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.
Playlist
| The Tear-Jerking World of Heart-Piercing Anime Songs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Wheels of DawnFictionJunction YUUKA |  play_arrow | Theme song of Gundam SEED, YUUKA’s debut single |
| 2 | departures ~A Song of Love Sent to You~EGOIST |  play_arrow | A song that sings of a bittersweet longing for lost love |
| 3 | star-filled skyKalafina |  play_arrow | The B... used in 'Fate/Zero' |
| 4 | signpostMinori Chihara |  play_arrow | An a cappella ballad that evokes deep emotion |
| 5 | Bird’s PoemLia |  play_arrow | The theme song of 'Air,' an emotional and beautiful piece |
| 6 | Only one wishKOKIA |  play_arrow | KOKIA sings the theme song for 'Gunslinger Girl' |
| 7 | SparkleRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Insert song from 'Your Name' (Kimi no Na wa), moving music |
| 8 | LET IT OUTMiho Fukuhara |  play_arrow | The moving ending theme of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist |
| 9 | UninstallChiaki Ishikawa |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that questions the meaning of life and inspires hope |
| 10 | MEMORIAEir Aoi |  play_arrow | Fate/Zero ending, Eir Aoi’s debut song |
| 11 | I fell in loveaiko |  play_arrow | The theme song by aiko for A Silent Voice expresses a heartrending love. |
| 12 | TOMORROWAyumi Tsunematsu |  play_arrow | Insert song from Gundam 00, a song of hope and peace |
| 13 | Catch the MomentLiSA |  play_arrow | The appeal and emotions of a powerful, moving theme song |
| 14 | Even though we were together so muchSee-Saw |  play_arrow | See-Saw, famous for “Eternal Ending” |
| 15 | To Those Who Know the Blue of the SkyAimyon |  play_arrow | A film theme song with a beautiful yet intense atmosphere |
| 16 | innocent starterNana Mizuki |  play_arrow | A masterpiece sung by Nana Mizuki, featuring an overwhelming/commanding vocal performance |
| 17 | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi |  play_arrow | The Evangelion opening theme—an epic and striking piece of music. |
| 18 | dandelionKotringo |  play_arrow | The appeal of the film’s moving music and lyrics |
| 19 | DaisySTEREO DIVE FOUNDATION |  play_arrow | The ending of Beyond the Boundary, a gentle and bittersweet song |
| 20 | Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata |  play_arrow | A moving theme song that portrays bonds and love |
| 21 | Our Summer DreamTatsuro Yamashita |  play_arrow | A classic song that vividly captures the emotions of summer in one's hometown |
| 22 | peace signKenshi Yonezu |  play_arrow | A heartrending rock from Hero Academia |
| 23 | 〜Yui final ver.〜LiSA |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of gratitude and a positive outlook |
| 24 | PrologueNornis |  play_arrow | Theme song of the Nijisanji VTuber unit |
| 25 | Your Memorymao |  play_arrow | The ending of Hakuouki, a rich melody of love |
| 26 | Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A powerful song that believes in hope and love amid crisis |
| 27 | And yet, tomorrow will come.Yume Suzuki |  play_arrow | A song by Yuma Suzuki for the anime Ninku |
| 28 | Diamond CrevasseSheryl Nome starring May’n |  play_arrow | Macross F, Sheryl’s memorable ballad |
| 29 | It’s nothing.RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring masterpiece: RADWIMPS’s classic song |
| 30 | Tomorrow will come.TVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”) |  play_arrow | Dawn breaks, a message of hope |
| 31south_east | Tomorrow will come.TVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”) | play_arrow | Dawn breaks, a message of hope |
| 32 | Nirvanatia |  play_arrow | A song produced by Ryo of supercell and sung by Tia. |
| 33 | Wind Climbing ~Played by the Wind~Aki Okui |  play_arrow | The masterpiece by Aki Okui from Magical Circle Guru Guru |
| 34 | why,or why notKei Ōshima |  play_arrow | The ending theme by Rekka Katakiri, beautiful music |
