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.
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Anime Love Song Special [Heart-throbbing & Tear-jerking] (21–30)
Togetsukyo ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai
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.
In love with loveKuraki Mai
The theme song of Detective Conan.
She acts like she doesn’t like him even though she does, and pretends she’s not interested even though she is.
Because it’s such a precious love, the lyrics portray a girl who can’t bare her true feelings, which is so relatable.
Mai Kuraki’s clear, transparent voice is wonderful.
DearestHamasaki Ayumi
Theme song of Inuyasha.
A song that lets you hear a fragile, beautiful, and grand worldview—so moving that Ayumi Hamasaki’s vocals give you goosebumps.
The lyrics can be overlaid on Kikyo and Inuyasha’s relationship, and it’s reputed among fans to bring tears.
It was released in 2001 as her 24th single.
Love CirculationHanazawa Kana
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!
Love Dramatic feat. Rikka IharaSuzuki Masayuki
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!
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.
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
The theme song for Akiyuki Shinbo’s animated film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?” The song centers on the fleeting, special bond shared with “you” while watching fireworks together on a summer day, and the wistful distance that followed—perfectly reflecting the film’s story.
Its lyrics intertwine the transience of a single summer memory with fireworks that flare brightly and vanish in an instant.
A gentle melody delivers bittersweet, beautiful memories of summer.
Why not listen to it as a couple?