The Tear-Jerking World of Heart-Piercing Anime Songs

Our Summer DreamYamashita Tatsuro

Our Summer Dream / Tatsuro Yamashita (Cover)

This is a song written as the theme for the film Summer Wars.

Summer Wars has become a staple of the season, and many of you have probably seen it.

Rather than conveying the heat and excitement of summer, this song gently paints scenes of the season and is filled with a nostalgia that makes you think of your hometown.

It’s the kind of song I’d like people who’ve left their hometown to revisit from time to time.

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My Most Precious Treasure ~Yui final ver.~

It’s the ending theme of the anime “Angel Beats!”.

Listening to this song after watching the anime makes it even more moving.

I felt the lyrics express Yui’s gratitude toward Hideki Hinata, who saved her.

It’s a song that makes you realize you are who you are because someone helped you, and that’s why you can move forward in life.

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata – “Himawari no Yakusoku” Music Video

It’s the theme song for the 3DCG animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon” and one of Motohiro Hata’s signature tracks.

The song portrays the strong, heartwarming bonds between the characters, expressing that even when they are apart, their hearts remain connected, and its tenderness can easily bring you to tears.

Perfectly harmonizing with the film’s moving story, it captured the hearts of many.

Released in August 2014, it became a major hit, spending a total of seven weeks at No.

1 on Billboard Japan’s Hot Animation chart.

It is also included on the album “Ao no Kokei” (Blue Scenery).

It’s a wonderful song that gently stays by your side when you want to reaffirm the bonds with someone you cherish.

peace signYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

It’s the opening theme for the first cour of Season 2 of the YTV-affiliated anime “My Hero Academia.” This song could be called the very definition of bittersweet rock.

Behind its coolness, you catch glimpses of sorrow and sadness.

It makes you want to sing and shout while crying.

It’s nothing.RADWIMPS

Nandemonaiya (Movie Version)

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.

Your Memorymao

Hakuoki: Your Memory [Recollection, Part Two] Hijikata × Chizuru YouTube via torchbrowser.com Monarudo

The ending theme of the anime Hakuoki.

The melody sits mostly in the mid to low range, slow and weighty.

It’s a love-themed song, and you can feel the emotions for the beloved person throughout the lyrics.

In the final chorus there’s a brief moment of held-back rhythm, and the vocals resonate deeply in your heart.

It makes you realize you can’t forget the one you truly loved, and there’s no substitute for them.

Diamond CrevasseSheriru Nōmu starring May’n

Diamond Crevasse Macross F May’n emotional close-up video

The first ending theme of Macross Frontier.

It also appears as an insert song in the series and is one of the tracks that represents this anime.

The overwhelming vocals of Sheryl, the character voiced by May’n, bring tears to your eyes.

It’s a grand ballad.