| 35 | rainbowMasaki Suda |  play_arrow | A moving work featuring a film’s theme song sung by Masaki Suda |
| 36 | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited-love song, a heart-stirring classic |
| 37 | Trust youYuna Ito |  play_arrow | Gundam 00 Season 2 ending theme: a grand and moving song |
| 38 | My NoteSukima Switch |  play_arrow | Nobita's Dinosaur and a song that resonates with the heart |
| 39 | Secret of My HeartMai Kuraki |  play_arrow | A famous song used as a Detective Conan ending theme |
| 40 | GarnetHanako Oku |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that paints memories of youth |
| 41 | secret base ~What You Gave MeZONE |  play_arrow | A classic that colors summer memories: Secret Base |
| 42 | Name of LifeYumi Kimura |  play_arrow | The theme song of 'Spirited Away' sung by Yumi Kimura |
| 43 | DearestAyumi Hamasaki |  play_arrow | InuYasha’s ending theme, Ayumi Hamasaki’s moving song |
| 44 | DearestYumi Matsuzawa |  play_arrow | The theme song of Martian Successor Nadesico, a song by Yumi Matsuzawa |
| 45 | Night journeyYorushika |  play_arrow | The moving music and vocals of n-buna |
| 46 | Until the world ends…WANDS |  play_arrow | The ending theme of Slam Dunk is a masterpiece. |
| 47 | lapis lazuliEir Aoi |  play_arrow | The moving song from the anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan |
| 48 | BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu |  play_arrow | Theme song of a figure skating anime |
| 49 | sea colorAKINO from bless4 |  play_arrow | Kancolle OP, an exhilarating and moving song |
| 50 | See youDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A classic that sings of farewells and the hope of reunion |
| 51south_east | See youDREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | A classic that sings of farewells and the hope of reunion |
| 52 | Ho-n-to-u-soMe |  play_arrow | My hot OP of 'Tales of Symphonia' by Me |
| 53 | Capsuleaiko |  play_arrow | A moving song where kindness and bittersweetness intertwine |
| 54 | secret baseKozue Takada |  play_arrow | A moving, heart-touching ending theme |
| 55 | Snow WingsRedballoon |  play_arrow | A powerful song that overcomes the suffering of a cold winter |
| 56 | Life is Like a BoatRie fu |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that embraces hope and overcomes hardships |
| 57 | The world that was transparentMotohiro Hata |  play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s heartwarming NARUTO theme song |
| 58 | reverse dreamKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A moving, heart-stirring movie theme song and a deeply touching work. |
| 59 | Get OverDream |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that sings of forward-looking hope and bonds |
| 60 | Liar MoonYorushika |  play_arrow | A beautiful ballad that depicts sorrow and a sense of loss |
| 61 | Beautiful WorldHikaru Utada |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of the Evangelion Rebuild films |
| 62 | slashyama |  play_arrow | The OP song of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, 'slash' |
| 63 | Ash and PrayerGEMS COMPANY |  play_arrow | A song of deep sorrow and hope, a timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 64 | Stars swimMacaroni Enpitsu |  play_arrow | The theme song of the anime “Summer Time Rendering” |
| 65 | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Signature songs of Aqua Timez and the trajectory of their musical activities |
| 66 | DECIDEDUVERworld |  play_arrow | Gintama theme song: UVERworld’s fiery track |
| 67 | Yorozuya BluesHaizu Odeo |  play_arrow | A moving, blues-style melody used as an insert song in Gintama |
| 68 | BluestarSayaka Yamamoto |  play_arrow | Sayaka Yamamoto’s moving ballad, a song that stays close to the heart |
| 69 | Thank you from the bottom of my heart.Naniwa Danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s Ninja Kids movie theme song, a song of gratitude |