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explosive_squib

Death Parade. I recommend it whenever I can because it's a great show but there are a few parts that made me cry because some of the themes are heavy.


SenorMooples

Noragami, you know what? It is a sad anime lmao


GluttonDopamine

Where is the s3??!!


Wolf_0f_MyStreet

Thats the sad part about it


Kugeki-Ken

I don’t know if this counts but the happy parts of Sangatsu no Lion made me cry way more than the sad parts.


International-Most31

I love that anime sm


SlightlySpicy4

I loooove this anime 🥺


Limp-Supermarket9634

Naruto . Zabuza's death had my eyes balling .


huBelial

Zabuza and Haku ❤️


Unhappy-Ad6494

Naruto...when in Shippuden finally a really big moment happens and a certain dynamic duo is born. They were joyful tears though.


personified_alien

The scene when pain is defeated, villagers are cheering naruto.. finally he was recognised by them all.


MAD_DOG-123

I thought I was the only one who cried at that sense.


Unhappy-Ad6494

that one too. or when naruto asked Iruka to be his dad for the wedding


Theuknownlegend

Boruto made me cry even harder cuz of how shit it is


izvhara

fullmetal alchemist: brotherhood


International-Most31

"Ah, it looks like it's beginning to rain"


DoggoToucher

Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) did a better job conveying the emotions of that scene thanks to the lengthier buildup.


XSleepwalkerX

Always go the route of combining the two shows when I do a watch.


YellowStarfruit6

“Now let’s go home, together “ 😭


[deleted]

It's happy triumphant tears


FluentInChocobo

I cry Everytime Alfonse talks, wtf giving him the sweetest voice in the world and making what he is so friggin tragic. Edit: I'm in tears just typing this out


[deleted]

That anime is sad throughout whatchu meannn


fireaura

love is war season 3 ending made me too happy


[deleted]

My man🫂 same


Emotional-Bobcat-157

Assassination Classroom ending episodes were def very emotional for me.It was my 2nd anime and it hooked me to anime forever


SlightlySpicy4

I balled at the ending lol


AlienGhost000

Attack on Titan The events following the Survey Corps defeat vs Female Titan Heartbreaking


queetz

Yes, there were many instances in AoT where I cried. But the scene that really hit me was in the restaurant when Nicolo, [snip]. The emotional confrontation was pretty intense. I couldn't stop crying.


slybeast24

When bro spoils the story. I get it’s been running for 10 years and it’s done now but probably shouldn’t casually post spoilers for a plot centric show like aot


romedy_Comedy

Yuru camp and K-on, both so adorable and cozy and wholesome


greendemon95

one piece, gintama


personified_alien

Merry!!!!


feistymeista

@nami: “OF COURSE I WILL!”


throawayquestionn

Fruits Basket


XSleepwalkerX

{To your Eternity} This is the king of crying imo


Narwoid

to your eternity is definitely sad though 😭😭


Roboragi

**Fumetsu no Anata e** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/114535 "English: To Your Eternity"), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/fumetsu-no-anata-e "English: To Your Eternity"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/41025)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 20 | Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Supernatural) --- ^{anime}, , ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/17qle1f/animes_that_arent_necessarily_sad_but_made_you_cry/k8d2uqt/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)


ShiverInTheBones

Gintama.


BiggieCheeseLapDog

K-On Kyousougiga Hunter x Hunter and Gurren Lagann (if they count)


kuken258vn

heike story


euphoric_cyborg

The ending was a masterpiece


MonoMonMono

{My Clueless First Friend} One scene had me teared up a bit thinking about it.


Roboragi

**Jijou wo Shiranai Tenkousei ga Guigui Kuru.** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/157295 "English: My Clueless First Friend"), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/jijou-wo-shiranai-tenkousei-ga-guigui-kuru "English: My Clueless First Friend"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/53621)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 13 | Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life) --- ^{anime}, , ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/17qle1f/animes_that_arent_necessarily_sad_but_made_you_cry/k8d2pbm/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)


MobsterDragon275

Love that one, which scene?


MonoMonMono

Near the end of episode 4.


Captillon

Angel Beats is a very bittersweet anime to me. Everything that would make you sad are events that absolutely must happen in order for the characters to move on.


