The 10 Saddest Anime to Cry Your Heart Out to
Sometimes you just need a good cry, and what better way to encourage that than by watching some really, really sad anime? As fans of Japanese animation know, these devastatingly upsetting films and movies have been around for decades. Whether you need a refresher, are in the mood for something dark and moody, or just love heartbreak; this list is for you.
From sibling sadness to tragic romance, strangely melancholy sci-fi all the way through maudlin murder-mysteries, we've got a special kind of sadness for every taste. So grab a box of tissues and get ready to watch some really upsetting anime, because somehow heartbreak feels good in a list like this.
Where to watch: Netflix
Nostalgia can be the most melancholy of feelings and Flavors of Youth captures that perfectly. This charmingly animated anthology is all about those exact vibes as the loosely interconnected stories explore the power of nostalgia through the lens of food. Clips from the first entry, The Rice Noodles, have been used in many-an-aesthetic TikTok post and will absolutely make you cry. Not to be outdone, though, the following two just build on the power of The Rice Noodles, offering up thoughtful, emotionally driven, and bittersweet tales to jerk your tears.
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Where to watch: Netflix
Mamoru Hosoda is a beloved anime director and Mirai showcases his immense talent. This 2018 time-hopping family drama was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe, and it follows a young boy named Kun who begins to feel displaced by his baby sister, Mirai. After running away and stumbling upon a magical garden, Kun meets both his mother and Mirai at different stages in their life, allowing him to explore the world and
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