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

Even though she won’t be my girlfriend anymorewacci

wacci 'Even Though She Won't Be My Girlfriend Anymore' Music Video

Wacci is a five-member band beloved by many listeners for their down-to-earth, relatable lyrics and warm melodies.

Released digitally in September 2025, “Even Though She Won’t Be My Girlfriend Anymore” is a song that portrays the conflicted emotions of having to choose to part ways while still holding on to feelings of love.

Its lyrics—mixing gratitude, regret, and a resolve for the future at the very moment a romantic relationship ends—will likely resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced a breakup.

Yohei Hashiguchi’s sincere vocals, paired with an arrangement that blends the band’s sound with sweeping strings, gently envelop the story as it unfolds.

Be happyHamada Masatoshi

Masatoshi Hamada / Be Happy

This is the second solo work by Masatoshi Hamada of Downtown, featuring a gently poignant melody that truly touches the heart.

It sings of a bittersweet yet profound kindness—wishing happiness for someone you’ve parted ways with.

Hamada’s slightly unpolished but warm vocals align with the protagonist’s earnest feelings, and before you know it, your chest tightens as you listen.

Released in June 1999 as part of a segment on the TV program “Let’s Become Popular!” it debuted impressively at No.

4 on the Oricon charts.

The track is also included on the concept album “Las Vegas: First-Class Trip.” It’s a heartwarming song perfect for those who cherish a love that has passed, or for quiet nights when you find yourself softly wishing for someone else’s happiness.

Like the beginningRen

[PLANJ] ORIGINAL: 'Like the Beginning' – REN

This is a solo ballad written by REN of the global boy group JO1.

Set for release in July 2025, it’s his fourth solo track.

With a delicate vocal delivery, it captures the unease toward kindness that’s become routine and the premonition of a relationship’s end.

You can clearly feel the protagonist’s poignant resolve in lines like, “This way will be better for both of us.” It’s a song that will sink deep into your heart when you’re struggling with a cherished relationship or quietly reflecting on a breakup at night.

How to Love AfterimagesTele

Tele | How to Love Afterimages – Music Video

A delicate sonic world, woven to gently embrace the pain and regret that lie deep within the heart.

Riding on Tele’s slowly flowing, lyrical melodies, the song about a lost love quietly stays close to the listener’s heart.

The tender, almost whispering vocals and the dreamlike soundscape that seems to reflect a city at night create a space filled with a familiar, aching nostalgia.

Released in February 2025, this work serves as the theme song for Tele’s nationwide tour, coloring 12 shows across 9 cities starting in March.

It’s a song that gently accompanies those who have experienced parting with a loved one or who carry unspoken feelings in their hearts.

Philadelphia fleabaneMY FIRST STORY

MY FIRST STORY – Halcyon (Audio)

“Halcyon” by MY FIRST STORY is a song about lingering feelings for a former lover that you can’t forget, even as time goes by.

It was released as the third installment of their 12-month consecutive release project that began in January 2023.

Despite its heavy, cool rock sound, the lyrics depict a past heartbreak that can’t be undone no matter how hard you try.

With each day that passes, the lover grows more distant, while the feelings inside remain unchanged—those bittersweet images make your chest tighten.

It’s a song I especially want people to hear if they, too, have someone they can’t forget.

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In that casemakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Empitsu "Saraba" Music Video

A narrative masterpiece by Macaroni Enpitsu that wraps a bittersweet longing for love in the refreshing tones of guitar and synthesizer.

While gently embracing the pain of heartbreak, the unshaken desire to believe in the other person’s dreams stirs the heart.

The melodic lines and Hattori’s emotionally rich vocals beautifully capture the warmth and ache of youth.

Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Blue Box, it weaves unattainable love and a growing inner world together with the anime’s atmosphere.

A gem of a song that stands with everyone who knows the joy of love and the pain of heartbreak, soothing the soul.

Noise cancellationMahiru

Noise cancellation

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.