If you’re in the mood for sad anime that really hits the heart, there are quite a few that range from quietly emotional to absolutely devastating. I’ll break them down by vibe so it’s easier to pick what you’re looking for.
Your Lie in April
Clannad & Clannad: After Story
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
Violet Evergarden
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
Grave of the Fireflies
Angel Beats!
Plastic Memories
A Silent Voice
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0
Banana Fish
Erased
Orange
5 Centimeters per Second
Wolf Children