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Moving and iconic anime songs, popular tracks

Representative, Elysion Philharmonic Orchestrasai-kisaragi
Heisei College of Music, Composition Course. Studied composition and conducting under Keizo Ideta, piano under Chinami Kira, and arts management under Takuma Konishi. With a focus on community and music, I work to revitalize my hometown of Saga Prefecture. While performing as a double bassist with wind ensembles and orchestras across Kyushu, I participated on double bass in the “Orchestra Without Borders” orchestra camp of the professional game and anime music ensemble Eminence Orchestra, held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture in September 2012. During CAPCOM’s Kyushu Tour in 2016, I not only performed as an orchestra member but also served on the production staff. I currently serve as the managing representative for the game and anime performance groups Elysion Philharmonic Orchestra (Saga Prefecture) and Fukuoka Game Music Wind Orchestra (Fukuoka Prefecture), and handle conducting, arranging, and public relations.

From the latest anime songs to nostalgic national favorites everyone knows—opening themes, insert songs, ending themes—we present a selection of tear-jerking anime tracks, featuring classic and popular picks recommended by our editorial staff.

Some parts that were cut in the TV broadcast versions are included here—why not listen to the full-length versions from this list?

You’ll surely get chills when you discover deeper lyrics or keywords that tie directly into the anime’s scenes.

Moving anime song masterpieces and popular tracks (71–80)

Captured in a shimmering momentMANISH

MANISH Captured by a sparkling moment.

Captivated by Shimmering Time MANISH

It’s the ending theme song for season 3 of the anime “SLAM DUNK.” Released in 1995, it was MANISH’s 10th single and became their biggest hit.

Many people probably got to know MANISH through this song.

It’s an uplifting message song about living earnestly in the present rather than dwelling on setbacks or regrets.

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For YouSuara

For You..MP4

Kimi ga Tame - Suara

The song that played during the ending of the final episode of the anime Utawarerumono is more than enough to bring the story to a powerful close.

Thanks to Suara’s outstanding vocals and the dramatic melody, anyone watching the anime is sure to be moved to tears.

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Small palmriya

CLANNAD "Small Palms"

Small palm riya

This is an insert song from CLANNAD.

The gentle rhythm and Riya’s beautiful vocals are moving.

The lyrics also follow the content of the anime, making it bittersweet and wonderful.

I imagine many people shed tears when this played in the final moments of the last episode.

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Welcome back.Renge Miyauchi, Hotaru Ichijo, Natsumi Koshigaya, Komari Koshigaya

Non Non Biyori Repeat ED Full 'Welcome Home'

Welcome back, Renge Miyauchi, Hotaru Ichijo, Natsumi Koshigaya, Komari Koshigaya

This is the ending theme of Non Non Biyori Repeat.

It’s a warm and simple song befitting a countryside anime, and it really resonates with the heart.

Each character’s singing is well done, and I never get tired of listening to it.

I was listening to it thinking, “This week is already over (sob).”

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God knows…Haruhi Suzumiya (Aya Hirano)

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya "God knows…" FULL

God knows... Suzumiya Haruhi (Aya Hirano)

This song comes from the late-night anime “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.” The anime became a huge hit and sparked much discussion, with multiple theatrical releases.

It’s also popular as a song by Aya Hirano, who plays the heroine, Haruhi Suzumiya.

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If I'm wrapped in kindnessYumi Arai

Wrapped in Gentleness – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)

If Wrapped in Kindness Yumi Arai

It’s the theme song from Kiki’s Delivery Service.

I really love the intro—it gives me such a refreshing feeling.

I watched the movie a lot when I was little, so listening to this song makes me nostalgic and a bit wistful.

Yumi’s voice is so pleasant to listen to that I never get tired of it.

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Hill of the Rainbow and the Suncheep cheep

[AMV] Ranma 1/2 - Rainbow and Sun Hill - Ranma

Rainbow and Sun Hill Piyopiyo

It’s the ending theme of Ranma ½.

The lyrics are very beautiful, and listening to it as an adult really resonates with me.

Especially when I hear the second verse, I’m moved as it brings back the innocent feelings from my childhood.

Piyopiyo’s singing voice is very gentle and soothing.

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