Lovely anime song

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 (121–130)

Because you are hereMiho Komatsu

Detective Conan OP - Because You’re Here - Miho Komatsu - Detective Conan OP

Miho Komatsu - Because You’re Here

It’s the theme from the Detective Conan movie.

The relaxed tempo matches Ms.

Komatsu’s gentle, beautiful singing voice, and it’s moving.

The lyrics and melody feel very Conan-like, and I love it.

I love it so much that I sometimes watch the movie just to hear this song.

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One-Winged BirdAkiko Shikata

Akiko Shikata “One-Winged Bird” with lyrics

Katayoku no Tori - Akiko Shikata

This is the opening theme of “Umineko no Naku Koro ni.” The direction and lyrics are grand and austere.

Because of the high vocal range, it has a mysterious feel, and many of the lyrics are heavy.

The Italian also matches the anime’s lines.

I hope you’ll watch it.

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SymphonyYui Makino

Symphony Yui Makino

Yui Makino Symphony

Used as an insert song in ARIA The ANIMATION, it’s a piece that captures small moments of emotion in everyday life.

Yui Makino’s gentle vocals and the relaxed rhythm soothe the listener’s heart.

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UninstallChiaki Ishikawa

Uninstall [with lyrics]

Uninstall Chiaki Ishikawa

The opening song of Bokurano.

The lyrics are serious, centered on the theme of death.

Many words evoke that association.

The expressions are abstract and rendered in beautiful language.

The word “uninstall” appears repeatedly, carrying a strong message of wanting to escape, which makes the lyrics chilling.

The singer’s voice is also beautiful, almost like an enka singer.

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Moving Anison Masterpieces and Popular Songs (131–140)

StoriesHitomi Kuroishi

Code Geass – Stories

Stories Hitomi Kuroishi

Among the insert songs from Code Geass, the one that played in episode 13, part B, moved me to tears.

This song captures the protagonist’s emotions so well that even first-time listeners will likely feel a deep ache in their hearts.

For those who have watched the main story, understanding Lelouch’s pain makes it all the more moving.

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Ephemeral Fireworkssupercell

Transient Fireworks by Supercell

Utakata Hanabi supercell

The ending theme of the anime NARUTO Shippuden.

It’s Supercell’s third single, released in 2010.

The vocals are by nagi (Gazelle).

As the title suggests, it’s a song about fireworks, summer festivals, and a faint summer romance, focusing more on the pain and bittersweetness of love than its joy.

Beyond the negative feelings, its single-hearted devotion—continuing to think of the person they loved—really hits home.

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Premium Kuroge Wagyu Salted Tongue (grilled) 680 yenAi Otsuka

Ai Otsuka / Grilled Top-Salt Wagyu Tongue 680 Yen (Short Ver.)

Premium salted grilled Kuroge Wagyu tongue 680 yen Ai Otsuka

It’s the ending theme of Black Jack.

The title is really weird, but it’s a love song, and the beautiful melody is addictive.

The part where it’s somehow compared to salted tongue (beef tongue) is funny, but I think it’s a really good song.

I often sing it at karaoke.

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