My 8 Anime Recommendations (if u want to cry)
by Peter John Gimang
What will you do if you're sick of your routine? Maybe you should watch a movie you've never seen before. To enjoy yourself, you can choose from a number of film genres, such as series, drama, or even Japanese animation, also known as anime.
Are you unfamiliar with anime? Anime films have a variety of tales, including romance, mystery, and tragedy. A tragic plot that causes people to cry is one genre of anime films that is in high demand. Sad anime is one of the suggestions for you to watch. This genre of anime might assist you in releasing feelings. Prepare a tissue, because I’m going to recommend the saddest anime movies you can watch.
Uhmm…We're all different, and our sensibility levels vary: what makes me cry and scream why at the world might barely make you feel anything at all. So yes, not ALL of these movies are guaranteed to make you cry, but all of them will give you the feels, unless you're a psychopath or something, in which case, enjoy the laughter, there's no discrimination here.
1. Koe no Katachi (A Silent Voice) – 2016
This anime tackles a slightly different topic, notably bullying. "A Silent Voice" is an anime that chronicles the narrative of Shouko Nishimiya, a deaf girl who transfers to elementary school. Shouko was frequently bullied at his new school by Shouya Ishida, prompting him to change schools. Shouya's friends bullied him as a result of his acts, and he became a quiet figure as a result. Shoya attempted everything she could to persuade him to forgive her. When you see this work, you will feel emotional conflict, which is accompanied by a sorrowful storyline.
2. Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai (Anohana: They Flower We Say That Day) – 2011
Aside from the lengthy title, this film is the best sad anime that will make an impression on your heart due to its story. Anohana portrays the story of friendship and sorrow through the companionship of six sweet elementary school youngsters. However, when one of their pals, Menma, dies, everything changes. The five remaining friends blamed each other for their own mistakes, overloading them with their own thoughts. They all strive to spend day after day trying to get rid of their guilt, until one of them is confronted by the haunting spirit of Menma.
3. Hotaru no Haka (Grave of the Fireflies) – 1988
This anime is sure to be familiar to anime enthusiasts. "Grave of the Fireflies" is a Hayao Miyazaki film that premiered in 1988. This anime is based on a genuine story from World War II, which is currently in progress. The brothers were killed by the American atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The hardships endured by these brothers during the war will bring tears to your eyes. At the end of the story, you will realize the significance of the title of this anime, "Fireflies."
4. Hotarubi no Mori e (To the Forest of Firefly Lights) – 2011
This short animation, which lasts about 45 minutes, successfully tightens your chest. "To the Forest of Firefly Lights" depicts the story of Takegawa Hotaru, a city girl, and her first love, a genie-spirit who appears as a human and wears a mask. However, there is a problem: humans cannot touch the jinn or it will be gone forever. This tragic romantic film depicts two people who adore one other but will never be able to be together due to circumstances beyond their control. Their relationship would make you cry uncontrollably.
5. Kimi no Na wa (Your Name) – 2016
"Your Name," an anime film, is one of the most popular films because of its spectacular visual execution. As a result, this film was named the best animation in Japan in 2016. This video depicts the story of someone who is in the body of another person, and how they strive to adapt and locate each other in order to understand this bizarre occurrence. This movie will make you feel like you're on a rollercoaster. Sweet, humorous, yet sad enough to make you cry.
6. Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso (Your Lie in April) – 2016
Your Lie in April is a popular sad anime that uses song to demonstrate the significance of love and friendship. This film begins with Arima Kousei, a pianist who is devastated by playing the piano due to the death of her mother. Then he met Miyazono Kaori, a violinist girl who appears to desire Kousei to return to music. The two protagonists' tight and lovely relationship plunges us into the depths of great despair.
7. Boku dake ga Inai Machi (Erased) – 2016
This anime portrays an enigmatic story. If you enjoy detective stories, you will undoubtedly enjoy this anime. Erased follows the story of Satoru Fujinuma, a 29-year-old comic artist who discovers that he has the ability to travel back in time even if he has not yet mastered it. He puts this ability to good use.
8. Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (Spirited Away) – 2001
Finally, there's Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, also known as Spirited Away. It is an anime film about a 10-year-old girl named Chihiro Ogino who has recently moved in with her parents. Because Chihiro's parents are greedy, they transform into pigs. Chihiro must take action in order to be able to return his parents. Chihiro must strive for spirits in order for his parents to return to being human. Many tragic events will occur while Chihiro attempts to carry out his responsibilities.
So, there are 8 anime recommendations with sad stories that are ready to drain your tears that I have chosen for you. Before watching it, don’t forget to prepare a tissue. Enjoy crying folks :>