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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 (41–50)

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【Aimer】「Last Stardust」(Band Cover)【Fate/Stay Night: UBW EP 20 Insert Song】

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As an insert song in Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, it brought viewers to tears when it played in the main story, enhanced by the flashback scene.

Not only Japanese fans but also overseas fans were captivated, and the related videos on YouTube are all highly rated.

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Moving Anisong Masterpieces and Popular Tracks (51–60)

And yet, tomorrow will come.Yume Suzuki

[HD] Still, tomorrow will come

And yet, tomorrow will come — Yume Suzuki

It’s the ending theme of Ninku.

With its refreshing melody and uplifting lyrics, it makes you feel ready to do your best again tomorrow.

When I listen to it while I’m feeling down, it moves me so much that I end up in tears.

I also love Ms.

Suzuki’s powerful vocals.

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ConnectClariS

Connect / ClariS (Cover)

Connect ClariS

It’s a popular song as the opening theme for Puella Magi Madoka Magica, and because the lyrics are deeply connected to the story of the anime, it’s especially moving for those who know the main plot.

The lyrics skillfully express the feelings of the other protagonist, depicting a resolve to keep moving forward without giving up, even in the midst of despair.

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happily ever afterShoko Nakagawa

shoko☆nakagawa Happily ever after

Shoko Nakagawa - Happily Ever After

This is a song used as an insert track in Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, and it plays during one of the most iconic scenes in the series.

It’s used in such a crucial moment that it’s hard to fully feel the emotion of the song without having seen the show.

If this track interests you, definitely watch the series.

When you listen to it again after finishing, the lyrics and the story will likely move you to tears.

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Get WildTM NETWORK

A theme song from City Hunter that is still widely recognized as a masterpiece not only by devoted fans but by the public at large.

Those who didn’t watch the anime when it originally aired might not even realize it’s an anime song.

Tetsuya Komuro’s programmed production and Utsunomiya’s high-tone vocals are incredibly cool, and no matter when you listen to it, it feels “fresh”—a true god-tier track.

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It's nothing.RADWIMPS

Nandemonaiya (Movie Version)

It's Nothing. RADWIMPS

This song captivates with its soul-penetrating melody and delicate lyrics.

Created by RADWIMPS, it is included on the album “Your Name.” released in August 2016.

It was also used as the ending theme for the film of the same name, capturing the hearts of many.

The piece delicately portrays subtle emotional shifts in everyday life and the realizations that arise within human relationships, leaving a deep impression on listeners.

Listening to it again after watching the film allows you to grasp the deeper meanings of the lyrics.

It is a moving track that conveys the sorrow of parting from someone dear and the wish to share the precious time that remains.

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Two sides of the same coinyuzu

Yuzu “Two Sides of the Same Coin”

Yuzu, two sides of the same coin

This is a song by Yuzu that was chosen as the ending theme for the anime HUNTER×HUNTER, which is popular not only in Japan but also overseas.

With lyrics and music that brilliantly capture the world of HUNTER×HUNTER, it has been highly praised not just by Yuzu fans but also by anime fans.

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