The Tear-Jerking World of Heart-Piercing Anime Songs

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yama 'slash' Lyric Video (TV anime 'Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury' Season 2 Opening)

Slash is a track distinguished by its striking use of strings.

Written by yama as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2, the song conveys the inner feelings of various characters, using key changes to express shifts in perspective.

Its structure also accelerates toward the end, building a palpable sense of climax.

Be sure to listen for how the lyrics in the first and second verses form a paired relationship, too.

Ash and PrayerGEMS COMPANY

GEMS COMPANY “Ash and Prayer” (Anime ‘NieR:Automata Ver1.1a’ Cour 2 Ending Theme) Music Video

It’s a moving number where deep sorrow and hope intersect.

It’s a song by GEMS COMPANY, released in July 2024.

It was also used as the ending theme for Cour 2 of the anime NieR:Automata Ver1.

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You’ll be drawn into the world woven by Taro Yoko’s lyrics and Keiichi Okabe’s composition.

The imagery of ash and prayer is striking, and the lyrics about humanity’s sins and atonement really pierce the heart.

The more you know about the NieR story, the more this work will hit you.

It’s great to listen to while watching the anime, of course, but also recommended when you want to sit quietly and face it alone.

BluestarSayaka Yamamoto

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It’s a moving ballad that comforts repressed emotions and lonely hearts.

Sayaka Yamamoto’s clear, translucent voice gently seeps into the soul.

Released in March 2024 as the ending theme for the anime “The Demon Lord’s Slave Elf Is My Wife, But How Do I Love Her?”, it features striking lyrics about self-sacrifice, restrained desires, and the pain born from them.

Yet it also conveys a glimmer of hope.

When you’re feeling down, this song might become a source of support for your heart.

Yorozuya BluesHaizu Odeo

❛Gintama OST ❜ Banjiya Blues/Yorouzuya Blues — Kamagata Eiichi ❪ traducida ❫♡

The insert song “Yorozuya Blues” from the anime Gintama is a track whose bluesy, gritty melody deeply portrays the show’s world.

Its somewhat melancholic, sentimental blues rhythm carries a power that prompts self-reflection amid an uncooperative reality and awakens one’s pride.

Set in Edo, where aliens known as Amanto have invaded and values have suddenly shifted, Gintama centers on the protagonist and unfolds a tapestry of human stories that make you laugh, cry, and feel warm inside.

The richly emotional lyrics, which resonate with the struggles of modern people, are profoundly moving.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.Naniwa Danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Thank You from the Bottom of My Heart [Jacket Shooting Movie]

A heartwarming mid-tempo number sung by Naniwa Danshi as the theme song for the theatrical film of Ninja Boy Rantaro, which follows the adventures and growth of young ninjas.

Its gentle melody and lyrics filled with gratitude perfectly match the film’s worldview.

Released as a digital single in November 2024, it will build excitement for the movie’s December premiere.

Celebrating the irreplaceable moments of everyday life and the bonds between friends, this song is perfect for times when you want to express thanks to someone important or simply feel warm and comforted.

Be sure to give it a listen—it’s a track packed with the charm of Naniwa Danshi.

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UVERworld 『DECIDED』Short Ver.

This is UVERworld’s 31st single, which was used as the theme song for the film Gintama.

The track was created to align with Gintama’s story, and it seems to focus mainly on love and sorrow.

It’s a rock tune that makes your heart swell—and brings you to tears.