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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 Song Ballads Special [Moving & Heartbreaking] (111–120)

Ripe AsterKairi Yagi

Kairi Yagi “Ripe Aster”

Ripe Aster Kairi Yagi

This is the song chosen as the ending theme for the anime The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc.

It’s a track by singer-songwriter Kairi Yagi from Hiroshima Prefecture, released in 2021 as her major-label debut single.

The clear, translucent arrangement meshes perfectly with Yagi’s beautiful vocals, resulting in a refreshing sonic image.

The lyrics’ exploration of love adds depth, and together with the song’s mood, it slowly, slowly finds its way into your heart—that’s the impression this work leaves.

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Endless EmbraceMYTH & ROID

MYTH & ROID “Endless Embrace” MV (TV anime “Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun” ending theme)

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?

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Love LetterGACKT

GACKT「LOVE LETTER」

Love LetterGACKT

This song, based on acoustic guitar and strings, is GACKT’s heartfelt expression of gratitude to his fans.

Produced in February 2005 as the title track of the album “Love Letter” and later released as a single in March 2006, it was chosen as the ending theme for the animated film Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam III: A New Translation – Love is the Pulse of the Stars.

The gentle vocals and delicate composition blend together, while the lyrics tenderly weave feelings of love for someone precious, leaving a deep impression.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to reflect on your feelings for those close to you—not only lovers, but also family and friends.

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zinniaSuara

zinnia

Zinnia Suara

Hyakunisō, a ballad by Suara, a singer-songwriter from Osaka.

Suara has performed many theme songs for the Utawarerumono series, including Musōka, which she sang at her major-label debut.

This song was chosen as the ending theme for Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth in 2022, the franchise’s 20th-anniversary year.

Its tones and melodies evoke a refined Japanese atmosphere, and it resonates with a beauty that feels like entrusting wishes to petals and poetry.

Beyond the anime’s world, listening while thinking of someone dear will surely deepen your emotional connection.

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Peerless BlossomAina the End

AiNA THE END – Hana Musou [Official Music Video]

Hana Musou Aina the End

A soul-stirring, epic ballad.

Written as the theme song for the film Mononoke the Movie: Chapter Two – Fire Rat, set for release on March 14, 2025, this piece beautifully blends gentle piano melodies with a stunning string arrangement.

Aina the End masterfully conveys the emotions born in the space between love and loss.

It’s a song to listen to on nights spent deep in thought, with someone dear in your mind.

Especially when your heart is wavering, this song will be there to stay close to you.

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A mysterious, mysterious creatureOkazaki Taiiku × Tortoise Matsumoto

[Official] “Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle” Trailer 2

The Mysterious, Mysterious Creatures Okazaki Taiiku × Tortoise Matsumoto

This work is a collaboration between singer-songwriter Okazaki Taiiku—who skyrocketed in popularity thanks to the humor-packed music video for his song “MUSIC VIDEO”—and Tortoise Matsumoto, the frontman of the rock band Ulfuls, known for numerous classics such as “Banzai ~Sukide Yokatta~.” It was released as the main theme for the popular animated film Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.

The song is crafted as a moving piece that portrays the importance of family.

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tiesEmi Noda

Emi Noda – ties (self cover) [FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest ED]

Ties Noda Emi

This work is marked by majestic strings and a beautiful piano tone.

Its clear vocals and graceful melody blend in harmony, stirring a quiet sense of emotion.

Released in October 2024 as the ending theme for the TV anime FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest, it became Emu Noda’s sixth single.

The song carries a warm message centered on themes of bonds, hope, and mutual support among friends.

It emphasizes the reassurance and encouragement of “you are not alone,” expressing a resolve to support one another and overcome hardships together.

The lyrics positively embrace past struggles as well, and are sure to move listeners.

Recommended not only for anime fans but also for anyone who wants to feel the bonds they share with someone important.

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