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] (11–20)
For example, it's the magic of courage.Haruka Yamazaki
It’s a grand electric number that sings, “If I’m with someone precious like you, I can keep moving forward anywhere.” The song is by Haruka Yamazaki, who is also active as a voice actress, and was released as her second single in 2021.
It serves as the opening theme for the anime “Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town.” The bright, clear melody pairs beautifully with Yamazaki’s free and expansive vocals—they really shine! It may not be a love song in the strict sense, but it somehow makes you want to fall in love.
Perhaps it’s the straightforward feelings you can sense from the music that have that effect.
MonochrocityACE COLLECTION
This is a song used as the opening theme for the anime “Koikimo: It’s Too Sick to Call This Love.” Created by ACE COLLECTION, a rock band that rose to popularity through their activity on YouTube, it was released in 2021 as their eighth single.
Its stylish, funk-tinged sound is both sultry and cool.
The lyrics express the thorny feelings that come with love—jealousy of others and anxiety precisely because you care about someone.
Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito
Many of you probably sing this often at karaoke.
It’s one of singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature songs, released in 1997 as his 15th single.
It was chosen as the theme song for Masaaki Yuasa’s 2017 animated film “Lu Over the Wall.” Words of love that can be conveyed precisely because they’re sung—what a truly wonderful song.
It might be better to sing it to someone than just listen to it yourself.
You could even try a solo acoustic rendition.
EASY LOVESumire Uesaka
You know that feeling when you want to tease someone you like… I bet many people can relate.
This is the opening theme for the anime “Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro.” It’s a song by the popular voice actress Sumire Uesaka, released in 2021 as her 11th single.
The upbeat tempo really gets you hyped! Another charm point is the lyrics, which mirror the anime’s story almost exactly.
And Uesaka’s voice… it’s honestly so cute.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to play when you’re feeling down.
The Impossible Evolution TheoryNanawo Akari
Released in July 2025, this work by Akari Nanawo was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “There’s No Way I Can Be Your Girlfriend, No Way! (Wait—Maybe It Wasn’t Impossible!?)”.
Written and composed by Vocaloid producer NayutalieN, it features a brisk, pop-filled sound.
The lyrics portray a heartfelt wish to dive into the world of someone you love, even while belittling oneself as a shy, introverted loner.
You can really feel the protagonist—harboring a same-sex crush—struggling to muster the courage to take a first step forward.
It’s a track I’d especially recommend to those who want to be honest about their feelings or who’ve become timid about love.
Gentle CometYOASOBI
This is a song used as the ending theme for season 2 of the anime BEASTARS.
It’s a track by the musical duo YOASOBI, also known for their hit Yoru ni Kakeru, and it was released digitally in 2021.
It’s a somewhat wistful love song that conveys the feeling of wanting to always stay by the side of someone dear to you.
The fragile vocals and resonant piano tones are truly moving.
If you listen to it after watching the anime, you’ll surely get a different impression—so by all means, give it a try.
Anime Love Song Special [Heart-throbbing & Tear-jerking] (21–30)
Dangerous Memories feat. Aoi KogaMasayuki Suzuki
A duet by Masayuki Suzuki and voice actress Aoi Koga, released digitally in December 2025.
It serves as the opening theme for the special anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – Steps to Adulthood.” This is the fifth main theme in the series following 2019’s “Love Dramatic feat.
Rikka Ihara,” with lyrics and composition by Yoshiki Mizuno and arrangement by Akimitsu Homma.
The sweet yet perilous back-and-forth set to a danceable sound is Suzuki’s true forte.
It’s a must-listen not only for anime fans but also for anyone who loves mature love songs.