Touching Anime Ballads That Make You Cry [Moving & Heart-Wrenching]
Do you all watch anime?
The theme songs of the shows we watched tend to stick in our heads forever, don’t they?
In this article, I’ll introduce plenty of moving, heart-wrenching anime ballads that can bring you to tears.
I’ve gathered many powerful masterpieces that will make your heart tremble—songs I want even non-anime viewers to hear.
Give them a listen when you’re feeling a bit tired or in the mood for a good cry.
If you’re in love right now, you’re sure to find a song that hits just right.
If you’ve seen the anime, the combination of the song and the scenes will make the emotion even stronger.
If you haven’t seen the anime these songs come from, take this chance to check them out!
I think the songs will sink even deeper into your heart.
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WindAkeboshi
It’s the first ending theme of the anime Naruto.
It was released in 2002.
Stylish yet tinged with sadness, it’s a very popular song and a classic among anime themes.
If you watched it back then, it will surely make you feel nostalgic.
FIND THE WAYNakajima Mika
Find The Way, Mika Nakashima’s 9th single, was released in 2003.
In fact, this song was her first anime track.
Many people might have assumed she’d been singing anime songs for much longer because of works like NANA, right? This song was used as an ending theme for Gundam SEED.
Gundam SEED is known for having many serious scenes.
After watching those intense moments, this song starts to play—and it fits the world perfectly.
Definitely check it out!
Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu
A gem of a ballad themed around the restlessness and transience of summer.
Released by Macaroni Empitsu in April 2022, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Summer Time Rendering.” Its bittersweet lyrics and exhilarating sound leave a strong impression, depicting the sense of loss after losing someone precious and the struggle against fate.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a summer night—perfect for times of heartbreak or parting from someone important.
As you listen, you’ll likely find yourself relating it to your own experiences.
Savor this masterpiece packed with everything that makes Macaroni Empitsu so compelling—you’re sure to be moved.
summer evening skyNaka Kousuke
Natsuyuzora, sung by Kousuke Atari, was used as the ending theme for Season 1 of the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends.
The story delicately depicts Natsume, the protagonist who can see yokai, as he gradually begins to connect with those around him while carrying a painful past.
With its nostalgic, gentle melody, the song perfectly matches the anime’s worldview and is a truly beautiful piece.
Child of the devilHiguchi Ai
The weight of the words lined up in the lyrics stirs my tear ducts.
It’s a song by singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi, released as a single in 2022.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime Attack on Titan.
The way it unfolds from a melancholic opening into a grand, expansive sound sends chills down my spine.
If you’re grappling with deep concerns—like not understanding the meaning of life—it will almost certainly resonate with you.
Please take your time and savor it.
You know,aimyon
It’s a masterpiece of a ballad that unfolds a grand sense of world-building.
Written as the theme song for the film Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window, this is Aimyon’s 15th single, released in December 2023.
Centered on the themes of trust and empathy toward others, it portrays the protagonist’s feelings as they try to understand the other person’s true intentions.
It sings of the beauty of being true to oneself and the importance of believing in others, which naturally makes you reflect on yourself.
It’s the perfect song for when your heart is tired or when you want to think of someone special.
Goodbye, tearsSupira Supika
Spira Spica is a mixed-gender, three-piece rock band from Nara known for their uplifting cheer songs.
Their clean, catchy pop-rock sound has earned them growing popularity year after year.
Their track “Sayonara Namida” was released as the ending theme for the popular TV anime Warlords of Sigrdrifa.
The lyrics candidly portray the feelings of losing someone dear.
If you’ve recently had your heart broken, better have a handkerchief ready!