The instrumentation can also contribute to making an OST suitable for a sad love story. Soft instruments like the piano or the violin are often used. The piano can create a very intimate and sad atmosphere with its solo notes. The violin, with its ability to produce long, drawn - out, and sometimes screechy notes, can add to the sense of drama and sadness. Also, the use of ambient sounds or a minimalistic approach in the music can enhance the feeling of emptiness or loss that is common in sad love stories.
The overall mood and the way the instruments are played. Maybe the story it conveys through the music is one of separation and longing, which gives it that sad love story feel.
The OST lineup for the second season of Celebrating Years had already been announced. Among them, Li Jian sang the theme song " In My Lifetime," Zhou Shen sang the ending song " Excuse me," Liang Long, Liu Duanduan, Zhang Haowei, and Guo Zifan performed the promotional song " Aiya." These songs would bring more musical elements to the second season of " Celebrating Years," adding more emotions and atmosphere to the plot.
A great sad anime story often has strong character development. For example, in 'A Silent Voice', Shoya's journey from a bully to someone seeking redemption is really moving. His relationship with Shoko, a deaf girl he once bullied, is full of complex emotions. When you see how they both grow and the pain they go through, it makes the story very sad and also very powerful.
Another great one is 'Clannad: After Story'. It shows the life of Tomoya Okazaki after high school. He has to face many difficulties in life, including the loss of his wife Nagisa during childbirth. The story is extremely sad as it portrays the harshness of life and the importance of family. It really tugs at your heartstrings.
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day' is also a sad anime. Menma has died, but her spirit lingers. Her friends are haunted by her death and their past actions. They gradually come to terms with their feelings of guilt and grief as they try to help Menma move on.
There were many animes that had been adapted from sad novels, such as Sword God's Domain, About My Reincarnation as a Slime, Index of Forbidden Magic Books, Gate to the Stone of Destiny, and so on. These anime works were all adapted from sad novels. By adapting the anime, the plot and characters in the novel were presented more vividly and attractive. These anime works not only had a breakthrough in the storyline, but also made a lot of efforts in character creation and emotional expression, which was deeply loved by the audience.
Another is 'Clannad'. Tomoya Okazaki meets Nagisa Furukawa, and as their relationship develops, we see the story of her family, including her relationship with her parents and her sister. There are many sad elements, especially when dealing with family hardships and the challenges of sibling relationships in the face of illness and difficult family dynamics.
The OST lineup of " Celebrating the Second Season " included Li Jian, Zhou Shen, Liang Long, Liu Duanduan, Zhang Haowei, and Guo Zifan. They sang songs such as "In My Lifetime,""Excuse Me," and "Aiya." These songs were meant to continue the story of " Celebrating Years " with a melody and bring a new chapter to the audience. " The Second Season of Celebrating the Year " was an ancient drama adapted from Maoni's novel of the same name. It was starred by Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, and many other stars. The second season started filming on November 3, 2022, and was announced to be completed on October 17, 2023. It was aired on CCTV-8's primetime slot on May 16, 2024.