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.

Playlist

Anime Love Song Special [Heart-Fluttering & Tearjerkers]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Love is the slave of chaos.Creeping Up From Behind Team G		The catchy theme song of Nyaruko-san Season 2
2	blizzardShiena Nishizawa		Kancolle ending, Shiena Nishizawa’s masterpiece
3	OraciónShiro (Ai Kayano)		A healing song to listen to when you feel lonely
4	The Quintupled ShapeThe Quintuplets of the Nakano Family		The opening theme song of The Quintessential Quintuplets anime season 2, a bittersweet love song.
5	OverflyLuna Haruna		Singing of love’s frustrating ache and its hope
6	Ephemeral Fireworkssupercell		A song that gently and poignantly sings of a fleeting love.
7	PlatinumMaaya Sakamoto		Sakura’s Opening Theme: Growth and Determination
8	Beautiful WorldHikaru Utada		The Eva theme song expresses Shinji’s feelings.
9	Memory ShiritoriDIALOGUE＋		Romantic anime songs from DIALOGUE+, heart-stirring masterpieces
10	promiseFriends		I’m moved by Friends’ emotional song.
11	Sparkling DaydreamZAQ		Chuunibyou-style opening, an upbeat love song
12	Breathe hereeill		The feeling of a love that breathes, a song that resonates in the heart
13	KotonohaMotohiro Hata		Hata Motohiro’s bittersweet love song from The Garden of Words
14	The Ultimate O/X PlanMOSAIC.WAV		A powerful love song from an anime opening
15	EASY LOVESumire Uesaka		Sumire Uesaka, the opening theme song singer for Nagatoro-san
16	Gentle CometYOASOBI		YOASOBI 'Maybe,' a heartrending love song
17	For example, it’s the magic of courage.Haruka Yamazaki		Haruka Yamazaki’s Grand Love Song
18	Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito		A heartfelt love song by Kazuyoshi Saito, performed as a solo acoustic (singing with guitar).
19	MonochrocityACE COLLECTION		Anime opening theme, a stylish track
20	Where happiness liesLOCAL CONNECT		An anime ending song that depicts a bond of hearts
21	Love Dramatic feat. Rikka IharaMasayuki Suzuki		Kaguya-sama opening theme passionately sung by Masayuki Suzuki
22	orionKenshi Yonezu		The memorable ending theme of the anime March Comes in Like a Lion
23	Love is…Miliyah Kato		An inspiring classic that vows eternal love
24	Evening Scenery YesterdayJin ft. LiSA		Anime ending theme, a cute tsundere-style song
25	A Lovey-Dovey Love Song with My HusbandFenris (CV: Rie Kugimiya)		A sweet love song full of love, soothing to the heart
26	Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW		Packed with pure love! GT's opening theme
27	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu		A song of summer memories and a fleeting love
28	After-School OverflowMegumi Nakajima		Ranka’s heartrending love song from Macross F
29	In love with loveMai Kuraki		The subtle emotions of love depicted in the lyrics
30	Diamond CrevasseSheryl Nome starring May’n		The ending song of Macross Frontier is heartbreaking.
31	Love CirculationKana Hanazawa		Ren'ai Circulation is Nadeko's song.
32	GravityBUMP OF CHICKEN		The moving theme song by BUMP OF CHICKEN
33	Genesis of AquarionAKINO		Aquarion is a moving love song.
34	Stars swimMacaroni Enpitsu		A masterpiece that portrays the sense of loss and hope of summer
35	centimeterthe peggies		A wistful longing to get closer to someone precious
36	The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Theme song of 'Ao Haru Ride': the bittersweet feelings of youthful love
37	Togetsukyo ~Thinking of You~Mai Kuraki		Theme song of the Detective Conan movie, Mai Kuraki’s classic
38	It seems like it has to be you.Masayoshi Oishi		Masayoshi Oishi's unrequited love cheer song
39	One more time,One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki		A moving song that portrays the sorrow and feelings of not being able to meet
40	Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks		An emotional song used as a Gintama anime opening theme
41	Love Song of the Rocket FireworkShigeru Chiba, Yuri Shiratori		A song that sings about Kuwabara’s pure feelings for Yukina.
42	I…beautiful night		A heartwarming song that portrays the adolescent heart
43	Vitrified glass patternyanaginagi		A beautiful song that brings back memories of youthful summers.
44	EverlastingB’z		B’z’s movie theme song, an emotional ballad
45	Fluffy TimeSakuragaoka High School Light Music Club		A coming-of-age song that paints the bittersweetness of unrequited love and dreams
46	DearestAyumi Hamasaki		Inuyasha theme song: Ayumi Hamasaki’s moving track.
47	Diamond CrevasseSheryl Nome starring May’n		A song of parting and hope, a track that gives you courage
48	Spectrum of PassionIkimonogakari		A powerful love song shakes the brain
49	TrianglerMaaya Sakamoto		A theme song that sings of the anxieties and conflicts of love
50	I’m only gazing at you.Maki Ohguro		The romance theme song of 'SLAM DUNK,' a song about a devoted woman
51	Love Song of LumYuko Matsuya		A classic song that sings of Lum-chan’s heartrending feelings
52	GarnetHanako Oku		A heartfelt song that paints memories of youth
53	Your songYunchi		A cute love song that sings about the thrill of romance.
54	Prince×PrinceFrom4to7		Opening theme of a reverse harem anime
55	Everlasting LuvBREAKERZ		A bittersweet song of promise that Conan gives to Ran
56	Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez		Signature songs of Aqua Timez and the trajectory of their musical activities
57	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		Depicting the passion for basketball and the pure sentiments of youth
58	HOMEAsako Toki		A soothing masterpiece by Asako Toki that touches the heart, singing of family love and romance.
59	Summer IllusionGARNET CROW		GARNET CROW's bittersweet summer memories
60	Cherry blossoms bloom: future, love, dreamyozuka*		Like cherry blossoms swaying in the spring breeze, a sweet and bittersweet love is about to begin...
