Some anime series are so good (or bad) that they can make even the toughest anime fan burst into tears. It’s not a quality that a lot of series have, but the handful that do stand out because of it.

There are a lot of reasons why a series can make someone cry. Some are so deeply profound that you can’t help but be moved to tears, while others showcase such heart-moving moments that viewers join their favorite characters in their catharsis.

No matter why a series makes a viewer cry, it’s also more memorable because of it. Not a lot of anime series can move people to tears, and that’s why the ones that can are so special.

*Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End *is in another league compared to other anime. It’s unquestionably one of the best anime series ever made, and there’s a good argument that it deserves the top spot. There isn’t another series that feels like *Frieren, *and that’s a compliment that should be held in high regard.

*Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’s *pacing is unlike anything in anime. It’s masterfully slow, taking time with every side story, every little mission, and every seemingly insignificant aspect of Frieren’s journey. Watching Frieren learn the value of life, love, and companions is moving on a level hard to comprehend, and we’re eternally grateful for it.

*Vinland Saga *has no business being as profound as it is. The first season showcased one of the best, most brutal shōnen series in years, and the second season flipped the franchise, and viewers, on their respective heads. *Vinland Saga *looked like it was going to be a story about revenge, and it turned out to be so much more.

The second season of *Vinland Saga *might be one of the most thought-provoking, philosophical anime seasons in years. Thorfinn’s transformation from someone drowned in his own bloodlust to a man who firmly believes that he has no enemies is nothing short of biblical in scale, and the series, somehow, looks to get even better from here.

*Nichijou *will make you cry, but not for the same reasons as a lot of other tearjerkers. *Nichijou *is hilarious: it’s one of the funniest anime series of all time, and it’s funny enough to make even the toughest customers crack up. *Nichijou *is also pure fun. There aren’t many series quite as wholesome as Keiichi Arawi’s creation, and there may never be.

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While some anime series are good, but not re-watchable, these 9 anime series are ones that fans can re-watch endlessly and still want more.

In a world of dark, brutal anime, watching the pure joy of *Nichijou *is refreshing. It’s a visual walk in the park, a story-telling masterpiece, and gut-bustingly funny. Comedy is often intrinsic to context and culture; somehow, *Nichijou *is funny enough to transcend borders and make Westerners laugh like it was a series made for us.

*Bocchi the Rock! *is amazing, full stop. It’s such a great anime series that it should be watched over and over again, and it holds up on every rewatch. *Bocchi the Rock! *can make anyone cry for a couple of reasons. Bocchi herself is riddled with anxiety and doubt, something most viewers can relate to on some level.

Watching Bocchi overcome her issues to support her friends is deeply cathartic, and it’s made even better when her mentor watches her performance with joy, having complete, unshakable confidence in her protégé. Bocchi’s solo is one of the most hype, tear-inducing moments in anime in years, and we can’t wait for more.

*Mob Psycho 100 *is a series that dances between ridiculousness and sincerity with grace and panache. It’s somehow a celebration of the absurd and a deep exploration into some of the most meaningful parts of life simultaneously, and it’s a master of both. Mob is the perfect protagonist for his series, and his inner adventures make the series the powerhouse it’s known to be.

Mob has his fair share of meaningful moments, but the most meaningful might come from his teacher, Reigan. Reigan’s speech telling Mob the truth of his powerlessness is beyond moving, and it shows who both Mob and Reigan truly are. They’re good people, brought down by their feelings of low self-esteem. Together, however, they’ll build each other up, and protect each other when they need to.

*Takopi’s Original Sin *rightfully took the world by storm when it first came out. It showcases one of the darkest, most moving narratives in anime, and it does it all in less than 10 episodes. *Takopi’s Original Sin *is absolutely not for the faint of heart, but those who can withstand its inherent brutality will learn the true meaning of self-worth.

To call Takopi’s Original Sin ambitious would be an understatement. There isn’t a theme or message heavier for it tackle, and it handles the themes it does go after with maturity and excellence. It’s a series that will teach its viewer what it means to value not only their own life, but life itself.

*The Beginning After the End *will make any viewer cry, but not for the right reasons. It’s such a bad anime series that it will bring tears to anyone who knows the true potential of the franchise. It’s such a poorly made series that it’s a wonder why it even got made in the first place, as it might have been better if it wasn’t created at all.

If there is a positive to all *The Beginning After the End’s *negativity, it’s that the terrible anime introduced waves of viewers to both the manhwa and the light novel the adaptation is based on. The manhwa and the light novel are excellent, and it’s a shame that the anime doesn’t share even a fraction of their quality.

*Violet Evergarden *is a series that might take months to finish, and that has nothing to do with its run time. It’s less than 15 episodes and includes a few movies, but there’s something so deeply profound about the series that will make even the most stalwart fans need to take a break and gather themselves.

There are plenty of heartbreaking moments in the series, but there’s one episode so masterfully sad that it might be the single most intensely heartfelt episode in anime. After watching that episode, viewers can’t help but look at their own lives through an entirely different lens.

*One Piece *will make anyone cry, and not just because they have to watch over 1,000 episodes to keep up with the anime. There are plenty of moving episodes and moments in the franchise, and a few stand out from the rest. The first truly gripping moment occurs when Nami finally asks Luffy for help. Her tears can be felt through the screen, and that’s just the beginning.

Robin’s admittal that she wants to live is another tear-inducing moment, and there aren’t many more moments more heartbreaking than Luffy watching his brother Ace get murdered right in front of him. It’s a series filled with highs and lows, and even after 1,000 episodes, it looks like it hasn’t lost any steam.

With a title like *Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, *it doesn’t seem like this series would have anything but lewd moments. The *Rascal Does Not Dream *series is, somehow, one of the most tear-jerking in all anime. It’s a philosophical series that rarely gives an easy solution, and that’s just the beginning.

Sakuta Azusagawa is the perfect protagonist for *Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. *He’s open-minded, incredibly empathetic, and more than mature for a guy his age. He’s there for his friends when they need him most, and watching him support the people around him through difficult moments will move anyone to tears.

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