Popular Depressive Songs Ranking [2026]
We’re excited to introduce the top 100 monthly “yami songs” ranked by number of plays from the popular rankings! Sometimes relationships with friends or at work just don’t go well, or you hit a slump in studying or your job, and your mood just sinks and you don’t know what to do.
At times like that, put on some yami songs (crank it up—within reason so you don’t bother the neighbors) and fully dive into that emo feeling.
You might be surprised how refreshed you feel afterward.
This is the latest popularity ranking, so be sure to check it out! The playlist is updated every week!
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Popular Depressing Song Ranking [2026] (41–50)
Girls don’t cry.katahira rina43rank/position
This is Rina Katahira’s “Onna no Ko wa Nakanai” (“Girls Don’t Cry”).
There are, unfortunately, some outrageous men who toy with girls’ feelings.
Many girls have been made to cry and get hurt by such men.
As the song says, there’s no need to shed tears for people like that! Now’s the time to end those push-and-pull relationships and fall in love with someone sincere and kind (lol).
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa44rank/position
A singer-songwriter beloved for relatable, down-to-earth lyrics, Koresawa delivers a piercing song of regret.
The protagonist is portrayed desperately trying to recover the warmth of lost days from the small personal items their partner left behind.
The depictions of miscommunication—“If only I’d paid more attention to them,” “If only they had cared more about me”—will resonate painfully with anyone who has parted ways with a long-time partner.
Released in March 2017, this work is marked by its acoustic sound.
For those who feel their own shortcomings led to the breakup, this song may quietly sit with you and allow you to shed your tears.
merry bad endmafumafu45rank/position
This is “Merry Bad End,” a work by Mafumafu, a singer-songwriter who has provided songs to numerous artists.
It’s said to depict human psychology within a group, and there may be many who share the same feelings as portrayed here.
Some listeners might even find courage through this song.
Using Hatsune Miku, it vividly captures that dark world.
It conveys such a real sense of a girl’s perspective that it’s hard to believe it was created by a man.
I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana46rank/position
When it was released in 2010, this song became a hit as a heavy, melancholic track.
It sparked buzz as the origin of the catchphrase “so ~ that I’m shaking.” With lingering feelings for an ex-lover, it’s a song many girls can probably relate to.
Though it’s heavy, I think it’s filled with a girl’s cute, heartfelt emotions.
Everything other than death is just a scratch.Koresawa47rank/position
Other people might say it’s no big deal, but there are surprisingly many things that feel “tough” to us personally.
This song, “Shinu Koto Igai Kasurikizu” (“Everything but Death Is Just a Scratch”), takes that kind of everyday life in a good, broad-minded way and makes you feel like you can move forward.
That said, it’s not a bright, pep-talk kind of anthem saying “Let’s do our best,” so it’s also recommended when you’re in the mood for a darker, cathartic song.
If you can think, “Everything but death is just a scratch,” a lot of things might start to feel easier.
Maiden AnatomyDECO*2748rank/position
The piercing high notes in the chorus are insanely cool and totally addictive.
The medium tempo and quirky melody stick in your head—guaranteed to loop in your brain! When you’re in love, you get anxious, on edge, embarrassed… Getting hurt and feeling pain happens all the time, right? This song speaks for the prickly sensitivity of our teen years and that feeling of being free yet not free.
As you listen, you might even feel like you’re being dissected.
Last ResortAyase49rank/position
A song by Ayase, a Vocaloid producer who suddenly appeared in 2018, featuring Hatsune Miku.
When people think of Vocaloid, they often picture tracks heavy on electronic sounds, but this one’s driven by piano, making it something you want to keep listening to! The lyrics, which sting the heart, hit directly and resonate in your chest.
It’s a track that conveys a fragility that feels like it could shatter like glass.
Many of Ayase’s songs hook you from the intro, and overall they leave a delicate, stylish impression.
“Last Resort” ignited his popularity and rapidly boosted his recognition.