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.
Playlist
| Japanese breakup song ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | fishback number |  play_arrow | A bittersweet longing for a love that will never return, hidden deep within the heart… |
| 2 | Because I fell in loveaimyon |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the sense of loss in love and of gratitude |
| 3 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A signature song by HIGE DAN about the turmoil of unrequited love |
| 4 | Hand in handkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | A poignant song that sings of the pain and importance of a broken heart |
| 5 | Happy Endingback number |  play_arrow | A ballad by back number that serves as a movie theme song |
| 6 | From our joined handsback number |  play_arrow | back number's heartbreak songs |
| 7 | NAOHY |  play_arrow | Unrequited love’s pain: a tear-jerking heartbreak song |
| 8 | me me sheRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad about continuing to think of an ex-lover |
| 9 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | The sorrow of heartbreak and the courage to move forward |
| 10 | 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. |
| 11 | wishsumika |  play_arrow | sumika's bittersweet unrequited-love ballad |
| 12 | Happinessback number |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by back number |
| 13 | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Deep love for someone dear and the pain of loss |
| 14 | I loved (it/you)erica |  play_arrow | A ballad that weaves the pain of heartbreak together with the piano |
| 15 | OverMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children healing the pain of heartbreak |
| 16 | I like you, but it seems you don’t really like me.back number |  play_arrow | Back Number’s representative unrequited love songs |
| 17 | Girls don’t cry.katahira rina |  play_arrow | A love song about overcoming the pain of heartbreak and looking forward |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of heartbreak |
| 20 | planetariumOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A ballad imbued with the bittersweetness of love under the starry sky |
| 21 | Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando |  play_arrow | A piano breakup song that portrays unchanging feelings |
| 22 | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting the protagonist accepting the pain of parting and moving forward. |
| 23 | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | Solanin gives you the courage to overcome heartbreak. |
| 24 | tear(s)KANA-BOON |  play_arrow | KANA-BOON’s representative heartbreak song |
| 25 | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci |  play_arrow | The conflict between lingering feelings for an ex and the kindness of a current partner |
| 26 | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Introduction to a ballad that portrays a rift in hearts |
| 27 | Rejected-Love GirlSayuri |  play_arrow | A heartrending song that pierces the heart with the pain of heartbreak. Sa... |
| 28 | OrangeSMAP |  play_arrow | A classic farewell song whose lyrics of gratitude resonate in the heart |
| 29 | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | An iconic song of hope for overcoming the pain of heartbreak |
| 30 | GraduationMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song depicting changes in relationships and farewells |
| 31 | Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | Mariya Takeuchi’s classic songs offer gentle comfort to the heart |
| 32 | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | A poignant song featured in a Suntory commercial and as a movie theme |
| 33 | wedgeOku Hanako |  play_arrow | Okuda Hanako’s breakup ballad gains popularity through word of mouth |
| 34 | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | A Christmas song that conveys the bittersweetness of love |
| 35 | Love StoryAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s classic that expresses heartbreak and hope |
| 36 | tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa |  play_arrow | The regret of parting as I search for the warmth that was lost |
| 37 | mutual feelingsthe shes gone |  play_arrow | A breakup-support song by the shes gone |
| 38 | As an ex-girlfriendMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Depicted through the gaze of a woman exhausted by love… |
| 39 | MPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | A classic breakup ballad bursting with freshness |
| 40 | Even if I forget somedayback number |  play_arrow | Cityscapes that change with the passage of time, and… |
| 41 | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | A mature new song by miwa themed around unrequited love |
| 42 | Dried flowersYuuri |  play_arrow | A heartrending rock ballad that likens lingering feelings for a lover to a flower |
| 43 | Blue BenchSasuke |  play_arrow | A pure love song portraying the regret and lingering attachment after losing a lover |
| 44 | CHOCOLATEchanmina |  play_arrow | Chanmina’s heartbreak song collection CHOCOLATE |
| 45 | ShipwreckNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | Akina Nakamori cover song with lyrics by Tokiko Kato |
| 46 | After a broken heartCHIHIRO |  play_arrow | A poignant song about the pain of heartbreak and the weight of regret… |
| 47 | Never Grow Upchanmina |  play_arrow | A sentimental song that heals the pain of parting |
| 48 | SSWKoresawa |  play_arrow | An anthem that encourages moving forward after heartbreak |
| 49 | catDISH// |  play_arrow | Aimyon “Hadaka no Kokoro” — moving and heartrending |
| 50 | avocadoyonige |  play_arrow | The moment I was told goodbye in the room of memories, Abo... |
