Anime Love Song Special [Heart-Fluttering & Tearjerkers]
Anime spans many genres, but romance stories are definitely one of the classics.
And you could even say there are just as many love songs as there are shows.
Even when the main plot isn’t a love story, the opening or ending theme might be a love song.
In any case, there are tons—an absolutely staggering number—of anime love songs.
This article rounds up those masterpieces.
Whether you’re in love right now or feeling down after a breakup, we’ve got recommendations for you.
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Anime Love Song Special [Heart-fluttering & Tear-jerking] (61–70)
I want to shout that I love you.BAAD
It was used as the opening theme for the anime SLAM DUNK, which centers on high school basketball.
Since the story is mostly about basketball, there’s very little romance.
However, if you think of the characters as being in love with basketball, it may resonate just as deeply with many people who devote themselves to something.
The lyrics express a passionate, straightforward feeling: loving someone so much that you can’t wait to become a couple with them.
It’s a sentiment anyone with an unrequited crush has probably felt.
Touch and Go!!Hayashibara Megumi
The ending theme of “BLUE SEED.” It’s a love song about the troubles at the start of a romance—two people are drawn to each other and falling in love, but they’re also afraid of upsetting the relationship they’ve had until now.
It really lets you sink into the bittersweet feelings that come with love, which isn’t always just fun.
Summer IllusionGARNET CROW
Natsu no Maboroshi, a signature song by the four-member band GARNET CROW, was used as the 10th ending theme for the TV anime Detective Conan.
The song tells of cherishing the happy summer memories with a beloved person with whom things never worked out—keeping them quietly as treasures of the heart.
Though the melody is bright, it conveys a bittersweet longing.
In the anime’s ending sequence, a memorable scene shows Conan, in sync with the lyrics, closing his eyes and recalling Ran Mouri, for whom he harbors feelings.
GarnetOku Hanako
This is a wonderful song that etches each fleeting moment of youth into the heart.
It gently portrays school grounds, after-school scenes, and the everyday moments we tend to overlook, while weaving in feelings for a cherished person, resulting in a tender composition.
Okuda Hanako’s clear, translucent voice warmly sings of memories that never fade with time and emotions that remain unchanged, making this a particularly memorable track.
Released in July 2006 as her fourth single, it was selected as the theme song for the animated feature film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, peaking at No.
51 on the Oricon charts and staying on the charts for 19 weeks.
Accompanied by a simple piano tone that brings back nostalgic memories, this song is one you’ll want to hear if you’ve experienced parting with someone dear or are about to take a new step forward.
PUNCH LINE!shokotan♥dempagumi
It’s the opening theme of the TV anime Punch Line.
Shoko Nakagawa and Dempagumi.inc collaborate to sing it.
The lyrics, portraying a girl who’s proactive in love, are striking.
Even if you know it’s a bit calculated, it’s so cute you can’t help but forgive it—such a song.
Your song*Yun*chi
The ending theme of Log Horizon.
It’s a cute love song that sings about the flutter, excitement, and thrill you feel when you realize you’re in love.
It’s sure to boost those happy, in-love feelings.
Released in 2013 as Yun*chi’s debut single.
I…atarayo
This heartwarming song by Atarayo portrays the wavering emotions and growth of adolescence, carried by a beautiful melody.
The lyrics, which delicately express changes everyone goes through and encounters with new feelings, resonate deeply with listeners.
Chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime “The Dangers in My Heart,” which began airing in January 2024, the song’s words depict how meeting someone special can make the world burst into color—making it a perfect fit for celebrating a couple embarking on a new chapter in life.