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.
Playlist
| Ranking of Popular Breakup Songs by Male Japanese Artists [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting the protagonist accepting the pain of parting and moving forward. |
| 2 | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | A ballad about lingering feelings for an ex-lover |
| 3 | breakup songOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and a forward-looking attitude |
| 4 | The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi |  play_arrow | A gem-like ballad portraying rain and parting |
| 5 | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A love ballad by Masaharu Fukuyama that portrays parting and love |
| 6 | Cats and Allergieskinoko teikoku |  play_arrow | Feelings for a lover and accepting a farewell |
| 7 | Before you become a memorysupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s poignant early signature ballad |
| 8 | White LoversKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | A ballad that depicts the feelings of winter love |
| 9 | It was all you.Yamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Masayoshi Yamazaki’s heartrending breakup song resonates with the heart |
| 10 | MissingKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s heartrending ballad that sings of deep love. |
| 11 | Ruby RingTerao Akira |  play_arrow | A classic song that poignantly sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 12 | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings about the pain of heartbreak |
| 13 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | A classic song that looks back on youth and faces forward |
| 14 | Goodbyeofukōsu |  play_arrow | Off Course’s pure love ballad, poignantly expressing the end of a romance |
| 15 | loveMatsuyama Chiharu |  play_arrow | As an artist representing Hokkaido, in the Showa era... |
| 16 | After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s poignant classic that depicts the end of summer. |
| 17 | cherry blossomKobukuro |  play_arrow | A motivational song portraying farewells in cherry blossom season |
| 18 | Last SongGACKT |  play_arrow | A GACKT ballad that moves from snowy silence to passion |
| 19 | Tokyoichou BOYZ |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song of memories by Ging Nang BOYZ |
| 20 | Sly womanSha ran Q |  play_arrow | It’s a hardcore heartbreak song, so I’ll dare to keep it realistic… |
| 21 | Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A yearning for my hometown and a heartfelt resolve to look forward |
| 22 | Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku |  play_arrow | On an autumn night, the scent of osmanthus brings back memories. |
| 23 | Once Again… feat. BENIDōji-T |  play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad of two people who passed each other by |
| 24 | Stardust StageChekkāzu |  play_arrow | A classic hit by The Checkers: a love song themed around stars |
| 25 | Cactus Flowerchūrippu |  play_arrow | A signature love song by Tulip that portrays parting and rebirth |
| 26 | Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that depicts the premonition of parting and a man's pride |
| 27 | SuddenlyEXILE ATSUSHI |  play_arrow | ATSUSHI expresses the sorrow of a broken heart through his solo activities |
| 28 | MurasakiJin Akanishi |  play_arrow | Jin Akanishi’s special solo debut song |
| 29 | Lingering Snowkaguya hime |  play_arrow | A beloved classic that has long been cherished for its portrayal of a springtime parting |
| 30 | the red threadKobukuro |  play_arrow | A grand 7-minute story by Kobukuro depicting love and parting |
| 31 | An outright serenadeInoue Yosui |  play_arrow | Yosui Inoue’s hit song “Isso Serenade”… |
| 32 | Let’s start from goodbyeSano Motoharu |  play_arrow | A poignant breakup song by Motoharu Sano |
| 33 | Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko |  play_arrow | Introduction to a classic song that portrays the poignancy of parting |
| 34 | Sad feelingsKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s solo songs: a sense of loneliness hidden within bright tones |
| 35 | Another OrionFujii Fumiya |  play_arrow | Theme song of Glass Shards, a song that heals heartbreak |
| 36 | MELROSE ~A Promise Not to Love~EXILE ATSUSHI |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays mature romance |
| 37 | Real ValentineEXILE ATSUSHI |  play_arrow | An emotional ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 38 | I want to see youGACKT |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of GACKT’s heartrending love |
| 39 | I knew it was a love that would never reach you, yet I couldn’t hold myself back and kept on loving you.GACKT |  play_arrow | Poignant conflict of love, feelings I cannot let go |
| 40 | If it’s not youKG |  play_arrow | The feeling of being unable to forget an ex |
| 41 | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | Many of TEE’s hit songs were covered. |
| 42 | Tokyokururi |  play_arrow | Quruli’s major-label debut song is a wistful rock number set in Tokyo. |
| 43 | spring thunderfuki no tō |  play_arrow | A Spring Classic Released in 1979: Cherry Blossoms and Life |
| 44 | Darkening RoomElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | A cover of a heartbreak song by The Elephant Kashimashi |
| 45 | You told a lie.ofukōsu |  play_arrow | Hidden love and the sorrow of betrayal |
| 46 | Signs of autumnofukōsu |  play_arrow | Oda Kazumasa’s Off Course autumn classic |
| 47 | Stay aquamarineKarurosu Toshiki & Omega Toraibu |  play_arrow | From 1986 Omega Tribe to Carlos Toshi… |
| 48 | Because it’s important…kerakera |  play_arrow | Kera Kera’s indie unrequited-love song |
| 49 | windKobukuro |  play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad by Kobukuro |
| 50 | Goodbye, goodbye, goodbyeGōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Golden Bomber's heartbreak ballad |
