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 top 10 saddest stories could be about a child who loses their parents at a very young age and has to struggle through life alone. Another might be the story of an old dog left at a shelter by its owner after years of loyalty. And perhaps a story of a war veteran who comes back home with severe PTSD but no proper support.
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.
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.
The story of Absol is also quite sad. Absol is often seen as a harbinger of disasters, but it's actually trying to warn people. However, it gets chased away and misunderstood all the time. It has a kind heart but is constantly rejected just because of its appearance and the false reputation it has.
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.
One of the saddest is from 'Your Lie in April'. Kaori and Kousei's love is heart - wrenching. Kaori, who is ill, tries to bring Kousei out of his shell. In the end, Kaori passes away, leaving Kousei with beautiful yet painful memories.
Loss is also a major theme. It could be the loss of a loved one, a home, or even one's own identity. For example, a refugee who lost their homeland and had to start from scratch in a new and unfamiliar place.
There's this story of a player who used Gacha Life to cope with the loss of a pet. They made a character that looked like their pet and re - created all their memories together. But then they accidentally deleted the character. It was a very sad moment for them as it was like losing their pet all over again.
One sad story could be about a player who created a character representing their real - life best friend who had passed away. They used Gacha Life to keep the memories alive, but it was also a constant reminder of their loss.
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.