Anime for a Good Cry
Anime
Here’s a list of anime that really hit me hard and made me shed some tears. Each of these shows dives deep into emotions, tackling themes of love, loss, and the human experience. They feature characters whose journeys are so relatable and touching that it’s impossible not to feel for them. If you’re in the mood for something that’ll tug at your heartstrings and leave you a bit misty-eyed, these are definitely worth checking out.
TV, 2014,
22 eps
Me:-
Author:10
-Genre: Drama, Romance, Music
-Plot Overview: This anime follows Kōsei Arima, a once-gifted pianist who can’t hear his own playing anymore after his mother’s death. Everything changes when he meets Kaori, an energetic violinist who brings color back into his life.
Themes: Love, loss, the healing power of music, personal growth, and the struggle to overcome trauma. The series also explores the complexities of relationships and the importance of living life fully despite challenges.
-Similar Recommendations: If you enjoyed this, you might like "A Silent Voice" or "Clannad: After Story."
-Plot Overview: This anime follows Kōsei Arima, a once-gifted pianist who can’t hear his own playing anymore after his mother’s death. Everything changes when he meets Kaori, an energetic violinist who brings color back into his life.
Themes: Love, loss, the healing power of music, personal growth, and the struggle to overcome trauma. The series also explores the complexities of relationships and the importance of living life fully despite challenges.
-Similar Recommendations: If you enjoyed this, you might like "A Silent Voice" or "Clannad: After Story."
Movie, 2016,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
-Genre: Romance, Supernatural
-Plot Overview: Taki and Mitsuha find themselves mysteriously swapping bodies and navigating each other’s lives. As they develop a deep bond, they must uncover the truth behind their connection.
Themes: Fate, connection, the impact of loss, and the beauty of fleeting moments.
-Similar Recommendations: "Weathering with You," "A Silent Voice"
-Plot Overview: Taki and Mitsuha find themselves mysteriously swapping bodies and navigating each other’s lives. As they develop a deep bond, they must uncover the truth behind their connection.
Themes: Fate, connection, the impact of loss, and the beauty of fleeting moments.
-Similar Recommendations: "Weathering with You," "A Silent Voice"
Movie, 2019,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:-
-Genre: Romance, Drama
-Plot Overview: This story follows a young couple who bond over their shared love for surfing. As they navigate their feelings and life’s challenges, they learn valuable lessons about love and growth.
Themes: Love, growth, self-discovery, and the challenges of adulthood.
-Similar Recommendations: "Your Name," "Toradora!"
-Plot Overview: This story follows a young couple who bond over their shared love for surfing. As they navigate their feelings and life’s challenges, they learn valuable lessons about love and growth.
Themes: Love, growth, self-discovery, and the challenges of adulthood.
-Similar Recommendations: "Your Name," "Toradora!"
TV, 2021,
20 eps
Me:-
Author:10
-Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
-Plot Overview: An immortal being takes on various forms and experiences life through the connections it makes with humans, facing love and loss along the way.
themes: Immortality, the meaning of life and death, love, and loss.
-Similar Recommendations: "Anohana," "The Ancient Magus' Bride"
-Plot Overview: An immortal being takes on various forms and experiences life through the connections it makes with humans, facing love and loss along the way.
themes: Immortality, the meaning of life and death, love, and loss.
-Similar Recommendations: "Anohana," "The Ancient Magus' Bride"
Movie, 2018,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
-Genre: Drama, Romance
-Plot Overview: A high school boy discovers the diary of his terminally ill classmate, leading to an unexpected friendship that changes both their lives forever.
Themes: Life and death, friendship, love, and the importance of living fully.
-Similar Recommendations: "Your Lie in April," "A Silent Voice"
-Plot Overview: A high school boy discovers the diary of his terminally ill classmate, leading to an unexpected friendship that changes both their lives forever.
Themes: Life and death, friendship, love, and the importance of living fully.
-Similar Recommendations: "Your Lie in April," "A Silent Voice"
TV, 2019,
11 eps
Me:-
Author:6
-Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
-Plot Overview: A grieving young man meets a guitarist who helps him cope with loss. Together, they explore their feelings through music and form deep connections.
Themes: Grief, love, personal growth, and the healing power of music.
-Similar Recommendations: "Yuri on Ice," "Carole & Tuesday"
-Plot Overview: A grieving young man meets a guitarist who helps him cope with loss. Together, they explore their feelings through music and form deep connections.
Themes: Grief, love, personal growth, and the healing power of music.
-Similar Recommendations: "Yuri on Ice," "Carole & Tuesday"
TV, 2014,
11 eps
Me:-
Author:-
-Genre: Thriller, Mystery
-Plot Overview: Two boys commit acts of terrorism to make a statement about society while being pursued by the authorities. Their troubled pasts reveal deeper themes of trauma and loss.
