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
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Wheels of DawnFictionJunction YUUKA		Theme song of Gundam SEED, YUUKA’s debut single
2	departures ~A Song of Love Sent to You~EGOIST		A song that sings of a bittersweet longing for lost love
3	signpostChihara Minori		An a cappella ballad that evokes deep emotion
4	star-filled skyKalafina		Ending theme song of Fate/Zero
5	Bird’s PoemLia		The theme song of 'Air,' an emotional and beautiful piece
6	Only one wishKOKIA		KOKIA sings the theme song for 'Gunslinger Girl'
7	SparkleRADWIMPS		Insert song from 'Your Name' (Kimi no Na wa), moving music
8	LET IT OUTFukuhara Miho		The moving ending theme of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist
9	UninstallIshikawa Chiaki		A masterpiece that questions the meaning of life and inspires hope
10	MEMORIAAoi Eiru		Fate/Zero ending, Eir Aoi’s debut song
11	Catch the MomentLiSA		The appeal and emotions of a powerful, moving theme song
12	TOMORROWTsunematsu Ayumi		Insert song from Gundam 00, a song of hope and peace
13	I fell in loveaiko		The theme song by aiko for A Silent Voice expresses a heartrending love.
14	Even though we were together so muchSee-Saw		See-Saw, famous for “Eternal Ending”
15	To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon		A film theme song with a beautiful yet intense atmosphere
16	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		The Evangelion opening theme—an epic and striking piece of music.
17	innocent starterMizuki Nana		A masterpiece sung by Nana Mizuki, featuring an overwhelming/commanding vocal performance
18	lulu.Mrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that portrays endings and beginnings
19	DaisySTEREO DIVE FOUNDATION		The ending of Beyond the Boundary, a gentle and bittersweet song
20	THANATOS -IF I CAN’T BE YOURS-LOREN & MASH		The iconic song from the Evangelion movies. Expresses love and despair.
21	dandelionKotoringo		The appeal of the film’s moving music and lyrics
22	Our Summer DreamYamashita Tatsuro		A classic song that vividly captures the emotions of summer in one's hometown
23	〜Yui final ver.〜LiSA		A moving song that sings of gratitude and a positive outlook
24	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		A moving theme song that portrays bonds and love
25	peace signYonezu Kenshi		A heartrending rock from Hero Academia
26	It’s nothing.RADWIMPS		A soul-stirring masterpiece: RADWIMPS’s classic song
27	Your Memorymao		The ending of Hakuouki, a rich melody of love
28	Diamond CrevasseSheriru Nōmu starring May’n		Macross F, Sheryl’s memorable ballad
29	And yet, tomorrow will come.Suzuki Yume		A song by Yuma Suzuki for the anime Ninku
30	Nirvanatia		A song produced by Ryo of supercell and sung by Tia.
31	Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS		A powerful song that believes in hope and love amid crisis
32	PrologueNornis		Theme song of the Nijisanji VTuber unit
33	My NoteSukima Suichi		Nobita's Dinosaur and a song that resonates with the heart
34	DearestHamasaki Ayumi		InuYasha’s ending theme, Ayumi Hamasaki’s moving song
35	Secret of My HeartKuraki Mai		A famous song used as a Detective Conan ending theme
36	why,or why notŌshima Kei		The ending theme by Rekka Katakiri, beautiful music
37	Wind Climbing ~Played by the Wind~Okui Aki		The masterpiece by Aki Okui from Magical Circle Guru Guru
38	secret base ~What You Gave MeZONE		A classic that colors summer memories: Secret Base
39	Night journeyYorushika		The moving music and vocals of n-buna
40	DearestMatsuzawa Yumi		The theme song of Martian Successor Nadesico, a song by Yumi Matsuzawa
41	rainbowSuda Masaki		A moving work featuring a film’s theme song sung by Masaki Suda
42	lapis lazuliAoi Eiru		The moving song from the anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan
43	Tomorrow will come.Tōhōshinki		Dawn breaks, a message of hope
44	Tomorrow will come.Tōhōshinki		Dawn breaks, a message of hope
45	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Theme song of a figure skating anime
46	Trust youItō Yuna		Gundam 00 Season 2 ending theme: a grand and moving song
47	Name of LifeKimura Yumi		The theme song of 'Spirited Away' sung by Yumi Kimura
48	GarnetOku Hanako		A heartfelt song that paints memories of youth
49	Until the world ends…WANDS		The ending theme of Slam Dunk is a masterpiece.
50	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		A bittersweet unrequited-love song, a heart-stirring classic
51	slashyama		Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury OP theme song
52	secret baseTakahata Kozue		A moving, heart-touching ending theme
53	Snow WingsRedballoon		A powerful song that overcomes the suffering of a cold winter
54	sea colorAKINO from bless4		Kancolle OP, an exhilarating and moving song
55	Yorozuya BluesHaizu Odeo		A moving, blues-style melody used as an insert song in Gintama
56	DECIDEDUVERworld		Gintama theme song: UVERworld’s fiery track
57	Liar MoonYorushika		A ballad that delicately portrays a sense of loss through piano and vocals
58	Beautiful WorldUtada Hikaru		The moving theme song of the Evangelion Rebuild films
59	Ho-n-to-u-soMe		My hot OP of 'Tales of Symphonia' by Me
60	See youDREAMS COME TRUE		A classic that sings of farewells and the hope of reunion
61	See youDREAMS COME TRUE		A classic that sings of farewells and the hope of reunion
62	The world that was transparentHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s heartwarming NARUTO theme song
63	Ash and PrayerGEMS COMPANY		A song of deep sorrow and hope, a timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart
64	Capsuleaiko		A moving song where kindness and bittersweetness intertwine
65	reverse dreamKing Gnu		An emotional ballad as the theme song for the Jujutsu Kaisen movie
66	Get OverDream		Dream November 2001 release, a gem of a fight song
67	Thank you from the bottom of my heart.naniwa danshi		Theme song for the Nintama movie sung by Naniwa Danshi
68	Life is Like a BoatRie fu		An inspiring song that embraces hope and overcomes hardships
69	Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez		An article introducing Aqua Timez’s classic songs
70	Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu		The theme song of the anime “Summer Time Rendering”
71	BluestarYamamoto Aya		Sayaka Yamamoto’s moving ballad, a song that stays close to the heart