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.
Playlist
| Anime Love Song Special [Heart-Fluttering & Tearjerkers] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | blizzardNishizawa Shiena |  play_arrow | Kancolle ending, Shiena Nishizawa’s masterpiece |
| 2east | Memory ShiritoriDIALOGUE＋ |  play_arrow | Romantic anime songs from DIALOGUE+, heart-stirring masterpieces |
| 3east | OverflyHaruna Runa |  play_arrow | Singing of love’s frustrating ache and its hope |
| 4east | Love is the slave of chaos.Ushiro kara Haiyori Tai G |  play_arrow | The catchy theme song of Nyaruko-san Season 2 |
| 5east | Oraciónshiro (Kayano Ai) |  play_arrow | A healing song to listen to when you feel lonely |
| 6east | The Quintupled ShapeNakanoke no Itsutsugo |  play_arrow | The opening theme song of The Quintessential Quintuplets anime season 2, a bittersweet love song. |
| 7east | Beautiful WorldUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | The Eva theme song expresses Shinji’s feelings. |
| 8east | Ephemeral Fireworkssupercell |  play_arrow | A song that gently and poignantly sings of a fleeting love. |
| 9east | PlatinumSakamoto Maaya |  play_arrow | Sakura’s Opening Theme: Growth and Determination |
| 10east | promisefurenzu |  play_arrow | I’m moved by Friends’ emotional song. |
| 11east | Sparkling DaydreamZAQ |  play_arrow | Chuunibyou-style opening, an upbeat love song |
| 12east | The Ultimate O/X PlanMOSAIC.WAV |  play_arrow | A powerful love song from an anime opening |
| 13east | KotonohaHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s bittersweet love song from The Garden of Words |
| 14east | Breathe hereeill |  play_arrow | The feeling of a love that breathes, a song that resonates in the heart |
| 15east | For example, it’s the magic of courage.Yamazaki Haruka |  play_arrow | Haruka Yamazaki’s Grand Love Song |
| 16east | EASY LOVEUesaka Sumire |  play_arrow | Sumire Uesaka, the opening theme song singer for Nagatoro-san |
| 17east | MonochrocityACE COLLECTION |  play_arrow | Anime opening theme, a stylish track |
| 18east | Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | A heartfelt love song by Kazuyoshi Saito, performed as a solo acoustic (singing with guitar). |
| 19east | Gentle CometYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI 'Maybe,' a heartrending love song |
| 20east | Where happiness liesLOCAL CONNECT |  play_arrow | An anime ending song that depicts a bond of hearts |
| 21east | Diamond CrevasseSheriru Nōmu starring May’n |  play_arrow | The ending song of Macross Frontier is heartbreaking. |
| 22east | Togetsukyo ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai |  play_arrow | Theme song of the Detective Conan movie, Mai Kuraki’s classic |
| 23east | In love with loveKuraki Mai |  play_arrow | The subtle emotions of love depicted in the lyrics |
| 24east | DearestHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Inuyasha theme song: Ayumi Hamasaki’s moving track. |
| 25east | Love CirculationHanazawa Kana |  play_arrow | Ren'ai Circulation is Nadeko's song. |
| 26east | Love Dramatic feat. Rikka IharaSuzuki Masayuki |  play_arrow | Kaguya-sama opening theme passionately sung by Masayuki Suzuki |
| 27east | Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | Packed with pure love! GT's opening theme |
| 28east | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A song of summer memories and a fleeting love |
| 29east | After-School OverflowNakajima Ai |  play_arrow | Ranka’s heartrending love song from Macross F |
| 30east | The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | Theme song of 'Ao Haru Ride': the bittersweet feelings of youthful love |
| 31east | Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | An emotional song used as a Gintama anime opening theme |
| 32east | Vitrified glass patternyanaginagi |  play_arrow | A beautiful song that brings back memories of youthful summers. |
| 33east | orionYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The memorable ending theme of the anime March Comes in Like a Lion |
| 34east | The Impossible Evolution TheoryNanawo Akari |  play_arrow | Anime opening theme song that sings about the courage to love |
| 35east | Spectrum of Passionikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A powerful love song shakes the brain |
| 36east | centimeterthe peggies |  play_arrow | A wistful longing to get closer to someone precious |
| 37east | Glittersumika |  play_arrow | Introduction to sumika’s uplifting songs |
| 38east | TrianglerSakamoto Maaya |  play_arrow | A theme song that sings of the anxieties and conflicts of love |
| 39east | Genesis of AquarionAKINO |  play_arrow | Aquarion is a moving love song. |
