[Tear-Jerking Breakup Songs] A curated selection of love songs that gently comfort a wounded heart!

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A poignant love ballad by HY’s vocalist Izumi Nakasone, often called the queen of heartbreak songs.

It became a hot topic when it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Akai Ito.” Filled with helpless longing and lingering attachment, the lyrics are deeply relatable when you’re going through a breakup.

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Goodbye, AngelMEGA SHINNOSUKE

Sayonara Tenshisama

Mega Shinnosuke is an artist who has earned support for his genre-crossing musicality.

This track, included on his fifth album Tenshi-sama† released in November 2025, is a love song that portrays feelings for a cherished person one can no longer meet.

What stands out is how it refuses to deny the misery of heartbreak, choosing instead to carry it forward and keep moving on.

While the album also features tracks like the theme song for the TV anime “Hiroshi Nohara: The Way of Lunch,” this song—despite having no tie-in—plays a pivotal role at the core of the work.

Its bittersweet narrative, like being told goodbye at the very start of a film, is sure to gently accompany anyone seeking to heal the pain of a broken heart.

Feel the sorrow and faint hope distilled into 4 minutes and 41 seconds.

the absolute worstMarushii

Marcy – The Worst of the Worst (Official Music Video)

What words would you cry out when you realize that the heart of the lover you were laughing with until yesterday is no longer turned toward you? Released digitally in March 2022, this song by Marcy captures the complicated mix of anger and lingering attachment toward a fickle partner, set against a fast-paced rock sound.

It was also included on their first album, “Memory,” released in June 2022, and the music video featuring Naenano drew attention.

While venting the frustration of betrayal, the protagonist suffers from being unable to completely hate the other person—perfectly voicing the feelings of someone fresh off a heartbreak.

It’s a song that can support your heart when you’ve gone through a breakup so painful that just remembering it makes your chest tighten.

You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn

You’re the one who let me fall for you / Arekun [Official Music Video]

A song I want those hurt by a crush’s misleading behavior to hear: “Sukinisaseta Kuse ni” (“You Made Me Fall for You”).

Released in 2020 by singer-songwriter Are-kun, known for the hit “Baka,” this love song has resonated with people who’ve suffered through similarly painful one-sided love.

While the ups and downs of messaging with someone you like can be fun, once you realize they were never interested, you can’t help but feel sad and think, “What was all that time for…?”

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sasashina

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Then, why?Abe Mao

Mao Abe “Then, Why” Erika Toda × Tori Matsuzaka

This is a song that Abe Mao wrote about something her friend experienced.

Even if you give your everything, the person you love won’t turn to look at you.

The lyrics are heartbreaking, as if you’ve been rejected before you even confess, and it’s recommended for when you want to have a good cry.

The lyrics are from a boy’s perspective, but they can also fit from a girl’s perspective.

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[Megurine Luka] Just Be Friends [Original PV]

Even when you’re in love and don’t want to let go, there are times when you have to say goodbye.

This is a Vocaloid love ballad for adults.

It’s a bittersweet song, yet it leaves you feeling somehow refreshed.

It makes you feel like you can face forward and start walking again.

It was all you.Yamazaki Masayoshi

Masayoshi Yamazaki – Zenbu Kimidatta

A gem of a ballad by Masayoshi Yamazaki.

The distinctive vocals weave a melody that’s sure to bring tears.

His warm, resonant voice will empathize with your pain and gently wrap around your heart.

Perfect for days when you want to have a good, quiet cry.