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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 (181–190)

Fragment of a rainbowNatsumi Kon

"Fragments of a Rainbow" Natsumi Kon Music Video Short Ver. (Anime "One Week Friends" Opening Theme)

Nijiiro no Kakera Natsumi Kon

It’s the ending theme of One Week Friends.

The beautiful melody and Ms.

Kon’s singing are very soothing.

The song doesn’t disrupt the anime’s bittersweet tone, so I think it fits very well.

Some parts of the lyrics feel a bit cheesy, but I still think they’re good.

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Moving anime song masterpieces and popular tracks (191–200)

Rival!Rika Matsumoto

Pokemon OP2 Rival!

Rival! Rika Matsumoto

It’s the opening theme of Pokémon.

You can feel the passionate friendship with rivals, and it’s very moving.

The lyrics are a bit cheesy but easy to understand, making it easy to listen to.

Listening to it as an adult brings back memories and really tugs at the heartstrings.

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A Maiden’s PolicyYoko Ishida

[MAD] Sailor Moon R: “Otome no Policy”

Otome no Policy by Yoko Ishida

This is the opening theme of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.

It’s a love song for a positive, forward-looking girl inspired by the heroine, Usagi Tsukino.

Even when things feel tough now, if you overcome them you’ll become even more beautiful—that’s the uplifting vibe.

As a woman, as a girl, when I feel discouraged or sad, listening to it gives me strength.

It’s my personal cheer-up song.

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Sailor Star SongKae Hanazawa

Sailor Star Song

Sailor Star Song Hanaizawa Kae

This is the opening theme of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.

Unlike the previous songs, it’s a bright, upbeat track.

Since the manga’s author was involved in the lyrics, it evokes the anime.

It’s a cheerful and positive song, so it’s one I want to listen to when I’m feeling down.

It’s my personal cheer-up song.

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HeyMaiko Fujita

[MV] Hey - Maiko Fujita

Hey, Maiko Fujita

It’s the opening theme song for the anime “Hiiro no Kakera,” released in 2012 as Maiko Fujita’s seventh single.

It was her first anime theme song.

This ballad poignantly sings of a love kept hidden in one’s heart, and—like her song “Koi ni Ochite”—it centers on the theme of how women feel when they fall in love.

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A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi

A Cruel Angel's Thesis – Yoko Takahashi (Full)

A Cruel Angel's Thesis by Yoko Takahashi

It’s the opening theme song of the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Released in 1995 as Yoko Takahashi’s 11th single, it sold 500,000 copies and achieved 1 million downloads, making it a representative anthem of anime music.

The song evokes the themes of the anime, with motifs that suggest motherhood.

It has also been covered by many artists.

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Fantastic TimeHey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – Fantastic Time [Official Music Video]

Fantastic TimeHey! Say! JUMP

This is a song that became a hot topic as the opening theme for the anime Time Bokan 24.

The phrase “Believe, love, feel, and dream” is striking, and the lyrics celebrate hope and possibility for the future.

With Hey! Say! JUMP’s signature refreshing vocals and energetic sound, it’s sure to lift listeners’ spirits.

The line “The past, the future, and the present all start to frolic” conveys an adventurous spirit that transcends time, making you feel excited just by listening.

It’s a track that gives you courage when you want to take on something new or when you’re feeling down.

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