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Lawfer · 2012-04-13, 17:31

Here is a list of sad anime I already watched:

Air

Clannad

Kanon

Ano Hana

Elfen Lied

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Cold~as~Ice · 2012-04-13, 17:38

you should try Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin very underrated title

totoum · 2012-04-13, 18:01

5cm per second
Grave of fireflies

erneiz_hyde · 2012-04-13, 18:15

Saishuu Heiki Kanojo
Kimi ga Nozomu Eien
Steins;Gate

kitten320 · 2012-04-13, 19:12

Angel Beats
Aoi Bungaku series
Bungaku Shoujo
Chrno Crusade
Code Geass
Ga-Rei Zero
Mai HiME
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin
Steins;Gate
Wolf's Rain

Since you didn't specify genre, I included action too. Some series might seem as comedy at first but once you get into second half, it starts to get depressing.

Dragonlexie · 2012-04-13, 19:17

X(1999)

thats a sad one

MUAHAHAHAHAHA · 2012-04-13, 19:24

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother-Very depressing and emotional. One of the rare animes that made me shed my maiden tears.

Ayashi no Ceres-The MC, Aya, goes through such terrible experience and you can't help but feel sad for her loss

Uta Kata-do not be fooled by the magical girl genre, because it's actually sad

Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora-Death is looming, yet there is hope......

Fushigi Yuugi-One of my very first animes. The first half is pretty light, but wait till you get to the second half.........

Casshern Sins-Some of the stories are very sad, and to add to that, the animation is absolutely haunting

Saikano-One of the saddest and most tragic romance anime IMO..the suffering that the hero has to go through because of the heroine's transformation is really heart-rending. It's also realistic; while the hero loves the heroine, he is also terrified of her because of her capabilities. it's unlike typical shoujo animes where "love triumphs over everything"

Kirito · 2012-04-13, 19:35

Kowarekake no Orgel - Cute and heartwarming but left me depressed at the end.

Angel Beats - Characters back stories and endings are painful to watch at times.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Starts off heartwarming but the pain and tragedy starts to pick up immediately after.

H20 - Footprints in the Sand - A story that deals with the pain and happiness of love, trust, and friendship.

SeijiSensei · 2012-04-13, 20:21

Perhaps this thread should have [SPOILERS] in its topic headline. Many sad animes have sad conclusions. Sometimes those conclusions aren't what you expect.

That said, there are also stories that include sad events or sad characters even if those events or characters don't determine the final outcome. I've listed some of those types of shows here as well.

Bakeneko
Claymore
Dennou Coil
Ghost Hound
Kemono no Sou-ja Erin
Kurenai
Monster
Mouryou no Hako
Shion no Ou
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0
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NoemiChan · 2012-04-13, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by totoum

Grave of fireflies

I second this particular anime movie. Its one of Miyazaki's best works (?). It depicts the life of a boy with his sister the last days of Imperial Japan. Every moments will hit your heart. Again, one of the best.

totoum · 2012-04-13, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenjiChan

Its one of Miyazaki's best works (?)

Not a Miyasaki movie.
Poor Takahata will always be in Miyasaki's shadow,even if he's a master too.

Soliloquy · 2012-04-13, 22:30

Noein and Princess Tutu are far too underrated. By far they are the most emotional one for me without pulling any punches.

MisaoFan · 2012-04-14, 02:52

Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora and H2O : Footprints in the Sand are underrated animes that contain very sad yet touching moments.

Eragon · 2012-04-14, 03:04

Seconding, Grave of the Fireflies - You probably won't be seeing anything for a while after watching this one.

creb · 2012-04-14, 03:10

Sad anime lists aren't complete without Now and Then, Here and There.

Other adjectives often used to describe this show:

'Depressing'
'Hopeful'
'Emotional'
'Amazing'
'Engaging'

Don't let the first episode trick you. There's a reason for that episode, it isn't trolling on part of the director, but it also didn't prepare many people for what was coming when this show was initially released.

mecharobot · 2012-04-14, 13:36

If you want an anime that is specifically tailored to make people feel sad, maybe try out Dog of Flanders (movie).

