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] (41–50)
I'm only gazing at you.Maki Ohguro
It’s the ending theme of “SLAM DUNK.” The song is about dreaming of being loved by just one special person and trying to become his ideal girl by matching his preferences.
She works hard at cooking, tones down her makeup—in short, it’s a song about a devoted, single-minded woman.
Anime Love Song Collection [Heart-fluttering & Tear-jerking] (51–60)
Love Song of LumYuko Matsuya
The opening theme song of Urusei Yatsura.
It’s a cute love song in which the devoted Lum-chan sings about her flirtatious darling.
Since its release in 1981, it has been covered by various artists, including Azusa Yamamoto, misono, Rola, Tomoya Nagase, and more.
GarnetHanako Oku
This is a wonderful song that etches each fleeting moment of youth into the heart.
It gently portrays school grounds, after-school scenes, and the everyday moments we tend to overlook, while weaving in feelings for a cherished person, resulting in a tender composition.
Okuda Hanako’s clear, translucent voice warmly sings of memories that never fade with time and emotions that remain unchanged, making this a particularly memorable track.
Released in July 2006 as her fourth single, it was selected as the theme song for the animated feature film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, peaking at No.
51 on the Oricon charts and staying on the charts for 19 weeks.
Accompanied by a simple piano tone that brings back nostalgic memories, this song is one you’ll want to hear if you’ve experienced parting with someone dear or are about to take a new step forward.
Your song*Yun*chi
The ending theme of Log Horizon.
It’s a cute love song that sings about the flutter, excitement, and thrill you feel when you realize you’re in love.
It’s sure to boost those happy, in-love feelings.
Released in 2013 as Yun*chi’s debut single.
Prince×PrinceFrom4to7
It’s the opening theme of the TV anime “Kiss Him, Not Me.” The series is a so-called reverse harem, and the song is performed by the unit formed by the four voice actors who play the boys who like the heroine: Yuki Ono, Keisuke Komoto, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, and Nobunaga Shimazaki.
Their handsome voices are a must-hear.
Everlasting LuvBREAKERZ
Opening theme song of Detective Conan.
It’s a rock love song from Shinichi to Ran.
He’s closer to her than anyone, but only in the form of Conan.
He promises that once he’s solved the mystery someday, he will surely come to get her as Shinichi Kudo.
It was released in 2009.
Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez
This is “Sen no Yoru wo Koete” by the band Aqua Timez, who shocked many by suddenly announcing their disbandment in 2018.
It was used as the theme song for the Bleach theatrical anime and achieved million-selling status.
In addition to this track, the band released numerous beloved hits that anyone can hum along to, such as Niji, the theme song for the hugely popular drama Gokusen, and the classic Toushindai no Love Song.