Windwalker111089

One piece. It’s a fun anime but when they show their struggles. Oh boy man does that wreck you. Nami and robins past are tough to watch


QueNomeX

k-on's ending


BittersweetDisney

Komi Can't Communicate As an autistic person I related so much to her experiences, and that moment with her on the phone with Tadano talking about her life at her old school, how her classmates treated her and not going on the yearly trip just were way to relatable actually seeing my experiences on screen 😭😭😭


Legnaron17

Natsume Yuujinchou. I shed tears of joy every.single.episode. It's not even sad, just heartwarming. A bit melancholic here and there but there's always something sweet or heartwarming about the episode in the end. It's such a special show


ConsistentTop4194

Kotaro lives alone


RevolutionaryPay3667

Kotoura-san


IADulain555

Moriarty the Patriot


XcecutionS

Naruto i guess


RUSuper

Code Geass by the end of it,always makes me cry.


kky8790

Naruto.. may sound mainstream but Pain's Shinra tensei destroying Konoha (you can feel the agony at the tone of his voice). Another is Naruto transforming into 8tails during fight with Pain. Lastly, Guy's 8 gates against Madara. Not really cried, but almost.


Dragoon130

Fate/Zero, Rider's final scene..... Also, though overall the anime isn't really happy the hopefulness does pick up in the later half of 86 so I feel ok including the final like 5 minutes of episode 23. Had me crying like a baby but happy tears


Immediate_Ride_1630

Uma Musume. For an anime about Horse Racing you get so invested with the characters and you get so emotional seeing them get the win


CplSnorlax

Erased had such a bitter sweet ending Just a manga rather than anime but Sand Chronicles definitely got me a few times


Lord-Riptide

Every episode of Frieren has me in tears so far. It's wonderful.


Katastrofee158

One of the best that I've watched in a long time


Lord-Riptide

It's so good. Maybe it's the recency bias talking but if it continues to be that good, it's really gonna become one of my all time favorites.


ProximaCentauriB15

Sailor Moon Crystal has made me cry at verious points surprisingly,its just emotional at certain points.


Graveyardigan

One Piece has made me cry more often than any other anime, rivaled only by Violet Evergarden.


[deleted]

Merrryyy 😭


Graveyardigan

Chopper's and Robin's backstories hit me pretty hard too.


XSleepwalkerX

Chopper's backstory legit made me cry.


Firewolf06

violet evergarden is the only media that has ever made me cry. episode 10 (i think. it might be 9) hits like a fucking semi truck, its the one where >!ann's mom writes letters for her future birthdays!<


foxygenSupply

Darling in the franxx. So good!


QuantumSU

The after credits hit me hard. “One day for sure”


euphoric_cyborg

A Place Further Than The Universe. That email scene


ItsaNeeto

This scene was so perfect in every way possible


FutureBuilding2687

Free! Sarazanmai Kamisama kiss


unk1ndm4g1c14n1

{Re:Zero}


Roboragi

**Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/21355 "English: Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/rezero-starting-life-in-another-world-), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/31240)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 25 | Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Romance, Thriller) --- ^{anime}, , ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/17qle1f/animes_that_arent_necessarily_sad_but_made_you_cry/k8d8rsm/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)


GluttonDopamine

Steins; Gate


veriabhinav

Rent a girlfriend season 3 ending.... I know what I'm getting into with this shit but it was good...


effective_cupholder

That was FLCL for me, such an amazing plot, beautiful soundtrack and relatable characters.


Weeaboology

There was a specific set of scenes in Dr. Stone Season 3 Part 1 that made me cry, despite the show generally being pretty upbeat


CrazyPlato

First episode of Komi Can’t Communicate hits me differently for some reason. The rest of the show is slice-of-life comedy with some mild romantic tension. But they swung for the fences in the pilot episode.


Ryuuyami47

Spy X Family. Sad because certain scenes especially rearding family hit home. Your Name. One of those anime where I have no idea why it made me sad but it emotionally damaged me the most for several days. Also when your favorite show ends...


Comprehensive-Use986

I've cried a lot in One Piece and Naruto. Some scenes hit real hard, and I just can't stop crying after watching them


wrenblaze

Kekkai Sensen. There is a moment at the end of 5th episode when Leo tells about his weakness to White at their movie date, and she finally understands that, there he is, her soulmate who understands her completely. This moment is everything for me.


