Anime Love Song Special [Heart-Fluttering & Tearjerkers]
Anime spans many genres, but romance stories are definitely one of the classics.
And you could even say there are just as many love songs as there are shows.
Even when the main plot isn’t a love story, the opening or ending theme might be a love song.
In any case, there are tons—an absolutely staggering number—of anime love songs.
This article rounds up those masterpieces.
Whether you’re in love right now or feeling down after a breakup, we’ve got recommendations for you.
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Anime Love Song Special [Heart-throbbing & Tear-jerking] (71–80)
A Single PetalStereopony
It’s the ending theme of the anime BLEACH.
It’s a poignant song that sings, “If I could, I’d do it over—turn back time,” but the husky vocals and guitar sound keep it from feeling too heavy, making it very easy to listen to.
It’s a song I want to hear during the season when fresh green leaves begin to sprout from the cherry blossoms.
In that caseMacaroni Enpitsu
It’s a striking song where wistfulness and passion blend together.
Created by Macaroni Enpitsu, it was released in January 2025 and chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime “Ao no Hako.” The youthful lyrics, vividly expressing powerful feelings about love, resonate deeply.
Its emotional guitar sound is another highlight, gripping your heart.
I think it’s a song that empathizes with those struggling in love and gives them the courage to move forward.
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This is the very first opening theme of the “Magical DoReMi: Mirmo!” series.
Voice actress Mai Nakahara sings it with an adorable voice.
The lyrics are memorable for their very cute imagery, comparing feelings of love and the person you like to sweets.
head over heelsMONO NO AWARE
How about a unique, single-minded love song that helps you relax and let your shoulders drop? It’s a track by the four-piece rock band MONO NO AWARE, released digitally in 2020.
It served as the theme song for the boys’ love anime film “The Stranger by the Shore.” Just like the title suggests, the lyrics convey someone completely smitten with the person they love, and it’s absolutely heart-fluttering.
The soft, down-to-earth choice of words is really nice, too.
The driving feel of the song seems to capture the story’s boy-meets-boy worldview.
moratoriumOmoinotake
The rich sound of the piano feels like it reaches deep into your chest.
This track is by Omoinotake, a piano trio band from Shimane Prefecture, and is included on a mini-album of the same name as the song, released in 2020.
It serves as the theme song for the animated film “Twittering Birds Never Fly: The Clouds Gather.” It’s a ballad with a dreamy atmosphere that brings a sense of calm when you listen.
However, the lyrics express a poignant longing—wishing the two of us could stay like this forever—which tightens the chest with its sorrow.
It makes you want to cherish the time you have now with the person you love.
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With its light, bouncy rhythm and cute worldview, this love song is so charming it’s hard not to smile while listening.
Ano’s distinctive vocals and the catchy melody leave a strong impression.
Released in October 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Ranma 1/2.
The lyrics by ano and Shuichi Manabe weave in comedic elements and the complex feelings of longing for love, perfectly matching the anime’s atmosphere.
It’s recommended for those who want to savor the nuances of romance and human relationships.
With humor-filled lyrics and a pop sound, it’s sure to lift your spirits.
There’s someone I want to talk to right now.Nogizaka46
This is the song selected as the theme for the anime film “The Anthem of the Heart.” Performed by the popular idol group Nogizaka46, it was released in 2015 as their 13th single.
The lyrics, which portray the confusion of realizing one’s feelings of love and the sympathy felt toward the other person, leave a strong impression.
It’s content many in the younger generation may particularly relate to.
Although the tune and melody are tinged with melancholy, by the time you finish listening, it’s an anime song that somehow leaves you feeling refreshed.