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)
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.
Japanese breakup song rankings [2026] (51–60)
Someday Merry ChristmasB’z51rank/position
Despite being legends who have released numerous hit numbers, B’z continue to lead the Japanese rock scene from the front lines.
This track, included on the Christmas-themed concept mini-album “FRIENDS,” has become a staple Christmas song loved by a wide range of listeners, even though it was never released as a single.
Its story of projecting memories of a former lover onto people passing by on the street is likely to resonate especially with those fresh from a breakup.
Featuring acoustic guitar, the Christmas-tinged ensemble makes it a tried-and-true heartbreak song that evokes a sentimental mood.
For those who have had their hearts broken by someone they love deeplyerica52rank/position
This is a heartbreak song that expresses the joy of being in love and the pain of parting—the bittersweet feelings that accompany romance.
Erica’s clear, transparent voice resonates deeply in the heart.
Included on the mini-album “Kokuhaku 100 Kajō” released in September 2017, this track comes highly recommended for anyone carrying the pain of a breakup or trying to overcome a farewell with someone precious.
Listening to this song may give you the courage to look forward, reminding you that even painful experiences can help you grow.
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell53rank/position
This number beautifully portrays the bittersweet feelings of youthful love.
The lyrics, woven to overlap with the summer night sky, delicately express the emotions of someone holding an unrequited love.
Released in August 2009 as the ending theme for the TV anime Bakemonogatari, the song reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and remained in the top 20 for over two months, becoming a long-running hit.
Those from the so-called “yutori” generation will likely find much to relate to, recalling memories from their school days.
It’s also great for karaoke.
A heartbreaking breakup song that you’ll want to listen to on a summer night, one that truly resonates with the heart.
I want to forget.wacci54rank/position
This is a song by wacci that poignantly sings of the pain of wanting to sever memories of an ex but being unable to.
Released in July 2024, it was produced as the third installment of a three-part love song project.
It portrays a protagonist who, even while spending time with someone new, suddenly sees traces of their former lover—and the more they try to forget, the more vividly the memories return, conveying a deep sense of heartache.
If you’re nursing the pain of a breakup, it will surely hit home.
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro55rank/position
This is the 12th single by singer-songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita, who has created numerous refreshing tracks that evoke American pop and rock, and whose presence in the J-pop scene is truly one of a kind.
The song has been featured in many commercials and has become a classic Christmas tune in J-pop.
Because we hear it so routinely every winter, it’s easy to overlook that it’s actually a heartbreak song.
Built on a canon progression, its beautiful harmonies and vivid Christmas imagery make it a winter song beloved across generations.
I need to talk to you.Adachi Kana56rank/position
This song, “Hanashi ga Aru” (“I Need to Talk to You”), is both an unrequited-love song and a heartbreak song.
Released by Kana Adachi in 2019, it was used as the ending theme for AbemaTV’s “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita” (“Today, I Fell in Love”).
The lyrics express a bittersweet crush and feelings that are hard to put into words.
There may be more people than you’d expect who, like in this song, parted ways without ever confessing in the end.
If you listen to it after a breakup, you’ll surely relate and feel your chest tighten.
