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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 [Heartwarming & Heart-Wrenching] (21–30)

GarnetOku Hanako

Hanako Oku / Garnet (Solo Performance) [Music Video]

GarnetOku Hanako

It carries a message about cherishing the present moment.

It was the theme song for the film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and was released in 2006 as Hanako Oku’s fourth single.

The animation and the lyrics match extremely well, and I think they bring out the best in each other.

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reverse dreamKing Gnu

King Gnu – Sakayume

reverse dreamKing Gnu

This song captured the hearts of many as a soul-stirring, grand ballad.

It features a beautiful piano melody and sweeping string arrangements, with lyrics that poignantly intertwine sorrow and hope.

Released in December 2021, it was selected as the ending theme for the popular anime film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.

The delicate sound design characteristic of King Gnu and the lyrics that align with the film’s worldview are a perfect match.

It’s a recommended track for those who’ve experienced heartbreak or farewells, or for anyone who wants to feel the bond with someone dear.

The heart-penetrating vocals are moving and will warmly envelop your heart.

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Tear-Jerking Anime Song Ballads Special [Moving & Heartbreaking] (31–40)

giraffe bluesWarukyūre

GIRAFFE BLUES – MACROSS DELTA ep8 song by HINA

giraffe bluesWarukyūre

“giraffe blues” was performed by the in-story tactical music unit Walküre in episode 11 of the popular anime Macross Delta.

When it comes to Macross, songs are indispensable, aren’t they? This track was released as Walküre’s second single.

Although it came out on August 10, 2016, by the 22nd it had reached No.

6 on the Oricon charts and No.

4 on the Billboard Japan Hot chart, with over 25,000 copies sold.

The influence of anime is truly immeasurable, isn’t it?

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I fell in loveaiko

Theme song PV of the film 'A Silent Voice'

I fell in loveaiko

This song by aiko is a memorable piece that beautifully portrays the sadness and joy of love.

It’s a ballad centered on piano and strings, featuring a delicate melody line and lyrics that depict romance from a woman’s perspective.

Released in September 2016, it was used as the theme song for the film A Silent Voice.

Aiko herself is a fan of the original work and created the song to align with the film’s worldview.

It will resonate not only with those in love, but even more so when listened to after watching the movie.

This moving work is likely to remain beloved alongside the film for a long time.

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bonding; connecting with one another; sense of connectednessTanimoto Takayoshi

bonding; connecting with one another; sense of connectedness

bonding; connecting with one another; sense of connectednessTanimoto Takayoshi

A heart-touching love song where sorrow and hope intertwine.

Released on April 9, 2024 as the ending theme for the anime “Tadaima, Okaeri,” this piece portrays two people overcoming past wounds and anxieties about the future as they face forward and walk on together.

Takayoshi Tanimoto’s powerful vocals seem to elevate their bond into something even more precious.

Highly recommended for those struggling with love or anyone who wants to feel a deep connection with someone important.

Be sure to listen while gazing up at the night sky.

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One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi

Masayoshi Yamazaki – “One more time, One more chance” MUSIC VIDEO [4K Quality]

One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi

Ten years after its initial release, in 2007, it became one of Masayoshi Yamazaki’s signature songs as the theme for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “5 Centimeters per Second.” It portrays a tender, straightforward love—feelings for someone you can’t suppress, the aching impulse to search for them even while knowing they couldn’t possibly be there.

It plays near the end of the film, in a scene featuring the now-grown protagonists, and it’s guaranteed to give you goosebumps and move you deeply.

So perfectly in sync with the film, this track is indispensable as a component of the story itself.

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For YouSuara

For You..MP4

For YouSuara

This is the song used as the ending theme in the final episode of the anime Utawarerumono.

It’s sung by Suara, a singer from Osaka Prefecture, and included on her second album Yumeji, released in 2006.

It’s an achingly bittersweet ballad about singing for a beloved person who is no longer here.

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