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 & Heartbreaking] (91–100)
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.
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.
Tear-Jerking Anime Ballad Special [Moving & Heart-Wrenching] (101–110)
cold rainAimer
It’s an anime ballad that unfolds a grand, expansive world.
Chosen as the ending theme for season 2 of the anime “Mo Dao Zu Shi,” it’s sung by Aimer, a singer known for her husky voice.
The track is included on her sixth album, “Walpurgis,” released in 2021.
Its ethereal tone alone evokes the storytelling of the anime.
Another appeal is the profound, thought-provoking message in the lyrics that makes you reflect on your own life.
Try listening to it alone, taking your time to savor it.
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!
Endless EmbraceMYTH & ROID
“Endless Embrace,” chosen as the ending theme for the anime Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun, was released in 2022 by MYTH & ROID, a music unit centered around Tom-H@ck.
The lyrics, which perfectly match the story of an adventure revolving around a beautiful yet merciless abyss, resonate deeply.
Its driving strings and clear, transparent vocals convey a poignant yet powerful emotion.
Why not let yourself be soothed by the ethereal sound that envelops this epic world?
freshly learnedkurokobu
A piece that expresses gratitude to someone who has always been there for you, “Oboetate.” It was created in 2022 by the three-piece rock band Kurokohshi and was used as the ending theme for the anime “Shinobi no Ittoki.” Warm band sounds resonate with the tones of acoustic guitar and strings.
Many listeners may relate to the lyrics that evoke a parent–child relationship.
It’s a song filled with feelings for that special person who stood by you no matter what.
Be sure to listen to Ageha Horii’s vocals—clear as glass yet powerful.
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.
