Saddest Songs Ranking [2026]

made-to-orderKasamura Tōta51rank/position

Tailor-Made / feat. VOCALOIDs

Order-Made resounds with a grand choral work sung by numerous Vocaloids.

Created in 2022 by Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura, who captivates listeners with songs that depict delicate hearts, it conveys a heartwarming message that gently accompanies feelings of anxiety and loneliness.

You can sense kindness and compassion in the vocals that make the most of each Vocaloid’s unique character.

Alongside a dynamically unfolding band performance, the melody expands richly and resonates throughout the piece.

Be sure to listen to this ballad that offers hints for living with a smile tomorrow.

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Hated by life.Kanzaki Iori52rank/position

Hated by Life Itself / Hatsune Miku

When confronted with the abyss of suffering, any words can be a source of encouragement.

Kanzaki Iori’s “Hated by Life Itself” is a song that stands by you at precisely such moments.

Its weighty piano melodies and poignant strings are gentle on the ears yet resound powerfully in the heart.

The lyrics are also striking—like a single beam of light piercing the dark night, they stir the listener’s emotions and give the courage to rise again.

With a wide range of cover versions available on YouTube, this is a track I’d recommend to anyone seeking hope to keep on living.

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HY – NAO (Official Music Video)

This work, which vividly portrays the pain of unrequited and unattainable love, is a ballad that brings listeners to tears.

The lyrics are based on the real-life experience of vocalist Izumi Nakasone’s close friend, and the aching feeling of not being noticed by the one you love comes through painfully clearly.

Included on the album “Confidence,” released in April 2006, it’s a timeless classic that has long been cherished by many fans.

It is also featured on the best-of album “STORY ~HY BEST~,” and has become established as a signature heartbreak song by HY.

Set to a piano accompaniment that lets you sing your heart out, it’s perfect for those times when you want a good cry to feel refreshed.

If there’s someone you just can’t forget, why not sing this song at karaoke and let all your feelings out?

habit of laughingIgarashi Haru54rank/position

Haru Igarashi – Laughing Habit (Official Music Video)

A song that portrays the ache of a love too deep to forget, even as time passes.

In this track, Haru Igarashi delicately captures the frustration of how trivial everyday moments turn into special memories, and the poignancy of nights spent with those memories when you can’t move on.

Even the way the other person laughed and their gestures remain vividly etched in the mind, and the feeling is so intense that you find yourself praying to God, “Please let me forget everything.” Released in March 2025, this work will gently accompany those whose hearts are filled with memories they can’t forget, no matter how hard they try, and those who are still unable to accept parting from someone dear.

Enraptured by the lingering blossomskeeno55rank/position

Enchanted by the Remaining Blossoms / keeno feat. Hatsune Miku

A bittersweet yet warm Vocaloid ballad that likens a cherished person to a flower lingering at the end of the season.

Created by Vocaloid producer keeno and released in 2024, it’s an original track written for the game “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku.” In February 2026, the Hatsune Miku version received an official music video.

The band sound is adorned with beautiful piano tones, resulting in a deeply moving piece.

Miku’s mature vocals match the song’s mood perfectly, stirring the heart.

Give it a listen when you want a good cry to reset your feelings.

The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell56rank/position

[Available until July 14, 2025] Bakemonogatari ED “The Story You Don’t Know” supercell Original Audio 4K High Quality Full AAC-LC – 320 kbps

This song is characterized by a gentle melody that tenderly resonates with listeners’ hearts.

Released in August 2009, it is also known as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari.

The lyrics delicately portray the ache of unrequited love and the complex emotions of a love triangle, striking a chord with many listeners.

One of its charms is how the protagonist’s hidden feelings and loneliness are beautifully expressed through scenes of stargazing.

It’s a perfect track for those who have experienced heartbreak or who hold unspoken feelings of love.

Combined with supercell’s delicate vocals, it becomes a moving and deeply touching piece.

Just Be FriendsDixie Flatline57rank/position

[Megurine Luka] Just Be Friends [Original PV]

This is Dixie Flatline’s 10th original Vocaloid song.

It’s an electro house-style track that sings of a sad farewell.

With its catchy sound, it’s easy to listen to and recommended for Vocaloid beginners.

It is included on the compilation album “EXIT TUNES PRESENTS Vocaloanthems feat.

Hatsune Miku.”

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TENSONG “Matoi (Wrapped In)” [Official Music Video]

A gem of a love song that portrays a bittersweet form of love between a man and a woman.

It expresses the desire everyone has to love in their own way, rendered through TENSONG’s distinctive sound.

Released in July 2021, the track captured the hearts of many listeners, reaching No.

2 on LINE MUSIC.

It delicately sings of the confusion at parting, love that isn’t swayed by others’ opinions, and experiences that should be etched in the heart as precious memories—all carried by vocalist Takabō’s high, clear voice.

This is a song that stands beside anyone struggling with love and gently conveys that there are many ways to love.

Don’t say goodbye.MIMI59rank/position

Don't Say Goodbye / feat. KAFU

“Don’t Say Goodbye” is a song by MIMI, released in June 2023.

The gentle tones of piano and acoustic guitar seem to sink into your heart, and KAF’s earnest vocals tenderly embrace the parts of yourself that feel fragile.

Many listeners are sure to find comfort in its message: “It’s okay not to push yourself—wait until you’re ready to face forward.” When you’re worn out, this piece feels like it’s right there beside you.

It’s especially recommended for solitary listening on a quiet night.

I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci60rank/position

wacci “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend” Music Video

It’s wacci’s signature song, which spread through word of mouth on social media and resonated with many.

While acknowledging the maturity and kindness of her new partner, it delicately portrays a woman’s wavering heart as she can’t help recalling the unpretentious days spent with her ex.

Beneath the words she tells herself to affirm her current happiness, you can feel a lingering attachment that won’t fade, and it’s heart-wrenching.

Released as a digital-only track in August 2018, its realistic depiction became a hot topic, and it has continued to be loved—surpassing 100 million total streams by June 2021.

On nights when you can’t sort out your feelings because you find yourself comparing your current partner with your ex, try singing it with all your emotions.

The bittersweet melody will wash away the ache in your heart along with your tears.