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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 songs: masterpieces and popular tracks (101–110)

Teru's SongAoi Teshima

Teru's Song [Tales from Earthsea] (’06-07-28)

Teru’s Song Aoi Teshima

It’s an insert song from Studio Ghibli’s film Tales from Earthsea.

The lyrics were written by the film’s director, Goro Miyazaki, inspired by Sakutaro Hagiwara’s poem “Kokoro” (Heart).

Teshima also voiced the character Therru in the same work.

With a bell-like, beautiful voice, the song creates a world that feels like reading a fairy-tale story.

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I touched an angel!After School Tea Time

Tried performing K-On!'s 'Touched by an Angel!' with the band [Gestalt Collapse] [Anime Song] [Ho-kago Tea Time]

Touched by an Angel! Ho-kago Tea Time

It’s an insert song from K-On!!.

In the final episode, the upperclassmen, including Yui, dedicate it to their junior, Azusa, and it’s a very adorable graduation song that’s truly moving.

Each member has their own solo part, and it really resonates with the heart.

It’s one of those songs I want to listen to every graduation season.

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And nowAsami Seto

Chihayafuru: And Now FULL

And now, Asami Seto

It’s the ending theme of Chihayafuru.

I can’t help but hear the two people in the lyrics as overlapping with Chihaya and Arata.

The lyrics feel like friends from our youth taking flight on their own different paths, and it really gives a strong sense of youth.

It’s a gentle, soulful song that I think sinks into the heart.

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Come meet me through the secret doorYukari Tamura

No-Rin OP: Coming to Meet You Through the Secret Door / Yukari Tamura

Coming to meet me through a secret door, Tamura Yukari

The opening theme of No-Rin.

It’s a cute, poppy song by Yukari Tamura, evoking the image of a girl in love.

I like the upbeat feel of the chorus.

Once you hear it, it sticks in your head and boosts your mood.

The lyrics for this song are also by Aki Hata.

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Sailor Star SongKae Hanazawa

Sailor Star Song

Sailor Star Song Hanaizawa Kae

This is the opening theme of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.

Unlike the previous songs, it’s a bright, upbeat track.

Since the manga’s author was involved in the lyrics, it evokes the anime.

It’s a cheerful and positive song, so it’s one I want to listen to when I’m feeling down.

It’s my personal cheer-up song.

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Moving/Touching Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks (111–120)

paradise lostMinori Chihara

[Official Video] Minori Chihara – Paradise Lost – 茅原実里

Minori Chihara - Paradise Lost

The opening theme of Ga-Rei: Zero.

It’s sung by the voice actors.

The song is uptempo, cool, and powerful.

The lyrics are by Aki Hata, who has written many songs, so they’re especially moving.

After watching the anime, I sometimes listen to this track and it gives me goosebumps.

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Even if you break tomorrowWANDS

Even if you break tomorrow Yu-Gi-Oh WANDS

Even if you break tomorrow, WANDS

Used as an ending theme for Yu-Gi-Oh!, this song is among the most popular in the series.

With its poignant lyrics and powerful vocals, it’s a highly polished track that resonates with listeners.

Even those unfamiliar with Yu-Gi-Oh! can be gently moved by it, so why not listen to it once while reading the lyrics?

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