Gently staying close to a wounded heart… A Reiwa-era heartbreak song
Even in the Reiwa era, the desire to have music heal a heart wounded by heartbreak is probably the same as ever.
Unrequited love, love that has ended—its forms vary from person to person, but there are countless songs in the world that those with such experiences will find relatable.
So this time, we’re introducing heartbreak songs born in the Reiwa era.
You’re sure to find tracks that resonate with your own experiences, so be sure to check them out!
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Gently staying close to a wounded heart... Reiwa-era breakup songs (1–10)
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
A song with a warm tone that gently embraces the pain of heartbreak.
Featured on the 3rd album “Bremen,” it resonates with a catchy melody set to a simple rhythm and a piano sound with real presence.
The lyrics are superb, depicting indelible feelings while imagining the future of oneself and one’s partner after a breakup.
Released in October 2015, the track struck a chord with many listeners and continues to be cherished as a classic heartbreak song.
It’s a heartfelt love ballad that stays close to you—one to hear while thinking of someone special.
YouWILD BLUE
Released as their eighth single in March 2026, this song by the boy group WILD BLUE is a medium-tempo ballad written as the theme for the drama “Bad Choice, Good Love.” Its melody blends warmth with poignancy, creating a comforting number that sings about embracing regret and lingering feelings in love while finding the resolve to move forward.
It’s the kind of song many listeners will inevitably relate to their own experiences.
A work we hope you’ll listen to when you want to overcome the pain of heartbreak.
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
A four-member piano pop band, Official HIGE DANDism, that dominates the J-pop scene with an advanced yet effortlessly accessible pop sensibility.
This is their second single, written as the theme song for the film The Confidence Man JP: Romance, and it has remained a long-running hit since May 2019—a renowned ballad.
Being drawn to someone while unable to see a future together is a decision even more painful than breaking up because you’ve grown to dislike each other.
With its catchy melody, this song grips listeners’ hearts and doesn’t let go, offering comfort to those wounded by heartbreak.
Gently staying close to a wounded heart... Reiwa-era break-up songs (11–20)
Goodbye, my loverKoresawa
A song that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak, with Koresawa’s addictive voice and pop melody resonating deeply.
It was released as a digital single in November 2022 and was also included on the streaming mini-album “Kawaiku Shinagara Matteru ne.” The lyrics capture lingering feelings for a former lover and anxieties about the future, making it a track that many listeners related to.
It’s a heartwarming piece that offers comfort to those who have experienced heartbreak or are trying to move on from parting with someone important.
Honey Memoryaiko
This piece, distinguished by its strings and gentle piano melody, is included on singer-songwriter aiko’s album “Doushitatte Tsutaerarenai kara,” released in March 2021.
The lyrics, which sing of post-breakup regret, lingering attachment, and loneliness, are likely to resonate deeply with many listeners.
A line imbued with consideration for the other person conveys the depth of affection, doesn’t it? This work is a heartwarming love song that carries the determination to move forward while bearing the pain of heartbreak.
See youSHISHAMO
A bittersweet breakup song that portrays lingering feelings and regret for a former lover, along with the hope of meeting again.
Set to a simple band sound, Asako Miyazaki’s emotive vocals leave a strong impression.
Released in October 2019, the track was also used as the theme for a short film in collaboration with Suntory’s “Natchan.” The lyrics, which capture the feeling of being unable to say “see you” at the moment of parting, are likely to resonate with many listeners.
True to SHISHAMO’s style, this song authentically depicts raw, relatable emotions and is a recommended track for anyone looking to soothe the pain of heartbreak.
forget-me-notAwesome City Club
A song by Awesome City Club that portrays beautiful memories of love and the poignancy of parting.
Released in February 2021 as an inspiration song for the film “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet,” it became a massive hit, surpassing 300 million streams.
The duo vocals’ gentle tones and the emotional sound tenderly embrace the pain of heartbreak.
Drawing on the forget-me-not’s flower language, “Don’t forget me,” the song gives you the courage to move forward while cherishing the memories of a beautiful romance.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to look back on a past relationship or soothe a wounded heart.