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Moving and iconic anime songs, popular tracks

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 (151–160)

treasureKomuro Yui

It’s a slow, ballad-style song inspired by family love.

This track is the ending theme of ‘Ojamajo Doremi: Mo~tto!’.

The warm, soothing vocals make you feel gentle.

Listening to this song brings tears to my eyes.

Ame-no-Murakumo no Tsurugi - SKYBREAKER -Takanori Nishikawa

Takanori Nishikawa – Ama-no-Murakumo Sword -SKYBREAKER- | Official Music Video (Opening Theme for “Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels in the East 4”)
Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi - SKYBREAKER - Takanori Nishikawa

The music that colors this sweeping tale is brought back to life by Takanori Nishikawa’s vocals.

It’s a perfect fit for the world of wuxia fantasy, with powerful singing and a dynamic sound that grabs you from the start.

Released digitally in December 2024 as the opening theme for Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels in the East 4, the song also features Nishikawa as a character voice in the series, reflecting his deep connection to the work.

Expressing the grand world and the characters’ inner conflicts through music, this track is highly recommended listening before you watch the drama or film.

Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon

Linked Horizon / Guren no Yumiya with lyrics
Crimson Bow and Arrow by Linked Horizon

It’s the opening theme of Attack on Titan.

This song was included—along with two other tracks—on Linked Horizon’s second single, “Jiyuu e no Shingeki,” released in 2013.

It became hugely popular not only in Japan but also overseas, topping numerous charts.

To evoke the anime’s atmosphere, brass instruments are used throughout the track.

mysteryMiho Komatsu

Detective Conan Opening Theme – Nazo – Miho Komatsu (Detective Conan OP)
Nazo Miho Komatsu

It’s the opening theme of the anime Detective Conan, released in 1997 and Miho Komatsu’s debut single.

Thanks to the anime’s popularity, it was used as the opening for a full year and stayed on the Oricon charts for a long time.

Komatsu wrote both the lyrics and music.

While it’s a love song, it carries a sense of mystery and deduction reminiscent of the anime.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.Naniwa Danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Thank You from the Bottom of My Heart [Jacket Shooting Movie]
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Naniwa Danshi.

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.

High High HighKasarintyu

Katarinchū “High High High”
High High High Kasarinchu

It’s the ending theme of Usagi Drop.

The lyrics, which celebrate simple, everyday happiness, match the anime’s content and are very moving.

They convey the joy of going for a walk with someone you love on a sunny day, and listening to it makes me feel warm and content too.

Moving Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks (161–170)

Sacred Girl DomainALI PROJECT

This is the opening theme of Rozen Maiden.

The singer of this song is so popular that she has devoted fans.

Arika Takarano’s voice is addictive from the very first listen, and her vocal ability is on a level that can’t be compared with other singers.

I think of her as the Sachiko Kobayashi of the anime world.

The song has a mysterious atmosphere with a steady rhythm, but the pitch is somewhat challenging, so it’s not easy to hum along.

The lyrics are fairy-tale-like.