Popular “yami” songs: Japanese music / J‑Pop artist rankings [2026]
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This time, we’ll introduce Japanese artists who specialize in “dark/healing songs,” ranked in order.
Before long, you’re sure to feel better.
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Popular “yami” songs. Japanese music / J-pop artist rankings [2026] (61–70)
ETERNAL BLUEMinami64rank/position
This is a song by Minami that portrays the pain of being hurt by the cold, harsh words that overflow in the world and a rebellious spirit toward a difficult-to-live-in society.
From the quiet sound centered on the acoustic guitar, you can feel the instability of a heart where suffering keeps piling up.
Her uniquely deep, resonant voice overlaps with the sorrowful sound, powerfully expressing the tormenting desire to disappear from this place.
Many listeners will likely relate to the anguish of being tossed around by others’ words and the gradual loss of one’s true self.
DarlingSuda Keina65rank/position
Keina Suda, known as a Vocaloid producer and singer-songwriter, has released “Darling,” a song that’s gone viral on social media.
Sung from a woman’s perspective, it expresses love for a man who won’t turn around to notice her.
While it includes elements often labeled as menhera or yandere, the song depicts only straightforward, sincere affection—without resentment or anger.
Incidentally, the music video portrays her mental distress a bit more concretely.
Watching it will likely leave a very different impression.
A passing shower in the month of Minazuki (June)wiroha ringo66rank/position
When you’re all by yourself, do you ever find yourself gradually feeling unwell for some reason? This piece is by Iroha Ringo, a popular Vocaloid producer known for works like “Aishite Knife.” It was released in 2019.
The song has a Japanese-style atmosphere that stirs a sense of wistfulness and tightens your chest as you listen.
The cool vocals are wonderful.
Shut up.Ado67rank/position
A punk rock sound that thrusts to the forefront, with a roar-like vocal that sent shockwaves through the music industry and a forceful, almost violent melody.
This shocking work channels, with explosive energy, the sense of dissonance young people feel toward society and their determination to resist the expectations and oppression around them.
As Ado’s major-label debut, the track was released digitally in October 2020 and received high acclaim across the board, including winning the Breakthrough Song at the M Television VMAJ 2021.
It’s a song that gives courage—powerfully pushing the backs of those who struggle to express their true feelings and worry about others’ eyes and judgments.
Tot MusicaAdo (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)68rank/position
Ado’s “Tot Musica” pulls you into its ever-present dark atmosphere.
It’s a song she performs as Uta, a character from the film ONE PIECE FILM RED.
The track is included on the 2022 album Uta no Uta ONE PIECE FILM RED.
Runes are used here and there in the lyrics, adding to the song’s eerie feel.
Just listening to or singing the song gives you the chilling sense that something might happen.
Still, the weighty, massive sound is just plain cool! It’s recommended both for those who want to deepen the darkness and for anyone who loves thick, hard-hitting rock sounds.
fragileEvery Little Thing69rank/position
This ballad, “fragile,” is one of Every Little Thing’s signature songs.
It was a big hit and became very popular.
The poignant feeling that suits autumn envelops the entire track.
It’s a classic that just about everyone knows.
GlideLily Chou-Chou70rank/position
She is the singer who appears in the film All About Lily Chou-Chou.
In reality, the vocals are by Salyu.
The film itself deals with troubled, pent-up emotions of youth, so the songs are dark as well.
Please watch the movie first.
Lily Chou-Chou’s music has a morbid feel to it.