Did you ever happen to stop for a while and think about why you watch anime? Well, aside from wanting to relieve your stress by binge-watching your favorite anime shows, is there anyone who doesn't get entertained by cool characters and nice storylines? Most of the time, our favorites revolve around stories that make us laugh, fall in love, or excited. From laugh-inducing cartoons, cheesy anime love flicks, and high-action shonen classics, there are those titles that we will never forget. But what if some heartbreaking twist happens during your fun-filled anime run? Say, your favorite character dies? Are you even going to be prepared to see your favorite cute anime doll turn into a sad anime girl?

If ever you happen to pass by the other end of the spectrum, you are bound to find some of the saddest anime that there is to watch. Not all otakus are confined within the all-colorful and quirky nature of the usual shows we get to see and there are tons of sad anime around. For some, these types of anime can be outright depressing but for some, it gives them comfort and emotion. If you are one of those who dwell on sad stories with unexpected deaths and lonely moments, then you are in for a ride. From heartfelt dramas about young and unrequited feelings to stories about death and illness, there's always a sad anime waiting to be glanced upon by more adventurous otakus. So get your tissue boxes ready as in this list, we help you find the saddest anime that you can watch to pair up with your gloomy binge-watching time.