Lovely anime song

Anime Love Song Special [Heart-Fluttering & Tearjerkers]

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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.

Anime Love Song Special [Heart-Throbbing & Tear-Jerking] (11–20)

EASY LOVESumire Uesaka

Sumire Uesaka 'EASY LOVE' Music Video / Sumire Uesaka 'EASY LOVE'

EASY LOVE Sumire Uesaka

You know that feeling when you want to tease someone you like… I bet many people can relate.

This is the opening theme for the anime “Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro.” It’s a song by the popular voice actress Sumire Uesaka, released in 2021 as her 11th single.

The upbeat tempo really gets you hyped! Another charm point is the lyrics, which mirror the anime’s story almost exactly.

And Uesaka’s voice… it’s honestly so cute.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to play when you’re feeling down.

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Gentle CometYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Gentle Comet” Official Music Video (YOASOBI – Comet)

Gentle Comet YOASOBI

This is a song used as the ending theme for season 2 of the anime BEASTARS.

It’s a track by the musical duo YOASOBI, also known for their hit Yoru ni Kakeru, and it was released digitally in 2021.

It’s a somewhat wistful love song that conveys the feeling of wanting to always stay by the side of someone dear to you.

The fragile vocals and resonant piano tones are truly moving.

If you listen to it after watching the anime, you’ll surely get a different impression—so by all means, give it a try.

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For example, it's the magic of courage.Haruka Yamazaki

Haruka Yamazaki - 2nd Single “For Example, It’s the Magic of Courage” (Preview MV)

For example, that is the magic of courage, Haruka Yamazaki.

It’s a grand electric number that sings, “If I’m with someone precious like you, I can keep moving forward anywhere.” The song is by Haruka Yamazaki, who is also active as a voice actress, and was released as her second single in 2021.

It serves as the opening theme for the anime “Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town.” The bright, clear melody pairs beautifully with Yamazaki’s free and expansive vocals—they really shine! It may not be a love song in the strict sense, but it somehow makes you want to fall in love.

Perhaps it’s the straightforward feelings you can sense from the music that have that effect.

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Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer [Live ver.]

Ballad of a Singer by Kazuyoshi Saito

Many of you probably sing this often at karaoke.

It’s one of singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature songs, released in 1997 as his 15th single.

It was chosen as the theme song for Masaaki Yuasa’s 2017 animated film “Lu Over the Wall.” Words of love that can be conveyed precisely because they’re sung—what a truly wonderful song.

It might be better to sing it to someone than just listen to it yourself.

You could even try a solo acoustic rendition.

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MonochrocityACE COLLECTION

“It’s Disgusting to Call This Love” OP Theme: ACE COLLECTION – “Monochrocity” Music Video

Monochrocity ACE COLLECTION

This is a song used as the opening theme for the anime “Koikimo: It’s Too Sick to Call This Love.” Created by ACE COLLECTION, a rock band that rose to popularity through their activity on YouTube, it was released in 2021 as their eighth single.

Its stylish, funk-tinged sound is both sultry and cool.

The lyrics express the thorny feelings that come with love—jealousy of others and anxiety precisely because you care about someone.

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Where happiness liesLOCAL CONNECT

LOCAL CONNECT – Where Happiness Lies (Anime 'My Love Story!!' Ending Theme) [Lyric MV]

Where Happiness Lies LOCAL CONNECT

A pure anison that sings about wanting to connect with people on a deep, heartfelt level.

It’s a track by LOCAL CONNECT, a rock band from Kyoto Prefecture, included on their 2015 mini-album “Kako Tsunagu Mirai” (A Future Linked to the Past).

The song was used as the ending theme for the anime “My Love Story!!,” adapted from a shoujo manga.

It’s a moving ballad crafted with a gentle band sound.

The lyrics, which talk about the happiness we hadn’t noticed before, really hit home.

Definitely give it a listen as a couple.

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Anime Love Song Special [Heart-throbbing & Tear-jerking] (21–30)

Love Dramatic feat. Rikka IharaMasayuki Suzuki

Masayuki Suzuki “Love Dramatic feat. Rikka Ihara” Spin-off Movie

Love Dramatic feat. Rikka Ihara Masayuki Suzuki

The opening theme for the TV anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.” Based on the strong wish from the anime staff—“We want the King of Love Songs to sing the theme for the No.

1 rom-com”—Masayuki Suzuki, known as the King of Love Songs, was chosen to perform it.

The lyrics incorporate the anime’s story of a battle of wits between a boy and a girl, each scheming in various ways to make the other confess.

Its upbeat, catchy sound perfectly captures the series’ comedic vibe!

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