Moving and iconic anime songs, popular tracks
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.
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Moving/anime-inspiring theme song masterpieces and popular songs (61–70)
Just one feelingKOKIA

This is the song used for the opening of GUNSLINGER GIRL -IL TEATRINO-, for which the popular singer-songwriter KOKIA handled all the lyrics and composition.
Although the anime itself is relatively niche, the opening is often uploaded to video sites, so many people have probably heard it.
In particular, the chorus has a catchy rhythm and a melody that sticks in your head, so you might find yourself humming it before you know it—another reason this song is so popular.
Captured in a shimmering momentMANISH

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.
For YouSuara

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.
Small palmriya

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

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).”