Goty · 2012-04-15, 17:05

I strongly second underrated/not very well known series like Aoi Bungaku, Casshern Sins, Rainbow and Noein.

And a few ones no one've mentioned yet:

Fantastic Children - don't let the kiddyish art fool you. it's a beautiful and intense story of love and betrayal.
Hotarubi no Mori E - recent short movie based on a manga from the same author of Natsume Yuujinchou.
NANA - even though the anime verson didn't get to reach/explain a few key events, it's still heartbreaking.

sweet-d · 2012-04-18, 13:31

Ie Naki Ko- a kid get's sold by his father to a traveling entertainer. So basically every episode he get's to fin out how horrible his life is. It's pretty damn good and it's a hidden gem(it's the best anime that i've ever seen).

Saikano Basically a weapon robot girl fighting in war to protect the people she loves and ever episode the war gets closer to the people she loves.

Wolf's Rain A group of wolves in search of paradise.

Like someone else mentioned Now and Then Here and There it's about a boy named shu who get's transported to a mysterious world. Basically every episode the situation gets worse.

Grave of Fireflies Japan get's bomb to hell during WW2

Senden · 2012-04-19, 10:57

Bokura Ga Ita for romance, perfect imho however sometimes the characters do stupid things for no other reason than to keep the drama alive.

a Tale of Memories followed by Melodies the sequel.. both great animes with some great sad moments.. two of my favourite animes.

Kimi ga Nozomu Eien.. Some people reckon it's stupid but personally think it's one of the most mature romance animes out there and is probably the most depressing anime I've seen.

Koi Kaze.. If you can get past the 27 year old brother falling in love with his 15 year old sister, you'll find a very mature serious anime which has many sad moments.

Trudinh · 2012-04-20, 11:19

Guilty Crown

Spoiler for Spoiler:

2012-04-13, 17:31	Link #1
Lawfer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 40	Looking for sad animes. (SPOILERS) Here is a list of sad anime I already watched: Air Clannad Kanon Ano Hana Elfen Lied ef Last edited by Lawfer; 2012-04-23 at 22:42.

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Cold~as~Ice this is how its done Join Date: Mar 2012	you should try Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin very underrated title __________________

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totoum Me at work Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 36	5cm per second Grave of fireflies __________________

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kitten320 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007	Angel Beats Aoi Bungaku series Bungaku Shoujo Chrno Crusade Code Geass Ga-Rei Zero Mai HiME Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin Steins;Gate Wolf's Rain Since you didn't specify genre, I included action too. Some series might seem as comedy at first but once you get into second half, it starts to get depressing. __________________ My anime list

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MUAHAHAHAHAHA Hail the power of Fujoshi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hahahahahahahahaha Age: 35	3000 Leagues in Search of Mother-Very depressing and emotional. One of the rare animes that made me shed my maiden tears. Ayashi no Ceres-The MC, Aya, goes through such terrible experience and you can't help but feel sad for her loss Uta Kata-do not be fooled by the magical girl genre, because it's actually sad Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora-Death is looming, yet there is hope...... Fushigi Yuugi-One of my very first animes. The first half is pretty light, but wait till you get to the second half......... Casshern Sins-Some of the stories are very sad, and to add to that, the animation is absolutely haunting Saikano-One of the saddest and most tragic romance anime IMO..the suffering that the hero has to go through because of the heroine's transformation is really heart-rending. It's also realistic; while the hero loves the heroine, he is also terrified of her because of her capabilities. it's unlike typical shoujo animes where "love triumphs over everything" __________________ A politically ignorant person who embraces only hedonism as the main philosophical doctrine. Old stuff but just a reminder that butthurt report form is here to help Last edited by MUAHAHAHAHAHA; 2012-04-13 at 19:53.

