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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 writerAraki Jakkan
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)

aimlesslyAimer

Aimer “Aimlessly” MUSIC VIDEO (Anime “Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage” Ending Theme)

aimlesslyAimer

The popular anime Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage features a song by Aimer as its ending theme, Atemonaku.

The track captures the series’ warm worldview, with lyrics that gently embrace those who are hurt or exhausted.

Aimer’s expressive vocals feel as if she’s speaking directly to the listener, leaving a deep impression.

The music video, themed around romance, offers a different way to enjoy the song when watched alongside it.

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Mortal With YouMili

Mili – Mortal With You (“Vermeil in Gold”/Kinsou no Vermeil ED)

Mortal With YouMili

Mortal With You, with its magnificent strings and beautiful piano, is the ending theme for the anime Vermeil in Gold.

Providing the song’s mystical vocals is Mili, a band formed in 2012.

Mili, a “world-class music production collective,” creates music for games, other artists, and various media.

The band’s vocalist, Cassie Wei, has a voice like an angel.

Please enjoy this poignant track, rich with a dreamy, unique worldview.

By the way, Cassie Wei is also a highly skilled musician who writes lyrics and is fluent in three languages.

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PuzzleKOTOKO

KOTOKO/Puzzle (Official Lyric Video)

PuzzleKOTOKO

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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The Road That Goes with the WindŌhara Yuiko

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Cour 2 Non-Credit ED Movie / Ending Theme: “The Path That Goes with the Wind” by Yuiko Ohara

The Road That Goes with the WindŌhara Yuiko

It’s a gentle anime song that sings about the passage of time, its impermanence, and the hope that “there must be something that doesn’t change.” The track is by Yuiko Ohara, a singer-songwriter from Chiba Prefecture, and it was used as the ending theme for the anime Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.

It’s a rock ballad marked by resonant piano tones, showcasing Ohara’s unadorned vocals.

The sound feels as if it seeps deep into your heart.

Try listening while thinking of the places and people that are precious to you.

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

Scarlet Love SongX JAPAN

X Japan – Scarlet Love Song (Music Video)

Scarlet Love SongX JAPAN

This is a magnificent ballad in long-awaited Japanese lyrics by X JAPAN, who resumed their activities.

The delicate piano melodies crafted by YOSHIKI and the sweeping strings weave an awe-inspiring soundscape.

Layered on top, Toshl’s richly expressive vocals portray a moving tale of burning, pure love.

The song was written in June 2011 as the theme for the animated film “Osamu Tezuka’s Buddha: The Great Departure,” and it harmonizes beautifully with the film’s grand worldview.

It’s the perfect number for moments when you want to feel deep affection for someone special or immerse yourself in music with a strong narrative quality.

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BeyondNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima “Beyond” Music Video

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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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