Originally Posted by
Twilight Cultist
Everyone seems to be suggesting normal animes with some sad moments throughout the series. However, if you truly want animes that are made to make you cry, watch all of the Key animes. Air, Kanon 2006, and Clannad. These are the only animes that have made me cry and they are made by the same company. Clannad is the only one with 2 seasons. The first season isn't really that sad, but adds more depths to the characters so that the 2nd season, which is very very sad, has more effect.
All of these animes are funny and light hearted in the beginning, but start to get serious in the middle. I highly recommend these to anyone looking for truly well written stories.