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!

Playlist

Popular Depressive Songs Ranking [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi		Middle school romance and Kenshi Yonezu’s songs
2	Cute Girlfriendsyudou		A touching song that captures the emotions of a bittersweet love
3	Hated by life.Kanzaki Iori		Music that finds hope amid suffering
4	NonfictionHirai Ken		A cheering song to listen to when you're lost in life
5	Colorless Self-Harmnekobōro		A translucent, melancholic song that heals your worries
6	a May flyRADWIMPS		Aggressive lyric songs by RADWIMPS
7	Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon		A dark love-themed song by Aimyon
8	reassessmentMARETU		Addictive electronic-sound songs by the Vocaloid producer MARETU
9	Nothing I do goes well.meiyo		An emotional song portraying self-loathing and inner conflict
10	The happiest way to die in the worldkoka		A poignant song that portrays the solitude of the late singer
11	Non-breath ObligePinokio P		I want to vent these feelings that have nowhere to go…
12	What do you want to become?Rozarīna		A healing song for university students anxious about the future
13	mentally unstable personMioyamazaki		An emotionally charged song of menhera rock
14	seems like (just) my imaginationChōchō P		Singing of the heart’s struggle and the agony of heartbreak
15	CountdownCocco		Cocco’s debut song expresses anger and pain.
16	lipstickKato Miria		Miliyah Kato’s heartbreak song, a cry from the heart
17	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		In this vast world, the helplessness and loneliness I feel...
18	Absolute GirlfriendOmori Seiko		The appeal of Seiko Oomori’s signature song “Zettai Kanojo”
19	Black sheepKeyakizaka46		The courage to believe in yourself amid distrust of others
20	He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon		AIMYON’s debut song, about life and death
21	There was no meaning to being born.mafumafu		A song that is a cry from the heart asking about the meaning of life
22	Cinderella BoySaucy Dog		A moving song that portrays the heartache of lost love and cherished memories
23	The Howling of the Lost OneNeru		The struggle of not being able to understand a child's heart
24	The Religion of Solitudesyudou		The religion of loneliness is a sick song open to diverse interpretations
25	Kill my ex-boyfriendGōruden Bonbā		A shocking love song by Golden Bomber
26	Dried flowersYuuri		Yuri’s “Dry Flower,” a heartrending breakup song
27	to liveMizuno Atsu		A Vocaloid song that gently supports a delicate heart
28	Echoes of a rainy voiceOrangestar		Songs that resonate with the heart when things aren’t going well
29	Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa		ReoNa’s song “Nai Nai” gently embraces the heart
30	magic mirrorOmori Seiko		An anthem to support those who keep smiling in a painful society
31	AitaiKato Miria		A bittersweet unrequited love song by Miliyah Kato
32	I thought about killing myselfamazarashi		Characterized by gentle lyrics that heal a troubled heart
33	My EarlWada Takeaki		A song that portrays girls’ worries
34	Nightmare of the Galactic CitySEKAI NO OWARI		A song of bittersweet feelings toward a self that cannot change.
35	Love me, love me, love meKikuo		Eerie lyrics depicting a mad love
36	dissonanceKeyakizaka46		An idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto...
37	IdentitySakanakushon		A melancholic Latin dance track marking Sakanaction’s turning point
38	I wanted to be your last girlfriend.Koresawa		A bear singer-songwriter who hides their face
39	Lonely Envykoyori		koyori’s nostalgic, high-quality songs
40	Villainteniwoha		Introduction to a Vocaloid song that questions the concept of gender
41	Sparks of Lies96neko		The bittersweet feelings of an unattainable love and music
42	A Seabed Tale of Crinoidsn-buna		A bright, upbeat yet depressive song. A watercolor-style PV.
43	Girls don’t cry.katahira rina		Girls don’t cry; a declaration to live strong
44	tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa		The regret of parting as I search for the warmth that was lost
45	merry bad endmafumafu		Express dark psychological depictions with a merry bad end
46	I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana		A poignant song about lingering feelings for an ex-lover
47	Everything other than death is just a scratch.Koresawa		Positively getting through tough days
48	Maiden AnatomyDECO*27		A song with captivating high notes that express the anxieties of love
49	Last ResortAyase		Ayase's delicate and stylish Hatsune Miku song
50	Write it as “regret,” read it as “future.”mafumafu		Mafumafu’s rock ballad: a cry from the heart
51	indigoSukima Suichi		Songs by Sukima Switch are masterpieces that resonate with the heart.