| 40east | It seems like it has to be you.Ōishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Masayoshi Oishi's unrequited love cheer song |
| 41east | Evening Scenery Yesterdayjin ft. LiSA |  play_arrow | Anime ending theme, a cute tsundere-style song |
| 42east | I love you soooo much!HY |  play_arrow | Composed by HY, an Okinawan-style rock love support song |
| 43east | Make It CountINI |  play_arrow | INI’s Valentine’s support song that captures the bittersweetness of youth |
| 44east | Love Millifilmhalca |  play_arrow | A rock tune with a romantic theme |
| 45east | love brainNanawo Akari |  play_arrow | An uptempo song about romantic feelings |
| 46east | HONEYKobayashi Tōya |  play_arrow | Depicting the highly addictive initial impulses of love |
| 47east | Love Song of LumMatsutani Yūko |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of Lum-chan’s heartrending feelings |
| 48east | EverlastingB’z |  | B’z’s movie theme song, an emotional ballad |
| 49east | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the sorrow and feelings of not being able to meet |
| 50east | I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki |  play_arrow | The romance theme song of 'SLAM DUNK,' a song about a devoted woman |
| 51east | Diamond CrevasseSheriru Nōmu starring May’n |  play_arrow | A song of parting and hope, a track that gives you courage |
| 52east | GravityBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | The moving theme song by BUMP OF CHICKEN |
| 53east | Everlasting LuvBREAKERZ |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song of promise that Conan gives to Ran |
| 54east | Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the sense of loss and hope of summer |
| 55east | Fluffy TimeSakurakou Keionbu |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that paints the bittersweetness of unrequited love and dreams |
| 56east | I want to shout that I love you.BAAD |  play_arrow | Depicting the passion for basketball and the pure sentiments of youth |
| 57east | A night when the moonlight softly fallsOgawa Nao |  play_arrow | A gentle ending song that echoes across the starry sky |
| 58east | Love Song of the Rocket FireworkChiba Shigeru, Shiratori Yuri |  play_arrow | A song that sings about Kuwabara’s pure feelings for Yukina. |
| 59east | Summer IllusionGARNET CROW |  play_arrow | GARNET CROW's bittersweet summer memories |
| 60east | Prince×PrinceFrom4to7 |  play_arrow | Opening theme of a reverse harem anime |
| 61east | Dangerous Memories feat. Aoi KogaSuzuki Masayuki |  play_arrow | A duet song by Masayuki Suzuki and Aoi Koga |
| 62east | Touch and Go!!Hayashibara Megumi |  play_arrow | A poignant love song that portrays the anxieties and hopes of romance. |
| 63east | PUNCH LINE!shokotan♥dempagumi |  play_arrow | Theme song and collaboration track(s) for Punch Line |
| 64east | My boyfriend is a pilot.Iijima Mari |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of love, airplanes, and a woman’s feelings |
| 65east | HOMEToki Asako |  play_arrow | A soothing masterpiece by Asako Toki that touches the heart, singing of family love and romance. |
| 66east | Your song*Yun*chi |  play_arrow | A cute love song that sings about the thrill of romance. |
| 67east | Honey♥Come!!Ogura Yui |  play_arrow | TV anime theme song, a song by Yui Ogura |
| 68east | Heart-throbbing Love SongSUPER☆GiRLS |  play_arrow | The bittersweet romances of girls aiming to become idols |
| 69east | Pretty Cake MagicKa endhingu e+Cheek Fairy, Ka endhingu e, |  play_arrow | The first opening theme song of the anime 'Mirmo de Pon!' |
| 70east | In the stillness of the shining skyKalafina |  play_arrow | The beautiful songs from Black Butler are soothing to the soul. |
| 71east | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez |  play_arrow | An article introducing Aqua Timez’s classic songs |
| 72east | A Single Petalsutereoponī |  play_arrow | A song with heartrending lyrics and a light, breezy sound |
| 73east | A Lovey-Dovey Love Song with My Husbandfenriisu (CV: kugimiya rie) |  play_arrow | A full-throttle love song overflowing with feelings of love |
| 74east | Mischievous Kissday after tomorrow |  play_arrow | Inuyasha’s upbeat songs harmonize with the story. |
| 75east | I…atarayo |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays the adolescent heart |
| 76east | head over heelsMONO NO AWARE |  play_arrow | A soothing love song, the theme song of MNA |
| 77east | moratoriumOmoinotake |  play_arrow | The resonant piano and heartrending lyrics touch the heart. |
| 78east | Fiancé-kkyunano |  play_arrow | A lighthearted love song: the charm of ano |
