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

Stardust VenusAimer

Stardust Venus

It’s a heart-wrenching ballad that portrays the complex feelings of having to choose separation.

Precisely because the memories of the one you loved remain so beautiful, the pain of goodbye stands out all the more.

It was included on a single released in August 2012 and served as the theme song for the drama “Will Such Extravagant Love Fall Upon Me?” Aimer’s husky, sweet voice seems to gently touch a wounded heart.

Give it a listen alone on one of those frustrating nights when you mustered the courage on Valentine’s Day but your feelings didn’t reach them.

After the tears fall, your heart should feel just a little lighter.

Even if you wait for a miracleSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Even If We Were Waiting for a Miracle” Music Video (Theme song for the film “Love’s Terminal Illness”) <9th Mini Album “Curry Rice” to be released on 2025.12.17>

A bittersweet yet powerful rock ballad by Saucy Dog that portrays love that’s too pure and feelings with nowhere to go.

It delicately expresses the resolve to take a step forward from a passive self that only waits for miracles, as well as intense inner conflict.

Many listeners will likely be moved to tears by vocalist Shinya Ishihara’s emotionally rich singing.

The song was written as the theme for the film “Koi ni Itaru Yamai,” released in October 2025, and was later included on the mini-album “Curry Rice.” Closely tied to the film’s story, this piece will gently nudge the backs of those suffering from unrequited love.

Even as you’re hurt by a reality that won’t go your way, it will soothe your heart as you wish to look ahead.

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sumika / Wish [Music Video]

A heart-stirring ballad by sumika that portrays the ache of unrequited love and the inner conflict of wishing for the other person’s happiness.

Included on the single “Negai / Higher Ground,” released in December 2019, this song was written as the theme for TV Asahi’s Saturday Night Drama “Ossan’s Love -in the sky-.” In an astonishing anecdote, vocalist Kenta Kataoka reportedly revised the lyrics 117 times to align with the drama’s worldview.

The lyrics, which struggle to hold back overflowing feelings, and the melody that grows more heated as the emotions rise, are sure to bring tears.

It’s a gentle yet heartrending masterpiece, one we especially hope those who can’t muster the courage on Valentine’s Day and are holding onto painful feelings will listen to.

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Marsi – Shirayuki (Official Music Video)

This is a wistful winter love ballad by Marcy, a band from Fukuoka, opening with bell tones that evoke the crisp winter air.

Carrying an unrequited love, the lyrics lament time that will never return with “what if, back then,” and you may find yourself in tears from the sympathy.

Ukyo Yoshida’s delicate, emotive vocals and the warm sound crafted by Rui Momota gently cradle a wounded heart.

Released digitally in December 2020 and later included on the album “Memory,” this song is one you’ll want to hear if you’re regretting a missed chance or if your love came to an end on Valentine’s Day.

I love you, I love you, I love youKōda Kumi

Kumi Koda / I love you, I love you, I love you.

This is a gem of a ballad by Kumi Koda, delivering overflowing, passionate love straight through the lyrics.

The repeated lines expressing an irresistible longing for someone seep gently and deeply even into hearts wounded by heartbreak.

Released as a single in September 2010, it became widely known as the TV commercial song for Kracie’s Ichikami at the time.

It was issued as a double A-side along with the NHK drama “Second Virgin” theme song, and later included on the album “Dejavu.” On a Valentine’s night in tears over a love that won’t reach the one you yearn for, why not let your overflowing feelings resonate with this song? It’s a track that makes you believe that the memory of truly loving someone will one day make you stronger.

Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana

Hana*Hana “Goodbye, My Beloved”

Parting with someone you love is painful, but it comes to everyone.

This work by Hana*Hana was written by member Izumi Kojima based on her feelings for her grandfather, who passed away when she was 16, and it’s a ballad that resonates with the heart through a very personal farewell.

Released as a single in October 2000, it became widely known as the theme song for the drama “Oyaji,” starring Masakazu Tamura.

Its warm, piano-centered sound will gently wrap your wounded heart.

Give it a listen on a Valentine’s night when a confession didn’t go well, or when you want to let go of your feelings.

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The Story You Don’t Know – supercell

Released in 2009, this is supercell’s first single.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari, so many people likely heard it at the time.

The lyrics recount a bittersweet summer memory of being unable to convey one’s feelings of love to the other person.

Also noteworthy is vocalist nagi’s clear, transparent singing voice.