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-throbbing & Tear-jerking] (71–80)
Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez
This is “Sen no Yoru wo Koete” by the band Aqua Timez, who shocked many by suddenly announcing their disbandment in 2018.
It was used as the theme song for the Bleach theatrical anime and achieved million-selling status.
In addition to this track, the band released numerous beloved hits that anyone can hum along to, such as Niji, the theme song for the hugely popular drama Gokusen, and the classic Toushindai no Love Song.
A Single Petalsutereoponī
It’s the ending theme of the anime BLEACH.
It’s a poignant song that sings, “If I could, I’d do it over—turn back time,” but the husky vocals and guitar sound keep it from feeling too heavy, making it very easy to listen to.
It’s a song I want to hear during the season when fresh green leaves begin to sprout from the cherry blossoms.
A Lovey-Dovey Love Song with My Husbandfenriisu (CV: kugimiya rie)
This song overflows with unstoppable feelings for someone you love.
Its endlessly sweet and straightforward declarations of love toward a “husband” are so candid that listeners can’t help but blush.
It’s a full-throttle love song—no wonder Kugimiya, who performed it, said she felt “so embarrassed it was like my head was boiling.” Released in April 2024, it colored the beginning of the story as the opening theme for the TV anime “Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers.” It’s perfect for when you want to soak in an irresistibly cute world and feel healed, or when you want to be filled with happiness!
Mischievous Kissday after tomorrow
Set against the Sengoku period, the epic fantasy anime Inuyasha features many poignant ballads, but among them is a particularly standout pop-style ending theme.
Created by day after tomorrow, the track is marked by misono’s bright, soaring vocals and a bouncy beat.
Its lyrics, which straightforwardly express the thrill of falling in love, create a striking contrast with the anime’s weighty narrative.
Included on the 2003 single DAY STAR, it reached No.
6 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
Used from Episode 109 to Episode 127, this song brought a refreshing breeze to the show’s endings.
It’s perfect for when you want to lift your spirits or reminisce about 2000s J-pop!
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.
head over heelsMONO NO AWARE
How about a unique, single-minded love song that helps you relax and let your shoulders drop? It’s a track by the four-piece rock band MONO NO AWARE, released digitally in 2020.
It served as the theme song for the boys’ love anime film “The Stranger by the Shore.” Just like the title suggests, the lyrics convey someone completely smitten with the person they love, and it’s absolutely heart-fluttering.
The soft, down-to-earth choice of words is really nice, too.
The driving feel of the song seems to capture the story’s boy-meets-boy worldview.
moratoriumOmoinotake
The rich sound of the piano feels like it reaches deep into your chest.
This track is by Omoinotake, a piano trio band from Shimane Prefecture, and is included on a mini-album of the same name as the song, released in 2020.
It serves as the theme song for the animated film “Twittering Birds Never Fly: The Clouds Gather.” It’s a ballad with a dreamy atmosphere that brings a sense of calm when you listen.
However, the lyrics express a poignant longing—wishing the two of us could stay like this forever—which tightens the chest with its sorrow.
It makes you want to cherish the time you have now with the person you love.