5 Sad Anime Movies Guaranteed to Make Their Audience Cry, from 'KIMI NO NAWA' to 'KOE NO KATACHI'

Kapanlagi.com - Who doesn't know anime? Yes, this Japanese animated cartoon is loved by various groups, from children to adults. In addition, anime also has various genres ranging from action, fantasy, slice of life, and many others.

One of the most popular genres with many fans is sad anime, which tells emotional and touching stories of its characters. It is not uncommon for anime with this kind of storyline to make its audience emotional and shed tears. For KLlovers who are curious, let's take a look. Here are 5 anime movies that are full of sad stories and will definitely make you cry.

1. KIMI NO NAWA (YOUR NAME)

KIMI NO NAWA (Credit: IMDb)

This anime movie produced by CoMix Wave Films is undoubtedly of high quality. Famous for its stunning visual graphics, KIMI NO NAWA delights the eyes of its viewers and is one of the highest-rated anime movies. This movie tells the story of two young people who accidentally switch bodies. Because of this incident, they fall in love and have an unusual relationship. Unfortunately, their love story is not supported by fate. With an interesting and unconventional storyline, this 1 hour 52 minute anime will stir up mixed feelings and surely entertain KLlovers.

2. HOTARUBI NO MORIE E (TO THE FOREST OF FIREFLY LIGHTS)

HOTARUBI NO MORIE E (Credit: IMDb)

The next anime movie that will also bring tears to KLlovers is HOTARUBI NO MORIE E. This movie tells the love story between a human named Takegawa Hotaru and a spirit named Gin. At first, Hotaru is unaware that Gin is a spirit. However, as the years go by, she discovers many peculiarities about Gin. From Gin's lack of aging to the taboo that prevents her from touching Gin. Unfortunately, this anime movie does not have the happy ending that many people hope for.

3. KOE NO KATACHI (A SILENT VOICE)

KOE NO KATACHI (Credit: IMDb)

The story of this anime movie begins with a transfer student named Shouko Nishimiya who is always bullied by a boy named Shouya Ishida because of her disability. After entering high school, Ishida's fate changes from being a bully to being bullied. Although it starts with a sad story, this anime movie has a happy ending that will surely make the audience happy. In addition, this anime movie also carries important values such as family, friendship, and love.

4. OOKAMMU KODOMO NO AME TO YUKI (WOLF CHILDREN)

OOKAMMU KODOMO NO AME TO YUKI (Credit: IMDb)

OOKAMMU KODOMO NO AME TO YUKI or in English, WOLF CHILDREN, is an anime movie produced by Studio Chizu and Madhouse. This movie, released in 2012, tells the story of a 19-year-old girl named Hannah who falls in love with a werewolf named Ookami. They then decide to get married and have two children named Ame and Yuki. The family's happiness is shattered when Ookami is found dead and Hannah is forced to move to a distant place from the city. Aside from its touching story, this anime movie also reflects the hardships of a mother in raising her children. 

5. HARU (HAL)

HARU (Credit: IMDb)

HARU released in 2013 can be said to have an unusual storyline. The story of this anime movie begins with a girl named Kurumi who has just lost her lover named Haru due to a plane crash. Because of the immense sadness felt by Kurumi, her family then decided to create a robot named QO1 that also has the appearance of Haru. Besides having a very sad story, this anime movie also invites the audience to think deeply. The plot twist in this anime movie is also very heartbreaking and will surely make KLlover emotional and sad while watching it. If KLlover wants to watch this anime movie, prepare tissues first.

This article was written by: Gloria Trivena May Ary

(kpl/mag)