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)
GuideHayami Saori
“Guide,” which was chosen as the ending theme for Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV: New Arc – Labyrinth Chapter.
It is performed by Saori Hayami, who voices one of the heroines in the series, Ryu Lion.
The heroic lyrics, which declare that no matter what happens, we will move forward into the future together with our companions, leave a strong impression.
The clear, airy synth tones and her beautiful vocals are soothing as well.
Especially when you feel uneasy, let this warm message support you.
Gray SagaChouCho
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.
nightmareZAQ
It might feel especially comforting to listen to when you’re at rock bottom.
This is a song by ZAQ, a singer-songwriter from Kagoshima Prefecture, released in 2022 as her 21st single.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime Requiem of the Rose King.
The sound is characterized by a gothic, dark atmosphere.
ZAQ’s expansive, ethereal vocals are captivating as well.
When you want to lean into your sadness and have a good cry—this is the perfect timing to play it.
Ice BirdcageArisurīze Ruu Nebyurisu Kyūsei (CV: Amamiya Sora)
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.
Oz.yama
Of course, this isn’t just true for this song—you could say the same about other works as well—but after watching the anime, listening to the theme song hits even harder, doesn’t it? This track was used as the ending theme for the anime Ranking of Kings.
It’s sung by yama, the singer known for the hit Haru ni Tsugeru.
The lyrics reveal the relationship between the protagonist, Bojji, and his best friend, Kage, and they’re truly moving—guaranteed to make you cry.
As for what their relationship is like, be sure to check it out in the anime or the original manga.
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!
Tear-Jerking Anime Song Ballads Special [Moving & Heartbreaking] (91–100)
monologueOmoinotake
Haven’t many of us experienced drifting apart because we couldn’t share our true feelings with someone important? Released in April 2025, this work by Omoinotake—whose roots lie in Black music—is an emotional ballad that sings of that very frustration and sense of loss.
It captures a heart-wrenching realization: words only gain meaning when there’s someone to receive them.
You may find yourself overlaying your own experiences onto the protagonist’s regret—if only I had noticed the hidden truth back then.
This song served as the ending theme for the second cour of season 2 of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries.
While it gently accompanies the pain of heartbreak, it also leaves a faint glimmer of hope at the end.