Anime today is extremely popular all over the world. Various genres of this peculiar art form leave their imprints on the plots, often determining the general manner of construction or the key milestones of the series. In this article we will present to your attention the TOP of the saddest animes.
"Wolf rain"
The post-apocalyptic anime Toshitsugu Iida, released in 2003. After numerous disasters and wars, the land turned into a lifeless desert. Civilization is on the decline. A group of aristocrats took control of the remaining natural resources and technology. In cities protected by domes, the remaining people live in terrible conditions. There is an ancient legend: when the end of the world comes, wolves can find a way to paradise. But wolves are considered extinct for a long time, no one has seen them for 2 centuries. However, some of the hunters know that the wolves survived, having adapted to live side by side with people. But can they find the coveted paradise and escape from the end of the world?
The saddest moments in the anime, perhaps, are the final scenes when the heroes try to resist the aristocrat Darcia, who turned into a wolf, and save Cesu - their key to paradise.
In general, the anime talks about the destruction of the world by people themselves, about the selfish impulses of mankind and his desire to survive at all costs.
"Grave of fireflies"
This is the saddest anime dedicated to the events of World War II. The film was based on the autobiographical book of Akiyuki Nosaki, in which he describes the death of his family. The novel was published in 1967, and the anime was released in 1988.
The picture tells about a young guy named Saita, who, together with his little sister Setsuka, was left completely alone because their mother was killed and his father was at the front. Children have to survive on their own. Soon his sister becomes ill, and then information about the surrender of Japan comes. Saita is in despair ...
Tokyo Eight-Point
The saddest anime dedicated to the terrible Tokyo earthquake. The creator of the series, Tachibana Masaki, tried to convey as much as possible the feelings experienced by people who became participants in a natural disaster.
The main character of the anime, Mirai Onozawa, is a high school student who spends most of her time at home, writing in an electronic diary. Her parents always worked hard, so she was never spoiled by their attention. Mirai perfectly understands that they are trying for her and her brother, but still can not forgive them. Summer holidays are coming, an exhibition of robotics opens in the city, which the main character's brother so wanted to get to. Parents could not go with him, and this duty was assigned to Mirai. Everything was fine until there was an eight-point push that destroyed many buildings. Now the children have to get out of the rubble and find their home.
Earthquakes for Japan are quite common. The country and its inhabitants are now and again victims of natural disasters. The director was able not only to portray a natural disaster, but to show people who were at its very epicenter. People who, in spite of everything, do not lose hope of salvation.
"High"
If we consider the saddest animes to tears, then we definitely need to mention this full-length film directed by Dezaki Osamu, released in 2005.
Once upon a time in Japan, one could meet mystical winged virgins who were endowed with supernatural powers and could communicate with the other world. They were created in order to help people. But the rulers of Japan used them only as a weapon in the fight against opponents. Due to self-interest and human malice, these bright creatures fell ill and died. Gradually, only one member of the race remained in custody. This girl meets a samurai and his wife. Gradually, a strong spiritual connection arises between friends, which no one can break ... Some time has passed, but the descendants of the samurai still hope to meet a winged maiden.
"The Tale of the Sakura Demons"
Another most sad anime, released in 2010, directed by Yamasaki Osamu. The animated series portrays Japan in the mid-19th century. Times of revolutions and great achievements. The talented doctor Kado Yukimura, who studied medicine with the Dutch, returns to his homeland and suddenly disappears. His only daughter, Tizuru, thrilled by the loss of his father, goes in search of him, dressed as a samurai and taking out the family katana.
Once in the capital, the girl gets involved in the battle of two samurai groups. At the end of the battle, she is captured by the winners. Here she finds out that she was at the glorious rejoicing of the great Shinsengumi warriors, who proclaimed themselves fighters for justice and order. Chizuru gradually learns that they too are looking for her father, who turned out to be one of the founders of the Shinsengumi.
