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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?

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 (41–50)

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It’s the theme song of Hanasaku Iroha.

It played in the final episode, and it fit perfectly with the feeling of everyone heading toward their own futures.

The contrast between the bright melody and the slightly bittersweet lyrics is great.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when embarking on a new journey.

Moving Anisong Masterpieces and Popular Tracks (51–60)

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It’s the opening theme of A Certain Scientific Railgun.

The song faithfully captures the anime’s world.

Although it’s a bit difficult to sing, its up-tempo beat really amps you up at karaoke.

Also, the singer, Yoshino Nanjō, has a very cute, idol-like voice.

memoriesŌtsuki Maki

It’s the song used for One Piece’s very first ending theme, and if you listen to it now, some of you might find it so nostalgic that you can’t help but cry.

One Piece is still ongoing as an incredibly popular anime, but personally, this is my favorite ending theme, and I still listen to it often.

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Used as the opening theme for Fruits Basket, this song features Ritsuko Okazaki’s gentle vocals and a calm melody that naturally puts you at ease as you listen.

Since this anime is extremely well-crafted as a romance, if you like the opening theme, you’ll surely get hooked on the series too.

Snow RainUeda Kana

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Snow RainUeda Kana

This is a song that played as an insert track in Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A’s, and it was used in particularly moving, pivotal scenes in the main story.

The singer is Kana Ueda, the voice actress who plays the key character Hayate Yagami.

As expected of a voice actress, the emotions she pours into her singing really come through, and no matter how many times I listen, it brings me to tears.

Melody of the HeartShirahamasaka Koukou Gasshou-bu

An in-story song from TARI TARI.

The fact that it was composed by the protagonist’s late mother is moving enough to bring tears.

With its beautiful melody and lyrics, I find it incredibly soothing.

It’s a piece I’d love to try singing in a choir.

I recommend it when you want to feel refreshed.

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As an insert song in Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, it brought viewers to tears when it played in the main story, enhanced by the flashback scene.

Not only Japanese fans but also overseas fans were captivated, and the related videos on YouTube are all highly rated.