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.
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Moving Anison Masterpieces and Popular Songs (131–140)
If it shinesGoose house
It’s a song that colors a page of youth! Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Your Lie in April,” it captured the hearts of many fans.
Just listening to it makes you feel lighter and fills you with hope.
Released in February 2015, this track is widely known as one of Goose house’s signature works.
Its warm melody resonates across generations, and the lyrics—filled with encouraging messages that give you a gentle push—are especially appealing.
It’s a must-listen not only for children moving forward into the future, but also for adults who fondly remember their own youthful days.
Reflectiaeufonius
A song known for its catchy lyrics and rhythm, used as the opening theme for the popular romance anime true tears.
It’s often used as background music for work, and listening to it when you’re troubled or tired can give you courage.
FriendKetsumeishi
A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of human connections.
Its lyrics teach us that the power of friendship can support us through life, resonating with many listeners.
Released in October 2016, the track also drew attention as a theme song for the Crayon Shin-chan movie.
With a light, upbeat rhythm and a profound message in perfect balance, it lifts the listener’s spirits.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to feel the bonds of friendship or express gratitude to someone special.
Sing it with friends at karaoke, and it’s sure to become a cherished memory.
HOW CLOSE YOU AREMiyano Mamoru
A heartfelt ballad by Mamoru Miyano that depicts the importance of human connections.
Used as the ending theme for the anime Ajin and released in January 2016, its clear, resonant vocals and richly emotional melody beautifully express lost love and its rediscovery.
As Miyano’s first single in nine months, the song drew attention and ranked 7th on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
The lyrics—conveying the depth of relationships and the idea that we remain connected even when apart—leave a strong impression.
It’s a perfect track for moments when you want to reaffirm the bonds with someone important or when you’re seeking music that stays close to the heart.
Fragment of a rainbowKon Natsumi
It’s the ending theme of One Week Friends.
The beautiful melody and Ms.
Kon’s singing are very soothing.
The song doesn’t disrupt the anime’s bittersweet tone, so I think it fits very well.
Some parts of the lyrics feel a bit cheesy, but I still think they’re good.
ioliteMinase Inori
This song features elegant piano tones and Inori Minase’s transparent, crystalline vocals that resonate deeply in the heart.
Released in April 2023, it was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Dead Mount Death Play.
Its powerful message—“Even so, I want to live”—offers the courage to face hardships.
The delicate vocals convey the determination to look ahead despite loneliness and anguish, and they gently accompany the listener’s heart.
When you feel worn out by daily life or on the verge of losing yourself, listening to it can give you the strength to take a new step forward.
The world that was transparentHata Motohiro
This is a heartwarming song crafted by Motohiro Hata as the opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden.
Released in August 2010, its sweeping message—reflecting on what has been lost and the resolve to move forward after parting—ties in with the story.
The pop-rock melody, centered on acoustic guitar, is layered with powerful vocals that harmonize beautifully with the anime’s world.
This work is Hata’s 10th single, released in three editions: First Press Limited, Limited Period, and Regular, and it reached No.
13 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It’s a song that resonates deeply with those who have experienced parting from someone important or are trying to face events from their past.