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Touching Anime Ballads That Make You Cry [Moving & Heart-Wrenching]

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
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.

Do you all watch anime?

The theme songs of the shows we watched tend to stick in our heads forever, don’t they?

In this article, I’ll introduce plenty of moving, heart-wrenching anime ballads that can bring you to tears.

I’ve gathered many powerful masterpieces that will make your heart tremble—songs I want even non-anime viewers to hear.

Give them a listen when you’re feeling a bit tired or in the mood for a good cry.

If you’re in love right now, you’re sure to find a song that hits just right.

If you’ve seen the anime, the combination of the song and the scenes will make the emotion even stronger.

If you haven’t seen the anime these songs come from, take this chance to check them out!

I think the songs will sink even deeper into your heart.

Tear-Jerking Anime Song Ballads Special [Moving & Heart-Wrenching] (81–90)

summer evening skyKosuke Naka

Kousuke Atari “Best Covers ~Natsume’s Book of Friends~” Full Song Digest Video

Kosuke in the Summer Evening Sky

Natsuyuzora, sung by Kousuke Atari, was used as the ending theme for Season 1 of the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends.

The story delicately depicts Natsume, the protagonist who can see yokai, as he gradually begins to connect with those around him while carrying a painful past.

With its nostalgic, gentle melody, the song perfectly matches the anime’s worldview and is a truly beautiful piece.

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I want to light up the night sky in my dreams.Aqours

I tried playing “I Want to Light Up the Night Sky in a Dream”

Aqours wants to light up the night sky in dreams

It’s an insert song from the anime Love Live! Sunshine!!.

It was released as a single in 2016.

The lyrics carry a positive message about believing in yourself and moving forward toward the future.

When you’re tired of life or feeling lost, listening to it will surely give you courage.

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The happiness of a miniature gardenAzusa Tadokoro

TV anime “In the Land of Leadale” non-credit ED

Azusa Tadokoro of Miniature Garden Happiness

It’s an anime song that blends warmth and wistfulness, singing about how simply being with someone important can make you happy.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime In the Land of Leadale, adapted from a light novel, and is sung by voice actress Azusa Tadokoro.

Released in 2022 as her 12th single, the song’s depth matches perfectly with Tadokoro’s strong, grounded vocals—truly moving.

If you listen after reading the original novel or watching the anime, you’ll feel even more immersed in its world, so definitely give it a try.

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AlchemillaLegal Lily

Legal Lily – “Alchemilla” Music Video

Alchemilla Regal Lily

The chills run down my spine at the distinctive atmosphere of the soundscape and its progression.

It’s a work by the three-piece rock band Regal Lily, released as their second single in 2021.

The song serves as the ending theme for the anime “86 -Eighty Six-,” which portrays the horrors of war and a harrowing struggle that questions human nature.

The catchy chorus melody, the lyrics, the vocals—all of these are juxtaposed with the anime’s story, resulting in something that makes you reflect on life.

Before you know it, tears start to fall—it’s that kind of song.

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Ark of MemoryKashitaro Ito

Kashi Taro Ito “Ark of Memories” (TV Anime “Deca-Dence” Ending Theme) Music Video

Ark of Memory Ito Kashitaro

Kashitaro Ito is one of Japan’s most popular vocalists.

After rising to fame on Nico Nico Douga and steadily building his reputation, his career took a dramatic turn when he underwent vocal cord surgery.

Now fully recovered, he’s back at the forefront of the music scene.

His famous song “Ark of Memories” was released as the ending theme for the anime Deca-Dence.

If you know the anime, pay attention to the lyrics—they can be interpreted as referring to both Kaburagi and Natsume!

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Wishing diaryYumeha Koda

Wishing Diary – Fate/kaleid liner ED

Wishing Diary Yumeha Koda

Rather than obeying a predetermined fate, it’s a song about carving out your own destiny with your own hands and seizing the future you wish for.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei Herz!.

It’s a poignant ballad where a beautiful vocal performance matches a grand, sweeping arrangement.

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Tear-Jerking Anime Song Ballads Special [Moving & Heartbreaking] (91–100)

antinomyamazarashi

amazarashi 'Antinomy' Music Video 1.1a Edition | NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Ending Theme

Antinomy amazarashi

A two-piece rock band, amazarashi, has been drawing attention with a message-driven worldview themed around “How many songs do I want to listen to while looking at the lyrics right now?” Their 8th single, Antinomy, written as the ending theme for the TV anime NieR:Automata Ver1.

1a, features an ensemble with depth and a floating feel that truly stirs the heart.

The lyrics, depicting a reality that doesn’t go the way we hope, resonate with the anime and likely strike a chord with many listeners.

With a plaintive vocal and melody, it’s an emotional, lyrical rock tune.

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