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.
- Vocaloid Love Song Special [Heart-Pounding, Tearjerkers, etc.]
- [Unrequited Love] Heart-wrenching Love Songs | A Roundup of Tear-Inducing Crush and Breakup Tracks
- The Tear-Jerking World of Heart-Piercing Anime Songs
- Anime songs to listen to on Valentine’s Day | Love songs that give you the courage to confess
- Songs to give to your lover or someone you like. Love songs devoted wholeheartedly to your boyfriend or girlfriend.
- [Heart-Throbbing Songs] Timeless tunes that make your heart flutter and keep the excitement unstoppable
- Masterpieces of poignant anime songs. Recommended popular tracks.
- Cute Anime Song Special: From the 1970s to Today!
- [Bittersweet] A Special Feature on Anime Breakup Songs [Sad]
- Popular Love Songs & Romance Tracks Ranking [2026]
- Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.
- [A Gem of a Love Song] Classic and Popular Tracks to Listen to When You're in Love
- [Today's Unrequited Love Song] Guaranteed to Make Your Heart Flutter! A Sweet and Bittersweet Love Song
Anime Love Song Special [Heart-Throbbing & Tear-Jerking] (11–20)
EASY LOVEUesaka Sumire
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.
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.
For example, it’s the magic of courage.Yamazaki Haruka
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.
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
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.
Glittersumika
This song is captivating with a brilliance like a light cutting through the darkness and a buoyant sense of speed.
Released by sumika as a single in July 2022, it became familiar as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime A Couple of Cuckoos.
With lyrics and composition by Kenta Kataoka, the chorus melody opens up your field of vision all at once; just listening to it makes your heart race and urges your once-stalled steps forward.
It’s a track we especially want those to hear who want to confess their feelings on Valentine’s Day but can’t quite find the courage to take that final step.
Along with the chocolate in your hand, why not spark a glittering miracle of love?
love brainNanawo Akari
My head is completely filled with thoughts of the one I love, and my brain is on the verge of short-circuiting! It’s an irresistibly catchy, up-tempo number that sweetly yet earnestly sings of love, unforgettable after just one listen.
Released in August 2022 as the title track of their fifth single, it was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Engage Kiss.
Produced by NayutalieN, the driving rhythm and speech-like vocals mesh perfectly with Nanawo Akari’s cute voice—totally addictive! With Valentine’s Day turning your mind entirely to romance, why not ride the high-energy momentum of this song and let your overflowing feelings out?
Anime Love Song Special [Heart-throbbing & Tear-jerking] (21–30)
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.