Popular Depressive Songs Ranking [2026]

Mephistojoōbachi78rank/position

Queen Bee 'Mephisto' Official Live Clip

Mephisto has also drawn attention as the ending theme of the popular anime Oshi no Ko.

It’s a track by the rock band QUEEN BEE, inspired by the anime’s story.

Focusing on the darker aspects of the narrative, it portrays the sorrow and despair of the protagonist pursuing their dreams.

Avu-chan, the vocalist, powerfully switches between low and high registers to express a fragile mental state.

Even those who haven’t seen the anime will be captivated by its expressive power.

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RainingCocco79rank/position

Cocco「Raining」Music Video

There is a song that gently reaches out to the sorrow and pain you carry in your heart.

Cocco’s “Raining” is a masterpiece with delicately portrayed emotions, and it has remained beloved by many listeners since its release in 1998.

The sadness and poignancy woven into the music deeply move those who hear it.

No matter how bright the day, your heart can be rainy.

This is the kind of music that will softly moisten your heart and awaken a sense of empathy.

Please listen to it when you’re alone and in the mood for reflection.

voiceAmano Tsukiko80rank/position

Voice (with lyrics) — Tsukiko Amano

Tsukiko Amano debuted in 2001 as a singer-songwriter shrouded in mystery, keeping her profile undisclosed.

“Koe” is her 11th single, released in 2005, and it exquisitely matches her uniquely cool-toned voice with lyrics that embrace self-sacrifice.

In 2009, she changed her stage name to Tsuki Amano and expanded her activities beyond music.

fake face dance musicOnda Masanori81rank/position

'fake face dance music' / Masanori Onda

The heart-stirring “fake face dance music” is a song that acts like a mirror, reflecting the listener’s emotions.

The recurring jazzy elements add depth to the track.

Like stars illuminating a dark night sky, the lyrics cast light on the listener’s inner world, drawing many people in.

Masanori Onda’s gentle voice seems to bring warmth to a cooled heart, softly sweeping away the haze that has piled up in the chest and encouraging emotional renewal.

With an approach that captures subtle shades of feeling, it’s a song that stays close to the listener—and one I strongly recommend.

I’m a problem childAdo82rank/position

[Ado] I’m a Problematic Work

There are times when you feel uneasy whether you receive good reviews or bad ones, right? Ado’s 2023 track “Atashi wa Mondaisaku” (“I’m a Problematic Work”) sings about being bound up by all the voices around you.

Even the title alone weighs heavily on the heart.

While basking in the spotlight and expressing gratitude for the many voices, the song also feels like Ado’s own cry from the heart, born of confusion and the repeated hurt she has experienced.

In this world, there are people who praise you for doing things differently, and people who utterly tear you down.

This cry is surely a pain that presses not only on celebrities, but on many people’s hearts.

It’s a song that can bring comfort simply by making you feel that everyone struggles in the same way.

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I thought about killing myselfNakajima Mika83rank/position

Mika Nakashima – The Reason I Thought I Would Die / THE FIRST TAKE

There are days when you don’t want to do anything or go to school, and your heart can feel lonely.

When upbeat music feels too hard to listen to, try giving “Boku ga Shino to Omotta no wa” a listen.

Mika Nakashima released it in 2013, and it also drew attention because Hiromu Akita from the rock band amazarashi produced it.

Life isn’t full of only good things, but its lyrics—ones that make you feel like you can try living a little more gently—speak to you softly, especially when you’re feeling lonely.

Please listen to this song at least once; it reminds you that it hurts precisely because you’re doing your best and living earnestly.

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Poisonous possessivenessDECO*2784rank/position

DECO*27 – Toxic Possessiveness feat. Hatsune Miku

I think people who are possessive or self-centered can relate to this song.

It has a cool vibe, and the low tone right before the chorus is striking.

The theme is something like, “I can do anything for the one I love!!” Also, pay attention to the song structure where the tempo changes partway through!