| 51 | Goodbye is an emotionSakanakushon |  play_arrow | A heartrending breakup song, a masterpiece that evokes a ray of hope |
| 52 | GoodbyeSakanakushon |  play_arrow | A moving farewell song with a romantic music video |
| 53 | Love songSambomasutā |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song that sings of the pain of a broken heart |
| 54 | Mr. Summertimesaakasu |  play_arrow | Circus’s debut song, singing of lost love |
| 55 | excuseSha ran Q |  play_arrow | A quintessential 90s breakup rock ballad |
| 56 | I Love you,SAYONARAChekkāzu |  play_arrow | The Checkers’ farewell song, love and poignancy |
| 57 | Heartbroken over JuliaChekkāzu |  play_arrow | A poignant love classic by The Checkers that moves the heart. |
| 58 | A Tearful RequestChekkāzu |  play_arrow | Formed around the brothers Fumiya and Naoyuki Fujii... |
| 59 | Journey of the Heartchūrippu |  play_arrow | Tulip's hit song, 'The Decision of Love' |
| 60 | silver ringchūrippu |  play_arrow | Himeno, the vocalist of Tulip, and their famous songs |
| 61 | I won’t forget who you are now.Naoto Intiraymi |  play_arrow | Naoto Inti Raymi’s song from Keiko Kitagawa’s commercial |
| 62 | Aoi childHanaregumi |  play_arrow | A quiet song by Yojiro Noda and a piano of silence and space |
| 63 | Smile and say goodbyeFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | An encouraging song whose sad melody resonates with the heart |
| 64 | Morning of PartingPedoro & Kapurishasu |  play_arrow | Introduction to a classic song that depicts a heartrending farewell |
| 65 | It’s a sad color, isn’t it?Ueda Masaki |  play_arrow | A love at the seaside with rain drawing near, wrapped in a premonition of parting… |
| 66 | Sad Colors, huh? ~ OSAKA BAY BLUESUeda Masaki |  play_arrow | A masterpiece where you can fully feel the charm of good old songs… |
| 67 | If we ever meet in the city somedayNakamura Masatoshi |  play_arrow | A Breakup with an Old Lover and a Wish to Meet Again |
| 68 | Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta |  play_arrow | Traces of love, a poem of unbreakable bonds |
| 69 | Farewell, my loverSakai Masaaki |  play_arrow | Masakazu Sakai’s heartbreak solo debut song |
| 70 | dizzinessogura kei |  play_arrow | A farewell song with lyrics by Kei Ogura |
| 71 | The Northern CliffsYamauchi Keisuke |  play_arrow | A song of a woman’s wistful heart carried on the sea breeze |
| 72 | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | A poignant song featured in a Suntory commercial and as a movie theme |
| 73 | The Scent of CyclamenFuse Akira |  play_arrow | A massive hit with “Cyclamen Love Song” |
| 74 | The Last Holy NightSugiyama Kiyotaka |  play_arrow | Kiyotaka Sugiyama’s hit song “Saigo no Holiday…” |
| 75 | Lonely Way of the WindSugiyama Kiyotaka |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose memories of parting sustain the heart |
| 76 | I miss youHayashibe Satoshi |  play_arrow | Tomofumi Hayashibe’s moving singing voice stirs the heart. |
| 77 | MoonlightKuwana Masahiro |  play_arrow | A signature song by Masahiro Kuwana that sings of the heartache of heartbreak and parting |
| 78 | If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Moriyama’s masterpiece that empathizes with the pain of living |
| 79 | Our FailureMorita Doji |  play_arrow | Our Lost Youth, which conveys warmth even amid despair... |
| 80 | Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo |  play_arrow | Eigo Kawashima’s signature song depicting heartbreak and alcohol |
| 81 | GLASSKawamura Ryuuichi |  play_arrow | Ryuichi Kawamura’s first million-selling song |
| 82 | End of SummerShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the end of a summer romance |
| 83 | Prologue feat. AimerShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad by Shota Shimizu and Aimer |
| 84 | The town where you liveShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | A poignant song seeking the shadow of a lost love |
| 85 | Love SongShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Regret and emptiness over an unrequited love |
| 86 | Azusa No. 2karyūdō |  play_arrow | Scenes of urban love and parting in a classic spring song |
| 87 | IT’S ONLY LOVEFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic song about the pain of heartbreak |
| 88 | SquallFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s heartbreak song “Squall” resonates with the heart. |
| 89 | shooting starFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | When you're going through the pain of a breakup, cry by yourself and... |
| 90 | loverFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s heartbreak single echoes on an autumn night. |
| 91 | dearestFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | From music to acting, a wide range of fields… |
| 92 | Christmas Eve feat. AISHADōji-T |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that sings of the pain and loneliness of a broken heart |
| 93 | You have no idea how much I like you.Gō Hiromi |  play_arrow | A famous song by Hiromi Go that expresses the pain of unrequited love |
| 94 | I can’t say it.Gō Hiromi |  play_arrow | Speaking of Hiromi Go’s bittersweet love songs, … |
| 95 | I can’t help wanting to see you.Gō Hiromi |  play_arrow | Hiromi Go’s heartbreak songs speak for the hearts of men. |
| 96 | The Goofy Man’s WayKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | They’ve been active individually as well, and we see them in the media almost every day... |
| 97 | Sakura SongTakahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | A sentimental springtime song that recalls a promise with a former lover, prompted by the cherry blossoms. |
| 98 | An empty kitchenTakahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | A poignant love song about the feelings of being unable to move on after a breakup with a lover |
| 99 | I’m glad I was busy.Gōruden Bonbā |  | Golden Bomber’s tips for getting over a broken heart |
| 100 | I’m falling in love with you againbiriibanban |  | Delicate lyrics that evoke the passage of time |