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Aug 21, 2023 9:50 PM
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For me it's "Hokage's Funeral" from Naruto.

Aug 21, 2023 9:55 PM
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This one, probably. But there are a few other tracks I think come close.


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Aug 21, 2023 10:03 PM
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Probably this song from Tanoshii Muumin Ikka.

Aug 21, 2023 10:11 PM
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Archean-Return said:

This one, probably. But there are a few other tracks I think come close.
I couldn't watch this anime until today, but the music is very beautiful.
Aug 21, 2023 10:12 PM
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Serafos said:
Probably this song from Tanoshii Muumin Ikka.
I don't know why, but it reminded me of old jrpg music. :3
Aug 21, 2023 10:13 PM
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2 come to mind

Aria of the Three



an the other is called Tragic

 
Sadness and Sorrow is also up there but its too popular, i really dont like Naruto but the OST is just great
 
Aug 21, 2023 10:15 PM
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The first songs that came to mind were Gensomaden Saiyuki OP 1 piano version and the old Fruits Basket (2001) OP karaoke version








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Aug 21, 2023 10:18 PM
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Not too sure, probably Anohana ed or Chiisana Te no Hira from Clannad s2:



Aug 21, 2023 10:24 PM
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Idk about the saddest, but this one's pretty sad while the soaring chorus can be quite uplifting.




And a heartwrenching piece from Yoko-san

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Aug 21, 2023 10:36 PM

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Aug 21, 2023 11:14 PM

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86 Avid by Sawano Hiroyuki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzN_TIYF6uM
Aug 22, 2023 12:41 AM
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When I first heard Fire Force's ed 1 I'd have never thought it was this sad (enable subtitles).

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Aug 22, 2023 1:14 AM

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I can't decide between these 2 songs, in never meant to belong when the violin kicks in at 2:07 it strikes, when it comes to Reona's song, if you know the lyrics and the fact that it is the final "goodbye" message of certain character from sao alicization it hurts even more.

Aug 22, 2023 2:20 AM

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These are my picks: 



Secret base and Avid are mentioned above already. 

Aug 22, 2023 2:35 AM
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Just a sixteen, born in 45, both from penguindrum movies..

To be human from ghost in the shell, if you are a dub guy
 

Aug 22, 2023 2:40 AM
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Definitely "I Want To Know" from Kill La Kill

Aug 22, 2023 3:19 AM

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The ending song from AnoHana - "secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~" Song by Ayako Ishikawa
Also the ending song from SAO - "unlasting" by LiSA
Aug 22, 2023 3:31 AM
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probably Kimi ga Kureta Mono from AnoHana. Even i didn't watched the anime


Aug 22, 2023 3:51 AM

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Hell Girl season 1 ending. One of the few I didn't always skip. That anime hits too hard.
Aug 22, 2023 4:03 AM

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A weird choice, but the BBB ending which is in korean of all things:
Aug 22, 2023 4:06 AM

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If we're talking about OST, then definitely this one:


For a song, it is easily this one:

Aug 22, 2023 4:06 AM

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This one for me

If you want something with lyrics then this

and this


Also this one.

It isn't sad in the usual sense but I like it.

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Aug 22, 2023 4:14 AM

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Sayonara Solitia from Chrono Crusade


Waratteta from Oban Star Racers


Reason from Casshern Sins
Aug 22, 2023 5:51 AM

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Eternal Ring from Kyo Kara Maoh, I was in tears the first time I heard the song, the effect kinda wore off after listening to it almost everyday


Days is another one


You from Higurashi
Aug 22, 2023 6:00 AM

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Do instrumentals (music only) count as "song"?
Aug 22, 2023 6:12 AM

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anohana's main theme and tenshi song from k-on. the latter isn't really a sad song but once you know the context behind it it gets you emotional. it's been more than 3 years since i watched anohana and more than a year since i watched k-on but i'm still unable to listen to these songs without getting the feels.




10/10 songs.

The end of an era. Thank you Wit, Mappa and Isayama.
Feeling half happy, half sad.
  

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Aug 22, 2023 6:18 AM
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Teardrop from Bowl. It's the third opening from Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.
Aug 22, 2023 6:29 AM

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I'll be the second person in this thread to mention Snowfield from Clannad. Absolutely gorgeous track.

TRC_Randy said:
Do instrumentals (music only) count as "song"?

Yes. Absolutely. A song does not require lyricism to be called a song.
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Aug 22, 2023 8:57 AM

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That Secret Base song from Anohana.
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Aug 22, 2023 9:38 AM

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in terms of how it sounds? probably VOH from made in abyss, there is just so much agony in that track, it reaches deep into my soul and stabs my god damn heart.


but "come sweet death" from end of evangelion is also fucking depressing but for completely different reasons.

lets just say.... VOH is the saddest song

but Come sweet death is the most depressing song

Idk how to explain it better
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Von, from Zankyou no Terror.


Aug 23, 2023 6:25 AM

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spirited away - the name of life always puts tears in my eyes
Aug 23, 2023 3:13 PM

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Voices of the Chord in 86 by Sawano and Kohta or One Last Kiss in Evangelion 3.0+1.0 by Hikaru Utada (Haven't watched the movie but it strikes me as sad yet gratifying.)
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Fun Fun from the anime, Karekano. From my memory, it wasn't inserted in any episodes.

The lyrics is on the decently sad side.
Aug 23, 2023 8:08 PM

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This one from Fruits Basket is an absolute banger! In a depressing sort of way...

When a pancake lover does something: "Outrageous vicious crime"

When a waffle lover does something: "That means it is not illegal"

Quotes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld_HIM667Do&t=2822s
Aug 23, 2023 9:14 PM
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Fullmetal Alchemist Opening 1 - "Again" by Yui
Sadness and Sorrow (Naruto)
Aug 23, 2023 10:18 PM
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Clannad is the saddest anime I've ever seen and I think this is the song that reminds me of the saddest moments.

Aug 25, 2023 6:45 PM
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It's been a while since the last time I saw a sad show.

Aug 26, 2023 2:35 AM

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Surprised this hasn't been posted, it always makes me tear up:

Aug 26, 2023 4:32 AM

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Cross Game ED1, especially with context :( There are probably other ones, but this one comes to mind.

Aug 26, 2023 3:00 PM

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From Anohana


From Angel Beats


From Re:Zero


From Higurashi


From Parasyte


From Code Geass


From Bokura no


From Your Lie in April


From Demon Slayer


From Guilty Crown


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Luna's Theme from Casshern Sins would be my pick. Track was made to rock you to the core.
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Aug 26, 2023 10:08 PM
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the first songs that come to mind are Shock and Call of Slience from Aot

 




and can't forget Ceasar's theme



also since i finished watching NGE a couple months ago i guess Thanatos and Sakura Nagashi




Aug 26, 2023 11:11 PM

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This one for me, gets me everytime:

Requiem from Dusk Maiden of Amnesia




There's also Soundscape of Ardor (Bleach)

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Aug 27, 2023 11:37 PM

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 End of Evangelion "Thanatos -If I Can't Be Yours-" by Loren & Mash 



Aug 28, 2023 12:09 AM

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Michishirube from Violet Evergarden

Beyond the context of the anime itself, felt like it became the anthem for the KyoAni tributes around the time of the attack

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