Another is 'Clannad'. In this anime manga, the main character Tomoya Okazaki is a delinquent who meets Nagisa Furukawa. They fall in love and get married. However, Nagisa has a weak body and faces many difficulties during childbirth. The story is full of sad moments as Tomoya has to face the loss and then tries to find a way to bring back what he has lost. It's a story that shows the power of love and the pain of loss.
The sense of realism in some ways. Life isn't always happy endings. Sad love stories in anime manga often reflect real - life situations where love doesn't work out. Take 'Clannad' for instance. The difficulties in Nagisa's pregnancy and the consequences are things that can happen in real life, and this makes the story more relatable and appealing on a deeper level.
The characters usually face insurmountable obstacles. In 'A Silent Voice', Shoya and Shoko have a complex relationship. Shoko's deafness and the bullying she endures are obstacles that make their love story sad and full of challenges. Their journey towards understanding and forgiveness is filled with heartache.
Sometimes it is. The level of sadness often hinges on the story's conflicts and resolutions. If there are lots of heartbreaks and tough situations, it might be quite sad.
One characteristic is the use of bittersweet endings. Instead of a typical happy ending, they often end with the characters being separated or having unfulfilled love, which leaves a deep sense of melancholy. For example, in some sad love story manga, the lovers might be parted by death or some insurmountable obstacle.
A great sad anime story often has strong character development. For example, in 'A Silent Voice', Shoya's journey from a bully to someone seeking redemption is really moving. His relationship with Shoko, a deaf girl he once bullied, is full of complex emotions. When you see how they both grow and the pain they go through, it makes the story very sad and also very powerful.
Another great one is 'Clannad: After Story'. It shows the life of Tomoya Okazaki after high school. He has to face many difficulties in life, including the loss of his wife Nagisa during childbirth. The story is extremely sad as it portrays the harshness of life and the importance of family. It really tugs at your heartstrings.
The sense of melancholy. It gives a different kind of emotional depth. For example, in '5 Centimeters per Second', the slow separation of the main characters due to life circumstances makes us feel the pain of lost love in a very real way.