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] (21–30)
Where happiness liesLOCAL CONNECT
A pure anison that sings about wanting to connect with people on a deep, heartfelt level.
It’s a track by LOCAL CONNECT, a rock band from Kyoto Prefecture, included on their 2015 mini-album “Kako Tsunagu Mirai” (A Future Linked to the Past).
The song was used as the ending theme for the anime “My Love Story!!,” adapted from a shoujo manga.
It’s a moving ballad crafted with a gentle band sound.
The lyrics, which talk about the happiness we hadn’t noticed before, really hit home.
Definitely give it a listen as a couple.
Diamond CrevasseSheryl Nome starring May’n
The ending theme of Macross Frontier.
May’n, who provided the singing voice for the in-story diva Sheryl Nome, sings about a sorrowful farewell with the most important person.
Her heartrending vocals resonate deeply, making it a song that seems perfect for immersing yourself in the melancholy of love.
Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW
The opening theme song of Dragon Ball GT.
It’s a very refreshing and lovely song—a pure love song that simply sings straight about loving you.
The sound builds excitement and anticipation for the anime itself.
The lyrics were written by ZARD’s Izumi Sakai, and the music was composed by Tetsurō Oda.
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!
Love Dramatic feat. Rikka IharaMasayuki Suzuki
The opening theme for the TV anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.” Based on the strong wish from the anime staff—“We want the King of Love Songs to sing the theme for the No.1 rom-com”—Masayuki Suzuki, known as the King of Love Songs, was chosen to perform it.
The lyrics incorporate the anime’s story of a battle of wits between a boy and a girl, each scheming in various ways to make the other confess.
Its upbeat, catchy sound perfectly captures the series’ comedic vibe!
Togetsukyo ~Thinking of You~Mai Kuraki
The theme song of the blockbuster film Detective Conan: The Crimson Love Letter.
With this song, Mai Kuraki performed a theme song for Detective Conan for the 21st time, earning recognition from the Guinness Book of Records for the most theme songs for the same work performed by the same artist.
“Togetsukyo ~Kimi Omou~” was written specifically for the movie, so it synchronizes with its story.
It sings of a bittersweet love—thinking of someone far away whom you cannot meet when you want to—and naturally brings to mind the relationships of Heiji and Kazuha, as well as Shinichi and Ran in the film.
Love CirculationKana Hanazawa
Ren’ai Circulation starts with the striking line “Ready, set!” It was used as the opening theme for episode 10 of the TV anime Bakemonogatari.
It’s the image song for the character Nadeko Sengoku, sung by Kana Hanazawa, who plays Nadeko.
The fluffy, adorable melody and vocals are irresistible.
However, when you consider it alongside the anime’s story, you might hear the song in a different light…
Be sure to enjoy them together!