FOCUSED OTAKU | MUST WATCH ANIME LIST - Anime with sad endings are usually very emotional and make the audience cry buckets. The story is deep and stirs the emotions of the audience. It's recommended to prepare mentally and tissue when watching films like this.
These kinds of anime usually tell interesting stories about life. The beginning of the story feels normal and not too dark. However, a twist then occurs in the middle or in the final act. The emotions of the audience are then stirred. Various heart-wrenching emotional scenes will occur.
No matter the audience, anime with sad endings always touches anyone's heart. The story may seem simple at times, but it's the plot that makes it special. What could they be? Check out the following anime reviews with the best sad endings!
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1. Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso (Your Lie in April)
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This anime is also known by the name: Your Lie in April. From the beginning, this anime has brought a sad atmosphere. The main character, Arima Kousei, is a talented pianist who often wins various competitions. However, after his mother died, he has no desire to play the piano anymore.
He rediscovers his passion after meeting Kaori Miyazono. Kaori is a violinist and Arima's schoolmate. She then invited Arima to play the piano and accompany her in a performance. However, their time together didn't last long and it's revealed that Kaori is suffering from a chronic disease and doesn't have much time to live.
2. Plastic Memories
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This anime is about a company that makes androids. However, they give their androids a human-like feel called "Giftias". One day, Tsukasa comes to the company to work as a terminal service. In that place, Tsukasa meets and falls in love with one of the androids named Isla.
Eventually, Tsukasa and Isla start a romantic relationship. Unfortunately, Isla's age is limited. She can only live for 81,820 hours or about 9 years and 4 months. After that, she will die. Tsukasa who is infatuated with Isla must accept the fact that he cannot spend the rest of his life with her.
3. Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai (I Want to Eat Your Pancreas)
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This anime, is also known by the name: I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, will make the audience feel deep emotions. This anime is about Haruki Shiga, a high school student, who likes to be alone. One day, he finds the diary of his popular and friendly classmate, Sakura Yamauchi.
Sakura then reveals to Haruki that she has a fatal pancreatic disease. At first, Haruki was not affected by Sakura's honesty. However, Haruki then decides to accompany Sakura to live out her final days.
4. Hotaru no Haka (Grave of the Fireflies)
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From the start, this film from Studio Ghibli has had a somber setting. Also known as Grave of the Fireflies, this anime tells the story of two orphans Seita and Setsuko. Both lost their parents and their homes after the city where they lived, Kobe, was bombed in World War II.
Orphans and homeless, Seita and Setsuko must try to survive. Despite his best efforts, Seita couldn't provide for the two of them. The two children finally died due to malnutrition and hunger.
5. Byousoku 5 Centimeter (5 Centimeters per Second)
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Also known as 5 Centimeters per Second, this anime is the embodiment that love doesn't have to be mutual. This anime tells the story of two childhood friends, Takaki Toono and Akari Shinohara. However, they eventually parted ways. Even so, they promised to keep in touch.
As time passes, the distance between them grew wider. However, the memories between them remain. Takaki and Akari are stuck in the past and can't make new memories. They hope to see each other again. In the process, they hurt themselves and others around them.
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