'Angel Beats!' is also sad. The characters are all in a purgatory - like afterlife because of some regrets in their past lives. They fight against the system there while also dealing with their own traumas. The story has many emotional moments, especially when the characters finally come to terms with their pasts and move on.
Another sad one is 'Tokyo Magnitude 8.0'. It focuses on two siblings, Mirai and Yuuki, who are trying to get home after a massive earthquake hits Tokyo. Along the way, they face many difficulties and tragedies, and the overall atmosphere of destruction and loss makes it a very sad anime.
The anime 'Plastic Memories' is sad too. In a world where androids have a limited lifespan, Tsukasa works with Isla, an android who is nearing the end of her life. They fall in love during their time together collecting 'memories' of other androids. But as Isla's time runs out, they have to face the inevitable separation, which is really heart - breaking.
Sure. 'Journey' has a rather sad story. The nameless protagonist's journey through the desolate and beautiful world is lonely. The player encounters other players briefly, but it's a transient connection. In the end, the character reaches the mountain, and the whole experience has a sense of melancholy as it's about the journey and the impermanence of the connections we make.
One of the saddest is 'Your Lie in April'. The story of Kaori and Kousei is heart - breaking. Kaori, with her vibrant personality, has a terminal illness. As Kousei, a pianist who has lost his ability to hear the sound of his own playing due to past trauma, falls in love with her, we see their beautiful yet doomed relationship unfold. In the end, Kaori passes away, leaving Kousei with memories that are both beautiful and full of sorrow.
Another is 'Clannad'. The series shows the hardships Tomoya Okazaki goes through. His family problems, the loss of his friend Nagisa, and the overall bittersweet journey of life in this small town make it extremely sad. There are so many emotional moments that really tug at the heartstrings.
One of the saddest is 'Your Lie in April'. The story of Kousei, a piano prodigy who lost his ability to hear his own playing after his mother's death, and his encounter with Kaori, a violinist. Kaori helps him find his way back to music, but she has a terminal illness. Their relationship and her inevitable death make it extremely sad.
Sure. 'A Silent Voice' is a beautiful anime story. It focuses on bullying and redemption. The main character, Shoya, bullied a deaf girl, Shoko, in elementary school. Years later, he tries to make amends. The way it shows the characters' growth and their journey towards forgiveness is really beautiful.
Another option is 'Pokémon'. The story of Ash Ketchum traveling the world to catch Pokémon and become a Pokémon master is very straightforward. It has a lot of fun adventures, cute creatures, and is a great introduction to the world of anime.
'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' is a recent success. Its beautiful art style, engaging story about a boy seeking to turn his sister back from a demon, and intense battles made it very popular. It broke many box office records in Japan with its movie adaptation.
Well, 'Tokyo Magnitude 8.0' is a sad one. It follows a brother and sister trying to get home after a massive earthquake in Tokyo. The destruction, the fear, and the sense of loss are palpable throughout the anime. It shows how fragile life can be in the face of natural disasters.
Well, 'A Silent Voice' has a really sad love story. Shoya and Shoko's relationship is complex. Shoko was bullied by Shoya in the past, but later they try to make amends. The story is full of the pain of their past and the difficulty of rebuilding their relationship. It's a story about redemption and lost youth, with a very sad undertone.