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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 Ballad Special [Moving & Heart-Wrenching] (101–110)

freshly learnedKurokobito (Black-Marked Neck)

Kurokobushi / Freshly Learned - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO -

Freshly-learned Kuroko neck

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.

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rainbowMasaki Suda

Masaki Suda 'Niji' (Rainbow)

Rainbow Suda Masaki

Masaki Suda is not only at the forefront as an actor, but he’s also an artist who enjoys tremendous acclaim and popularity.

With his striking looks and razor-sharp talk, he’s the type who seems unfairly blessed with everything (lol).

His song “Niji” is one of his hits, released as the theme song for the animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.” It’s crafted as a wedding ballad.

Be sure to pay attention to its moving lyrics!

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BeyondMika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima “Beyond” Music Video

Beyond Mika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima, a singer-songwriter known for hit songs like “STARS” and “Yuki no Hana.” Her newly written song “Beyond,” which serves as the opening theme for the anime “Mo Dao Zu Shi: Final Arc,” is a track distinguished by its beautiful melody.

Showcasing her distinctive voice, the piece is especially satisfying with the vibrato at the end of the chorus, expressing the anime’s world with emotional depth.

The accompaniment also features finely crafted arrangements with acoustic guitar, so be sure to listen for those details as well.

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PuzzleKOTOKO

KOTOKO/Puzzle (Official Lyric Video)

Puzzle KOTOKO

A single marked by a grand musical tone and a dignified, clear vocal performance.

It carries a powerful message about finding light and moving forward even on cold nights.

KOTOKO’s track “Puzzle” was released as a digital single on October 7, 2023, and was used as the ending theme for the TV anime The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Mountains.

Its theme of piecing together fragments of memories and words is sure to resonate with many listeners.

It’s a perfect work for times when you feel lost in life or are about to take a new step forward.

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Summer Snowkrage

TV anime "Raven of the Inner Palace" non-credit movie Ending Theme "Summer Snow": krage

Summer Snow krage

This is a song by krage that was chosen as the ending theme for the anime “Raven of the Inner Palace.” The lyrics incorporate Chinese—the language that is part of krage’s roots—and the music features timbres reminiscent of traditional Chinese instruments, conveying the series’ Chinese-inspired setting.

The progression from a quiet atmosphere that emphasizes piano and strings to a more powerful chorus is striking, evoking an image of emotions that cannot be contained.

The vocals, which convey a pain like letting out sorrow, resonate strongly with the listener’s heart.

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Tear-Jerking Anime Song Ballads Special [Moving & Heartbreaking] (111–120)

BatonKomichi Akebi (CV: Manatsu Murakami)

TV anime “Akebi’s Sailor Uniform” non-credit ending animation / Ending theme “Baton” by Komichi Akebi (CV: Manatsu Murakami)

Komichi Akebi (CV: Manatsu Murakami)

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.

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Nothing’s ImpossibleA Great Big World featuring Rachel Platten

“Nothing’s Impossible” – A Great Big World featuring Rachel Platten (theme song of the film “The Imaginary”)

Nothing’s ImpossibleA Great Big World featuring Rachel Platten

My heart trembles at the bittersweet yet beautiful vocals.

It’s a collaboration between the American duo A Great Big World and singer-songwriter Rachel Platten.

It was released digitally in November 2023 and serves as the theme song for the animated film ‘The Imaginary’ (Rudger in the Attic).

Set to a harmonious blend of piano and strings, it delivers a message filled with hope and love.

The lyrics, which sing of the power to believe in unseen possibilities, will surely resonate with those who want to overcome difficult times.

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