Sad songs. Emotional catharsis to detox your heart.

We’ve selected timeless and popular songs recommended by our studio staff that are so sad they’ll make you feel it just by listening.

Every once in a while, let’s detox the heart with a good cry.

Playlist

Sad songs. Emotional catharsis to detox your heart.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	tear(s)Marushii		A song that reminisces about a past love by the summer seaside
2	spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota		A song of grief and hope for a dearly loved one lost
3	Lingering wordsSou		A poignant heart song that faces loss
4	SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanmina		Stirring songs give people’s dreams a push
5	Only a single voicerokudenashi		A poignant song that comforts heartbreak and loneliness
6	Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke		A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup
7	I can’t stop this sadnesstsubaki fakutorī		The pain of heartbreak: Tsubaki Factory expresses it in Shiori Yagi’s graduation single
8	Heart Rainindigo la End		A ballad that quietly sings about a romantic breakup
9	Only HumanK		A song of hope where smiles await beyond sorrow
10	Why feat. Emimi NodaTakase Tōya		A heartbreak ballad that conveys aching feelings with an emotional vocal performance
11	Where does our sorrow go?Harukamirai		A message song imbued with Harukamirai’s hope and strong will
12	The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER		The emotional songs of SUPER BEAVER
13	Ash and PrayerGEMS COMPANY		Deeply atmospheric songs from the world of NieR that stir the human heart
14	Endless JourneyMr.Children		A moving song to refresh yourself through tear therapy
15	Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa		ReoNa saves hearts with despair-themed anime songs
16	Time machineSEKAI NO OWARI		Facing the pain of heartbreak and resolving to accept the past
17	Instead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKT		A moving song about overcoming the pain of parting
18	Until the day I can no longer rememberback number		A poignant singing voice that lingers in the heart, even if forgotten
19	change of heartindigo la End		A classic song that captures the bittersweet feelings of a heartbreaking breakup
20	Never Grow Upchanmina		A Chanmina song that portrays the pain and growth of heartbreak
21	tear(s)Ketsumeishi		When it comes to moving songs by Ketsumeishi, this is the one…
22	NautilusYorushika		A story of loss and love of a girl chasing her dreams
23	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		The moving lyrics of the Okinawan folk song “Nada Sōsō”
24	Tears of TomorrowKoseki Mai		A moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope that follows
25	Memories from todayAimer		Aimer’s sad farewell song resonates with the heart
26	glowing madder-redAimer		Aimer’s famous song that sings of the poignant loneliness of being alone
27	366 daysHY		A song that conveys the importance of releasing emotions and shedding tears
28	NAOHY		HY’s heartbreak song “NAO” resonates with the heart.
29	tear(s)HY		A positive, uplifting, and soul-cleansing song
30	Last Love SongSuperfly		A love ballad by Superfly, a heartrending farewell
31	PrologueUru		A gentle-voiced song that sings of a heart-wrenching unrequited love.
32	pendulumUru		Feeling that life is hard is also a part of life.
33	Ending themeamazarashi		A masterpiece that portrays a man's final message in the face of death
34	HikariAndrop		A heartwarming theme song that leads us toward a radiant future
35	Happy Endingback number		Depicting the bittersweet pain and tenderness of a broken heart
36	Happinessback number		A bittersweet unrequited love, a pure heart that wishes for others’ happiness
37	On this day of goodbyeaimyon		Aimi's masterpiece: reflections on the past and moving forward
38	Farewell, tearsKetsumeishi		An encouraging song by Ketsumeishi that heals the loneliness of parting
39	Goodbye, LipsHarureo		A heartbreak song: Haru Leo sing a bittersweet farewell
40	atonementKasamura Tōta		The courage to accept yourself and move forward
41	AitaiKato Miria		When you feel like crying about love, 'Aitai' is recommended.
42	When Someone’s Wish Comes TrueUtada Hikaru		Utada Hikaru sings about the heartbreak of a broken romance.
43	Tears Flowing EndlesslyMoriyama Ryoko		“Nada Sōsō” is a famous song with lyrics written by Ryoko Moriyama.
44	Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo		Shogo Hamada’s captivating vocal ability and songs
45	Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai		A poignant love song for the night that echoes in the heart, ‘Yoru-Naga Uta’ (‘Eternal Night Song’)
46	An empty kitchenTakahashi Yuu		Depicting the sorrow of parting and the memories of a lost love
47	harf of meHirai Ken		Ken Hirai's 'half of me' is about the pain of a broken heart.
48	Cheer upTakeuchi Mariya		Gently staying by the side of a heartbroken female friend and encouraging her...
