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Touching Anime Ballads That Make You Cry [Moving & Heart-Wrenching]

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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.

Tear-Jerking Anime Song Ballads Special [Heartwarming & Bittersweet] (71–80)

The happiness of a miniature gardenAzusa Tadokoro

TV anime “In the Land of Leadale” non-credit ED

Azusa Tadokoro of Miniature Garden Happiness

It’s an anime song that blends warmth and wistfulness, singing about how simply being with someone important can make you happy.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime In the Land of Leadale, adapted from a light novel, and is sung by voice actress Azusa Tadokoro.

Released in 2022 as her 12th single, the song’s depth matches perfectly with Tadokoro’s strong, grounded vocals—truly moving.

If you listen after reading the original novel or watching the anime, you’ll feel even more immersed in its world, so definitely give it a try.

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Your SongRei Yasuda

Rei Yasuda 'Kimi no Uta' Video Clip – TV Anime 'Natsume's Book of Friends Roku' Ending Theme

Your Song - Rei Yasuda

One song that has been drawing attention for its strong storytelling is “Kimi no Uta.” This track was released by Rei Yasuda in 2020 and is also known as the theme song for the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Roku.

The lyrics express a longing for a lover who has passed away.

In the music video, the deceased boyfriend returns to life, and the story depicts the couple spending a brief moment together.

The appeal lies in how viewers of the anime can listen while overlaying its story, and others can become emotionally invested in the MV’s narrative as well.

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give it backCö shu Nie

Cö shu Nie – give it back (Official Video) / TV anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” 2nd cour ending theme song

give it backCö shu Nie

It’s a ballad that pierces deep into the heart, imbued with loneliness and hope for the future.

It’s a track by the Osaka-based rock band Co shu Nie, released in 2021 as their 10th single.

The song was selected as the ending theme for Season 2 of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, based on the Jump manga.

The fragile vocals of Miku Nakamura stir the emotions.

Since it was written specifically for the series, listening to it after watching the anime might leave a different impression.

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Tear-Jerking Anime Song Ballads Special [Moving & Heart-Wrenching] (81–90)

Gray SagaChouCho

ChouCho – Gray Saga [Official MV]

Gray Saga ChouCho

ChouCho is a female artist from Suita, Osaka.

While she certainly has the qualities of a general pop artist, many people strongly associate her with anisong, as she was the vocalist for an anime song band and has performed several anime theme songs.

Her track “Gray Saga” was released as the ending theme for the popular anime “Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina,” and it gained popularity for its lyrics that depict a resolve to break free from weakness and grow.

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summer evening skyKosuke Naka

Kousuke Atari “Best Covers ~Natsume’s Book of Friends~” Full Song Digest Video

Kosuke in the Summer Evening Sky

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.

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Ice BirdcageAlice-Liese Lou Nebulis IX (CV: Sora Amamiya)

Non-credit ending sequence of the TV anime “Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World.”

Alice Louise of Nebulis the Ninth, the Ice Birdcage (CV: Sora Amamiya)

The TV anime “Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World.” The song “Ice Birdcage” is performed by the character Alice Leare Lou Nebulis IX within the show.

In other words, it’s an anime song sung by the character’s voice actor.

It’s crafted to fully showcase the refined vocal quality of Sora Amamiya, who provides the voice (CV).

The lyrics are immensely grand and wonderful, but having some knowledge of the anime will make it even more enjoyable—so be sure to check out the series as well.

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Our summer dreamTatsuro Yamashita

Our Summer Dream / Tatsuro Yamashita (Cover)

Our Summer Dream Tatsuro Yamashita

It’s the theme song of the film “Summer Wars.” The lyrics, filled with a resolve to protect you forever, are striking.

Tatsuro Yamashita’s rich, warm vocals are truly soothing.

Perhaps I’m influenced by the film itself, but it’s an anime song I want to listen to in the summer.

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