61	Sakura KissChieko Kawabe		Glistening and sparkling as if it were spring sunlight, …
62	My boyfriend is a pilot.Mari Iijima		A classic song that sings of love, airplanes, and a woman’s feelings
63	PUNCH LINE!Shokotan ♥ Dempagumi		Theme song and collaboration track(s) for Punch Line
64	Touch and Go!!Megumi Hayashibara		A poignant love song that portrays the anxieties and hopes of romance.
65	Honey♥Come!!Yui Ogura		TV anime theme song, a song by Yui Ogura
66	Heart-throbbing Love SongSUPER☆GiRLS		The bittersweet romances of girls aiming to become idols
67	TreasureHekiyou Academy Student Council		Anime theme song, the heartrending voices of four singers
68	A night when the moonlight softly fallsNanao Ogawa		A gentle ending song that echoes across the starry sky
69	In the stillness of the shining skyKalafina		The beautiful songs from Black Butler are soothing to the soul.
70	Love LetterGACKT		The heart-resonating ballad “Love Letter” by GACKT
71	A Single PetalStereopony		A song with heartrending lyrics and a light, breezy sound
72	In that caseMacaroni Enpitsu		A youthful love song filled with longing and passion
73	Pretty Cake MagicKa Ending e + Cheek Fairy, Ka Ending e,		The first opening theme song of the anime 'Mirmo de Pon!'
74	head over heelsMONO NO AWARE		A soothing love song, the theme song of MNA
75	moratoriumOmoinotake		The resonant piano and heartrending lyrics touch the heart.
76	Fiancé-kkyunano		A lighthearted love song: the charm of ano
77	There’s someone I want to talk to right now.Nogizaka46		Theme song of an animated film, singing of a bittersweet love
78	Pink TyphoonLuna Haruna		Anime Yuragi-sou: Opening theme sung by Luna Haruna
79	Sound of SnowNovelbright		A winter love story, a heartwarming yet bittersweet love song
80	Cynthia, my belovedRitsuko Okazaki		The ending theme of 'Akihabara Dennou-gumi' (Cyber Team in Akihabara)
81	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		The iconic song from the high school baseball anime Touch, scenes of youth
82	Shining☆DaysMinami Kuribayashi		A song of a strong woman’s heart that protects the one she loves
83	It’s not a lie.I wish it could stay midnight forever.		A beautiful theme song that portrays a heartrending love
84	Someone like you.Lilia.		A new song that sings of Riria’s heartrending unrequited love.
85	Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai		Hirai Dai's gentle singing voice enhances the charm of the anime.
86	Trick artRyuji Kiyoshi		Ryuji Kiyoshi delivers unique expressions of love in anime songs
87	Gradation feat. Yuho KitazawaKANA-BOON		A heart-throbbing anime song that expresses the clumsiness of love
88	Star Jet!Sena, Rie, Miki, and Kana from AIKATSU☆STARS!		A song about earnestly challenging your dreams while staying true to yourself
89	The Fuse of Heart-Pounding ExcitementYukari Konno		A song where feelings of love flare up like a fuse
90	BluestarSayaka Yamamoto		A moving song that portrays a love story
91	Give me! Chocolate!Ryoko Shintani, Yukari Tamura, Miyuki Sawashiro		Anime songs to give to someone you love
92	Liar MoonYorushika		A beautiful ballad that depicts sorrow and a sense of loss
93	dramaticMiki Sato		Miki Sato’s heartbreak song, a positive feeling
94	To reach you…MAY’S		Anime theme song, the feelings of a bittersweet unrequited love
95	DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi SuzukiMasayuki Suzuki		Masayuki Suzuki’s passionate new song, an anime theme
96	Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes		A heartwarming song depicting spring thunder and cherry blossoms
97	Nostalgic RainfallCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A refreshing theme song for an age-gap romance anime
98	By your side.Lilia.		A gentle portrayal of first love—Lilia’s song
99	Mogyutto ‘Love’ Coming Close!μ’s		The sweet love songs of μ’s, which give you energy
100	side by sideChinatsu Matsumoto		Chinatsu Matsumoto’s true-to-life songs and captivating voice
101	My First KissReassured Dad		A famous love song from Kiteretsu Encyclopedia
102	chocolate insomniaTsubasa Hanekawa (Yui Horie)		The opening theme of “Nekomonogatari,” a bittersweet love song
103	sweets paradeKaruta Roromiya (CV: Kana Hanazawa)		A song of sweet treats and budding love
104	Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR		A love song portraying encounters and farewells in spring
105	I fell in loveaiko		A love ballad that portrays Aiko’s pure love
106	Placation-and-coaxing negotiationKano and Uzaki-chan		Uzaki-chan’s opening theme, brimming with Kano’s romance vibes.
107	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		“Zenzenzense” sings about a fateful encounter.