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 anime song masterpieces and popular tracks (181–190)
To my best friendIwasaki Hiromi
It’s the ending theme of Pokémon.
It’s a song that conveys the friendship between Ash and Pikachu and warms the heart.
After becoming an adult, I came to appreciate the quality of the lyrics more and grew to love it even more.
It’s a gentle, laid-back song that feels cleansing for the soul.
Love is thrill, shock, and suspenseAiuChi Rina
This is a song by Rina Aiuchi that was used as an opening theme for the anime Detective Conan.
At the time, the para para dance was popular, and Conan dancing para para in the opening became a hot topic.
It’s also a moving song as an anime theme.
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.
Share The WorldTōhōshinki
A rousing cheer song that powerfully delivers a message of hope and unity! Released in April 2009 as the theme song for the anime ONE PIECE, this track by Tohoshinki captivates listeners with lyrics that resonate deeply and a driving, exhilarating melody that perfectly matches, drawing the audience into the world of the anime.
Debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon daily ranking, it captured the hearts of many.
With lyrics that stir feelings of friendship and a longing for adventure, this song will gently yet firmly nudge you forward as you take your next step.
Rival!Matsumoto Rika
It’s the opening theme of Pokémon.
You can feel the passionate friendship with rivals, and it’s very moving.
The lyrics are a bit cheesy but easy to understand, making it easy to listen to.
Listening to it as an adult brings back memories and really tugs at the heartstrings.
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.
Love je t’aimekōda mahiru
A song brimming with sweet-and-sour romance and passionate emotion has been born.
Its Arabian-flavored sound interweaves exquisitely with jazz elements, gripping listeners’ hearts and never letting go.
Mahiru Koda’s sultry vocals beautifully capture the anime’s world.
Released in January 2024, this piece was written as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo anime “BUCCHIGIRI?!”.
The lyrics, filled with the freshness of youth and the bittersweet pain of love, are universally relatable.
It’s a recommended track not only for those troubled by love, but also for anyone who feels nostalgic for their youthful days.