Sad in A Good Way Anime Songs

There is some music that is sad in a good way. The kind of sad but also supportive. Something that can make you hopeful and mourn with you. 

When you are sad, listening to a happy song can feel like everyone is partying without paying heed to your troubles. In contrast a good sad song makes you feel that singer understands you and feels your problems/sadness and so on.

That is why it is important to listen to a good sad song when you are sad.

Wind - Naruto

To begin with something relatively light. This is the original ending song for Naruto anime. It has lots of sadness that reflect well on issues Naruto and Sasuke face in their lives. However, it also has a feel that it will be alright somehow.

Elfen Lied - Lilium

Of course, the mother of all sad anime, Elfen Lied, has to be here as well. It is about poor girls with protrusions on their heads, who are abused because they look and act different. The song reflects on hardships of their lives and hope for better future.

Gintama

Gintama is normally not a sad anime at all. Most of the time it is very upbeat. However, at times author does cover some said life disillusionment themes. As if he hides his own cynicism and disillusionment behind facade of insane comedy of Gintama.

Some openings fully reflect this. Like this one, called Donten:

Steins;Gate - Hacking to the Gate

It is energetic and sad at the same time. As if pushing for your dreams against the treacherous world.

Umineko no Naku Koro ni has most of the great sad songs. I made a separate article just about sad songs from that visual novel. The rest of them are in this one.

Jigoku Shoujo will also deserve its own separate article.