A tear-jerking breakup song that washes the pain away with tears

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YOASOBI “Tabun” Official Music Video

A digitally released fourth single by YOASOBI, the duo that “turns novels into music,” chosen as the theme song for the film “Tabun.” The track is based on the grand-prize-winning story from the “Yoru Asobi Contest vol.

1,” which solicited original novels for new songs.

Its delicate arrangement—an engaging shuffle beat overlaid with striking piano—is unmistakably catchy.

While calmly recounting the reasons for a breakup, the lyrics reveal flickers of emotion that leave an unresolved tug.

It’s a modern number that portrays the complexity of human feelings, making listeners empathize with the true desire to start over.

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Hoshino Takashi

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I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'I Miss You, I Miss You (short ver.)'

This is the 10th single by singer-songwriter Kana Nishino, who gained popularity with lyrics that resonated with the inner feelings of modern young women—sometimes dubbed “gal enka”—but announced an indefinite hiatus in 2019.

Used in a GemCEREY commercial, the song features a catchy phrase that has become synonymous with Nishino herself.

The lyrics express an inability to let go, even when a loved one’s feelings drift away—something that resonates not only with women but with men as well.

With a sentimental melody that keeps replaying in your head, it’s a quintessential heartbreak song.

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Hoshino Takashi

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SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / SEASONS

This is the 16th single by singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki, who enjoyed overwhelming popularity to the point of being called a “charisma of high school girls,” and established a firm presence during the 1990s singer-diva boom.

Used as the theme song for the TV drama “Weather Forecaster’s Lover,” it is counted as part of the “Trilogy of Despair,” following “vogue” and “Far away.” Its portrayal of turning memories with a loved one—and the pain of the present—into memories is likely to resonate deeply, especially with those fresh from a breakup.

With its transparent melody and ensemble that heighten the sense of poignancy, it stands as one of Ayumi Hamasaki’s signature songs.

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Hoshino Takashi

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aiko - “Eriashi” music video

This is the 14th major-label single by singer-songwriter aiko, whose catchy songs—born from a distinctive chord progression and a lyrical world that only a woman could express—have earned overwhelming support, especially among women.

With a melancholic ensemble of piano and strings, and a melody that mirrors the story in the lyrics, it’s a heartrending ballad.

The regret over actions that could be seen as the flip side of love, and the feelings that missed their mark—aren’t these emotions many people only realize after a breakup? Filled with expressions and phrases quintessentially aiko, it’s a breakup song that resonates deeply and stays by your side when you’ve lost someone irreplaceable.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Because I fell in loveaimyon

Aimyon “Because I Fell in Love” Studio Recording Scene

It’s a work that feels like it’s sitting beside you, speaking to you gently when you can’t help but cry and cry.

It’s a song by the singer-songwriter Aimyon, also known for hits like “Marigold” and “Naked Heart,” and it’s included on her second album, Momentary Sixth Sense, released in 2019.

This ballad features the tender tones of an acoustic guitar, and Aimyon’s vocals leave a warm impression.

As you listen with your eyes closed, you may find tears naturally streaming down your face.

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Araki Jakkan

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Dried flowersYuuri

Yuri “Dry Flower” Official Music Video - Director’s Cut ver. -

Yuri’s hit song “Dry Flower” likens a finished romance to dried flowers.

Sparked by buzz on social media and his appearance on THE FIRST TAKE, the track was released in 2020 and brought many to tears who were carrying the pain of heartbreak.

It seems calm and composed—thinking, “We’ve already broken up, there were plenty of things I didn’t like, so time will take care of the rest”—yet it reveals that a lot of love still lingers in the heart.

While putting on a brave face, the song can’t fully deny the cherished moments and the things once adored, and those raw feelings bring the tears flowing.

If there’s someone you can’t forget and you want to cry alone thinking of them, please give it a listen.

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GarnetOku Hanako

Hanako Oku / Garnet (Solo Performance) [Music Video]

This is the fourth single by singer-songwriter Hanako Oku, who has worked on and performed numerous commercial jingles and gained attention for her street performances singing and playing keyboard.

Chosen as the theme song for the animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, it’s a comforting number featuring her warm vocals and a transparent, piano-centered arrangement.

The lyrics depict a love that ended before the feelings could be expressed, a story that will likely make many people recall their youth.

It’s a nostalgic track that makes you reflect on the boundary between romance and friendship.

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Hoshino Takashi

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