Classic and popular unrequited love breakup songs
Heartbreak is very sad and painful.
How people cope varies—some talk to others, some take time to rest.
There are surely many who find comfort in listening to music.
Here, I’ve gathered Japanese songs about unrequited love and heartbreak.
Even if unrequited love hurts, don’t give up—move forward to your next love!
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Top unrequited-love breakup songs: masterpieces and popular tracks (91–100)
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
A hugely popular unrequited-love song by Hana*Hana, artists whose crystal-clear high tones and beautiful harmonies resonate with listeners’ hearts and are loved across generations.
It’s a heartbreak number that candidly portrays the straightforward feelings of continuing to think about a former lover after a breakup.
wishsumika
Sumika’s bittersweet unrequited love and heartbreak song “Negai.” It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Ossan’s Love -in the sky-,” so those who watched the show surely know it.
It’s a painfully sad track that contrasts how deeply they love with how hopelessly unrequited that love is.
You can’t help but want to cheer them on with a “Hang in there!”
Classic and popular unrequited love breakup songs (101–110)
White LoversKuwata Keisuke
A smash hit by Keisuke Kuwata, an artist with a husky voice that sticks in your ears after just one listen and is loved across generations.
It’s a winter love ballad that longs for a once-beloved partner amid swirling snow, praying for a chance to return to how things were.