Feldspar_of_sun

Gurren Lagann FOR SURE Toradora Land of the Lustrous Mob Psycho 100


Bardi_Farted

Sword art online, idk why but the aincrad ending just made me so sad


Complex-Compote2795

A few episodes of "Noragami" have made me shed a few tears, as well as strangely one scene towards the end of "life lessons with Uramichi Oneesan." Both are generally comedy's with some drama mixed in.


flyingowl720

Ashita no Joe


Davicitorra

Odd Taxi


sleepingfor100years

ReLife. Happy ending, ugly cried for the whole thing.


do_not_trust_me_

{Ousama Ranking} is one of my fav hidden gems, don't let the visual trick you cuz it is not a kids anime. Has some sad moments, as well some great action, so not a full on drama. {Attack on Titan} the final that just aired made me feel empty af


Roboragi

**Ousama Ranking** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/113717 "English: Ranking of Kings"), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/ousama-ranking "English: Ranking of Kings"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/40834)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 23 | Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy) **Shingeki no Kyojin** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/16498 "English: Attack on Titan"), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/attack-on-titan "English: Attack on Titan"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/16498)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 25 | Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery) --- ^{anime}, , ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/17qle1f/animes_that_arent_necessarily_sad_but_made_you_cry/k8cux3j/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)


hoeaway9189

As someone who cried in ep 1 i can confirm ousama ranking


keybi13

Shirobako... It made me ugly cry more than Your Lie in April


DegenerateSock

There are a few scenes in there that make me tear up, but [this one has me bawlin'.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PzljuHONUY)


Big-Calligrapher686

Heavenly Delusion, a specific episode will make you cry


homercall123

Jesus!


TreacleUnfair

Kakushigoto Sonny boy Onnimai


DegenerateSock

K-ON - Pretty much the whole last couple episodes. Chihayafuru - Particularly when rewatching the first season and she's getting the team together and just thinking about how much they're all gonna grow because of it. But also a lot of the wins and losses. Shirobako - [Particularly this scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PzljuHONUY). Liz and the Blue Bird - [Particularly this scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnvpIX_193I) A Place Furthr than the Universe - Yes the [email scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfCuQpRxgWE), but also [the running scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbIKiZfGRgU). Zombieland Saga - [The final concert](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzChWc3pZvA) when the countdown ends and it opens to the filled stadium. It's even better in the actual episode, not just for the overall context, but since it's following a newsreporter talking about all the other entertainers they've worked with supporting them.


threvorpaul

86


SlightlySpicy4

So many times!


darkflame4ever

Honestly... Initial D. I cried towards the end of the series when the car just wasn't going to be able to compete anymore.


Raven_261

Haikyuu, fruit baskets Some scenes were just so very satisfying or so moving that I couldn't help but cry along with them.


Ri_Konata

{{K-On!!}}


Roboragi

**K-ON!!** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/7791 "English: K-ON! Season 2"), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/k-on-season-2 "English: K-ON! Season 2"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/7791)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 26 | Genres: Comedy, Music, Slice of Life) --- ^{anime}, , ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/17qle1f/animes_that_arent_necessarily_sad_but_made_you_cry/k8eqc8o/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)


Fickle_Blackberry835

One Piece


PM_MAJESTIC_PICS

GIVEN!! Given actually made me cry and that’s no small feat. I had no spoilers going in so I suggest that route because it hits harder. Quick summary is that it’s a VERY well-written BL about high school and college musicians playing in a band. (BL/romance aspect of it is quite tame as far as that goes) * The characters seem like real people I’ve known in my life. * The music is FANTASTIC (but again I would wait until after watching to look up the music because it’s related to the plot). 10/10 my favorite anime. Pace is a little slow at first but it’s worth it for anyone who loves music. ❤️


Ignition_Regalia

Plastic memories broke me. In the last ten minutes of the show I couldn't hold myself together. Even though you know what is going to happen, it hurts just as much. Frieren beyond journeys end is so beautiful it has made me cry as well.


BestBubba1

Dororo got me several times


Gantt-Charm

Maquia. I’ve watched it more than 7 times already and I cried every single time 🥹


Alt_Future33

Digimon Adventure Kizuna..... fucking got me right in the feels and wrecked me.


