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] (91–100)
DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi SuzukiSuzuki Masayuki
Let’s get in the mood with a funky tune! Sung by Masayuki Suzuki, the king of love songs, this track was released in 2020 as his 40th single.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Kaguya-sama: Love Is War? The guest vocalist Airi Suzuki also joins in.
The mature vocals shine over the rhythmic arrangement! It’s truly dandy and cool.
The lyrics, brimming with passionate feelings, are wonderful too.
Cherry blossoms bloom: future, love, dreamyozuka*
Like cherry blossoms swaying in the spring breeze, this heart-fluttering number hints at the start of a sweet-and-sour romance.
Yozuca*’s crystal-clear vocals intertwine with a wistful yet forward-looking melody to make listeners’ hearts skip a beat.
The pop sound feels as if it captures a sparkling moment of youth.
Released as Yozuca*’s second single in July 2003, this track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime D.C.
~Da Capo~.
It might just make you want to listen—and rewatch—again.
Anime Love Song Special [Heart-fluttering & Tear-jerking] (101–110)
Sakura KissKawabe Chieko
A dazzling number that sparkles like spring sunshine, with a melody that makes your heart race.
It sings of a straightforward longing to see the one you love and a sincere desire to cherish the “now,” this very moment.
The bubbly feeling you get just by listening may be thanks to its catchy sound.
This work was released by Chieko Kawabe in April 2006 as her fifth single, and it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Ouran High School Host Club.
It’s an irresistible track that brings back sweet, bittersweet memories.
Mogyutto ‘Love’ Coming Close!μ’s
A cute and poppy love song that gently wraps up a maiden’s heart in love.
Performed by μ’s, it was released in February 2012 as their fourth single.
Its sweet, heart-throbbing vibe makes it perfect for Valentine’s Day.
With Honoka Kosaka at center, the nine members’ vocals feel like they’re cheering on your feelings of love.
The tune has a technopop style that makes you feel excited as you listen.
You might even gain the courage from this song to confess to someone you like.
It’s a track I’d highly recommend to anyone struggling with love.
chocolate insomniaHanekawa Tsubasa (Horie Yui)
This is a song used as the opening theme for the anime Nekomonogatari (White).
It’s sung by Yui Horie, who voices Tsubasa Hanekawa, and was released in 2012.
The sweet yet heartrending melody and lyrics that portray the complexities of love leave a strong impression.
Interweaving storylike elements such as a sleeping princess and a prince’s kiss, it depicts both feelings for a beloved person and the inner struggle of self-discovery.
The piece skillfully conveys the sweetness of falling in love alongside the need to face reality.
It might be the perfect track for those who want to find courage on Valentine’s Day.
It’s not a lie.zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
While harboring loneliness, this beautiful song expresses deep affection for another as an almost obsessive attachment.
Unable to convey one’s feelings honestly, forced to hide one’s true heart even when wanting to speak it aloud, that bittersweet emotion is vividly portrayed through a husky vocal.
Released in May 2024 as the theme song for Studio Colorido’s animated film My Oni Girl, this track marks a new frontier for ZUTOMAYO.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when love has you overthinking, when you can’t be honest with yourself, or when you’re ready to face the feelings you’ve kept tucked away in your heart.
Love LetterGACKT
This song, based on acoustic guitar and strings, is GACKT’s heartfelt expression of gratitude to his fans.
Produced in February 2005 as the title track of the album “Love Letter” and later released as a single in March 2006, it was chosen as the ending theme for the animated film Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam III: A New Translation – Love is the Pulse of the Stars.
The gentle vocals and delicate composition blend together, while the lyrics tenderly weave feelings of love for someone precious, leaving a deep impression.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to reflect on your feelings for those close to you—not only lovers, but also family and friends.