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?
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Moving anime song masterpieces and popular tracks (181–190)
Time after time ~In the town where flowers dance~Kuraki Mai
It’s the theme song from the Detective Conan movie.
It’s perfect for a film set in Kyoto, and I think it’s a piece that brings beautiful scenery to mind.
The lyrics, which convey the beauty and wistfulness of dancing flowers, are deeply moving.
Kuraki’s singing voice is very gentle and beautiful, and it helps me relax.
Moon Flower -tsukihana-Kitaide Nana
It’s the opening theme of Hell Girl: Three Vessels.
The vocals are cute, and it’s a song I’d like girls who are hopelessly in love to listen to.
The lyrics are dark, but the rhythm is distinctive and addictive.
The guitar matches the mood of the track.
Wind Climbing ~Played by the Wind~Okui Aki
It’s the ending theme of Magical Circle Guru Guru.
The chorus has really encouraging lyrics and gives me energy.
The rest of the lyrics are deep too, and when you listen to them as an adult, they really hit home.
Oku’i’s singing voice is beautiful and suits the song well.
Flower of Condemnation ~Guilty Sky~Kosaka Riyu
It’s the ending theme of Claymore.
The lyrics give off a noble, proud image—cool and serious.
As a fan of the anime myself, I think the content and the song are a perfect match.
The rhythm doesn’t get too fast, and the key is low, so it’s a song that feels good to sing.
wrap (as in: wrap up filming)Yamazaki Ikusaburo
A delicate, wistful medium-tempo ballad that begins with the sound of a film camera.
Released digitally in July 2024 as the opening theme for the anime “Twilight Out of Focus,” this piece showcases Ikusaburo Yamazaki’s gentle vocals that sink deep into the heart.
Using a film set’s wrap-up as a metaphor, the lyrics poignantly depict parting and a sense of loss.
They capture miraculous moments and the complex emotions that arise when you recognize an ending, making it a recommended listen when you want to linger in memories or after saying goodbye to someone important.
It’s a moving track that highlights Yamazaki’s exceptional vocal prowess.