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Moving and iconic anime songs, popular tracks

Representative, Elysion Philharmonic Orchestrasai-kisaragi
Heisei College of Music, Composition Course. Studied composition and conducting under Keizo Ideta, piano under Chinami Kira, and arts management under Takuma Konishi. With a focus on community and music, I work to revitalize my hometown of Saga Prefecture. While performing as a double bassist with wind ensembles and orchestras across Kyushu, I participated on double bass in the “Orchestra Without Borders” orchestra camp of the professional game and anime music ensemble Eminence Orchestra, held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture in September 2012. During CAPCOM’s Kyushu Tour in 2016, I not only performed as an orchestra member but also served on the production staff. I currently serve as the managing representative for the game and anime performance groups Elysion Philharmonic Orchestra (Saga Prefecture) and Fukuoka Game Music Wind Orchestra (Fukuoka Prefecture), and handle conducting, arranging, and public relations.

From the latest anime songs to nostalgic national favorites everyone knows—opening themes, insert songs, ending themes—we present a selection of tear-jerking anime tracks, featuring classic and popular picks recommended by our editorial staff.

Some parts that were cut in the TV broadcast versions are included here—why not listen to the full-length versions from this list?

You’ll surely get chills when you discover deeper lyrics or keywords that tie directly into the anime’s scenes.

Moving anime song masterpieces and popular tracks (71–80)

Snow RainKana Ueda

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Snow Rain Kana Ueda

This is a song that played as an insert track in Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A’s, and it was used in particularly moving, pivotal scenes in the main story.

The singer is Kana Ueda, the voice actress who plays the key character Hayate Yagami.

As expected of a voice actress, the emotions she pours into her singing really come through, and no matter how many times I listen, it brings me to tears.

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cloudy skyDOES

DOES 'Donten' (TV Tokyo anime 'Gintama' opening theme)

Overcast DOES

This is the opening theme for Season 5 of the anime Gintama.

Released by DOES in 2008, it reached a personal best of No.

3 on the Oricon charts.

The lyrics were written by the band’s Ujihara, and it was ranked No.

1 in a 2011 list of the anime’s greatest songs.

It’s a fan-favorite track among anime viewers, and its answer song, “Seiten,” is included on the album INNOCENCE.

Overall, it’s a cool track that really amplifies the vibe of the show.

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silhouetteKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Silhouette” Music Video

Silhouette KANA-BOON

It was the 16th opening theme of the anime Naruto Shippuden and KANA-BOON’s fifth major-label single, released in 2014.

It was also the band’s first tie-in song.

The lyrics, which connect with the anime’s story, carry an uplifting message about turning painful pasts and experiences into strength and moving forward toward a new future, sung over a brisk, catchy melody.

It is one of the most popular songs among the series’ themes.

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Moving Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks (81–90)

Just one feelingKOKIA

"Only One Feeling" GUNSLINGER GIRL

Only One Wish KOKIA

This is the song used for the opening of GUNSLINGER GIRL -IL TEATRINO-, for which the popular singer-songwriter KOKIA handled all the lyrics and composition.

Although the anime itself is relatively niche, the opening is often uploaded to video sites, so many people have probably heard it.

In particular, the chorus has a catchy rhythm and a melody that sticks in your head, so you might find yourself humming it before you know it—another reason this song is so popular.

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Captured in a shimmering momentMANISH

MANISH Captured by a sparkling moment.

Captivated by Shimmering Time MANISH

It’s the ending theme song for season 3 of the anime “SLAM DUNK.” Released in 1995, it was MANISH’s 10th single and became their biggest hit.

Many people probably got to know MANISH through this song.

It’s an uplifting message song about living earnestly in the present rather than dwelling on setbacks or regrets.

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Welcome back.Renge Miyauchi, Hotaru Ichijo, Natsumi Koshigaya, Komari Koshigaya

Non Non Biyori Repeat ED Full 'Welcome Home'

Welcome back, Renge Miyauchi, Hotaru Ichijo, Natsumi Koshigaya, Komari Koshigaya

This is the ending theme of Non Non Biyori Repeat.

It’s a warm and simple song befitting a countryside anime, and it really resonates with the heart.

Each character’s singing is well done, and I never get tired of listening to it.

I was listening to it thinking, “This week is already over (sob).”

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If I'm wrapped in kindnessYumi Arai

Wrapped in Gentleness – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)

If Wrapped in Kindness Yumi Arai

It’s the theme song from Kiki’s Delivery Service.

I really love the intro—it gives me such a refreshing feeling.

I watched the movie a lot when I was little, so listening to this song makes me nostalgic and a bit wistful.

Yumi’s voice is so pleasant to listen to that I never get tired of it.

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