52	Stray SheepKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta		Listen to your own voice
53	I don’t need friends—die.Shinsei Kamattechan		A poignant, mad song by Shinsei Kamattechan
54	collapse; fainting spell (colloquial/slang)iyowa		Pop-sounding feelings of a breakup
55	BathroomShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s signature song, expressing emotion and desire
56	Our FailureMorita Doji		The definitive “yami” song—watch out, it goes way too deep!
57	The kid who always gets comparedTsuyu		An anthem to encourage those hurt by comparisons with others
58	Karakuri Pierrot40mP		A self-deprecating love song about being jerked around by the one you like
59	wedgeOku Hanako		Hanako Oku, who sings about the depth of love and the sorrow of parting
60	godlikePinokio P		Introduction to the appeal of Pinocchiop’s original songs
61	planetariumOtsuka Ai		A ballad imbued with the bittersweetness of love under the starry sky
62	Fragilenuyuri		Fragile, the hit song by Nuyuri
63	BouquetMIMI		A Vocaloid producer’s song that keeps you company in the loneliness of the night
64	utter scumnakiso		Nakiso “Utter Scum”: Music of Madness and Dependence
65	dizzinessOnitsuka Chihiro		Onitsuka’s soul-stirring songs, the power to stand beside our suffering
66	remainingYoshizawa Kayoko		Kayoko Yoshizawa’s languid/ennui-tinged vocals stand out…
67	Qshiina mota		Dark/sick but with a sense of liberation, rock and refreshing
68	Zamzateniwoha		Depicting the pain of a heart rejected in a Latin style
69	MarshmallowDECO*27		DECO*27's song portrays complex human relationships.
70	It hurts so much; I want to express my pain.EZFG		A work whose charm lies in EZFG's distinctive musicality
71	Hello/How are you?nanou		A relatable song about the loneliness and struggles of working adults
72	Sunflower That Wants to DieShinsei Kamattechan		A moving song that portrays the anguish of living
73	Angelkairiki bea		A rock song composed by Kairiki Bear
74	MetronomeYonezu Kenshi		The metronome’s misalignment reflects the relationship.
75	DarlingSuda Keina		Suda Keina’s song “Darling” is trending.
76	Tie and Untie, Rakshasa and Skeletonhachi		Kenshi Yonezu’s Japanese-style song “Mujaki”
77	366 daysHY		A mix featuring male and female twin vocals...
78	Mephistojoōbachi		“Mephisto” expresses the feelings of an oshikatsu fan’s favorite (oshi)
79	RainingCocco		A rain song that resonates with the heart: Cocco's “Raining”
80	voiceAmano Tsukiko		A mysterious songstress pursues her music career with a unique worldview.
81	fake face dance musicOnda Masanori		Music like a mirror reflecting the heart, gently healing the emotions.
82	I’m a problem childAdo		A song that faces the cries of a heart shaken by judgment
83	I thought about killing myselfNakajima Mika		On days when I don’t want to do anything and don’t even want to go to school…
84	Poisonous possessivenessDECO*27		A song for people who are very possessive
85	Stalker’s Song: Third Block, Your HouseAbe Mao		Abe Mao’s stalker-like love song
86	The Day the Curse Was LiftedTaito		Takuto’s Story of Overcoming Bullying and Finding Hope
87	shameless; indecentchanmina		Chanmina’s catastrophic love song
88	autonomousRosu		From the dark sound, right from the start of the track, it evokes a deep darkness…
89	fixernuyuri		Introduction to Nuyuri’s V Flower songs
90	autophagyHiiragi Kirai		Introduction to a Vocaloid song with a dark worldview
91	The Little Match GirlSuiyōbi no Campanella		Dark-themed songs by subculture artists
92	Bad personsyudou		A creepy Vocaloid song composed by syudou
93	curseYamazaki Hako		Hako Yamasaki's 'Curse' heals the darkness of the heart.
94	Ironysukoppu		Resolve to move forward even when tired
95	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada, who had suspended her music activities, ...
96	The holeKing Gnu		A heart-touching ballad that portrays loneliness and loss
97	If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s 2008 release, “1…”
98	My Room, My Dress Shirt, and MeHiramatsu Eri		Eri Hiramatsu's classic song “Destiny,” a big hit
99	Hide and Seek19’s Sound Factory		Acknowledge and accept your true self
100	seems like (just) my imaginationmaji musume		Songs for when you're tired that lighten your heart