Themes: Trauma, societal issues, identity, and the consequences of violence.
-Similar Recommendations: "Steins;Gate," "Paranoia Agent"
-Plot Overview: Two boys commit acts of terrorism to make a statement about society while being pursued by the authorities. Their troubled pasts reveal deeper themes of trauma and loss.
Themes: Trauma, societal issues, identity, and the consequences of violence.
-Similar Recommendations: "Steins;Gate," "Paranoia Agent"
Movie, 2016,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
-Genre: Drama, Romance
-Plot Overview: A former bully seeks redemption by reaching out to a deaf girl he tormented in school. Their journey towards forgiveness and understanding is both beautiful and heartbreaking.
Themes: Bullying, redemption, forgiveness, and the importance of communication.
-Similar Recommendations: "Your Lie in April," "To Your Eternity"
-Plot Overview: A former bully seeks redemption by reaching out to a deaf girl he tormented in school. Their journey towards forgiveness and understanding is both beautiful and heartbreaking.
Themes: Bullying, redemption, forgiveness, and the importance of communication.
-Similar Recommendations: "Your Lie in April," "To Your Eternity"
TV, 2016,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
-Genre: Mystery, Thriller
-Plot Overview: Satoru, a struggling manga artist, has the ability to go back in time to prevent tragedies. He uses this power to stop a series of kidnappings from his childhood.
Themes: Regret, redemption, the impact of childhood trauma, and the value of friendship.
-Similar Recommendations: "Steins;Gate," "The Promised Neverland"
-Plot Overview: Satoru, a struggling manga artist, has the ability to go back in time to prevent tragedies. He uses this power to stop a series of kidnappings from his childhood.
Themes: Regret, redemption, the impact of childhood trauma, and the value of friendship.
-Similar Recommendations: "Steins;Gate," "The Promised Neverland"
TV, 2018,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:10
-Genre: Drama, Fantasy
-Plot Overview: Violet, a former soldier, becomes an Auto Memory Doll to understand the meaning of love and her past experiences in war. Each letter she writes reveals more about humanity.
Themes: Love, loss, healing, and the search for understanding human emotions.
-Similar Recommendations: "A Place Further Than the Universe," "Your Name"
-Plot Overview: Violet, a former soldier, becomes an Auto Memory Doll to understand the meaning of love and her past experiences in war. Each letter she writes reveals more about humanity.
Themes: Love, loss, healing, and the search for understanding human emotions.
-Similar Recommendations: "A Place Further Than the Universe," "Your Name"
TV, 2016,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:-
-Genre: Romance, Drama, Sci-Fi
-Plot Overview: Naho receives letters from her future self, urging her to make choices to prevent regrets and save her friend Kakeru. The story blends romance with themes of friendship and second chances.
Themes: Regret, friendship, mental health, and the power of choice.
-Similar Recommendations: "Anohana," "Your Lie in April"
-Plot Overview: Naho receives letters from her future self, urging her to make choices to prevent regrets and save her friend Kakeru. The story blends romance with themes of friendship and second chances.
Themes: Regret, friendship, mental health, and the power of choice.
-Similar Recommendations: "Anohana," "Your Lie in April"
TV, 2012,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:7
-Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery
Plot Overview: Set in a dystopian future, a group of friends navigates a society with psychic powers while uncovering dark secrets about their world.
Themes: Society, identity, morality, and the darker aspects of humanity.
-Similar Recommendations: "Paranoia Agent," "Steins;Gate"
Plot Overview: Set in a dystopian future, a group of friends navigates a society with psychic powers while uncovering dark secrets about their world.
Themes: Society, identity, morality, and the darker aspects of humanity.
-Similar Recommendations: "Paranoia Agent," "Steins;Gate"
Movie, 2019,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
-Genre: Romance, Supernatural
-Plot Overview: Hodaka meets Hina, a girl with the ability to manipulate the weather. Their relationship blooms amidst the challenges of climate change and sacrifice.
Themes: Love, sacrifice, climate change, and the search for happiness.
-Similar Recommendations: "Your Name," "The Garden of Words"
-Plot Overview: Hodaka meets Hina, a girl with the ability to manipulate the weather. Their relationship blooms amidst the challenges of climate change and sacrifice.
Themes: Love, sacrifice, climate change, and the search for happiness.
-Similar Recommendations: "Your Name," "The Garden of Words"
Movie, 2022,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:-
-Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
-Plot Overview: A young girl named Suzume embarks on a journey to close mysterious doors that are causing disasters. Along the way, she learns about herself and her connections to others.
Themes: Loss, healing, self-discovery, and the impact of connections.