| 51 | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s Christmas heartbreak song, a masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 52 | 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 |
| 53 | Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI gives you the courage to move forward after heartbreak |
| 54 | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of youthful love |
| 55 | I want to forget.wacci |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that sings of the pain of farewell |
| 56 | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | A moving Christmas heartbreak song |
| 57 | I need to talk to you.Adachi Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Adachi’s unrequited-love heartbreak song |
| 58 | tear-coloredNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Depicting the pain of heartbreak and a forward-looking hope |
| 59 | SparkleIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | A song about overcoming the pain of heartbreak and moving toward the future |
| 60 | 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 |
| 61 | Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s classic about love and courage uplifts the heart. |
| 62 | BYE BYESHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song about taking a step forward after heartbreak |
| 63 | Time goes byEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | Every Little Thing heartbreak songs have a high relatability |
| 64 | I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | Saucy Dog’s songs about heartbreak and lingering feelings |
| 65 | StoryAI |  play_arrow | Introducing the Appeal of AI’s “Story” |
| 66 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s love songs: bravado and delicacy |
| 67 | SaudadePorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | A poignant song imbued with feelings of nostalgia |
| 68 | Good-bye to YesterdayHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A song that can lift your spirits. The pain of a broken heart... |
| 69 | LOVERS AGAINEXILE |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking love ballad by EXILE |
| 70 | Maybe it didn’t have to be you after all.yangusukinii |  play_arrow | Young Skinny's rock song depicts the pain of love. |
| 71 | I miss you.UVERworld |  play_arrow | A ballad portraying lingering feelings for an ex-lover |
| 72 | A Naked Heartaimyon |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that gently envelops the bittersweetness of love |
| 73 | GarnetOku Hanako |  play_arrow | Okubana's heartbreak songs heal the heart |
| 74 | two peopleaiko |  play_arrow | aiko’s “Futari” is a heartrending love song. |
| 75 | Good -joshi-Sakaguchi Ami |  play_arrow | An empowering anthem for women who stay positive after a heartbreak |
| 76 | Just… I want to see youEXILE |  play_arrow | A poignant EXILE classic that sings of the pain of heartbreak. |
| 77 | You and the slopesSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A winter pop song depicting romance on the ski slopes |
| 78 | The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi |  play_arrow | A gem-like ballad portraying rain and parting |
| 79 | Regretsumika |  play_arrow | sumika’s heartbreak song |
| 80 | It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī |  play_arrow | A poignant Chatmon song echoing on an autumn night |
| 81 | breakup songOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and a forward-looking attitude |
| 82 | BelieveNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Determination to move forward and live positively after a heartbreak |
| 83 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s famous ballad “Kanade” |
| 84 | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | A ballad about lingering feelings for an ex-lover |
| 85 | not enoughwacci |  play_arrow | A bittersweet breakup song about parting ways with the one you love |
| 86 | hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that portrays the poignancy of love and the hope it brings |
| 87 | I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s signature heartbreak song |
| 88 | I long to see you now.MISIA |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the longing to meet someone you cannot see. |
| 89 | playing loversmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A breakup song that puts an end to an ambiguous relationship |
| 90 | Everyday Revolutionneguse. |  play_arrow | Gently singing of the bittersweet memories of a broken heart |
| 91 | I didn’t want to know, if it meant losing it.atarayo |  play_arrow | The Conflict Between a Lover's Betrayal and Unfading Feelings |
| 92 | Cats and Allergieskinoko teikoku |  play_arrow | Feelings for a lover and accepting a farewell |
| 93 | Et ceteraONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A poignant rock ballad that sings of lingering love |
| 94 | The summer you gave meieiri reo |  play_arrow | Leo Ieiri’s theme song that depicts the heartbreak of lost love |
| 95 | dearestKOH+ |  play_arrow | Both of whom are also active as actresses, the female sing... |
| 96 | emptyyuzu |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that captures the pain of heartbreak and the breeze of youth |
| 97 | You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn |  play_arrow | Complicated feelings toward someone who only contacts me when it’s convenient for them |
| 98 | Silent EveKarashima Midori |  play_arrow | The wistful emotions of a winter Christmas heartbreak song |
| 99 | Moon CryingKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Layering memories with the moon and the importance of expressing your feelings without regret |
| 100 | Only I liked it.suisou gurashi |  play_arrow | A Heartbreak Song from Life in a Fish Tank |