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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] (41–50)

One more time,One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki

Masayoshi Yamazaki – “One more time, One more chance” MUSIC VIDEO [4K Quality]

One more time, One more chance Masayoshi Yamazaki

Ten years after its initial release, in 2007, it became one of Masayoshi Yamazaki’s signature songs as the theme for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “5 Centimeters per Second.” It portrays a tender, straightforward love—feelings for someone you can’t suppress, the aching impulse to search for them even while knowing they couldn’t possibly be there.

It plays near the end of the film, in a scene featuring the now-grown protagonists, and it’s guaranteed to give you goosebumps and move you deeply.

So perfectly in sync with the film, this track is indispensable as a component of the story itself.

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Unchanging ThingsHanako Oku

Unchanging Things

Kawaranaimono by Okukhanako

The insert song from the 2006 animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is Kawaranai Mono, sung by Oku Hanako, an artist known for her poignant ballads.

This song expresses the wish to see someone you love, and if you’ve seen the movie, it likely brings to mind the two characters who part ways with aching sadness.

It matches the outcome of their romance perfectly.

The song is beautiful on its own as well, and I think it resonates with anyone who’s experienced a breakup or is in a long-distance relationship.

It’s a love ballad I’d recommend to anyone looking for an anime song that will move you to tears.

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Always With MeYumi Kimura

Yumi Kimura - "Always With Me"

Always With Me by Yumi Kimura

It’s the theme song from the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away.

Many of you can probably sing it without looking at the lyrics.

Although it’s been a while since its release, it remains a beloved classic all across Japan.

Listening to it makes you want to watch Spirited Away, doesn’t it?

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Genesis of AquarionAKINO from bless4

Genesis of Aquarion – AKINO (Full)

Genesis of Aquarion AKINO from bless4

When it comes to anime love songs, many people might think of this one.

It’s the theme song of the anime “Genesis of Aquarion.” When your heart is tired, this kind of love song is sure to soothe you.

If you’re looking for the energy to live strongly, give it a listen.

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Scarlet Love SongX JAPAN

X Japan – Scarlet Love Song (Music Video)

Scarlet Love SongX JAPAN

This is a magnificent ballad in long-awaited Japanese lyrics by X JAPAN, who resumed their activities.

The delicate piano melodies crafted by YOSHIKI and the sweeping strings weave an awe-inspiring soundscape.

Layered on top, Toshl’s richly expressive vocals portray a moving tale of burning, pure love.

The song was written in June 2011 as the theme for the animated film “Osamu Tezuka’s Buddha: The Great Departure,” and it harmonizes beautifully with the film’s grand worldview.

It’s the perfect number for moments when you want to feel deep affection for someone special or immerse yourself in music with a strong narrative quality.

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Fanfare of the HeartAki Okui

[HD] Pokemon – BW “Fanfare of the Heart FULL” ~Romaji Subs~

Fanfare of the Heart Aki Okui

“Fanfare of the Heart” was used as the opening song for the anime Pokémon: Best Wishes, which began in 2010.

It’s sung by singer-songwriter Aki Okui.

Although the single was released jointly with voice actress Rica Matsumoto, for Aki Okui it marked her first single in 7 years and 7 months—truly a long-awaited release for fans.

The song features a refreshing, moving melody that evokes a sense of adventure.

Be sure to check it out!

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Stars swimMacaroni Enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Hoshi ga Oyogu” MV

Macaroni Enpitsu where stars swim

A gem of a ballad themed around the restlessness and transience of summer.

Released by Macaroni Empitsu in April 2022, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Summer Time Rendering.” Its bittersweet lyrics and exhilarating sound leave a strong impression, depicting the sense of loss after losing someone precious and the struggle against fate.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a summer night—perfect for times of heartbreak or parting from someone important.

As you listen, you’ll likely find yourself relating it to your own experiences.

Savor this masterpiece packed with everything that makes Macaroni Empitsu so compelling—you’re sure to be moved.

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