It’s why Grave of the Fireflies author Akiyuki Nosaka only agreed to let his short story be adapted into an anime film by Isao Takahata’s team at Studio Ghibli: The form could capture the emotions of ...

From Banana Fish to Elfen Lied, some of anime's saddest films and series were created to tug at viewers' heartstrings.

This 2018 time-hopping family drama was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe, and it follows a young boy named Kun who ... no other choice to top our saddest anime list.

Boys' Love is known for being a problematic ... Fantasy A Place Further Than the Universe isn't a sad anime all around. In fact, many viewers have even claimed that this short anime has helped ...

The world of anime isn’t limited to thrilling battles or comedy moments. Some easily stir up your emotions and have a knack for tearing you up. A lot of series embrace sadness to explore the ...

Such is the premise of Angel Beats, which tells the story of Otonashi, a boy who awakens to discover ... And those are some of the saddest, tear jerkingest anime you need to see!