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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 song masterpieces and popular tracks (181–190)

ioliteInori Minase

iolite

Iolite Inori Minase

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.

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Moving anime song masterpieces and popular tracks (191–200)

Love je t'aimeMahiru Koda

“BUCCHIGIRI?!” Non-credit Ending / “BUCCHIGIRI?!” Ending Movie | Mahiru Koda “Love Je t’aime”

Love Je t’aime Mahiru Koda

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.

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A Maiden’s PolicyYoko Ishida

[MAD] Sailor Moon R: “Otome no Policy”

Otome no Policy by Yoko Ishida

This is the opening theme of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.

It’s a love song for a positive, forward-looking girl inspired by the heroine, Usagi Tsukino.

Even when things feel tough now, if you overcome them you’ll become even more beautiful—that’s the uplifting vibe.

As a woman, as a girl, when I feel discouraged or sad, listening to it gives me strength.

It’s my personal cheer-up song.

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HeyMaiko Fujita

[MV] Hey - Maiko Fujita

Hey, Maiko Fujita

It’s the opening theme song for the anime “Hiiro no Kakera,” released in 2012 as Maiko Fujita’s seventh single.

It was her first anime theme song.

This ballad poignantly sings of a love kept hidden in one’s heart, and—like her song “Koi ni Ochite”—it centers on the theme of how women feel when they fall in love.

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A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi

A Cruel Angel's Thesis – Yoko Takahashi (Full)

A Cruel Angel's Thesis by Yoko Takahashi

It’s the opening theme song of the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Released in 1995 as Yoko Takahashi’s 11th single, it sold 500,000 copies and achieved 1 million downloads, making it a representative anthem of anime music.

The song evokes the themes of the anime, with motifs that suggest motherhood.

It has also been covered by many artists.

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Fantastic TimeHey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – Fantastic Time [Official Music Video]

Fantastic TimeHey! Say! JUMP

This is a song that became a hot topic as the opening theme for the anime Time Bokan 24.

The phrase “Believe, love, feel, and dream” is striking, and the lyrics celebrate hope and possibility for the future.

With Hey! Say! JUMP’s signature refreshing vocals and energetic sound, it’s sure to lift listeners’ spirits.

The line “The past, the future, and the present all start to frolic” conveys an adventurous spirit that transcends time, making you feel excited just by listening.

It’s a track that gives you courage when you want to take on something new or when you’re feeling down.

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PIECE OF LOVESHAZNA

Shazna – Piece of Love PV

PIECE OF LOVESHAZNA

The song released by the visual kei band SHAZNA in March 1999 beautifully portrays the quickening heartbeat at the moment of falling in love.

It sings of a protagonist searching for a gray dawn and being captivated by a lover’s voice, expanding a world where sweetness and wistfulness coexist.

The track was also used as the first opening theme for the TV anime “Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne.” Its composition, which skillfully balances a glamorous, uplifting melody with emotional elements, captured the hearts of many anime fans.

It’s a recommended song for those who want to recall the thrill of falling in love or organize their feelings.

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