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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unfinishedzaki no suke.
A beautiful ballad that stirs the hearts of anime fans.
Chosen as the ending theme for cour 2 of the TV anime “The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse,” the song was released on January 7, 2024.
With delicate vocals and lyrics that resonate deeply, it superbly captures the characters’ inner turmoil and the strength they find to overcome it.
It’s a song that will surely give you courage when you’re at a crossroads in life or feel like you’re losing yourself.
I believe it’s a track that showcases his musicality to the fullest.
RE:I AMAimer
Debuting in 2011, Aimer has enjoyed strong support from listeners in their teens and twenties.
She’s an artist known for contemporary and dream pop.
Her song “RE:I AM,” released in 2013 as her fifth single, was used as the opening theme for the popular anime Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096.
By the way, the title “RE:I AM” hides an anagram of Aimer’s name.
Fanfare of the HeartOkui Aki
“Fanfare of the Heart” was used as the opening song for the anime Pokémon: Best Wishes, which began in 2010.
It’s sung by singer-songwriter Aki Okui.
Although the single was released jointly with voice actress Rica Matsumoto, for Aki Okui it marked her first single in 7 years and 7 months—truly a long-awaited release for fans.
The song features a refreshing, moving melody that evokes a sense of adventure.
Be sure to check it out!
Because of lovemu to
The deep sound of the piano feels like it sinks all the way into your heart.
It’s a song by singer Muto, released in January 2024, and it was used as the ending theme for the anime “A Sign of Affection.” It’s a ballad with a dreamy atmosphere that calms you as you listen.
However, the lyrics describe a heartbreaking scene of staying close to someone as they cry beside you, which tightens your chest.
I recommend it to anyone who wants to cherish the time spent with the one they love.
Secret of my heartKuraki Mai
It’s the ending theme of Detective Conan.
The theme is “a secret you can’t tell anyone.” It seems to be a song about the time when she couldn’t confess to her friends that she was Mai Kuraki, but I also think it’s a love song.
You can feel the protagonist’s emotions—afraid of ruining the current relationship and unable to put it into words.
WishNakajima Mika
Wish, the single Mika Nakashima released in November 2022.
The song was chosen as the ending theme for Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition.
It’s a heartrending ballad brimming with the signature qualities that made her known for songs like STARS.
Its worldview resonates even more deeply with those familiar with the anime.
The earnestness of people fighting with their own feelings in their hearts pierces you.
Alongside her carefully woven vocals, it even gives you a fleeting sense of peace.
flameLiSA
LiSA, an anisong singer known for her rock style.
Her smooth, expansive vocal work and emotionally charged voice have made her especially popular among younger listeners.
Her song Homura is her 17th single, released as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train.
The lyrics consistently depict a firm resolve to protect someone precious.
If you listen to it while connecting it with the movie’s story, it might just bring you to tears.