What Is the Ranking of ReoNa's Popular Songs: 'Hello, Unhappy'

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ReoNa 『HUMAN』 Music Video（ReoNa 2nd FULL ALBUM “HUMAN”）

Singer-songwriter ReoNa, who calls herself a “despair-type anison singer,” has gained popularity for her downer-tinged lyrical world drawn from real-life experiences.

The title track and opener of her second album, HUMAN, leaves a strong impression with its striking contrast between her translucent vocals and acoustic guitar.

Its message, which pierces the paradoxes of humanity and life, is likely to prompt many listeners to reflect on themselves.

It’s an emotional number that makes your heart tremble just by listening.

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ReoNa “R.I.P.” -Music Video- (TV Anime ‘Arknights: Perish in Frost’ Ending Theme)

ReoNa’s “R.I.P.” was released in November 2023 and was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Arknights: Perish in Frost.

The song poignantly portrays the passing of the buck in the name of justice, vividly depicting anger and inner conflict through a dynamic melody.

Its lyrics convey a clear message, and the powerful, almost martial sound interweaves darkness and coolness, striking deeply at listeners’ hearts.

It’s an especially fitting track for those who feel they might lose themselves in a chaotic world or who wish to live with a passionate heart.

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ReoNa “If the Earth Were a Single Flat Board” (NHK “Minna no Uta,” April–May 2023)

Singer ReoNa, who calls herself a “despair-type anisong singer,” has been drawing attention with powerful, message-driven songs based on her experiences since childhood.

Her song “If the Earth Were a Single Board,” aired on NHK’s Minna no Uta, also made waves for being specially written by Toa Kasamura, a rising next-generation Vocaloid producer.

The lyrics’ story—wanting to share both joy and sorrow with someone important—can also be read as a lament for today’s chaotic social climate.

With its brisk beat and memorable vocals that soothe the heart, it’s a pop tune we especially want people to hear in this era.

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ReoNa “Alive” -Music Video- (TV Anime “Arknights: Prelude to Dawn” OP Theme)

The song that’s been making waves for how perfectly it matches the work is “Alive.” It’s performed by ReoNa, who is known as a singer of despair-themed anime songs.

The track serves as the opening theme for the anime Arknights: Prelude to Dawn.

The original work is a mobile game, and ReoNa reportedly played it extensively.

As a result, she succeeded in fully translating the anime’s worldview and message into the song.

It’s also recommended for those who enjoy powerful ballads.

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ReoNa "Omelette Rice" -Music Video-

It’s sure to resonate with anyone who couldn’t go to school.

Released digitally by ReoNa in May 2024, this track features lyrics and composition by Vocaloid producer Toa Kasamura and arrangement by Ryohei Arahata.

The lyrics, which begin with a question, symbolically portray the protagonist’s loneliness and sense of self-negation through the imagery of a lunchbox scene.

A wistful melody seeps into the heart.

It’s a song that gently reaches out a hand to those who, even while carrying pain, still wish to face forward.

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ReoNa「HEART」Official Music Video

Known as a “despair-type anime song singer” who has captivated many fans, ReoNa’s advance track “HEART” from her album HEART, set for release in October 2025, is an emotional number that seems to reach the very core of her expression.

Over a modern rock sound, the melody traces a gradient of the heart that moves from pain and solitude toward hope, delivering a surge of exhilaration in the chorus that feels like your view suddenly opening up.

And its message, which affirms the many shapes a “heart” can take, gently gives listeners a push forward.

It’s a work I hope you’ll listen to when you want to face your own feelings.

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ReoNa “Shall We Dance?” -Music Video- (TV Anime “Shadows House” 2nd Season Opening Theme)

This is a track where lavish sound and dance fuse together.

It’s a song by ReoNa, released in July 2022 as her sixth single.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “SHADOWS HOUSE 2nd Season,” it perfectly ushers in the mysterious tale set within an enigmatic manor, captivating with a world that is glamorous yet subtly unsettling.

The sound, arranged with jazz and big band flavors, feels as if you’ve wandered into a suspicious circus.

Play it as background music for a Halloween party to create an eerie yet dazzling atmosphere!