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Kirito Enjoying Snack Time! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Where It's Legal to Marry Clara and Alice Age: 35	Kowarekake no Orgel - Cute and heartwarming but left me depressed at the end. Angel Beats - Characters back stories and endings are painful to watch at times. Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Starts off heartwarming but the pain and tragedy starts to pick up immediately after. H20 - Footprints in the Sand - A story that deals with the pain and happiness of love, trust, and friendship. __________________

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SeijiSensei AS Oji-kun Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 74	Perhaps this thread should have [SPOILERS] in its topic headline. Many sad animes have sad conclusions. Sometimes those conclusions aren't what you expect. That said, there are also stories that include sad events or sad characters even if those events or characters don't determine the final outcome. I've listed some of those types of shows here as well. Bakeneko Claymore Dennou Coil Ghost Hound Kemono no Sou-ja Erin Kurenai Monster Mouryou no Hako Shion no Ou Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 Welcome to the NHK! __________________ Taking Anime Seriously - Politics by the Numbers - Sports by the Numbers - MAL List - Avatars - Images

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Soliloquy 絶対領域に嵌り過ぎた。 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trendy Backwater Age: 38	Noein and Princess Tutu are far too underrated. By far they are the most emotional one for me without pulling any punches.

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creb Hiding Under Your Bed Join Date: May 2008	Sad anime lists aren't complete without Now and Then, Here and There. Other adjectives often used to describe this show: 'Depressing' 'Hopeful' 'Emotional' 'Amazing' 'Engaging' Don't let the first episode trick you. There's a reason for that episode, it isn't trolling on part of the director, but it also didn't prepare many people for what was coming when this show was initially released. __________________ http://myanimelist.net/animelist/creb http://myanimelist.net/mangalist/creb It feels like years since they've been updated, btw. Also, cake.

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mecharobot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011	If you want an anime that is specifically tailored to make people feel sad, maybe try out Dog of Flanders (movie).

2012-04-15, 17:05	Link #17
Goty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	I strongly second underrated/not very well known series like Aoi Bungaku, Casshern Sins, Rainbow and Noein. And a few ones no one've mentioned yet: Fantastic Children - don't let the kiddyish art fool you. it's a beautiful and intense story of love and betrayal. Hotarubi no Mori E - recent short movie based on a manga from the same author of Natsume Yuujinchou. NANA - even though the anime verson didn't get to reach/explain a few key events, it's still heartbreaking. Last edited by Goty; 2012-04-15 at 18:41.

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sweet-d Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011	Ie Naki Ko- a kid get's sold by his father to a traveling entertainer. So basically every episode he get's to fin out how horrible his life is. It's pretty damn good and it's a hidden gem(it's the best anime that i've ever seen). Saikano Basically a weapon robot girl fighting in war to protect the people she loves and ever episode the war gets closer to the people she loves. Wolf's Rain A group of wolves in search of paradise. Like someone else mentioned Now and Then Here and There it's about a boy named shu who get's transported to a mysterious world. Basically every episode the situation gets worse. Grave of Fireflies Japan get's bomb to hell during WW2

2012-04-19, 10:57	Link #19
Senden Member Join Date: Mar 2006	Bokura Ga Ita for romance, perfect imho however sometimes the characters do stupid things for no other reason than to keep the drama alive. a Tale of Memories followed by Melodies the sequel.. both great animes with some great sad moments.. two of my favourite animes. Kimi ga Nozomu Eien.. Some people reckon it's stupid but personally think it's one of the most mature romance animes out there and is probably the most depressing anime I've seen. Koi Kaze.. If you can get past the 27 year old brother falling in love with his 15 year old sister, you'll find a very mature serious anime which has many sad moments.

2012-04-20, 11:19	Link #20
Trudinh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011	Guilty Crown Spoiler for Spoiler: IT start out pretty good with no sadness, and then people start dieing and it has a tragic ending.