Sad songs. Emotional catharsis to detox your heart.

Love is litrokudenashi

Rokudenashi “The Flame of Love” / Rokudenashi – The Flame of Love [Official Music Video]

A heart-stirring ballad by Rokudenashi that delicately sings of loneliness and anxiety over a simple piano tone.

Ninzin’s clear, translucent voice shines like a warm light on the heart.

Released in February 2023, this song is a collaboration with Vocaloid producer MIMI and is also included on the album “Ai ni Saku Hana.” It’s a piece that reaches out to those who can’t bring themselves to love themselves or others, who are held back by old wounds, and who carry a quiet sadness.

When you’re burdened by feelings you can’t tell anyone, or overcome by deep solitude, it will gently encourage you right by your ear.

Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta

Until Your Night Breaks / feat. IA (& Fukase)

A song by Tōta Kasamura that begins by questioning a broken or misguided world.

It’s a ballad notable for its gentle, delicate piano melody and its wistful sound arrangement.

The lyrics portray the protagonist’s strong determination to overcome parting from a loved one, lost time, and the pain of that loss.

Included on the February 2021 album How to Become a Wonderful Adult, this track is also known as a counterpart to “Lily of the Endless Night.” Accompanied by a beautiful melody like waiting for dawn, it tenderly weaves a state of mind that seeks a glimmer of hope even amid deep despair—a song that stays close to you in dark times.

Goodbye, my hero.Kasamura Tōta

Goodbye, My Hero / feat. Hatsune Miku

A song by Tota Kasamura, marked by a piano-centered, serene melody and delicate arrangements.

Depicting independence, responsibility, and the strength to support others, this work was included as the title track of the album “Goodbye, My Hero,” released in November 2019.

As Kasamura’s 79th piece, it sings of the resolve to take a new step forward through parting with one’s past self and idealized image.

It is a track that will deeply resonate with those who have experienced heartbreak, setbacks, or farewells with someone important.

confessionHirai Ken

Ken Hirai - Confession

This is a song whose profound vocals by Ken Hirai resonate deeply, portraying hopeless darkness and profound sorrow.

Released in May 2012, it was used as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “W no Higeki” (The Tragedy of W).

The suffering and feelings of resignation depicted from the perspective of a woman carrying sadness are made even more striking through a music video with a unique visual aesthetic.

The work drew attention for its innovative production that fuses traditional Japanese performing arts—such as Awa Odori and Kabuki—with dance, leaving a strong impression both musically and visually.

It is a song that gently stays by the side of those trying to move forward despite their pain, or those who wish to confront the darker emotions within themselves.

ElfAdo

[Ado] Elf

A sweeping tale that evokes the legendary elves known for their solitude is vividly brought to life by Ado’s overwhelming vocal power.

Amid an endless journey, the story of a soul that faces itself and overcomes conflict and anguish is deeply moving.

Set to air from January 2025 as the theme song for TBS’s Friday drama “Who Saw the Peacock Dance?”, it resonates perfectly with the emotions of the protagonist played by Suzu Hirose.

Embracing the loneliness and sorrow felt along the path of struggle, this work becomes a song that speaks to the hearts of all who find the courage to move forward.

Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE

A Gentle Kiss – DREAMS COME TRUE (Full)

The 31st single by DREAMS COME TRUE.

It was the theme song for the drama “The Castle of Sand.” Among DREAMS COME TRUE’s singles from the 2000s, it achieved the highest sales.

Even if it’s a love without a future and without reward, it’s a song brimming with mature allure that can’t help but keep thinking of “you.”

Last SongGACKT

GACKT「Last Song」MUSIC VIDEO

Gackt’s 16th single overall.

It’s a sad song about heartbreak, but the lyrics also give the impression that the protagonist might fade away, so it can be interpreted not just as a simple breakup: perhaps the protagonist will die soon due to illness or something similar.