Some see anime as being entrenched in fantasy and sci-fi, but the medium spans genres, even delivering brutal tearjerkers. Here are the saddest anime movies.. Anime is notorious for its ability to tell touching, emotional stories of all genres, because they don't shy away from life's sadness.
20 sad anime movies that'll leave you teary eyed: 5. Perfect Blue 4. Your Name 3. In This Corner of the World 2. Whisper of the Heart. Check out our list of saddest anime movies, and make sure you have a set of tissues close by as you sit down to watch these tearjerkers!