49	main actorMinami		Minami’s “main…” whose beautiful melody envelops you
50	budKobukuro		When I’m feeling energetic, I often listen to Kobukuro, but…
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51	Poem of SunlightLe Couple		A gentle song that tenderly sings of a farewell in love.
52	Nine Point EightMili		Dark lyrics that contrast with the bright melody
53	Dropletasaki		An Enigmatic Tragic Love Ballad from a Game Recording
54	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		An enduring classic, a staple at Christmas
55	I want to become a rainbow.TUBE		A famous TUBE song that sings of a sad heartbreak
56	Proofangela		Lyrics of a poignant final movement that questions the meaning of life.
57	End rollHamasaki Ayumi		A song of courage and hope for overcoming a broken heart
58	Unfading TemperatureKotoha		A poignant song of hope that resonates in Kotoha’s heart
59	Sleeping Townkujira		A heartwarming song with a melancholic worldview
60	It’s not that I want to die.Asanomachi		KAFU’s fleeting, heartrending singing voice resonates in the heart.
61	It’s true.Natsunose		A song that gently accompanies the heart with healing melodies
62	I wanted to dance to your heartbeat.Pikon		A song whose piano melody resonates with the heart
63	the depths of the heartrokudenashi		A heartwarming ballad that soothes loneliness, a song that inspires hope
64	Love is litrokudenashi		A heartwarming ballad that sings of loneliness and anxiety
65	Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta		Questioning a broken world, searching for a light of hope
66	Goodbye, my hero.Kasamura Tōta		Singing of severing ties with emotional scars and the resolve to take a new step
67	confessionHirai Ken		A heart-touching song by Ken Hirai that portrays sorrow
68	ElfAdo		The theme song for a grand tale of solitude and growth
69	How to Love AfterimagesTele		A ballad singing of Tele’s longing for a lost love
70	Maplesupittsu		A gem-like ballad by Spitz that poignantly sings of lost feelings
71	Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu		An inspiring song by Macaroni Empitsu
72	I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi		Melody of the heart and bonds gazing at the globe
73	Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki		A masterpiece that portrays the space between loneliness and love
74	footprint(s)Kobukuro		A song about parting with a beloved dog and a heart full of gratitude
75	Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE		Theme song of 'Suna no Utsuwa': the bittersweetness of adult love
76	Last SongGACKT		A poignant song that foreshadows heartbreak and death.
77	He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon		Aimyon, a song that questions life and the meaning of living
78	shieldKurahashi Yoeko		A lament that sings of past regrets and prayers for life
79	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s 10th single, “Song of Memories.”
80	NonfictionHirai Ken		A ballad song by Ken Hirai that depicts sorrow
81	Come to the forestTaniyama Hiroko		A story of “me,” a dweller of the forest, and “you,” who has gone away.
82	Someday Merry ChristmasB’z		A poignant Christmas classic that sings of nostalgic memories.
83	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		ETH's million-hit song, notable for its key changes
84	Why…Hysteric Blue		A classic song about the pangs of love turns into a tragedy
85	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		Timeless winter masterpieces that resonate with the heart—songs whose depth adults truly understand.
86	loadTHE toraburyū		A song based on a sad true story, about the loss of a lover and of life
87	powder snowRemioromen		A poignant drama insert song, a classic winter tune
88	Tear SongOka Midori		A moving song that portrays the loneliness of the city
89	Between the Sky and YouNakajima Miyuki		Theme song of Homeless Child (Ie Naki Ko), a famous song by Miyuki
90	night after nightKurahashi Yoeko		A highly empathetic song that sings about dark emotions
91	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		A beloved classic as a graduation song
92	SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi		A hopeless song that sings of Ayumi Hamasaki's youth
93	Song of the Pitch-Black ForestTaniyama Hiroko		A nursery rhyme with mysterious lyrics and an eerie melody
94	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		A song about parting with someone you love
95	a burned-out plainCocco		The final single before the hiatus, expressing a sense of loneliness
96	STAYKobukuro		Kobukuro's poignant love theme song
97	Silent PianoKurahashi Yoeko		A breakup song that sings of the sorrow and anger of love
98	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		A classic song that sings of parting from a friend and the hope of reunion
99	powder snowHamasaki Ayumi		A song that expresses how snow cancels out the fatigue and sorrow of the entertainment world.
100	Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi		A melancholic single about parting with a friend