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.
Playlist
| Touching Anime Ballads That Make You Cry [Moving & Heart-Wrenching] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Gajumaru ~Heaven in the Rain~ReoNa |  play_arrow | A masterpiece where ReoNa’s heartrending vocals resonate with the heart |
| 2east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited-love song, a heart-stirring classic |
| 3east | PasswordAina the End |  play_arrow | A song depicting a girl's growth and bittersweet feelings |
| 4east | Anytime Anywheremilet |  play_arrow | A ballad song from the anime Frieren |
| 5east | TorchesAimer |  play_arrow | Aimer’s songs from the anime Vinland Saga |
| 6east | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu |  play_arrow | A theme song about fireworks that poignantly sings of summer youth |
| 7east | My greatest treasureLiSA |  play_arrow | LiSA’s anime songs, treasures of my life |
| 8east | Take care and have a good day!Ai Higuchi |  play_arrow | Attack on Titan ED, a heartrending song that resonates with the heart |
| 9north_east | Stay AliveEmilia (CV: Rie Takahashi) |  play_arrow | Anime theme song sung by Rie Takahashi as Emilia |
| 10south_east | youHealing Moon |  play_arrow | The legendary ballad from Higurashi |
| 11east | My SongGirls Dead Monster |  play_arrow | The moving melody of 'Crow Song' that supports the heart |
| 12east | My Soul,Your BeatsLia |  play_arrow | Angel Beats! A moving youth anime song |
| 13north_east | My greatest treasurekaruta |  play_arrow | The moving song from 'Angel Beats!' resonates with the heart. |
| 14south_east | Song that marks the passage of timeLia |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of the anime “CLANNAD” |
| 15east | ebb and flowRAY |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the frustration of a May–December romance |
| 16north_east | SKETCHKiro Akiyama |  play_arrow | A song that portrays feelings for a loved one and the bonds you share |
| 17south_east | sealLiSA |  play_arrow | The beautiful ballad from Sword Art Online sung by LiSA |
| 18north_east | promiseChihaya Kisaragi |  play_arrow | The courage to face forward and move ahead with your companions, even when you hit a wall |
| 19south_east | know me…Kairi Yagi |  play_arrow | Kairi Yagi’s songs that sing the emotions deep within the heart |
| 20south_east | WishingRem (VA: Inori Minase) |  play_arrow | A moving insert song that portrays Rem’s love |
| 21north_east | Small palmsLia |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that depicts love and loss |
| 22east | Spring Notesmiwa |  play_arrow | miwa's youth song, a heart-touching masterpiece |
| 23south_east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ (10 years after Ver.)Meiko Honma (CV: Ai Kayano), Naruko Anjo (CV: Haruka Tomatsu), Chiriko Tsurumi (CV: Saori Hayami) |  play_arrow | A cover song of a refreshing friendship |
| 24north_east | It’s nothing.RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring masterpiece: RADWIMPS’s classic song |
| 25south_east | Wings That Do Not Burn AwayAoi Tada |  play_arrow | A soothing track with a charming combination of starlit skies and piano |
| 26east | aquaterrariumyanaginagi |  play_arrow | A tale of the people of the sea and the land, a profound and warm work |
| 27east | reverse dreamKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A moving, heart-stirring movie theme song and a deeply touching work. |
| 28east | Crossing FieldLiSA |  play_arrow | A famous song by LiSA, a popular artist in the anisong world |
| 29north_east | Hold meMaaya Sakamoto |  play_arrow | Maaya Sakamoto’s gentle singing voice soothes the heart. |
| 30south_east | GarnetHanako Oku |  play_arrow | singing about the importance of living each moment with care |
| 31north_east | bonding; connecting with one another; sense of connectednessTakayoshi Tanimoto |  play_arrow | A love song where heartache and hope intersect |
| 32south_east | giraffe bluesValkyrie |  play_arrow | The famous songs sung by Walküre from Macross Delta |
| 33south_east | Beautiful WorldHikaru Utada |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of the Evangelion Rebuild films |
| 34east | For YouSuara |  play_arrow | A song that sings about feelings for a precious person who has been lost |
| 35east | I touched an angel!After School Tea Time |  play_arrow | A famous song from K-On!, “Touched by an Angel!” |
| 36north_east | DropletSukima Switch |  play_arrow | The opening of Kemono no Souja Erin is moving. |
| 37south_east | Diamond CrevasseSheryl Nome starring May’n |  play_arrow | The famous Macross F song, Diamond Crevasse |
| 38north_east | I fell in loveaiko |  play_arrow | Theme song of the film 'A Silent Voice', a heartrending love ballad |
| 39east | Always With MeYumi Kimura |  | Chihiro’s famous song is still loved by people today. |
| 40east | Because of lovemu to |  play_arrow | A poignant song that moves the heart with the sound of the piano |
