You want the full emotional load and find out how close you are to being moved to tears? These 5 anime will make you cry – guaranteed.
Anime are also so popular because they can evoke the full spectrum of emotions. Even though the often exaggerated emotions may be a bit much for some, anime dramas are known for leaving a lasting impression on viewers.
Is your day a bit too nice? Is your own good mood getting on your nerves? Do you want to see if you are still capable of feeling? Then we have the 5 best anime for you, where you should have a box of tissues ready, because they will break your heart – and yet you will love every second of it.
Your Lie in April
Alternative Names: Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, Kimiuso, Seconds in Minor
Genres: Drama, Romance
Episodes: 22
Stream available on: Wakanim
Kousei Arima is considered a prodigy. Despite his young age, he plays the piano masterfully and is regarded in expert circles as a “human metronome.” He wins endless awards. His strict mother trains him with strict discipline until she suddenly dies. The trauma that ensues causes Kousei to swear off the piano.
Years later at university, he is still attached to music, but his life has become monotonous and colorless. This changes drastically when the cheerful violinist Kaori enters his life and makes him her piano accompaniment for her performances. It’s just a little lie that allows them to connect.
What to expect from Your Lie in April: The anime is characterized by multi-layered and compelling characters that are rarely seen. This is also due to the fact that the series takes a considerable amount of time to develop the protagonists. The same time is also spent highlighting the effects of the dramatic twist. The ending of the series will remain in the memory of viewers for a long time.
Plastic Memories
Alternative Names: Plamemo
Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Episodes: 13
Stream available on: Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime, Akiba Pass TV
After Tsukasa messes up his college admission, he manages to quickly find a job through private contacts. As an employee of “Sion Artificial Intelligence,” he is part of a team that has to collect “Giftias” from customers when they reach the end of their lifespan. Giftias are highly developed androids that take on different roles for private customers. While some serve as housekeepers, others act as a means of trauma processing, replacing a beloved child who died in a tragic accident.
However, the “durability” of each Giftia is limited to about 9 years before errors and problems occur. Customers often have built such a deep bond with the Giftias that they do not want to part with them, and it is Tsukasa’s job to convince them otherwise. Accompanying him is also a Giftia – which brings its own set of problems.
What to expect from Plastic Memories: One can quickly make the mistake of categorizing Plastic Memories as a comedy, but the first impression fades quickly. Plastic Memories poses interesting questions: How strong can the emotional dependency on a “robot” become? Does it make any difference to the human psyche to know that the counterpart is a machine? How does one deal with loved ones when the days together are counted down to the hour?
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