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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Wings That Do Not Burn AwayTada Aoi
It was used as the ending theme for the anime Charlotte.
The gentle vocals are irresistible.
The rhythmic piano in the background also shows great taste.
It conjures up an image of a starry night sky sparkling brightly.
know me…Yagi Kairi
It’s a moving song themed around a past you don’t want to touch and emotions buried deep within the heart.
Serving as the ending theme for the TV anime “Undead Unluck,” it was released on October 14, 2023.
Kairi Yagi wrote and composed the song herself, fully showcasing her delicate sensibilities.
The unique sound, which fuses acoustic and electronic elements, blends beautifully with Yagi’s crystalline vocals.
It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone struggling with relationships or wishing someone would understand their true self.
Spring Notesmiwa
This song is notable for its beautiful, heart-piercing melody.
Released in April 2023, it was chosen as the ending theme for the anime MIX 2nd SEASON.
Miwa’s clear, transparent voice wonderfully captures the bittersweetness of youth and the stirrings of first love.
You might find yourself relating to the lyrics, filled with the flutter of first love and faint, tender memories.
It’s recommended for times when you want to feel a touch of melancholy or reminisce about your younger days.
It will surely warm your heart.
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ (10 years after Ver.)Honma Meiko (CV: Kayano Ai) Anjou Naruko (CV: Tomatsu Haruka) Tsurumi Chiriko (CV: Hayami Saori)
It’s the ending theme of “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.” It’s a cover of the classic by the girl band ZONE, with some lyrics changed from the original.
Still, the song’s charm remains the same.
Above all, it’s a refreshingly upbeat friendship song.
DropletSukima Suichi
The opening theme of The Beast Player Erin.
The melody riding on a waltz rhythm feels wonderful.
The protagonist in the song, who grows stronger to protect someone precious, gives courage to the listener.
Please take your time and listen closely.
Crossing FieldLiSA
It was selected as the opening theme for the anime Sword Art Online.
Released in 2012 as LiSA’s second single, following her many contributions to anime songs.
Its dramatic sound and soaring vocals resonate deeply.
It’s nothing.RADWIMPS
This song captivates with its soul-penetrating melody and delicate lyrics.
Created by RADWIMPS, it is included on the album “Your Name.” released in August 2016.
It was also used as the ending theme for the film of the same name, capturing the hearts of many.
The piece delicately portrays subtle emotional shifts in everyday life and the realizations that arise within human relationships, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
Listening to it again after watching the film allows you to grasp the deeper meanings of the lyrics.
It is a moving track that conveys the sorrow of parting from someone dear and the wish to share the precious time that remains.