For men in their 30s: Heart-touching breakup songs—masterpieces that can move grown men to tears
When you go through a heartbreak, it can feel like there’s a gaping hole in your heart.
Even as you’re swept up in work and everyday life, many of you may find your chest tightening in unexpected moments.
At times like these, when you just want to fully sink into the feeling, heartbreak songs that seep into your soul can be a comforting companion.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that gently portray emotions like sadness, regret, and lingering attachment.
On nights when you can’t sort out your feelings, try pressing play softly.
Playlist
| For men in their 30s: Heart-touching breakup songs—masterpieces that can move grown men to tears | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | me me sheRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A poignant ballad about continuing to think of an ex-lover |
| 2east | LOVERS AGAINEXILE | play_arrow | A heartbreaking love ballad by EXILE |
| 3east | umbrellaKing Gnu | play_arrow | A melancholic ballad by King Gnu depicting heartbreak |
| 4east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | A signature song by HIGE DAN about the turmoil of unrequited love |
| 5east | I miss you.UVERworld | play_arrow | A ballad portraying lingering feelings for an ex-lover |
| 6east | Happy Endingback number | play_arrow | A ballad by back number that serves as a movie theme song |
| 7east | balladKetsumeishi | play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s heartrending love ballad |
| 8east | KanadeSukima Suichi | play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s famous ballad “Kanade” |
| 9east | Close your eyesHirai Ken | play_arrow | A ballad that portrays the sorrow of losing a loved one |
| 10east | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Introduction to a ballad that portrays a rift in hearts |
| 11east | Mikan HeartC&K | play_arrow | C&K's heartrending love ballad |
| 12east | See you againSEAMO | play_arrow | A famous ballad by SEAMO themed around parting |
| 13east | The song that comes afterback number | play_arrow | A hidden gem by back number that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 14east | Happinessback number | play_arrow | A hidden gem by back number |
| 15east | From our joined handsback number | play_arrow | back number's heartbreak songs |
| 16east | OrangeSMAP | play_arrow | A classic SMAP song, a heartrending breakup ballad |
| 17east | Maplesupittsu | play_arrow | Spitz’s gem of a heartbreak song |
| 18east | Blue BenchSasuke | play_arrow | Sasuke’s signature song, a heartrending track that sings of regret |
| 19east | somedaySaucy Dog | play_arrow | A love song that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 20east | Hide-and-seekYuuri | play_arrow | Expressing a breakup with a live-in partner through a poignant ballad |
| 21east | Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | BUMP releases a heartbreaking breakup song |
| 22east | nape (of the neck)aiko | play_arrow | Aiko’s classic hit “Kabutomushi,” a heartrending breakup song. |
| 23east | lovernavy&ivory | play_arrow | A two-person music duo; a classic song for weddings |
| 24east | single bedSha ran Q | play_arrow | A love song that resonates in Tsunku’s heart |
| 25east | Someone Who Isn’t You ~Tejina~DEEP | play_arrow | A poignant song by the vocal group to which EXILE HIRO belongs |
| 26east | I just want to see you.EXILE | play_arrow | EXILE’s last song written by Kiyokiba, performed by TAKAHIRO and others |
| 27east | Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki | play_arrow | Hideaki Tokunaga's classic song 'Rainy Blue' |
| 28east | marine snowSukima Suichi | play_arrow | SUKIMASWITCH’s poignant classic “Marine Snow” |
| 29east | HaruHaru-Japanese VersionBIGBANG | play_arrow | BIGBANG “Haru Haru”: A Heartbreaking Love Story |
| 30east | Live, Benjamin (ver. H. Matsumoto)Matsumoto Hitoshi | play_arrow | A quiet tale of heartbreak told by a houseplant |
| 31east | tear(s)Ketsumeishi | play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s classic song that portrays heartbreak and setbacks |
| 32east | 366 daysHY | play_arrow | A heartbreaking 366-day masterpiece by a band from Okinawa |
| 33east | I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket | play_arrow | A song of unforgettable love and lingering regret |
| 34east | MissingKubota Toshinobu | Toshinobu Kubota’s poignant ballad “Missing” | |
| 35east | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | Makihara Noriyuki’s wistful classic “I Won’t Love Again” |
| 36east | Goodbye Busyuzu | play_arrow | A poignant heartbreak song set on a bus |
| 37east | Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA | play_arrow | The signature song of a hugely popular idol group |
