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/Touching Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks (111–120)
Because you are hereKomatsu Miho
It’s the theme from the Detective Conan movie.
The relaxed tempo matches Ms.
Komatsu’s gentle, beautiful singing voice, and it’s moving.
The lyrics and melody feel very Conan-like, and I love it.
I love it so much that I sometimes watch the movie just to hear this song.
One-Winged BirdShikata Akiko
This is the opening theme of “Umineko no Naku Koro ni.” The direction and lyrics are grand and austere.
Because of the high vocal range, it has a mysterious feel, and many of the lyrics are heavy.
The Italian also matches the anime’s lines.
I hope you’ll watch it.
I’ll find it before the stars do.Moriguchi Hiroko
The ending theme of One-Punch Man.
This person is known for Gundam, but I wasn’t aware of them at all.
I liked this song as soon as I first heard it and put it on my phone.
The vocals are powerful, and the lyrics are gentle.
Apparently, the song is about a cactus waiting for its master.
I love the singer’s warm, enveloping voice.
SymphonyMakino Yui
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.
UninstallIshikawa Chiaki
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.
Storieskuroishi hitomi
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.
Ephemeral Fireworkssupercell
The ending theme of the anime NARUTO Shippuden.
It’s Supercell’s third single, released in 2010.
The vocals are by nagi (Gazelle).
As the title suggests, it’s a song about fireworks, summer festivals, and a faint summer romance, focusing more on the pain and bittersweetness of love than its joy.
Beyond the negative feelings, its single-hearted devotion—continuing to think of the person they loved—really hits home.