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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 (81–90)

againYUI

again

againYUI

It’s the opening theme song of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

Released in 2009, it is YUI’s 13th single.

YUI herself wrote and composed the song, and it’s a track where her angelic voice and lyrics that pierce like a cry from the heart resonate deeply.

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Lapis-Lazuli EarthNazuna Oikawa (CV: Suzu Hirose)

Lapis-Lazuli Earth

Lapis-Lazuli Earth Nazuna Oikawa (CV: Suzu Hirose)

This is an insert song from the animated film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”.

The song was originally included on Seiko Matsuda’s 1986 album “SUPREME,” and this version is a cover.

Suzu Hirose, who plays the heroine Nazuna Oikawa, delivers vocals that blend beautifully with the gentle interplay of piano and strings, quietly resonating in the listener’s heart.

The lyrics carry a sense of hope beyond hardship and a tenderness toward the Earth, leaving you with a warm feeling.

It’s a perfect track for those summer nights when you want to soothe your soul.

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Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks

Pride Revolution / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

Pride Revolution CHiCO with HoneyWorks

This is a song that was used as an opening theme for the anime Gintama.

The lyrics feel like being powerfully supported by someone important, and I think it’s a song that gives you a push forward.

The anime and the lyrics are linked, which is really great.

The music video is a romance-themed PV characteristic of HoneyWorks, so the contrast with the anime works well too.

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Renaselle SerenadeMomoiro Clover Z

Renaselle Serenade

Renacer Serenade Momoiro Clover Z

This is a song by Momoiro Clover Z whose moving lyrics and powerful melody resonate deeply.

It carries messages about the importance of taking on challenges and the meaning found in past experiences, gently encouraging listeners forward.

Released digitally in June 2024, it was also selected as the opening theme for the TV anime That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3.

Another highlight is that Motoki Omori of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE wrote and composed the song.

It’s recommended for anyone standing at a crossroads in life who wants to keep moving forward in their own way.

Give it a listen, and you’ll surely feel hope for tomorrow welling up.

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SymphonyYui Makino

Symphony Yui Makino

Yui Makino Symphony

Used as an insert song in ARIA The ANIMATION, it’s a piece that captures small moments of emotion in everyday life.

Yui Makino’s gentle vocals and the relaxed rhythm soothe the listener’s heart.

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UninstallChiaki Ishikawa

Uninstall [with lyrics]

Uninstall Chiaki Ishikawa

The opening song of Bokurano.

The lyrics are serious, centered on the theme of death.

Many words evoke that association.

The expressions are abstract and rendered in beautiful language.

The word “uninstall” appears repeatedly, carrying a strong message of wanting to escape, which makes the lyrics chilling.

The singer’s voice is also beautiful, almost like an enka singer.

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Moving Anisong Masterpieces and Popular Songs (91–100)

StoriesHitomi Kuroishi

Code Geass – Stories

Stories Hitomi Kuroishi

Among the insert songs from Code Geass, the one that played in episode 13, part B, moved me to tears.

This song captures the protagonist’s emotions so well that even first-time listeners will likely feel a deep ache in their hearts.

For those who have watched the main story, understanding Lelouch’s pain makes it all the more moving.

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