-Similar Recommendations: "Your Name," "The Boy and the Beast"
-Plot Overview: A young girl named Suzume embarks on a journey to close mysterious doors that are causing disasters. Along the way, she learns about herself and her connections to others.
Themes: Loss, healing, self-discovery, and the impact of connections.
-Similar Recommendations: "Your Name," "The Boy and the Beast"
TV, 2011,
11 eps
Me:-
Author:9
-Genre: Drama, Supernatural
-Plot Overview: A group of childhood friends reunites after the ghost of their deceased friend, Menma, appears, prompting them to confront their past and unresolved feelings.
Themes: Grief, friendship, loss, and the importance of closure.
-Similar Recommendations: "A Silent Voice," "Clannad: After Story"
-Plot Overview: A group of childhood friends reunites after the ghost of their deceased friend, Menma, appears, prompting them to confront their past and unresolved feelings.
Themes: Grief, friendship, loss, and the importance of closure.
-Similar Recommendations: "A Silent Voice," "Clannad: After Story"
TV, 2018,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:10
-Genre: Action, Drama
-Plot Overview: Ash Lynx, a young gang leader, uncovers a dark conspiracy while navigating the dangerous streets of New York. His friendship with photographer Eiji leads to a powerful bond amidst chaos.
Themes: Friendship, trauma, the effects of violence, and the struggle for power.
-Similar Recommendations: "Junjou Romantica," "Death Parade"
-Plot Overview: Ash Lynx, a young gang leader, uncovers a dark conspiracy while navigating the dangerous streets of New York. His friendship with photographer Eiji leads to a powerful bond amidst chaos.
Themes: Friendship, trauma, the effects of violence, and the struggle for power.
-Similar Recommendations: "Junjou Romantica," "Death Parade"
Movie, 2012,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
-Genre: Fantasy, Drama
-Plot Overview: A mother raises her half-wolf, half-human children in a world where they must learn to navigate their identities and the challenges of being different.
Themes: Motherhood, identity, belonging, and the challenges of growing up.
-Similar Recommendations: "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time," "Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms"
-Plot Overview: A mother raises her half-wolf, half-human children in a world where they must learn to navigate their identities and the challenges of being different.
Themes: Motherhood, identity, belonging, and the challenges of growing up.
-Similar Recommendations: "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time," "Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms"
Movie, 2020,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:-
-Genre: Romance, Drama
-Plot Overview: This heartwarming tale follows the relationship between a young man and a disabled girl who dreams of exploring the world. Their journey is filled with growth and discovery.
Themes: Love, dreams, overcoming obstacles, and self-acceptance.
-Similar Recommendations: "Your Name," "The Garden of Words"
-Plot Overview: This heartwarming tale follows the relationship between a young man and a disabled girl who dreams of exploring the world. Their journey is filled with growth and discovery.
Themes: Love, dreams, overcoming obstacles, and self-acceptance.
-Similar Recommendations: "Your Name," "The Garden of Words"
TV, 2016,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
-Genre: Sports, Drama, Romance
-Plot Overview: This series follows figure skater Yuri Katsuki, who struggles with pressure and self-doubt. After a devastating loss, he finds inspiration in his idol, Victor Nikiforov, who becomes his coach. As they train together, their bond deepens, and Yuri learns to embrace his passion for skating.
Themes: Personal growth, the pursuit of dreams, the importance of mentorship, the complexity of relationships, and self-acceptance. The series also explores themes of love and the emotional struggles of athletes.
-Similar Recommendations: "Given," "Banana Fish"
-Plot Overview: This series follows figure skater Yuri Katsuki, who struggles with pressure and self-doubt. After a devastating loss, he finds inspiration in his idol, Victor Nikiforov, who becomes his coach. As they train together, their bond deepens, and Yuri learns to embrace his passion for skating.
Themes: Personal growth, the pursuit of dreams, the importance of mentorship, the complexity of relationships, and self-acceptance. The series also explores themes of love and the emotional struggles of athletes.
-Similar Recommendations: "Given," "Banana Fish"
Movie, 2011,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:-
-Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Drama
-Plot Overview: Asuna, a young girl, discovers a mysterious world beneath the earth while searching for a way to reconnect with a lost friend. Along her journey, she encounters ancient beings and learns about the struggles between life and death, ultimately seeking to understand the meaning of loss.
Themes: Grief, discovery, the struggle between life and death, and the search for connection.
-Similar Recommendations: "The Garden of Words," "A Silent Voice"
-Plot Overview: Asuna, a young girl, discovers a mysterious world beneath the earth while searching for a way to reconnect with a lost friend. Along her journey, she encounters ancient beings and learns about the struggles between life and death, ultimately seeking to understand the meaning of loss.
Themes: Grief, discovery, the struggle between life and death, and the search for connection.
-Similar Recommendations: "The Garden of Words," "A Silent Voice"