Clannad
Perhaps this is the saddest anime in the world. It was created in 2007 by the director Ishihara Tatsuya. The anime tells of Tamoya Okazaki, a high school graduate student. He rarely goes to school, and when he appears, he wanders through corridors and empty classes instead of preparing for exams. He cannot understand why he should study and generally live. While still very young, Tamoya lost his mother, his relations with his father are very poor, and he only communicates with Sunohara, his old friend.
His life changes dramatically after one spring day, when a young man meets Nagisa Furakawa, a student from a parallel class, shy and polite. This acquaintance helps the protagonist to open up, he begins to communicate with other students.
"An unprecedented flower"
The saddest anime clips are created specifically for this animated series. “An Unseen Flower” is an anime series that was released in 2011, directed by Nagai Tatsuyuki.
The protagonist Dzinta Yadomi does not communicate with anyone and leads a reclusive life. However, he was not always so reserved, once, as a teenager, he led a group of peacekeepers, which consisted of his childhood friends. But after the death of their girlfriend Meiko Homma, the company broke up. Dzinta blamed himself for what had happened and therefore became a recluse. But soon, Mayko returns either as a spirit, or as a hallucination, but only Dzinta can see her. The girl returned to fulfill her dream, and all former members of the group of peacekeepers should help her in this.
"Restless Hearts"
This is the saddest anime created by Wanabe Tetsuya. The animated series was released in 2003 and consists of 12 episodes. He talks about the life of an ordinary high school student named Takayuki Narumi. He does not stand out against the general background - communicates with classmates, prepares for exams. He has three friends: Mickey Hayashi, an incredible badass; Shinji Taira, childhood friend; Haruka Suzumiya, quiet, calm girl. And everything was wonderful until Mickey told Takayuki that Haruka was in love with him. The main character treats both the girl as friends, and nothing more. But time passes, and both of them begin to fight for the young man's love. Takayuki is trying to please both, which ultimately leads to a terrible tragedy.
"Canon"
Completes the list of the saddest anime animated series "Canon". It was filmed by director Ito Naoyuki in 2002.
According to Eastern wisdom, not a single act of man passes without a trace, any act affects the existence of the Universe. The main character, Yuchi Aizawa, is a 17-year-old guy who returns to the town where he spent his childhood. However, he does not remember anything about his past. But here the memory begins to gradually return to him. The young man settles in the house of his aunt Akiko and cousin Nayuki, recognizes and goes to a new school. Here he finds friends, but it gradually turns out that he has already met with all of them.
The saddest anime about love
Among the saddest animes, where the main theme is love, the following can be distinguished.
“The Kenshin Tramp: Memories” is an OVA directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi, released in 1999. The anime takes place in Japan in the 19th century. The country is divided by hostility of clans. The main character, Sinta, was sold to slavery while still very small. Traveling around the country, its owners were ambushed - everyone was killed, and Sintu was saved by a passing soldier. The boy becomes a disciple of his savior, turns into a master of the sword and takes the name Kenshin. The hero cannot share the secluded life of the teacher; he wants to benefit the country. To do this, he enters into one of the clans and becomes a killer. However, a meeting on a night street with a mysterious woman brought confusion into his soul.
“In the Forest of Twinkling Fireflies” is a 2011 short film directed by Omori Takahiro. The anime tells of a six-year-old girl named Hotaru, who accidentally got lost in a magical forest. Wandering in an enchanted place, she meets a boy named Gin, who wears a mask and appears to be a forest spirit. The boy warns Hotaru that from any touch a person can disappear. Gin helps the girl get out of the forest. The next day, Hotaru decides to return and thank the spirit. And this is repeated from year to year. Until the girl turned into a girl.
“Vampire Knight” - anime by Marie Okada, released in 2008. Actions take place at the Cross Academy - a very prestigious private educational institution. There are 2 departments: day and night. Ordinary people study in the daytime, and the night is for the elite. However, most students and teachers are not aware that privileged students are vampires. Yuki and Zero are daytime wardens, it is their responsibility to ensure that no one knows the secret of the night department.
“5 centimeters per second” is a full-length anime by Shinkai Makoto. The film tells about the love that began in childhood and which the main character has kept in his heart for life. The anime consists of three parts, which describe the various stages of the life of the protagonist Takaki.