Updated by Madison Lennon on March 7, 2020: Anime is one of the most popular mediums out there right now. There are still countless other incredibly sad anime, but these are our picks.
We have ten great anime recommendations for when you need a good cry. If you're a fan of heart-rending stories that make you produce that salty discharge from your eyes, you've come to the right place. RELATED: VIDEO: Times Anime Was Censored For America
From the heartfelt dramas about young love, unrequited feelings, and relationship drama to the more serious stories that tackle issues like death, war, and illness, anime has found countless ways to break our hearts and make us weep. Apparently, anime creators love making their audience cry. Tons of anime seems to be created specifically to make us bawl our eyes out.