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 (41–50)
love hangover7co
A poignant pop number that portrays the bittersweet resolve to forget a lover whose heart has drifted away.
Released in March 2025 after going viral on TikTok, the song features 7co’s delicate vocals, expressing an undying love even amid the monotony of everyday life, tightening listeners’ chests with emotion.
It’s a track that stands beside anyone trying to move forward while carrying the pain of heartbreak.
bullseyeberry meet
A song that skillfully depicts emotions from the depths of the heart.
The complex feelings after a breakup are conveyed through delicate lyrics and a powerful melody.
While putting on a brave face, the tears shed over inner emptiness will surely resonate with many.
Included on berry meet’s first E.P., “JUKEBOX,” this track immediately became a hot topic among fans when it was released in April 2023.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or take a step forward.
Its lyrics, which remind you of the importance of cherishing yourself, will surely become a source of strength.
All My Fault Prod. Xanseiedhiii boi
A heartrending track that lays bare the pain of heartbreak.
Released digitally in December 2024, this work was born from a collaboration with sound producer Xansei.
The flood of regret and self-reproach that follows a breakup, paired with an emotional melody, strikes straight at the heart.
Edhiii boi’s earnest vocals further deepen the world of the song.
It’s recommended not only for those who’ve experienced heartbreak, but also for anyone who wants to reaffirm how much they cherish someone.
Love even your melancholyKoresawa
A heartwarming pop tune by Koresawa that delicately portrays the feelings of a girl living with the negative emotions everyone experiences.
Released in August 2020, this first single is a re-recording of a song long regarded as a legendary hidden gem.
Set to a gentle, acoustic guitar–driven sound, it conveys the strength to move forward while harboring vague anxieties and loneliness—and learning to accept them.
It’s the perfect track for anyone who resonates with the stance of not denying any feeling but choosing to love them, or for those who want to keep looking ahead even while carrying a touch of melancholy.
Noise cancellationMahiru
This R&B number gently wraps the pain of heartbreak and gives you the courage to look forward.
It’s a work by Mahiru, released for streaming in June 2025.
The mellow arrangement, the unflinchingly real lyrics, and Mahiru’s crystalline vocals come together to create something that can move you to tears.
It naturally makes you reflect on your own past loves.
On a night when your heart suddenly feels lonely, if you listen to this track, you just might see a new ray of hope.
merry-go-roundYuuri
Yuri’s heartbreak song, which gives simple yet delicate voice to the earnest wish “I want to see someone important to me,” has soothed many hearts with a warm vocal tone that gently wraps the sadness.
Its melody that tries to chase after time gone by and its beautiful arrangement where regret for a loved one intertwines will deeply accompany those carrying pain.
Released in December 2022, this work is a milestone as the first movie theme song Yuri has ever handled, serving as the main theme for the film “Lonely Castle in the Mirror.” When you feel lost on the path as you walk while thinking of someone precious you have yet to meet, encountering this song will surely help nudge you toward tomorrow.
Dinner Songtuki.
A song that poignantly grips the heart with the ache of heartbreak.
Since its release in September 2023, it has drawn attention as tuki.’s debut work, and the music video featuring beautiful illustrations by Posuka Demizu also became a hot topic.
It portrays the image of oneself making a loved one cry and the wavering feelings of being unable to let go nonetheless, stirring the heart with gratitude and pain toward the other person.
With an appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen secured, this work has established a solid presence in the music scene despite the artist being just 15 years old.
It’s a recommended track for those who carry memories of a bittersweet romance or who want to reexamine their feelings for someone dear.