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

Ripe AsterYagi Kairi

Kairi Yagi “Ripe Aster”

Ripe AsterYagi Kairi

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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Summer Snowkrage

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

Summer Snowkrage

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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A mysterious, mysterious creatureOkazaki Taiiku × Tōtasu Matsumoto

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

A mysterious, mysterious creatureOkazaki Taiiku × Tōtasu 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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Love is…Kato Miria

MILIYAH Kato “Love is…”

Love is...Kato Miria

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.

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zinniaSuara

zinnia

zinniaSuara

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 ji Endo

AiNA THE END – Hana Musou [Official Music Video]

Peerless BlossomAina ji Endo

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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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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