Youth and Regret | Tear-jerking Anime Movies You're Afraid to Watch Twice
I've compiled a list of tear-jerking anime movies about youth and regret. Each one is a film I both love and am afraid to watch again.
Your Lie in April
Music and lies intertwined. The ending is a real gut-punch; it's the kind of movie that requires time to recover from after watching.
Your Name
Missed connections across time and space combined with a mission to save someone. It's more moving than heartbreaking, but it still brings a sting to the eyes.
5 Centimeters per Second
A very realistic portrayal of regret with a subtle sense of sorrow. A classic by Makoto Shinkai.
The Garden of Words
Delicate and heartwarming, yet tinged with sadness. The scenes in the rain are unforgettable.
The Wind Rises
Dreams and love amidst a turbulent era. The overall tone is deep and heavy.
Weathering with You
Defying the world for love; it leans more towards being passionate and moving.
Ride Your Wave
A pure love story separated by life and death. Gentle, yet very heart-wrenching.
The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes
The price of time and the regrets of youth.
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Motherly love and parting across time. It has a powerful lingering effect.
Suzume
Making peace with past trauma. It really touches the heart.
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
Terminal illness combined with the regrets of youth. A high-intensity tear-jerker from start to finish.
A Silent Voice
Bullying, atonement, and self-redemption. The emotions are deeply piercing.
Which one do you think is the most tear-jerking? Are there any you're afraid to watch again?
Your Lie in April
Music and lies intertwined. The ending is a real gut-punch; it's the kind of movie that requires time to recover from after watching.
Your Name
Missed connections across time and space combined with a mission to save someone. It's more moving than heartbreaking, but it still brings a sting to the eyes.
5 Centimeters per Second
A very realistic portrayal of regret with a subtle sense of sorrow. A classic by Makoto Shinkai.
The Garden of Words
Delicate and heartwarming, yet tinged with sadness. The scenes in the rain are unforgettable.
The Wind Rises
Dreams and love amidst a turbulent era. The overall tone is deep and heavy.
Weathering with You
Defying the world for love; it leans more towards being passionate and moving.
Ride Your Wave
A pure love story separated by life and death. Gentle, yet very heart-wrenching.
The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes
The price of time and the regrets of youth.
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Motherly love and parting across time. It has a powerful lingering effect.
Suzume
Making peace with past trauma. It really touches the heart.
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
Terminal illness combined with the regrets of youth. A high-intensity tear-jerker from start to finish.
A Silent Voice
Bullying, atonement, and self-redemption. The emotions are deeply piercing.
Which one do you think is the most tear-jerking? Are there any you're afraid to watch again?