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] (111–120)
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.
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.
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.
BeyondNakajima Mika
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.
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.
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.
Liar MoonYorushika
It is a ballad marked by the quiet melody of the piano and Suis’s gentle vocals.
Through vivid depictions of scenes in the rain and the symbolic image of drinking down moonlight, it delicately portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they face loss and loneliness.
Produced in June 2020 as the ending song for the Netflix feature-length animated film A Whisker Away, the piece was composed by Yorushika’s n-buna to reflect the film’s worldview while capturing the atmosphere from spring to early summer.
It is a song that will deeply resonate with those who wish to relive a fragile yet beautiful page of youth, as well as those who have experienced parting with someone dear.