Anime Fans Rank the Saddest Scenes They've Ever Seen

By Megan Peters

In the last decade, anime has proven itself to be one of entertainment's most diverse mediums. From shonen hits to magical girl romps, the industry has something for everyone. Though viewed as childish years ago, anime has proven animation can hit audiences of all ages, and that means there are some series created for the sole purpose of making us cry.

Of course, anime fans have come to discover a number of those anime, and the marks they've left on our hearts cannot be understated. In fact, social media has been buzzing about these titles as of late all thanks to a viral post. A fan on Twitter simply asked what anime scene never fails to spring tears, and honestly? The picks shared by fans are enough to make even the hardest heart weep.

As you can see in the slides below, everything from reunions to deaths and more made the cut for this heartbreaking anime list. So if you are looking to have a good cry, it might be time to check out some of these shows...! Just make you sure you have some tissues on hand!

What do you think about these anime picks? Which series makes you cry without fail? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or hit me up on Twitter @MeganPetersCB.

It Hurts

Rest Easy, Merry

A Universal Answer

A Painful Dream

Simple as That

Emotional Overload

Traumatic Tears

An Overdue Encounter

Make It Stop

It Still Hurts

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