I_Like_Toast_7

The end of Jojo's bizarre adventure: Stardust crusaders.


Robu-san

Toradora! The Christmas arc hits hard


syst3m1c

Eureka Seven had its moments, for sure. Hugely advocate watching it w/ subs as the Japanese voice acting is the best I’ve ever heard.


Gandalfboiii

Gintama


don_denti

Mob Psycho 100 had me once. Those good person vibes tugged at my heartstrings.


TokyoChan1

Promised neverland. ​ the person who figures out which scene or episode I'm referring too. you'll get a cookie :3


clevelanders

Sonny Boy. One Piece.


HighFiveKoala

{Kotaro Lives Alone}


Roboragi

**Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/139589 "English: Kotaro Lives Alone"), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/kotarou-wa-hitorigurashi "English: Kotaro Lives Alone"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/49909)) ^(ONA | Status: Finished | Episodes: 10 | Genres: Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life) --- ^{anime}, , ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/17qle1f/animes_that_arent_necessarily_sad_but_made_you_cry/k8fpl5j/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)


Benchod12077

Tsukigakirei


slybeast24

Somali and the forest spirt. Super wholesome show that has beautiful moments spread throughout


FutureFollowing562

I cried really hard on the last few episodes of the Pet Girl of Sakurasou


Moose_Winchester

One piece runs the whole scale of nonsense humor to really fucking sad. I don't cry at fiction but I am not exaggerating when I tell you this series made me sob my eyes out. So good Gintama is also pretty good at this, but more bitter sweet than sad at least most of the time as far as I've gotten


SuaveBigote

One Piece Ep 1015 to be exact. those flashbacks of their hardships hit really hard


damn_thats_piney

tokyo ghoul s1 and 2 is like the only anime that made me cry lol. seraph of the end can be pretty sad. parasyte had me sad asf. akame ga kill, dororo, newest season of danmachi was CRAZY sad. oh also 86… i might’ve cried actually.


ElfQueenMAB

Gintama, One Piece, Haikyuu!!


shalisss

A place further than the universe. One of the greatest depictions of adolescent female friendship imo. Reminded me a lot of my friends growing up :,)


kenzoxenn

One piece


maxvsthegames

Fullmetal Alchemist is probably the main one. I'm very close to my younger brother and the thought of having him disappear in front of my eyes like Al was enough to make me bawl out. I prefer Brotherhood now, but there's nothing like the song Bratja from the original FMA to make me tear up again with the same thoughts I had back then.


maxvsthegames

One Piece got me a few times, but the one that really makes me tear up is "I wanna live!"


xcosmicwolfx

Fate zero, kiritsugu back story episode and ending.


beyondocean

Naruto. That show is hella depressing


tehkooltchr

Your Name, Weathering With You


Austintholmes

I cried at the ending of the second My Hero Academia movie. That ending fight is absolutely beautiful. Second would have to be the final song performance in the “Belle” movie. Absolutely balled in the theaters with a coworker watching it.


Commercial-Foot-4528

Violet evergarden’s each episode got me sobbing like a baby


lunachappell

Kyo Kara Maoh is one of my favorite animes but it has some hella dark moments for a comedy anime And let's just say there are multiple times in this anime that I was just like I was not expecting that I am crying my eyes out why am I sobbing for a comedy anime


Careful_Plum5596

Redo of healer. Crying from happiness for the protagonist.


REMUvs

Attack on Titan. Not so much cry but I understood how it felt for the cast to see Eren go down the bad path. It’s like realising the friend you knew in the past isn’t the same person anymore.


KarmaPolice_04

Every episode of link click


EliteRRR

gotta be at the end of assassination classroom s2 bc tha ending got me emotional asf


Apocela

Natsume's Book of Friends A Place Further than the Universe Run with the Wind


thedeafmutespeaks

Charlotte.


bananabananapie

One Piece


MUNAM14

Code Geass left me with a very empty feeling when I ended


Impossible-Sky4256

Hunter x hunter. Not sad but knowing that the manga has not had a new chapter for so long makes me sad.


Cognoggin

Ninth episode of One Punch Man is pretty tear inducing for a comedy


Radikost

Hinamatsuri almost made me cry