| 38east | Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki | play_arrow | A poignant ballad masterpiece by Tohoshinki |
| 39east | Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze | play_arrow | A poignant song by Shonan no Kaze depicting a love story |
| 40east | You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS | play_arrow | A heartbreak song starring Erika Toda |
| 41east | youKōda Kumi | play_arrow | Kumi Koda’s heartrending love single |
| 42east | Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke | play_arrow | A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup |
| 43east | Sing of springback number | play_arrow | back number heartbreak support song |
| 44east | bookmarkkuriipuhaipe | play_arrow | A moving song depicting farewell and rebirth in spring |
| 45east | Before spring comesGōruden Bonbā | play_arrow | A ballad depicting farewells and encounters in spring |
| 46east | Bye For NowT-BOLAN | play_arrow | A hopeful anthem for overcoming breakups, resonating with the heart. |
| 47east | Winter and Springback number | play_arrow | Depicting a woman's growth as she rises from heartbreak |
| 48east | When I was your manBruno Mars | play_arrow | A Bruno Mars heartbreak song. He regrets it while wishing for her happiness. |
| 49east | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā | play_arrow | Breakup songs that hype up the karaoke crowd |
| 50east | After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke | play_arrow | Expressing the raw self after heartbreak in lyrics |
| 51east | Farewell, my lover175R | play_arrow | Covered Masakazu Sakai’s song and had a hit |
| 52east | I miss youBEGIN | play_arrow | BEGIN's debut song sings of lingering feelings after a broken heart |
| 53east | Be happy, okay?matsumura kanau | play_arrow | A breakup song sung by Kanau Matsumura |
| 54east | Love songSambomasutā | play_arrow | A ballad about feelings for a girlfriend who passed away |
| 55east | Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei | play_arrow | Introducing Kohei Matsushita’s songs that heal the heart after a heartbreak |
| 56east | But,Takase Tōya & Ren | play_arrow | A song that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment |
| 57east | Holiday heaven35.7 | play_arrow | A warm song that embraces the pain of heartbreak |
| 58east | saturationAyase | play_arrow | Introduction to Ayase’s heartbreak song “Saturation” |
| 59east | After a broken heartCHIHIRO | play_arrow | A song about the feelings right after a heartbreak. Why is it me… |
| 60east | SupernovaELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | ELLEGARDEN’s breakup song “Supernova” |
| 61east | Just… I want to see youEXILE | play_arrow | Introduction to EXILE’s heartbreak ballad song |
| 62east | tear(s)KANA-BOON | play_arrow | KANA-BOON’s representative heartbreak song |
| 63east | I’m a messMY FIRST STORY | play_arrow | MY FIRST STORY’s signature heartbreak song |
| 64east | foreverMr.Children | play_arrow | A beautiful song that sings about the pain of heartbreak |
| 65east | I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad | play_arrow | Recommended heartbreak songs by My Hair is Bad |
| 66east | To You Who Don’t Know LoveNEWS | play_arrow | The bittersweet feelings of the girl who leapt through time |
| 67east | studio (apartment)Novelbright | play_arrow | Introduction to Novelbright’s heartrending songs |
| 68east | Last scenePLUE | play_arrow | A heartbreak song about reuniting with an ex-lover |
| 69east | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A song by RADWIMPS about the troubles of love |
| 70east | YOKOHAMA bluesSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI heartbreak song |
| 71east | Miss YouSOUTH BLUE | play_arrow | SOUTHBLUE’s heartbreak song resonates with me |
| 72east | contact lens caseSaucy Dog | play_arrow | The bittersweet feeling of traces of my ex-girlfriend lingering in the room |
| 73east | I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog | play_arrow | Saucy Dog sings about the feelings of a man and a woman after their breakup |
| 74east | Still loveSoala | play_arrow | A poignant ballad that sings of heartbreak’s pain and lingering attachment |
| 75east | You’re not here.Soucy Dog | play_arrow | Soucy Dog's Heartbreak Love Song |
| 76east | Love letterTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | A ballad that comforts the pain of heartbreak |
| 77east | petalback number | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by back number |
| 78east | I like you, but it seems you don’t really like me.back number | play_arrow | Back Number’s representative unrequited love songs |
| 79east | springreGretGirl | play_arrow | A poignant song by reGretGirl that depicts the pain of heartbreak |
| 80east | whiteoutreGretGirl | play_arrow | A song that portrays the feelings of a man whose girlfriend has had a change of heart |