| 41south_east | unfinishedZakinousuke. |  play_arrow | An inspiring ballad for an anime theme song |
| 42north_east | Orange7!! |  play_arrow | A moving work that portrays the anguish and hope of youth |
| 43north_east | Genesis of AquarionAKINO from bless4 |  play_arrow | Healing the heart with anime love songs |
| 44north_east | for Fruits BasketRitsuko Okazaki |  play_arrow | OP song of 'Furuba' sung by Ritsuko Okazaki |
| 45south_east | secret baseKozue Takada |  play_arrow | A youth song portraying growth and hope |
| 46south_east | One more time,One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki |  play_arrow | A signature song by Masayoshi Yamazaki that portrays a heartrending love |
| 47north_east | WishMika Nakashima |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s poignant ballad “Wish” |
| 48north_east | Light fallsKalafina |  play_arrow | The beautiful song of Puella Magi Madoka Magica |
| 49north_east | RE:I AMAimer |  play_arrow | Aimer’s popular anime theme song “RE:I AM” |
| 50south_east | Unchanging ThingsHanako Oku |  play_arrow | The poignant insert song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time |
| 51south_east | Secret of my heartMai Kuraki |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of feelings burdened with secrets |
| 52south_east | If I Hadn’t Met You ~Summer Snow Winter Flower~Aimer |  play_arrow | Aimer’s captivating songs and soul-stirring voice |
| 53east | flameLiSA |  play_arrow | LiSA’s song is popular among young people; it’s a movie theme song. |
| 54east | Song for friendsRita |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays friendship and memories |
| 55north_east | Teru’s SongAoi Teshima |  play_arrow | Insert songs from Ghibli films: Aoi Teshima’s soul-stirring music |
| 56north_east | Fanfare of the HeartAki Okui |  play_arrow | Pokémon anime opening “Fanfare of the Heart” returns after 7 years. |
| 57south_east | Spring GoesAimer |  play_arrow | Aimer’s distinctive vocals and musicality are captivating. |
| 58south_east | signalKanon Wakeshima |  play_arrow | A warm ballad that evokes hope for the future |
| 59east | Stars swimMacaroni Enpitsu |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the sense of loss and hope of summer |
| 60north_east | Ghost in the FlowersYorushika |  play_arrow | Mysterious Yorushika Masterpieces and Films |
| 61north_east | WindAkeboshi |  play_arrow | The first Naruto ending theme, a poignant and memorable masterpiece |
| 62north_east | FIND THE WAYMika Nakashima |  play_arrow | Gundam SEED theme song: Mika Nakashima’s first anime song |
| 63north_east | Because you are hereMiho Komatsu |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring love ballad from the Detective Conan movie |
| 64north_east | monologueOmoinotake |  play_arrow | The difficulty of communication and a sense of loss |
| 65south_east | From Me to YouTomofumi Tanizawa |  play_arrow | A bittersweet youthful love song, a heartwarming tune. |
| 66north_east | WILLTRUE |  play_arrow | TRUE Miho Karasawa's masterpiece 'WILL' |
| 67south_east | You know,Aimyon |  play_arrow | Aimiyon, a masterpiece of trust and empathy |
| 68north_east | Hooray for love!μ’s |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song filled with gratitude for friends |
| 69south_east | Carrying YouAzumi Inoue |  | The heartwarming theme song of 'Castle in the Sky' (Laputa) |
| 70north_east | My Only Placesphere |  play_arrow | Matoi fights an evil spirit and sings a song of hope |
| 71north_east | MillenarioELISA |  play_arrow | A heartfelt, bittersweet love song |
| 72south_east | first loveThe Quintuplets of the Nakano Family |  play_arrow | Expressing the pain of unrequited love through a voice actor’s song |
| 73south_east | Child of the devilAi Higuchi |  play_arrow | Moving lyrics and grand music resonate with the heart. |
| 74east | MagicMyuk |  play_arrow | The theme song of the anime “The Promised Neverland” |
| 75east | Goodbye, tearsSpira Spica |  play_arrow | Spira Spica, whose cheer songs are popular |
| 76north_east | I want to light up the night sky in my dreams.Aqours |  play_arrow | A positive life message in anime music |
| 77south_east | Wishing diaryYumeha Koda |  play_arrow | A ballad of hope, carving open your own destiny. |
| 78south_east | The happiness of a miniature gardenAzusa Tadokoro |  play_arrow | Sing about happiness together with someone special |
| 79south_east | Your SongRei Yasuda |  play_arrow | Rei Yasuda’s “Kimi no Uta” is moving. |
| 80north_east | give it backCö shu Nie |  play_arrow | A ballad of loneliness and hope, Jujutsu Kaisen ED |
| 81north_east | Gray SagaChouCho |  play_arrow | Growth theme song by anison singer ChouCho |
| 82south_east | summer evening skyKosuke Naka |  play_arrow | The beautiful ending theme of Natsume’s Book of Friends |
