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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 writerWakachan Araki
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.

A Collection of Tear-Jerking Anime Ballads [Moving & Heartbreaking] (51–60)

Spring GoesAimer

Aimer “Spring Is Gone” MUSIC VIDEO (Starring: Minami Hamabe / Theatrical Feature “Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel]” III. spring song Theme Song / FULL ver.)

Spring Goes On - Aimer

Aimer is an artist who has earned high praise from younger generations, leveraging a singing style reminiscent of Adele and a characteristically light, Japanese vocal tone.

While strongly influenced by R&B and jazz, in recent years she has mainly been releasing songs that evoke baroque pop and folk music.

“Haru wa Yuku” also features a melody close to that kind of folk-inspired sound.

The track was released as the theme song for the anime film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] III.

spring song, and the film’s worldbuilding pairs extremely well with the melody—so be sure to check it out.

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signalKanon Wakeshima

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Signal - Kanon Wakeshima

I felt it carried a wish for the future to move in a positive direction.

It’s the ending theme of the anime “Strike the Blood.” It was included on the 2015 album “Tsukinami.” It’s a grand ballad with the warm, resonant tones of the cello.

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Stars swimMacaroni Enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Hoshi ga Oyogu” MV

Macaroni Enpitsu where stars swim

A gem of a ballad themed around the restlessness and transience of summer.

Released by Macaroni Empitsu in April 2022, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Summer Time Rendering.” Its bittersweet lyrics and exhilarating sound leave a strong impression, depicting the sense of loss after losing someone precious and the struggle against fate.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a summer night—perfect for times of heartbreak or parting from someone important.

As you listen, you’ll likely find yourself relating it to your own experiences.

Savor this masterpiece packed with everything that makes Macaroni Empitsu so compelling—you’re sure to be moved.

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Ghost in the FlowersYorushika

Yorushika – Ghost in a Flower (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Ghost in a Flower — Yorushika

Yorushika is a male-female rock duo that has enjoyed immense popularity since 2019.

Based on their belief that “the creator shouldn’t stand in front of the work,” they’ve revealed very little about their faces or profiles.

That air of mystery may be part of their appeal.

One of their hit songs, Hana ni Bourei (Ghost in a Flower), was released as the theme song for the animated film A Whisker Away.

Its literary, sentimental lyrics are deeply moving—be sure to check out both the film and the song!

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Tear-Jerking Anime Song Ballads Special [Moving & Heartbreaking] (61–70)

WindAkeboshi

Wind – Akeboshi

WindAkeboshi

It’s the first ending theme of the anime Naruto.

It was released in 2002.

Stylish yet tinged with sadness, it’s a very popular song and a classic among anime themes.

If you watched it back then, it will surely make you feel nostalgic.

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FIND THE WAYMika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima 'FIND THE WAY' Music Video

Mika Nakashima - FIND THE WAY

Find The Way, Mika Nakashima’s 9th single, was released in 2003.

In fact, this song was her first anime track.

Many people might have assumed she’d been singing anime songs for much longer because of works like NANA, right? This song was used as an ending theme for Gundam SEED.

Gundam SEED is known for having many serious scenes.

After watching those intense moments, this song starts to play—and it fits the world perfectly.

Definitely check it out!

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Because you are hereMiho Komatsu

Detective Conan OP - Because You’re Here - Miho Komatsu - Detective Conan OP

Miho Komatsu - Because You’re Here

Theme song for the theatrical anime Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes.

When it comes to Conan, many people might picture Miho Komatsu’s songs.

The lyrics express the feeling that “because you’re here, I can be strong.” It’s a love ballad that gently seeps into your heart.

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