| 81east | misfortuneren | play_arrow | A transparent song that heals the pain of heartbreak |
| 82east | family nameorenji supainikurabu | play_arrow | A song that portrays regret and obsession over an unfulfilled love, along with emotional instability. |
| 83east | National Route 2gagaga supi | play_arrow | A masterpiece breakup song by Gagaga SP |
| 84east | A Parting Poemguddō mōningu amerika | play_arrow | A bittersweet feeling of wishing happiness for an ex-lover |
| 85east | Unfit to be a loverKoresawa | play_arrow | A cigarette answer song: a man's regret and lingering attachment |
| 86east | rendezvousshaitoopu | play_arrow | ShaiTope’s heartbreak song becomes a big hit |
| 87east | single bedSha ran Q | play_arrow | Singing about the regret and lingering feelings for an ex-girlfriend |
| 88east | I love you. ~100 Regrets~sonā poketto | play_arrow | Lingering attachment and regret in Sonar Pocket's heartbreak songs |
| 89east | ArikaMarushii | play_arrow | A rock ballad that portrays the heartbreak of unrequited love |
| 90east | calm (of the sea), lull; Nagi (a Japanese given name)Marushii | play_arrow | Marcy’s heartbreak song, regretting happiness |
| 91east | painted skyMarushii | play_arrow | Marcy’s new song portrays lingering attachment after a breakup |
| 92east | The End of a Reunionmitei no hanashi | play_arrow | A song that gently embraces the end of love |
| 93east | shutterYuuri | play_arrow | Yuri’s heartbreak song: the poignancy of her feelings and the beauty of expression |
| 94east | lingering loveKitatani Ruki | play_arrow | Introduction to love songs for heartbroken men |
| 95east | Sugar losswanuka | play_arrow | A heartbreak song. Emotions sweet and bittersweet, rendered in metaphor. |
| 96east | Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando | play_arrow | An inability to let go of lingering feelings for an ex-girlfriend |
| 97east | Ruby RingTerao Akira | play_arrow | It’s a classic song with a moody atmosphere. Love… |
| 98east | breakup songOkazaki Taiiku | play_arrow | A song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the determination to move forward, laced with humor. |
| 99east | half of meHirai Ken | play_arrow | A song of prayer to regain the heart after heartbreak |
| 100east | Love SongShimizu Shota | play_arrow | Regret and emptiness over an unrequited love |
| 101east | Self and others are alikesawada sorari | play_arrow | Sawarada Kuamir's love song, Two People Out of Sync |
| 102east | PerfumeEito | play_arrow | Remembering feelings for my ex-girlfriend from the scent of a perfume |
| 103east | periodIshizaki Hyuui | play_arrow | A song by Huwie Ishizaki where the pain of heartbreak intertwines with memories |
| 104east | Why feat. Emimi NodaTakase Tōya | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that depicts lingering feelings after a broken heart |
| 105east | Sly womanSha ran Q | play_arrow | It’s a hardcore heartbreak song, so I’ll dare to keep it realistic… |
| 106east | I love you, but I can’t love you.AAA | play_arrow | As a music performance group, the younger generation… |
| 107east | HOWEVERGLAY | play_arrow | A visual kei rock band that represents Japan… |
| 108east | StarmineLUNKHEAD | play_arrow | Both the rhythm and the sound evoke a summer festival... |
| 109east | She’s out of My LifeMichael Jackson | play_arrow | This one is also a complete heartbreak song. Having my heart broken is painf… |
| 110east | N pole and N poleNICO Touches the Walls | play_arrow | Set to a bright, upbeat melody, even though we resemble each other, we still... |
| 111east | I Remember YouSkid Row | play_arrow | After we broke up, I just can’t forget you… |
| 112east | SaudadePorunogurafiti | play_arrow | A rock band that is highly popular across a wide range of generations… |
| 113east | I can’t say it.Gō Hiromi | play_arrow | Hiromi Go, who has had a long career as a singer and actor... |
| 114east | Is This LoveWhitesnake | play_arrow | An ’80s hard rock-style heartbreak song. Heartbroken… |
| 115east | You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY | play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad that became a big hit with its debut |
| 116east | The Last SakuraSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu | play_arrow | The appeal of a talented dance and vocal group |
| 117east | First LoveUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s “First Love” is a big hit |
| 118east | OverMr.Children | play_arrow | Mr.Children's captivating music and heartfelt lyrics |
| 119east | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi | play_arrow | Masayoshi Yamazaki, active in music and film |
| 120east | MPurinsesu Purinsesu | play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad from the legendary ’80s |


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