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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a hair's breadthUru
Uru is known for her crystal-clear singing voice.
She created “Kami Hitoe” as the ending theme for the anime Hell’s Paradise.
The song portrays the pent-up feelings of a woman who longs to see the one she loves.
Uru’s strong expressive power adds even more depth to the heartrending lyrics.
The melody is simple and piano-centered, which helps highlight her vocals.
Be sure to check it out along with the beautiful music video!
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.
Let You DownDawid Podsiadło
“Let You Down,” featured as the ending theme for Netflix’s anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, is a song by Polish singer-songwriter Dawid Podsiadło, the winner of X Factor’s second season.
Rather than a ballad, it stands out for its calmly unfolding, ennui-tinged mood.
It also carries that distinctly Western aura and a touch of mystery.
The lyrics mourn the sorrow of disappointing a loved one, poignantly echoing David’s way of life and inner feelings.
You’re enveloped in deep emotion right up to the very last moment.
Da Capo of the New MoonRisa Aizawa (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.
No Man’s DawnMayu Maeshima
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.
Love is…Miliyah Kato
The grand ballad inspired by the classical masterpiece Canon delivers a straightforward message—no matter what happens, we’ll stay together—that truly resonates.
Even when loneliness and anxiety make it hard to see ahead, there is someone who will never give up on you and keep supporting you.
It sings of the strength and preciousness of such love and bonds.
Released in June 2007 as Miliyah Kato’s tenth single, the song also served as the ending theme for the anime Toward the Terra.
Its inclusion in the best-of album M BEST II shows how it has continued to be loved over time.
A pledge of eternal love, this work is the ultimate love song—one that makes you want to stay with the person you cherish forever.
Night journeyYorushika
This is a moving song where a literary narrative and Suis’s pure vocals resonate deeply in the heart.
The melodies crafted by n-buna delicately portray the stillness and loneliness of the night, as well as a glimmer of hope.
Listening to this piece feels as if you’re standing beside the characters, and it might even bring some listeners to tears.
Released in March 2020, it is also included on the highly acclaimed album “Tōsaku” (“Plagiarism”).
This masterpiece won an award at the 13th CD Shop Awards in 2021, and it beautifully colored the story as an insert song in the anime film “A Whisker Away,” released in June 2020.
It’s perfect for listening when you’re gazing at the night sky alone or when you need a gentle push forward.
It’s an ideal song for those who want to feel the emotions woven into the lyrics.