The Tear-Jerking World of Heart-Piercing Anime Songs

Secret of My HeartMai Kuraki

Mai Kuraki 'Secret of my heart'

It was Mai Kuraki’s third single and was used as the ending theme for Detective Conan.

Mai Kuraki has since provided many more songs for the same anime.

In the ending animation for Secret of My Heart, the heroine Ran Mouri is depicted as if she is singing the song.

Perhaps some of you had that image come to mind just from the title.

The world that was transparentMotohiro Hata

Motohiro Hata – “The World That Was Transparent” Music Video

This is a heartwarming song crafted by Motohiro Hata as the opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden.

Released in August 2010, its sweeping message—reflecting on what has been lost and the resolve to move forward after parting—ties in with the story.

The pop-rock melody, centered on acoustic guitar, is layered with powerful vocals that harmonize beautifully with the anime’s world.

This work is Hata’s 10th single, released in three editions: First Press Limited, Limited Period, and Regular, and it reached No.

13 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It’s a song that resonates deeply with those who have experienced parting from someone important or are trying to face events from their past.

secret base ~What You Gave MeZONE

ZONE “secret base ~What You Gave Me~” MUSIC VIDEO

It’s ‘secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~’ by ZONE, which was covered as the ending theme of the anime ‘Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.

‘ It’s a popular song that brings back memories of playing with friends until sunset at the end of summer when we were kids.

lapis lazuliEir Aoi

Eir Aoi “Lapis Lazuli” Music Video

This is a song that was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan.

While it is filled with the characteristic power of Eir Aoi, it also carries a uniquely distinctive atmosphere—so much so that she herself described it as unlike anything she had sung before.

Savor the melody, which supports the masterpiece that is The Heroic Legend of Arslan without a single shortcoming and evokes a touch of exotic flair.

Beautiful WorldHikaru Utada

Utada Hikaru「Beautiful World」　Directed by Tsurumaki Kazuya

This song sung by Hikaru Utada is deeply etched in people’s hearts alongside the Evangelion feature films.

Released in August 2007, it was used as the theme song for the movie Evangelion: 1.

0 You Are (Not) Alone.

With a pop sound that incorporates mid-tempo house elements, it gives voice to poignant love and a profound prayer.

Utada herself is a fan of Evangelion and reportedly crafted the track with the world of the series in mind.

The lyrics, which reflect the emotions of the anime’s characters, are sure to resonate with listeners.

It’s a moving, tear-jerking song that fills you with a bittersweet feeling.

Liar MoonYorushika

Liar

It is a ballad marked by the quiet melody of the piano and Suis’s gentle vocals.

Through vivid depictions of scenes in the rain and the symbolic image of drinking down moonlight, it delicately portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they face loss and loneliness.

Produced in June 2020 as the ending song for the Netflix feature-length animated film A Whisker Away, the piece was composed by Yorushika’s n-buna to reflect the film’s worldview while capturing the atmosphere from spring to early summer.

It is a song that will deeply resonate with those who wish to relive a fragile yet beautiful page of youth, as well as those who have experienced parting with someone dear.

sea colorAKINO from bless4

AKINO from bless4 “Miiro (Sea Color)” Music Video

A song used as the opening theme for the anime adaptation of the hugely popular game Kantai Collection.

With its driving piano tones, intense band sound, and AKINO’s powerful vocals, this track radiates tremendous energy.

The phrase “so beautiful it makes you want to cry” fits it perfectly.