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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Tear-Jerking Anime Song Ballads Special [Moving & Heart-Wrenching] (81–90)
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
It’s the theme song for the 3DCG animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon” and one of Motohiro Hata’s signature tracks.
The song portrays the strong, heartwarming bonds between the characters, expressing that even when they are apart, their hearts remain connected, and its tenderness can easily bring you to tears.
Perfectly harmonizing with the film’s moving story, it captured the hearts of many.
Released in August 2014, it became a major hit, spending a total of seven weeks at No.
1 on Billboard Japan’s Hot Animation chart.
It is also included on the album “Ao no Kokei” (Blue Scenery).
It’s a wonderful song that gently stays by your side when you want to reaffirm the bonds with someone you cherish.
AlchemillaRīgaru Rirī
The chills run down my spine at the distinctive atmosphere of the soundscape and its progression.
It’s a work by the three-piece rock band Regal Lily, released as their second single in 2021.
The song serves as the ending theme for the anime “86 -Eighty Six-,” which portrays the horrors of war and a harrowing struggle that questions human nature.
The catchy chorus melody, the lyrics, the vocals—all of these are juxtaposed with the anime’s story, resulting in something that makes you reflect on life.
Before you know it, tears start to fall—it’s that kind of song.
The happiness of a miniature gardenAzusa Tadokoro
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.
Ark of MemoryIto Kashitaro
Kashitaro Ito is one of Japan’s most popular vocalists.
After rising to fame on Nico Nico Douga and steadily building his reputation, his career took a dramatic turn when he underwent vocal cord surgery.
Now fully recovered, he’s back at the forefront of the music scene.
His famous song “Ark of Memories” was released as the ending theme for the anime Deca-Dence.
If you know the anime, pay attention to the lyrics—they can be interpreted as referring to both Kaburagi and Natsume!
BatonAshita Komichi (CV: Murakami Manatsu)
It brings back memories of playing with friends and the scenery on the way home from school, and it makes me tear up a little.
It’s a piece with a very gentle atmosphere that was used as the ending theme for the anime Akebi’s Sailor Uniform, which depicts the school life of high school girls.
The sparkling sound arrangement seeps warmly into your heart, and the softness of the vocals is soothing as well.
It’s perfect for those times when you want to shed a few tears and reset your mood.
A relaxing anime-song ballad.
Da Capo of the New MoonAizawa Risa (Dempagumi.inc)
It’s a ballad that gently sings, “Even if it’s hard now, it will surely bear fruit someday.” This is a solo track by Risa Aizawa, a member of the idol group Dempagumi.inc, released as a single in 2021.
It was used as the ending theme for season 2 of the anime The Aquatope on White Sand.
One of its charms is the rich sound arrangement, enveloping the entire song with strings.
Aizawa’s crisp vocals fit perfectly.
When you find yourself at a crossroads in life, this song might just save you.
Tear-Jerking Anime Song Ballads Special [Moving & Heartbreaking] (91–100)
No Man’s DawnMaeshima Mayu
The track “No Man’s Dawn,” whose mystical vocals paint a unique world, is the ending theme for season 4 of the anime Overlord, adapted from a light novel.
The song is performed by Mayu Maeshima, who debuted as a solo singer in 2019.
She had joined MYTH & ROID as a vocalist in 2015 but later left the group, and her solo career has since been highly anticipated.
Her “No Man’s Dawn” expresses despair and sorrow upon awakening to find oneself the only person left in the world.
When singing it at karaoke, deliver it dynamically with passionate, intense vocals.
