Lovely anime song

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

One-Winged BirdAkiko Shikata

Akiko Shikata “One-Winged Bird” with lyrics

Katayoku no Tori - Akiko Shikata

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.

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Moving anime song masterpieces and popular tracks (121–130)

I'll find it before the stars do.Hiroko Moriguchi

Hiroko Moriguchi / I’ll Find You Before the Stars – Music Clip Full Ver.

Hiroko Moriguchi — I’ll find it before the stars do

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.

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Ephemeral Fireworkssupercell

supercell – Ephemeral Fireworks

Utakata Hanabi supercell

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.

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Premium Kuroge Wagyu Salted Tongue (grilled) 680 yenAi Otsuka

Ai Otsuka / Grilled Top-Salt Wagyu Tongue 680 Yen (Short Ver.)

Premium salted grilled Kuroge Wagyu tongue 680 yen Ai Otsuka

It’s the ending theme of Black Jack.

The title is really weird, but it’s a love song, and the beautiful melody is addictive.

The part where it’s somehow compared to salted tongue (beef tongue) is funny, but I think it’s a really good song.

I often sing it at karaoke.

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RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

It’s the theme song for a Crayon Shin-chan movie.

It has a unique worldview and a different vibe from other anime songs.

Even so, I think it carries a message that’s just as strong as any other track.

As the title suggests, it evokes the image of exploring the world like in an RPG.

It makes me feel like I’m a child again.

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TouchYoshimi Iwasaki

Touch – Yoshimi Iwasaki (Full)

Touch Iwasaki Yoshimi

This is the theme song of the anime Touch, based on Mitsuru Adachi’s original work, which set a landmark in baseball anime.

Even after the broadcast ended, it has been rebroadcast many times and adapted into a live-action film, becoming a long-loved work.

I imagine many people are moved to tears just by listening to this song.

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Aim to be a Pokémon MasterRika Matsumoto

Aim to Be a Pokémon Master / Rica Matsumoto (Covered by Kobasolo & Mirai (The Hoopers)) Short ver.

Aim to Be a Pokémon Master Rika Matsumoto

This is the original opening theme of the long-running anime Pokémon, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

It was even remade as the theme song for the movie, and I think it’s a song that gives courage to listeners across generations.

Please take this opportunity to listen to it together as a parent and child.

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