Otakus Discuss the Anime That Made Them Cry

On a commentary forum dedicated to anime, fans have immersed themselves in a passionate debate about the anime that have made them cry the most. This phenomenon highlights the profound emotional impact that some anime works can have on viewers, leaving a lasting mark on their hearts.

Crying is a powerful emotional response that can be triggered by a variety of factors in an anime series. From heart-wrenching moments to unexpected plot twists, well-crafted stories and vividly developed characters can evoke a wide range of emotions in viewers.

An anime series that manages to strike a chord with viewers does so through a combination of narrative and visual elements. Moments of great emotional impact are often supported by careful construction of the world and characters, as well as masterful direction and soulful music.

Crying in response to an anime series not only reflects the creator's ability to tell a compelling story, but also the medium's ability to connect deeply with viewers. When a series manages to evoke genuine tears, it's a testament to the power of art to generate empathy and resonate with universal human experiences.

"CLANNAD and Angel Beats!. I can't listen to CLANNAD's ending song without shedding a tear, and Angel Beats! It's an absolute tragedy about lives that ended too quickly."
"Violet Evergarden, no doubt about it."
"CLANNAD After Story is the saddest show I've ever seen."
"A Silent Voice is very good and I just rewatched it to hurt myself emotionally again."
"The Wolf Children Movie."
"CLANNAD After Story had me in their hands, even as a grown man, crying in my room. You have to have seen CLANNAD if you want to have an even bigger emotional impact. Also Spice And Wolf made me cry a lot in the past."
"Surprised that no one mentioned Maquia: When the Promissed Flower Blooms. The story is very family-centric and that always grabs me."
"Cyberpunk: Edgerunners".
"I still have to hold back tears every time I hear that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners song."
"Toradora!"
"AnoHana, Assassination Classroom and Angel Beats!, they're the ones I can remember."
"I cried for three hours straight watching the latest episodes of Assassination Classroom. It's probably one of my favorite shows."
"The drop in quality after the first season of Tokyo Ghoul will make you cry more than any other anime."
"The Dangers in My Heart. And it's not because I'm sad. It's because the show does a ridiculously good job of making you care about the characters. I don't think I've ever been so emotionally involved in the relationship of two characters before. It's also because it's not just a romance. There are many things that can relate to childhood, and Ichikawa's journey to personal growth is very powerful. Plus, the OST is phenomenal."
"To Your Eternity, especially the first season. STEINS; GATE, Pandora Hearts, Gintama."
"The CLANNAD series, of course."
"Grave of the Fireflies".
"At Silent Voice, I really can't tolerate harassment of disabled people."
"Plastic Memories".
"The Fruits Basket remake, it's too good."
"I don't actually cry, I cry, but as silly as it sounds, My Hero Academia has made me teary-eyed on more than one occasion. Not because of the sad things actually. Just for the inspiring moments."
"Your Name, A Silent Voice, and the end of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and many others who already said, like Violet Evergarden."
"Haibane Renmei, Clannad After Story, Wolf Children, Kotaro Lives Alone, Girls Last Tour".
"If you want to cry in every episode, watch Violet Evergarden. I sobbed like a baby in every episode."
"A Place Further Than the Universe, March Comes in Like a Lion, Clannad, I Want to Eat Your Pancreas".
"Assassination Classroom".
"A Silent Voice, A Silent Voice, Anohana".
"I wasn't emotionally prepared for the end of Angel Beats!"
"None compare to Clannad when it comes to making you cry. I will die on this hill."
"Made in Abyss".
"I'm surprised by the lack of Full Metal Alchemist."
"I've watched most of the anime mentioned in the comments with a straight face (don't get me wrong, I love them all, but not to the point of making me cry), but the latest episode of "The Pet Girl of Sakurasou" never stops making me cry."
"Eureka Seven put me on a hundred when I was younger, especially the OPs, Flow; Days, Home Made Kazoku; Shounen Heart, great series."
"Oddly enough, Code Geass. I didn't expect the ending to impact me so much, I've cried more than with any other anime I've ever seen."
"Personally, I've never shed a tear watching 'Your Lie In April' or any of the most recommended anime like 'A Silent Voice,' etc. But one that stood out to me, which is one that I've never really seen anyone mention is 'Weathering With You.'"
"Violet Evergarden will always make me cry."
"86: Eighty-Six."
"I always sob like a baby during different parts of the last five episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion depending on where I am in my life."
"Frieren, Kotaro, One Piece, A Silent Voice, any Makoto Shinkai movie and some Ghibli movies."
"Oshi no Ko had a couple of moments."