| 83north_east | Ice BirdcageAlice-Liese Lou Nebulis IX (CV: Sora Amamiya) |  play_arrow | Anime theme songs are interesting when you know about them. |
| 84south_east | Our summer dreamTatsuro Yamashita |  play_arrow | Tatsuro Yamashita’s song for the film “Summer Wars” (theme song) |
| 85south_east | Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata |  play_arrow | A moving theme song that portrays bonds and love |
| 86north_east | GuideSaori Hayami |  play_arrow | An anthem of support for walking into the future with companions |
| 87south_east | AlchemillaLegal Lily |  play_arrow | Legal Lily's moving song |
| 88south_east | Oz.yama |  play_arrow | A moving song that touches you like an anime theme song |
| 89north_east | Ark of MemoryKashitaro Ito |  play_arrow | Ito Kashitaro’s song connects with a popular anime |
| 90east | antinomyamazarashi |  play_arrow | amazarashi's profound lyrics and moving songs |
| 91south_east | ReunionV.W.P |  play_arrow | “Reunion” is an anime song filled with love and hope. |
| 92north_east | a hair’s breadthUru |  play_arrow | Uru’s singing voice and the song “Kami Hitoe” are captivating. |
| 93north_east | nightmareZAQ |  play_arrow | A song that stays by your side when your heart feels heavy—ZAQ’s masterpiece |
| 94north_east | Let You DownDawid Podsiadło |  play_arrow | Ending theme song of a Netflix production, an emotional track |
| 95north_east | Da Capo of the New MoonRisa Aizawa (Dempagumi.inc) |  play_arrow | A hopeful ballad song by Risa Aizawa |
| 96south_east | No Man’s DawnMayu Maeshima |  play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime Overlord |
| 97south_east | Love is…Miliyah Kato |  play_arrow | An inspiring classic that vows eternal love |
| 98south_east | Night journeyYorushika |  play_arrow | The moving music and vocals of n-buna |
| 99south_east | Scarlet Love SongX JAPAN |  play_arrow | An inspiring Japanese ballad by X JAPAN |
| 100east | cold rainAimer |  play_arrow | The anime “Mo Dao Zu Shi”: a profound song by Aimer |
| 101north_east | aimlesslyAimer |  play_arrow | My heart is soothed by the gentle song from the anime’s ending theme. |
| 102north_east | IrononakaAoi Kubo |  play_arrow | An anime theme song, a moving piece that portrays relationships and personal growth |
| 103south_east | Mortal With YouMili |  play_arrow | Mili 'Mortal With You' is a beautiful song |
| 104south_east | PianissimoSTEREO DIVE FOUNDATION |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that supports life |
| 105north_east | The Road That Goes with the WindYuiko Ohara |  play_arrow | Thoughts on the passage of time and things that remain unchanged |
| 106south_east | freshly learnedKurokobito (Black-Marked Neck) |  play_arrow | A song by Kurokubi that expresses feelings of gratitude. |
| 107south_east | rainbowMasaki Suda |  play_arrow | Masaki Suda’s “Niji,” a moving theme song for the film |
| 108north_east | BeyondMika Nakashima |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s anime theme song “Beyond” is captivating. |
| 109north_east | PuzzleKOTOKO |  play_arrow | Weaving puzzles, voices of hope and light |
| 110south_east | Summer Snowkrage |  play_arrow | An emotional musical piece that expresses a Chinese-inspired worldview |
| 111south_east | BatonKomichi Akebi (CV: Manatsu Murakami) |  play_arrow | A gentle anime song ballad that paints memories of school |
| 112north_east | Nothing’s ImpossibleA Great Big World featuring Rachel Platten |  play_arrow | Theme song of the film “The Imaginary”: A Song of Hope |
| 113north_east | Ripe AsterKairi Yagi |  play_arrow | Ending theme song of the anime “The Irregular at Magic High School” |
| 114south_east | Endless EmbraceMYTH & ROID |  play_arrow | A moving track from Made in Abyss |
| 115south_east | Love LetterGACKT |  play_arrow | The heart-resonating ballad “Love Letter” by GACKT |
| 116north_east | zinniaSuara |  play_arrow | Suara’s “Zinnia” is a Japanese-style ballad. |
| 117south_east | Peerless BlossomAina the End |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring movie theme song, the emotions of love and loss |
| 118north_east | A mysterious, mysterious creatureOkazaki Taiiku × Tortoise Matsumoto |  play_arrow | Pokémon movie theme song by Okazaki Taiiku and Tortoise Matsumoto |
| 119east | tiesEmi Noda |  play_arrow | A moving work with grand music and warm lyrics |
| 120south_east | Liar MoonYorushika |  play_arrow | A beautiful ballad that depicts sorrow and a sense of loss |
| 121north_east | You are here.wacci |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by wacci, depicting bonds between people |
| 122south_east | Longing beyond the cloudsFantasticYouth |  play_arrow | Anime 'World Trigger' Ending Theme Song |
| 123south_east | A Petal of the Futureangela |  play_arrow | A Japanese-style rock ballad, angela’s scenic song about cherry blossoms. |
| 124east | Always and ForeverSERRA |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece of an anime ending theme |