The new future TV "ABEMA" will announce 5 moving animations perfect for tearful activities on July 3, 2026 (Friday), "Tears Day". Each can be enjoyed for free on ABEMA.
July 3rd is "Namida Day" established by the Dry Eye Study Group (certified by the Japan Anniversary Association). Educational activities are being carried out to convey the correct knowledge about ``tears,'' which are important for eye health.
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In commemoration of ``Tears Day,'' ABEMA has announced ``5 tear-jerking anime that will make you cry with all your might.'' The lineup is diverse, from classics of yesteryear to popular works currently being broadcast.
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The first work is ``We still don't know the name of the flower we saw that day'', which is well known as ``Anohana''. ”. This is an original anime work by Ryusetsu Nagai (director), Mari Okada (screenplay), Masaga Tanaka (character design), and others.
The story depicts a youth group drama in which Menma, a girl who was thought to have died in an accident, appears in front of her former childhood friend Jintan, and the estranged group of childhood friends, the ``Super Peace Busters,'' reunite and set out to make Menma's wish come true. The moving story depicting friendship, parting, and the bonds between friends continues to be loved as a masterpiece that brings tears to many viewers.
The second work is "CLANNAD". It is an anime work based on a romance adventure game by Key, and has been made into an anime twice, first as a TV anime ``CLANNAD'' and then as a sequel, ``CLANNAD ~AFTER STORY~.''
The series depicts stories about family, friendship, love, and life. It is still loved by many fans as a masterpiece of ``cry-inducing anime,'' with many heart-touching scenes and a story that depicts the importance of family.
The third work is ``Angel Beats!''. This is an original anime work written and written by Jun Maeda of the game brand Key, known for works such as ``CLANNAD'' and ``AIR.''
A story set in the afterlife, depicting boys and girls facing various circumstances as they face life. The story, which is filled with laughter and battles, depicts the bonds between friends, farewells, and the emotional ending, which is passed down as a famous scene that remains in the hearts of many fans.
The fourth work is ``Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World''. It is a different world fantasy based on the light novel by Tappei Nagatsuki, and the 4th season, ``Loss Edition,'' will be broadcast from April 2026, and the second part, ``Recapture Edition,'' is scheduled to be broadcast from August of the same year.
This is a story about the main character, Natsuki Subaru, who is summoned to another world and uses his "return by death" power to rewind time when he dies, and repeatedly faces harsh fates in order to protect the people he cares about. The image of Subaru deepening his bonds with his friends while overcoming despair, and the single-mindedness of Subaru as he repeatedly faces hardships, has touched the hearts of many fans, and has gained support as a world-famous fantasy fantasy world.
The fifth work is "Crayon Shin-chan". It is a well-known national anime based on the popular gag manga by Yoshito Usui.
Although it is a daily gag comedy that centers on Shinnosuke Nohara, a 5-year-old who loves mischief, and depicts the slapstick drama of the Nohara family and kindergarten, it also depicts many heartwarming episodes with themes of family and friendship. In the movie version, “Moretsu Calls the Storm!” The Adult Empire Strikes Back” “Appare Calls the Storm!” "Sengoku Daigassen" and other moving scenes that bring even adults to tears are highly popular, attracting many fans as works that can not only make you laugh but also move you.
Five works each with their own unique charms and moving points. If you want to see more than just ``Tears of the Day'' but other heart-touching movies, try watching these 5 movies to your heart's content.
(C)ANOHANA PROJECT
(C) VisualArt's/Key/Kitsuzaka High School Drama Club
(C)VisualArt's/Key/Angel Beats! Project
(C) Tappei Nagatsuki / KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. / Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- 1 Production Committee
(C) Yoshito Usui/Futabasha, Shinei, TV Asahi, ADK
