Ranking of Popular Breakup Songs by Male Japanese Artists [2026]
When you’ve had your heart broken, you often feel like listening to sad breakup songs rather than upbeat ones, don’t you? For those in that situation, here’s a ranking of popular breakup songs by male singers that we recommend.
These are masterpieces that will help heal your heart and guide you toward your next love.
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Top 2026 Breakup Songs by Male Japanese Artists: Ranking (81–90)
Love SongShimizu Shota85rank/position
This is a song by Shota Shimizu, whose vocals leave a strong impression with a sense of wistfulness that seems to express regret.
It depicts a love that ended without coming to fruition, and from the lyrics you can feel the pain of wanting to forget yet being unable to let go.
While the sound carries a calm atmosphere, the lyrical content also seems to convey a sense of inner emptiness and futility.
The expressions of how the self changed through falling in love, and then changed again when the love ended, likewise evoke feelings of regret.
Azusa No. 2karyūdō86rank/position
This is a classic song from 1977 that portrays love and parting in the city, heralding the arrival of spring.
It vividly conveys the protagonist’s state of mind as they, exhausted by urban life, decide to set off on a journey.
The Hunters’ striking harmonies blend beautifully with the powerful yet wistful melody composed by Shunichi Tokura and the delicate lyrics by Machiko Ryu.
After its release in March 1977, it reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart and No.
15 on the year-end chart.
It also won the New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards that same year, and has continued to be cherished as one of The Hunters’ signature songs.
It resonates deeply with those taking a new step forward or parting from someone dear.
Why not listen to it on a morning train, accompanied by the gentle scenery of spring?
IT’S ONLY LOVEFukuyama Masaharu87rank/position
This is one of Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature numbers, which became widely known in living rooms across Japan as the commercial song for DyDo Drinco’s “DyDo Blend Coffee,” and marked his first million-selling hit.
Released in March 1994, it also achieved the remarkable feat of topping the Oricon Weekly Chart for four consecutive weeks.
Despite its refreshingly rock-flavored sound, the lyrics reveal lingering attachment and a sense of loss toward a former lover, making it a heartbreak song where the more bravado you show, the more the sadness wells up.
Arranged by Makoto Saito to sit in a comfortable vocal range, it’s also appealing in how easy it is to sing with feeling.
It’s a classic I recommend when you want to look forward while reflecting on a past love, or when you want to belt it out at karaoke and feel refreshed.
SquallFukuyama Masaharu88rank/position
One breakup song from the ’90s that you just can’t leave out is this very track by Masaharu Fukuyama.
It’s a love song that’s also a breakup song, and a breakup song that feels like a love song.
Those heart-trembling lyrics flow along with his sweet voice.
The songs in which he sings from a woman’s perspective captivate everyone, don’t they? It’s almost mysterious how deeply he understands a woman’s delicate feelings.
“Squall” is a self-cover of a song he originally provided to singer Eiko Matsumoto.
Both versions are charming, aren’t they?
shooting starFukuyama Masaharu89rank/position
When you’re going through the pain of a breakup, having a good cry on your own can be one way to feel better.
In times like that, I recommend Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Nagareboshi” (Shooting Star).
It’s a track from his 2009 album Zankyo, and its intro featuring saxophone and shakuhachi leaves a lasting impression.
The lyrics, told from a woman’s perspective as she puts the brakes on her feelings—telling herself she mustn’t fall for the other person—evoke a poignant sadness as you listen.
When it’s tough, let yourself cry your heart out, then refresh yourself and take a confident step forward!
loverFukuyama Masaharu90rank/position
音楽活動でも俳優活動でもその名を広く知らしめ、今なお精力的な活動を続けている長崎県出身のシンガーソングライター・福山雅治さんの8作目のシングル曲。Panasonic「SC-CH505<レスティ>」CMソングとして起用された楽曲で、『All My Loving』との両A面シングルとしてリリースされました。別れてしまった大切な人への思いが断ち切れないというストーリーは、秋という人恋しくなる季節に同じ気持ちになる方も多いのではないでしょうか。福山雅治さんのやさしい低音ボイスが心にしみる、秋の夜長に聴きたくなる失恋ソングです。
Japanese Male Artists’ Breakup Songs – Popular Tracks Ranking [2026] (91–100)
dearestFukuyama Masaharu91rank/position
A song by singer-songwriter Masaharu Fukuyama, who continues to make his presence felt across a wide range of fields from music to acting.
It’s a self-cover of a track by KOH+, his unit with female singer Kou Shibasaki, and is included on his 10th album, “Zankyo” (Reverberation).
The depiction of not wanting to sever ties with someone even after breaking up, even after falling out of love, is something anyone—especially right after a heartbreak—can relate to.
With its rich piano sound and soothing low register vocals that gently cradle a wounded heart, it’s a breakup song with real depth.