Masterpieces of poignant anime songs. Recommended popular tracks.
I think it’s quite common that listening to songs tied in with anime makes you recall the work they’re from.
If the story was a sad one, hearing the song can leave you feeling wistful.
Here, I’ve picked out some Japanese pop songs—melancholic anime tracks—that evoke that feeling.
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Masterpieces of wistful anime songs. Recommended popular tracks (81–90)
We are!kitadani hiroshi
It’s an upbeat opening song.
I think these positive lyrics tell us that there’s still hope ahead.
It delivers an encouraging message and is the kind of song that can lift your spirits even after a heartbreak.
Sentimental Lovemimimeme MIMI
A sweet yet bittersweet, translucent husky voice that you can’t get enough of.
It’s a cute and dramatic song that matches the strings arrangement.
It’s heartrending and makes you feel like reliving your youth.
It also fits the anime perfectly, and it’s a song you can relate to no matter how many times you listen.
Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu
It’s a song where a national hero everyone knows cheers you on.
It’s simple, and I think the lyrics are something anyone can relate to.
It’s a song that makes you want to keep your head up and move forward.
I think listening to it quietly after a breakup might lift your spirits.
scarlet skykawada mami
With its rhythm, its clear, translucent voice, and the way it’s sung, this is a healing song.
It’s the one I want to listen to alone when I’m heartbroken.
It lets you sink into your feelings, and it’s truly a masterpiece.
It’s also a song you can absolutely enjoy even when you’re not going through a breakup.
Fragments of the SkyIkeda Ayako
This is the song that was used as the ending theme for the anime Dennou Coil, which aired on NEK.
It’s characterized by a soft, comforting singing voice like a blanket.
Listening along with the piano melody, the very heartrending lyrics really strike a chord.
PIANOTEHiran
Both the vocals and the melody are great, making it a pleasant song.
Sung in a high register, it has a bittersweet feeling, and I’d like to listen to it quietly when I’m alone.
The lyrics are also heartrending, making it perfect for a breakup song.
It’s a track that lets you sink into your emotions—especially one I find myself absorbed in at night.
Masterpieces of poignant anime songs. Recommended popular tracks (91–100)
Hello, Sadnesssaitou yuki
AAA is a dance and vocal group that enjoys strong popularity, especially among young people.
Among their songs, ‘Koion to Amazora’ is probably familiar even to older listeners, as it has been used in Ito-Yokado commercials and on NHK’s Red and White Song Contest.
It’s a poignant ballad I’d recommend to people of all ages.
