A wonderful heartbreak song

A song that feels refreshing after a breakup. A love song to listen to when you want to move on.

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

I want to cleanly, completely forget my ex! For you who feel the same, we’ve gathered a collection of love songs.

We’ll introduce songs about feeling refreshed after a breakup, upbeat tracks about moving on, and songs where you’ve had enough and say goodbye.

Everyone’s breakup story is different, but what we all share is the desire to break free from this love, right? Sadness, anger, exasperation, resignation…

Even if you still have lingering feelings but want to summon the courage to move on, these are for you.

When you’re going through a breakup, listen to lots of songs that capture all kinds of emotions—and let it all out so you can feel refreshed.

A song that makes you feel relieved after a breakup. Love songs to listen to when you want to move on (21–30)

Waves of LoveMacaroni Enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Wave of Love” MV

Love Wave by Macaroni Empitsu

You can fully savor Makar Enn’s signature rock ’n’ roll beat in “Wave of Love,” a track that sweeps you up with a sense of speed that blows away a heavy heart.

The lyrics mirror the scene of a hollowed-out heart after a breakup.

You don’t want to dwell on it if you can help it, but no matter what you do, that love keeps surfacing… It almost feels like a dialogue with your own lingering attachment.

In the end, you choose the path you’ve decided on.

The momentum and brightness of this song will be the perfect push to finally let go!

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identityCHiCO with HoneyWorks

CHiCO with HoneyWorks – Identity (Audio)

identityCHiCO with HoneyWorks

The intense, rock-like sound seems to reflect the frayed feelings after a breakup.

CHiCO with HoneyWorks, known for releasing various love songs, put this one out in 2018.

It’s a song about getting fed up with a partner’s insincerity and choosing to break up.

They say love is blind, but women can be surprisingly perceptive.

You can immediately tell when words lack genuine feeling, right? This is a supportive anthem for those who, like the woman in the song, have decided to start living for themselves from now on.

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Songs that make you feel relieved after a breakup: Love songs to listen to when you want to move on (31–40)

It's the cutest ever!Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu / “The Cutest at the Highest Level!” Music Video

The cutest ever! Ultra Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

This song by Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu portrays a girl who uses heartbreak as motivation to improve herself and become more attractive.

Released as a single in 2024, it was written and composed by the singer-songwriter Koresawa.

With a catchy chorus and memorable choreography, it went viral on video-based social media.

The lyrics reframe heartbreak in a positive light, delivering an uplifting message about turning it into a catalyst for self-transformation.

It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to change themselves—just listening to it is sure to give you energy.

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Delivery date of (romantic) feelingsPersicaria

Persicaria – Delivery Date of a Crush (Official Audio)

Delivery date of love feelings, Persicaria

Persicaria is an indie band loved for its powerful, straight-ahead rock sound.

They began performing in 2020, centered around Yui Yaguchi, who was 19 at the time, and their raw, deeply felt lyrics that hit you in the heart drew strong empathy.

As its title suggests, “Koigokoro Nōhinbi” (“Love Delivery Date”) is a breakup song that declares, “We’re ending it here—completed,” as if handing over a final delivery on a relationship that was barely holding together.

Its clean, powerful lyrics and sound are exhilarating; it’s a driving rock track that can give not only the heartbroken but also those struggling with love the push to take a step forward.

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SEE U LATERBLACKPINK

【Premium】BLACKPINK – SEE U LATER (BLACKPINK ARENA TOUR 2018 “SPECIAL FINAL IN KYOCERA DOME OSAKA”)

SEE U LATERBLACKPINK

SEE U LATER is a song that declares there are no lingering feelings for an ex.

It’s included on BLACKPINK’s 2018 release DDU-DU DDU-DU.

The song tells of a woman who, despite giving her all, wasn’t loved exclusively and chose to end the relationship.

No matter how much you like someone, cheating is unforgivable.

Many women likely feel the same way.

It’s a track that cheers on those who wave goodbye to a cheater and set out to meet a new version of themselves.

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Getting dumped by someone like this?Miki Natsumi

Miki Natsumi | Getting Dumped by Someone Like This (Official Music Video)

Getting dumped by someone like this—Miki Natsumi.

Mikinatsumi made her major debut in 2018, drawing attention for her high-pitched vocals.

The song she created with the theme of a breakup anthem that helps her stay positive is “Konna Yatsu ni Furareru Toka” (“Getting Dumped by a Guy Like This”).

As the title suggests, it portrays the feelings of a woman who was dumped in a lousy way by a man.

While the subject matter might seem gloomy at first glance, the catchy sound and her powerful vocals add a pop vibe.

The depiction of heartbreak feels very true-to-life, so this song will likely resonate not only with those who’ve had similar experiences, but even with those who haven’t.

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Thank you, scumbag.Milky Way

M1LKYWAY – Thank You, Scumbag (Official Music Video)

Thank you, scumbag Milky Way.

“Mirukiiwei,” the band that “stopped becoming adults,” released this song in 2021.

Listening to the lyrics, it’s hard to tell whether she wants to belittle him or express her love, but perhaps that very contradiction is her honest feeling.

Even when you break up, it doesn’t mean you end up hating everything about the person.

I still love him, but I can’t stay with him anymore—if that’s exactly how you feel right now, this is a song you’ll relate to.

As a fellow woman, I can’t help but wish he had noticed her brave, devoted feelings…

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