Hidden gems of yami songs. Recommended popular tracks.

I put together a playlist of dark/“yami” songs from Japanese music.

They’re feelings you can’t tell anyone, but everyone has some abnormal emotions.

A lot of the lyrics are scary, but if you listen, I think many people will find them relatable.

It’s a collection of masterpieces that turn messy, irreconcilable emotions—things that can’t be wrapped up with pretty words—into song.

Playlist

Hidden gems of yami songs. Recommended popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	neat freakHatsune Miku		A healing song for the heart that sings about the pain of human relationships
2	The Howling of the Lost OneKagamine Rin		A science-minded boy’s youthful struggles with first love
3	Delusional DiaryShido		The classic song of a visual kei band, “Delusion Diary.”
4	BathroomShiina Ringo		The moving feeling of being captivated by Shiina Ringo’s lyrics and music
5	shameless; indecentchanmina		Chanmina’s catastrophic love song
6	terrorKagamine Rin		A song that turns emotions into music, listened to in tough times
7	SayokoHatsune Miku		A sick song filled with loneliness and solitude
8	mentally unstable personMioyamazaki		A signature song with a heartrending voice that portrays the darkness of the heart
9	CountdownCocco		A shocking song that portrays anger at infidelity and a thirst for revenge
10	voiceAmano Tsukiko		A poignant song portraying feelings for a deceased lover
11	IronyHatsune Miku		A soul-stirring song that heals the weariness of life
12	Call of the Dungeonitō kanako		A dark, fantasy-like track
13	Cardiac DemocracyHatsune Miku Hatsune Miku		A popular Vocaloid song with memorable lyrics that were crying
14	This life is for you.the GazettE		Shivering at the scary contrast in yandere songs
15	The happiest way to die in the worldkoka		The emotions of a slump at the limit and the way it fades
16	I bear a grudge.Nakajima Miyuki		A moving, memorable song that resonates with the heart
17	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		A song praying for Chihiro Onitsuka’s liberation from oppression
18	Kill my ex-boyfriendGōruden Bonbā		A song about jealousy and murderous intent toward an ex-boyfriend
19	Moonlit Night Sea Bathingwakusei abunōmaru		A song of illness and sprinting, of choosing between love and death
20	Love me, love me, love meKikuo		Eerie lyrics depicting a mad love
21	curseYamazaki Hako		Hako Yamasaki, a captivating artist who is a singer and actress
22	Wedge -Kusabi-Oku Hanako		Pre-release of the 10th anniversary debut single
23	ButterflyAmano Tsukiko		The eerie theme song of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly
24	My Room, My Dress Shirt, and MeHiramatsu Eri		Eri Hiramatsu scored a hit with “Room, White Shirt, and Me.”
25	I’ll wait.amin		“Matsu wa” by Aming became a big hit.
26	poofKing Gnu		King Gnu’s movie theme song expresses the fear of the digital society
27	peepholeakai kouen		A song with a dark, mysterious atmosphere
28	phantom / illusion / vision / fantasyShibata Jun		A theme song that sings of heartache, bringing tears
29	a May flyRADWIMPS		A shocking song themed around 3/11
30	LieYuika		A moving song that portrays the contradictions of human relationships
31	STAND-ALONEAimer		Introduction to Aimer’s songs about loneliness
32	escaperjo0ji		A relatable song by jo0ji that depicts the struggles of social media
33	The Liar and SalvadorKonan Yasuha		The essence of a powerful, fast-paced song
34	Jenga40mP ft. Hatsune Miku		The end of a forbidden love and a fresh start
35	scarKalafina		Theme song of a movie, lyrics of pain and hope
36	StarDustSound Horizon		Sound Horizon: a tragedy of jealousy over an affair
37	makeup removerYoshizawa Kayoko		Showa-style pop lyrics: comical and easy to listen to.