| 79east | There’s someone I want to talk to right now.Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Theme song of an animated film, singing of a bittersweet love |
| 80east | Pink TyphoonHaruna Runa |  play_arrow | Anime Yuragi-sou: Opening theme sung by Luna Haruna |
| 81east | TreasureAoi-yo Gakuen Seitokai |  play_arrow | Anime theme song, the heartrending voices of four singers |
| 82east | Cynthia, my belovedokazaki ritsuko |  play_arrow | The ending theme of 'Akihabara Dennou-gumi' (Cyber Team in Akihabara) |
| 83east | TouchIwasaki Yoshimi |  play_arrow | The iconic song from the high school baseball anime Touch, scenes of youth |
| 84east | Shining☆DaysKuribayashi Minami |  play_arrow | A song of a strong woman’s heart that protects the one she loves |
| 85east | Someone like you.riria. |  play_arrow | A new song that sings of Riria’s heartrending unrequited love. |
| 86east | In that casemakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Macaroni Empitsu’s youthful love song |
| 87east | GarnetOku Hanako |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that paints memories of youth |
| 88east | Trick artKiyoshi Ryujin |  play_arrow | Ryuji Kiyoshi delivers unique expressions of love in anime songs |
| 89east | Gradation feat. Yuho KitazawaKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | A heart-throbbing anime song that expresses the clumsiness of love |
| 90east | Sound of SnowNovelbright |  play_arrow | A winter love story, a heartwarming yet bittersweet love song |
| 91east | Mogyutto ‘Love’ Coming Close!μ’s |  play_arrow | The sweet love songs of μ’s, which give you energy |
| 92east | Star Jet!Sena · Rie · Miki · Kana from AIKATSU☆STARS! |  play_arrow | A song about earnestly challenging your dreams while staying true to yourself |
| 93east | The Fuse of Heart-Pounding ExcitementKonno Yukari |  play_arrow | A song where feelings of love flare up like a fuse |
| 94east | BluestarYamamoto Aya |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays a love story |
| 95east | Give me! Chocolate!Shintani Ryoko, Tamura Yukari, Sawashiro Miyuki |  play_arrow | Anime songs to give to someone you love |
| 96east | Love is…Kato Miria |  play_arrow | An inspiring classic that vows eternal love |
| 97east | dramaticSatō Miki |  play_arrow | A breakup song that sings of positive feelings |
| 98east | To reach you…MAY’S |  play_arrow | Anime theme song, the feelings of a bittersweet unrequited love |
| 99east | DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi SuzukiSuzuki Masayuki |  play_arrow | Masayuki Suzuki’s passionate new song, an anime theme |
| 100east | Nostalgic RainfallCHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | A refreshing theme song for an age-gap romance anime |
| 101east | Cherry blossoms bloom: future, love, dreamyozuka* |  play_arrow | Sakura and love: a heart-stirring youth song by yozuca* |
| 102east | Sakura KissKawabe Chieko |  play_arrow | A song filled with the love woven into spring’s melody—one that makes the heart flutter. |
| 103east | Love LetterGACKT |  play_arrow | The heart-resonating ballad “Love Letter” by GACKT |
| 104east | Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai’s love song to be the ending theme for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 |
| 105east | Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR |  play_arrow | A love song portraying encounters and farewells in spring |
| 106east | Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts cherry blossoms in spring and cherished memories |
| 107east | It’s not a lie.zutto mayonaka de ii no ni. |  play_arrow | A beautiful theme song that portrays a heartrending love |
| 108east | Liar MoonYorushika |  play_arrow | A ballad that delicately portrays a sense of loss through piano and vocals |
| 109east | side by sideMatsumoto Chinatsu |  play_arrow | Chinatsu Matsumoto’s true-to-life songs and captivating voice |
| 110east | My First Kissanshin papa |  play_arrow | A famous love song from Kiteretsu Encyclopedia |
| 111east | By your side.riria. |  play_arrow | A gentle portrayal of first love—Lilia’s song |
| 112east | chocolate insomniaHanekawa Tsubasa (Horie Yui) |  play_arrow | The opening theme of “Nekomonogatari,” a bittersweet love song |
| 113east | sweets paradeRoromiya Karuta (CV: Hanazawa Kana) |  play_arrow | A song of sweet treats and budding love |
| 114east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | “Zenzenzense” sings about a fateful encounter. |
| 115east | I fell in loveaiko |  play_arrow | A love ballad that portrays Aiko’s pure love |
| 116east | Placation-and-coaxing negotiationKano to Uzaki-chan |  play_arrow | Uzaki-chan’s opening theme, brimming with Kano’s romance vibes. |