, it sparked renewed buzz, and its total streaming plays surpassed one billion.
The piece portrays lingering attachment and heartache for someone dearly missed, expressing a yearning for a person who has become as free and capricious as a cat.
When you’re worn out from work or relationships, or when memories of a past love resurface, this song is sure to bring you to tears.
avocadoyonige50rank/position
The moment I was told goodbye in the room full of memories, I ended up hurling an avocado…
Yonige’s track lays bare the pain of heartbreak, where sadness and anger collide.
The repeated “bye-bye” cuts deep.
Even after the breakup, you can’t get the other person out of your head, and the song captures the wavering feelings between love and hate.
Released in August 2015, this track was included on a digital-only EP from their indie days.
The music video also drew attention and racked up over 17 million views.
It’s recommended for anyone who wants to face the pain of a breakup or take a new step forward.