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 Songs Ranking [2026] (81–90)
366 daysHY81rank/position
A four-piece band from Okinawa, HY features a male-female twin vocal mix and is active mainly in their local area.
This song, used as the theme for the film “Threads of Destiny,” is included on their fifth indie album, “HeartY.” The poignant lyrics and melody—born from vocalist/keyboardist Izumi Nakasone’s real-life experience—likely resonated with many women.
Despite never being released as a single, it is known as one of HY’s signature songs: a gem of a heartbreak ballad.
If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro82rank/position
It’s a ballad whose shocking opening line makes everyone doubt their ears—and then captures their hearts.
Sung by Naotaro Moriyama, who frames the world from a unique perspective, this masterpiece lays bare both the pain and joy of living.
The lyrics, written by poet Ochanomizu Kazu around 1997, were turned into a song after Moriyama happened upon them.
Released in August 2008 as his 16th single, it also drew attention as the CM song for Shuto Iko, Osaka Isen, and Nagoya Isen.
Its paradoxical wording delivers a message that affirms “living,” one that should especially resonate with those carrying deep worries.
Rather than forcing yourself to be cheerful, why not listen quietly on a night when you want to face your heart with calm?
RainingCocco83rank/position
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 Tsukiko84rank/position
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 Masanori85rank/position
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 childAdo86rank/position
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.
Poisonous possessivenessDECO*2787rank/position
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!
Stalker’s Song: Third Block, Your HouseAbe Mao88rank/position
As the title suggests, it’s a disturbed love song in which the lyrics repeatedly depict stalker-like behavior.
It’s a track by singer-songwriter Mao Abe, included on her third album “Su,” released in 2011.
The contrast between the breezy rhythm, her bright vocals, and the song’s content is both fascinating and frightening.
Women looking for songs to perform solo with guitar should definitely give it a listen.
The Day the Curse Was LiftedTaito89rank/position
This song has a story: although Taku Takeru was bullied in junior high and closed himself off, he was able to regain his smile through encounters with fans and the people around him.
It’s a track that, while being a “dark” song, still inspires hope, making you think, “Let’s accept ourselves as we are, acknowledge ourselves, and keep moving forward.”
The holeKing Gnu90rank/position
A ballad that gently accompanies those carrying loneliness, loss, and wounded hearts.
It begins with a serene piano melody, then unfolds into a deeply poignant soundscape woven from strings and reverb-laden drums.
The lyrics, crafted by Daiki Tsuneta, express profound empathy for people bearing emotional scars and a powerful desire to protect the ones they love.
The music video, directed by filmmaker Takuya Uchiyama, beautifully portrays the shifting dynamics of a couple’s love.
When you want to take time alone to face yourself, or when your heart feels unsettled, this work offers quiet healing along with deep resonance.