In today's article we are going to talk about soundtracks, or OST (Original Soundtrack) which are all the background music present in movies, series, games, anime and others.
I chose some sad, depressing songs that touch my heart. Those songs that complete the scene that leaves you with weeks of depression, that ringtone you can't stop listening to. A perfect combination of violin, piano and other instruments.
Remembering that the songs below are my recommendations, they are not the saddest in the world, this article is not a ranking of sad and depressing songs, just my recommendations. The songs aren't here just because they're sad but because they're beautiful.
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Challenge - Guess the Anime by the Music OST
Before we talk about sad anime songs, I want to challenge you to know if you really understand the soundtrack through the video below:
Anime
Let's start by talking about the best and saddest anime soundtracks. Almost every anime has a song that is stored and that depresses anyone who hears it.
The Anime Steins;Gate is a classic with a sad and perfect story, full of suspense and thriller, featuring a perfect soundtrack with the songs Believe me, Gate of Steiner, Expected Farewell, Solitude and others.
The anime Aldnoah.Zero features various heart-touching songs, especially Vers [Original Piano]. Sword Art Online with A Tender Feeling.
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso is a sad anime accompanied by a totally sad piano soundtrack that makes any man cry. One of the most notable tracks from this anime is Kujikesou ni Naru Watashi wo Sasaete Kudasai and Kimi no Uso.
In the anime Hunter x Hunter, we have the piano version of the song "Hyōri Ittai ~ Lamento for piano", Nagareboshi Kirari (Version for Orchestra), Reason Instrumental.
Here's another short list of sad anime OSTs:
- "Saudade e Tristeza - Naruto"
- Here With You - Mirai Nikki
- Ichiban No Takaramono - Angel Beats!
- Fairy Tail Main Theme (Versão Lenta) - Fairy Tail
- O Servo do Mal - A História do Mal
- Com sua furadeira - Gurren Lagann
- Cidade Fluxo de Tempo Pessoas - Clannad
- Roaring Tides - Clannad
- Hey Nana / Good night, Nana - Nana
- Mikazuki no Supotoraito - Nana
- Hurt me more - Nana
Games
The saddest songs I've ever known in games are Memories, Eryth Sea Night, and Main Theme from the game Xenoblade Chronicles Wii.
It's not that sad, but the song Zelda's Lullaby and Harp "Ballad of the Goddess" from the Zelda franchise leave a very deep mark.
Below is a short list of other songs I recommend:
- Elli's Theme - Harvest Moon - Back to nature
- Fear Not This Night - Guild Wars 2
- Dearly Beloved II - Kingdom Hearts 2
- Shenhua Sedge Flower - Shenmue Orchestra
- A Terra Prometida (Reprise) - Shadow of the Colossus
- Nascido Estranho - Trilha Sonora de To the Moon
movies and dramas
Below is a list of the most beautiful and sad OST from Japanese dramas and movies.
- Kichou - Nobunaga Conception Episode 1
- Tsukushi / Blue Mind - Boys Over Flowers
- GTO 2012 - Tema Slow Ver.
- Itazura na Kiss ~ Love in TOKYO - Tema Guitarra versão lenta