The Tear-Jerking World of Heart-Piercing Anime Songs

Do you have an anime that you got so hooked on it moved you to tears?

When you encounter a work like that, sometimes just hearing a single line of the theme song out of the blue can make you cry.

Maybe the song didn’t hit you at first, but the closer the finale gets, the more heartbreakingly it starts to feel…

In this article, we’ve gathered anime songs that will make you cry and cry and cry.

We’ve included both old and new anime, so it should resonate with a wide range of generations.

By all means, enjoy the works themselves along with the songs.

Playlist

The Tear-Jerking World of Heart-Piercing Anime Songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Wheels of DawnFictionJunction YUUKA		Theme song of Gundam SEED, YUUKA’s debut single
2	star-filled skyKalafina		The ending song “Manten” from Fate/Zero is a moving piece.
3	departures ~A Song of Love Sent to You~EGOIST		A song that sings of a bittersweet longing for lost love
4	Bird’s PoemLia		The theme song of 'Air,' an emotional and beautiful piece
5	Only one wishKOKIA		KOKIA sings the theme song for 'Gunslinger Girl'
6	SparkleRADWIMPS		Insert song from 'Your Name' (Kimi no Na wa), moving music
7	signpostMinori Chihara		An a cappella ballad that evokes deep emotion
8	LET IT OUTMiho Fukuhara		The moving ending theme of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist
9	UninstallChiaki Ishikawa		A masterpiece that questions the meaning of life and inspires hope
10	TOMORROWAyumi Tsunematsu		Insert song from Gundam 00, a song of hope and peace
11	PrologueNornis		Theme song of the Nijisanji VTuber unit
12	MEMORIAEir Aoi		Fate/Zero ending, Eir Aoi’s debut song
13	Catch the MomentLiSA		The appeal and emotions of a powerful, moving theme song
14	I fell in loveaiko		The theme song by aiko for A Silent Voice expresses a heartrending love.
15	To Those Who Know the Blue of the SkyAimyon		A film theme song with a beautiful yet intense atmosphere
16	Even though we were together so muchSee-Saw		See-Saw, famous for “Eternal Ending”
17	dandelionKotringo		The appeal of the film’s moving music and lyrics
18	innocent starterNana Mizuki		A masterpiece sung by Nana Mizuki, featuring an overwhelming/commanding vocal performance
19	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		The Evangelion opening theme—an epic and striking piece of music.
20	Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata		A moving theme song that portrays bonds and love
21	DaisySTEREO DIVE FOUNDATION		The ending of Beyond the Boundary, a gentle and bittersweet song
22	Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS		A powerful song that believes in hope and love amid crisis
23	Tomorrow will come.TVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)		Dawn breaks, a message of hope
24	Tomorrow will come.TVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)		Dawn breaks, a message of hope
25	rainbowMasaki Suda		A moving work featuring a film’s theme song sung by Masaki Suda
26	Our Summer DreamTatsuro Yamashita		A classic song that vividly captures the emotions of summer in one's hometown
27	〜Yui final ver.〜LiSA		A moving song that sings of gratitude and a positive outlook
28	peace signKenshi Yonezu		A heartrending rock from Hero Academia
29	See youDREAMS COME TRUE		A classic that sings of farewells and the hope of reunion
30	See youDREAMS COME TRUE		A classic that sings of farewells and the hope of reunion
31	It’s nothing.RADWIMPS		A soul-stirring masterpiece: RADWIMPS’s classic song
32	Your Memorymao		The ending of Hakuouki, a rich melody of love
33	GarnetHanako Oku		A heartfelt song that paints memories of youth
34	Night journeyYorushika		The moving music and vocals of n-buna
35	BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu		Theme song of a figure skating anime
36	Nirvanatia		A song produced by Ryo of supercell and sung by Tia.
37	And yet, tomorrow will come.Yume Suzuki		A song by Yuma Suzuki for the anime Ninku
38	Diamond CrevasseSheryl Nome starring May’n		Macross F, Sheryl’s memorable ballad
39	Capsuleaiko		A moving song where kindness and bittersweetness intertwine
40	My NoteSukima Switch		Nobita's Dinosaur and a song that resonates with the heart
41	DearestAyumi Hamasaki		InuYasha’s ending theme, Ayumi Hamasaki’s moving song
42	Life is Like a BoatRie fu		An inspiring song that embraces hope and overcomes hardships
43	why,or why notKei Ōshima		The ending theme by Rekka Katakiri, beautiful music
44	Trust youYuna Ito		Gundam 00 Season 2 ending theme: a grand and moving song
45	Wind Climbing ~Played by the Wind~Aki Okui		The masterpiece by Aki Okui from Magical Circle Guru Guru
46	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		A bittersweet unrequited-love song, a heart-stirring classic
47	Get OverDream		An inspiring song that sings of forward-looking hope and bonds
48	reverse dreamKing Gnu		A moving, heart-stirring movie theme song and a deeply touching work.
49	DearestYumi Matsuzawa		The theme song of Martian Successor Nadesico, a song by Yumi Matsuzawa
50	Secret of My HeartMai Kuraki		A famous song used as a Detective Conan ending theme
51	The world that was transparentMotohiro Hata		Hata Motohiro’s heartwarming NARUTO theme song
52	secret base ~What You Gave MeZONE		A classic that colors summer memories: Secret Base
53	lapis lazuliEir Aoi		The moving song from the anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan
54	Beautiful WorldHikaru Utada		The moving theme song of the Evangelion Rebuild films
55	Liar MoonYorushika		A beautiful ballad that depicts sorrow and a sense of loss
56	sea colorAKINO from bless4		Kancolle OP, an exhilarating and moving song
57	Until the world ends…WANDS		The ending theme of Slam Dunk is a masterpiece.
58	Name of LifeYumi Kimura		The theme song of 'Spirited Away' sung by Yumi Kimura
59	Stars swimMacaroni Enpitsu		The theme song of the anime “Summer Time Rendering”
60	secret baseKozue Takada		A moving, heart-touching ending theme
61	Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez		Signature songs of Aqua Timez and the trajectory of their musical activities
62	Snow WingsRedballoon		A powerful song that overcomes the suffering of a cold winter
63	Ho-n-to-u-soMe		My hot OP of 'Tales of Symphonia' by Me
64	slashyama		The OP song of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, 'slash'
65	Ash and PrayerGEMS COMPANY		A song of deep sorrow and hope, a timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart
66	BluestarSayaka Yamamoto		Sayaka Yamamoto’s moving ballad, a song that stays close to the heart
67	Yorozuya BluesHaizu Odeo		A moving, blues-style melody used as an insert song in Gintama
68	Thank you from the bottom of my heart.Naniwa Danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s Ninja Kids movie theme song, a song of gratitude
69	DECIDEDUVERworld		Gintama theme song: UVERworld’s fiery track