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	Bird’s PoemLia		The theme song of 'Air,' an emotional and beautiful piece
3	departures ~A Song of Love Sent to You~EGOIST		A song that sings of a bittersweet longing for lost love
4	star-filled skyKalafina		The B... used in 'Fate/Zero'
5	signpostChihara Minori		An a cappella ballad that evokes deep emotion
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	UninstallIshikawa Chiaki		A masterpiece that questions the meaning of life and inspires hope
9	LET IT OUTFukuhara Miho		The moving ending theme of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist
10	I fell in loveaiko		The theme song by aiko for A Silent Voice expresses a heartrending love.
11	MEMORIAAoi Eiru		Fate/Zero ending, Eir Aoi’s debut song
12	TOMORROWTsunematsu Ayumi		Insert song from Gundam 00, a song of hope and peace
13	Catch the MomentLiSA		The appeal and emotions of a powerful, moving theme song
14	To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon		A film theme song with a beautiful yet intense atmosphere
15	Even though we were together so muchSee-Saw		See-Saw, famous for “Eternal Ending”
16	dandelionKotoringo		The appeal of the film’s moving music and lyrics
17	innocent starterMizuki Nana		A masterpiece sung by Nana Mizuki, featuring an overwhelming/commanding vocal performance
18	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		The Evangelion opening theme—an epic and striking piece of music.
19	DaisySTEREO DIVE FOUNDATION		The ending of Beyond the Boundary, a gentle and bittersweet song
20	Our Summer DreamYamashita Tatsuro		A classic song that vividly captures the emotions of summer in one's hometown
21	〜Yui final ver.〜LiSA		A moving song that sings of gratitude and a positive outlook
22	peace signYonezu Kenshi		A heartrending rock from Hero Academia
23	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		A moving theme song that portrays bonds and love
24	It’s nothing.RADWIMPS		A soul-stirring masterpiece: RADWIMPS’s classic song
25	Your Memorymao		The ending of Hakuouki, a rich melody of love
26	Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS		A powerful song that believes in hope and love amid crisis
27	PrologueNornis		Theme song of the Nijisanji VTuber unit
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	rainbowSuda Masaki		A moving work featuring a film’s theme song sung by Masaki Suda
32	Night journeyYorushika		The moving music and vocals of n-buna
33	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Theme song of a figure skating anime
34	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		A bittersweet unrequited-love song, a heart-stirring classic
35	DearestHamasaki Ayumi		InuYasha’s ending theme, Ayumi Hamasaki’s moving song
36	why,or why notŌshima Kei		The ending theme by Rekka Katakiri, beautiful music
37	lapis lazuliAoi Eiru		The moving song from the anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan
38	DearestMatsuzawa Yumi		The theme song of Martian Successor Nadesico, a song by Yumi Matsuzawa
39	Wind Climbing ~Played by the Wind~Okui Aki		The masterpiece by Aki Okui from Magical Circle Guru Guru
40	Tomorrow will come.Tōhōshinki		Dawn breaks, a message of hope
41	Tomorrow will come.Tōhōshinki		Dawn breaks, a message of hope
42	My NoteSukima Suichi		Nobita's Dinosaur and a song that resonates with the heart
43	Secret of My HeartKuraki Mai		A famous song used as a Detective Conan ending theme
44	secret base ~What You Gave MeZONE		A classic that colors summer memories: Secret Base
45	Liar MoonYorushika		A ballad that delicately portrays a sense of loss through piano and vocals
46	Name of LifeKimura Yumi		The theme song of 'Spirited Away' sung by Yumi Kimura
47	Until the world ends…WANDS		The ending theme of Slam Dunk is a masterpiece.
48	Trust youItō Yuna		Gundam 00 Season 2 ending theme: a grand and moving song
49	secret baseTakahata Kozue		A moving, heart-touching ending theme
50	Yorozuya BluesHaizu Odeo		A moving, blues-style melody used as an insert song in Gintama
51	GarnetOku Hanako		A heartfelt song that paints memories of youth
52	Capsuleaiko		A moving song where kindness and bittersweetness intertwine
53	Snow WingsRedballoon		A powerful song that overcomes the suffering of a cold winter
54	DECIDEDUVERworld		Gintama theme song: UVERworld’s fiery track
55	See youDREAMS COME TRUE		A classic that sings of farewells and the hope of reunion
56	See youDREAMS COME TRUE		A classic that sings of farewells and the hope of reunion
57	Get OverDream		Dream November 2001 release, a gem of a fight song
58	slashyama		Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury OP theme song
59	The world that was transparentHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s heartwarming NARUTO theme song
60	reverse dreamKing Gnu		An emotional ballad as the theme song for the Jujutsu Kaisen movie
61	Ash and PrayerGEMS COMPANY		A song of deep sorrow and hope, a timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart
62	sea colorAKINO from bless4		Kancolle OP, an exhilarating and moving song
63	Ho-n-to-u-soMe		My hot OP of 'Tales of Symphonia' by Me
64	Beautiful WorldUtada Hikaru		The moving theme song of the Evangelion Rebuild films
65	Life is Like a BoatRie fu		An inspiring song that embraces hope and overcomes hardships
66	Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu		The theme song of the anime “Summer Time Rendering”
67	Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez		An article introducing Aqua Timez’s classic songs
68	BluestarYamamoto Aya		Sayaka Yamamoto’s moving ballad, a song that stays close to the heart
69	Thank you from the bottom of my heart.naniwa danshi		Theme song for the Nintama movie sung by Naniwa Danshi