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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.

Masterpieces of poignant anime songs. Recommended popular tracks (91–100)

PIANOTEHiran

Mirai Nikki soundtrack – Faylan – Pianote
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.

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.

Crescent Moon SunsetSakanakushon

Sakanaction / Crescent Moon Sunset -Music Video-
Crescent Moon SunsetSakanakushon

I felt that it’s a song with very heartrending lyrics and a melody that sounds terribly heartrending, one that conveys nothing but pure sorrow.

Walther P38Chārī Kōsei

Lupin the Third Ending Theme – Lupin the Third Part II Ending
Walther P38Chārī Kōsei

For many people of a certain generation, “Walse P-38” sung by jazz musician Charlie Kosei is a memorable song.

It became famous as the ending theme of Lupin the Third.

It’s a wistful anime song with a sophisticated, adult atmosphere.

Tiger MaskMorimoto Hideyo

[Hideyo Morimoto (Hiro Nitta)] Tiger Mask [1999]
Tiger MaskMorimoto Hideyo

Hideo Morimoto’s “Tiger Mask” is, as the title suggests, the opening theme of the popular anime Tiger Mask.

Tiger Mask is a lonely hero who fights for the good of the world and its people while hiding his true identity.

Fittingly, the song carries a wistful tone.

I♥UTHE★SCANTY

“Looking for the Full Moon” (Full Moon o Sagashite) First Opening Theme “I♥U”
I♥UTHE★SCANTY

THE★SCANTY’s song delicately portrays the feelings of someone in love.

The lyrics express the pain of being unable to convey one’s feelings to a beloved person and the wish to fall asleep by their side, resonating with many listeners.

With its pop sound and friendly melody, it has an uplifting charm that lifts your spirits just by listening.

Used as an anime tie-in, the song matched its cute world and won fans’ hearts.

It’s a perfect track for those troubled by love or quietly holding feelings for someone special—sure to deliver a moving experience that echoes in your heart.

Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

AAA / “Love Sound and Rainy Sky” Music Video
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

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.