The Tear-Jerking World of Heart-Piercing Anime Songs
Do you have an anime that you got so hooked on it moved you to tears?
When you encounter a work like that, sometimes just hearing a single line of the theme song out of the blue can make you cry.
Maybe the song didn’t hit you at first, but the closer the finale gets, the more heartbreakingly it starts to feel…
In this article, we’ve gathered anime songs that will make you cry and cry and cry.
We’ve included both old and new anime, so it should resonate with a wide range of generations.
By all means, enjoy the works themselves along with the songs.
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[Tearjerker] The World of Heart-Piercing Anime Songs (21–30)
It's nothing.RADWIMPS
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.
Tomorrow will come.TVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)
A gem of a medium-tempo ballad by Tohoshinki that brought a moving close to the ending of the anime ONE PIECE.
The song conveys a universal and powerful message of hope: no matter how deep the darkness, dawn will surely break.
Its beautiful harmonies, carried by a gently soothing melody, perfectly align with the series’ worldview—overcoming the bonds of friendship, the pain of parting, and pressing on.
Released as a single in March 2006, it was also included on the album Heart, Mind and Soul later that year.
It’s a heartwarming track that gives you a gentle courage to face tomorrow—perfect for nights when you feel uncertain about the future or quietly think of someone dear.
[Tearjerkers] The World of Anime Songs That Pierce the Heart (31–40)
Tomorrow will come.TVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)
A gem of a medium-tempo ballad by Tohoshinki that brought a moving close to the ending of the anime ONE PIECE.
The song conveys a universal and powerful message of hope: no matter how deep the darkness, dawn will surely break.
Its beautiful harmonies, carried by a gently soothing melody, perfectly align with the series’ worldview—overcoming the bonds of friendship, the pain of parting, and pressing on.
Released as a single in March 2006, it was also included on the album Heart, Mind and Soul later that year.
It’s a heartwarming track that gives you a gentle courage to face tomorrow—perfect for nights when you feel uncertain about the future or quietly think of someone dear.
Nirvanatia
This is a song sung by Tia and produced by ryo of supercell, famous for VOCALOID.
It’s a complex and captivating track that can’t be summed up in a single word.
While crying out bittersweet, introspective lyrics, it’s crafted like a festive celebration that fully revels in sound.
Please give it a listen and experience its brilliance for yourself.
Wind Climbing ~Played by the Wind~Aki Okui
It’s the ending theme of Magic Circle Guruguru.
Aki Okui is a singer-songwriter, and her notable songs include Harete Hareruya from the same series.
Wind Climbing ~Kaze ni Asobarete~ was the first song by Aki Okui to enter the Oricon charts.
why,or why notKei Ōshima
It was Rekka Katakiri’s major-label debut song and was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Higurashi When They Cry.
The clear, beautiful melody and lyrics written entirely in English can only be described as exquisite.
If you’d like, please read the translation of the lyrics.
Then, with the feelings embedded in them in mind, listen to the song once more.
rainbowMasaki Suda
Masaki Suda, who thrives at the forefront both as an actor and an artist.
The song he performs captured the hearts of many as the theme for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.
This heartwarming track tells the story of a protagonist who recognizes his own weaknesses, expressing deep gratitude to the partner who supports him and vowing firmly to walk into the future together.
Released as a single in November 2020, the song was written and composed by Huwie Ishizaki.
Suda’s gentle yet powerful vocals align beautifully with the film’s moving narrative.
It’s the kind of song that will surely make your heart swell when you want to convey your appreciation to someone special.