Samurai Warriors 2
- Nobunaga spends his entire story trying to unite Japan by slaying everyone in his way. But then during the infamous Honnouji attack, he manages to slay Mitsuhide and eventually after shedding a single tear for him, Nobunaga carries the former warrior's body out of Honnouji in his ending. His Dream scenario, Nobunaga's Dream: Nobunaga Unites Japan has him honoring Mitsuhide's memory, by issuing an order to his troops to not slay a single man, but instead have them retreat or surrender. The mission ends with him remembering of Mitsuhide.
- Motochika's final cutscene in Xtreme Legends when all his allies (Yoshihiro, Ginchiyo and Mitsunari) comfort him over Ieyasu's death.
Samurai Warriors 3
- Nene spends spends Hanzo's entire story route badgering him to learn the flute, so he'll have something he can do when the conflict ends, a notion he constantly rebuffs. His ending has him playing the flute while surrounded by the dead and dying of the final battle, which Nene thanks him for in her dying breaths. The last shot is Hanzo entertaining some children with his music.
- Nobunaga's ending. Mitsuhide is defeated, but does not die. Nobunaga lectures him a bit about how it is impossible to have everything and how things are changing as they speak, and to end it all... Nobunaga forgives him, both vanishing in a sea of flames, but hopefully to become living legends.
- Remember the tearjerking and Downer Ending for Oichi's story in the second game? Thankfully, KOEI has been kind for her in this game. Even after Nagamasa sent her back to the Oda to ensure her safety like he did in the previous game, Oichi still wants and eventually managed to return to her husband, saying that she choose to be with him. Awww, they're not a Sickeningly Sweethearts for nothing, are they?
- Hanbei's death scene has him declare that he will always be a light watching over Kanbei.
- Okuni's entire storyline. She travels around Japan visiting many different battlefields to invite people who are close to death closure, respite from war, and a chance to join her itinerary at Izumo. This includes Hanbei, Katsuie, Mitsunari, Motonari, Nagamasa, Oichi, Sakon, and Yukimura. In her ending, she leads the group through a sakura field at night while reciting a poem contemporary to the era, before stopping in front of a torii, where she leads the others into the next life.
- The poem is taken from a song anthology called Kanginshuu and the content basically affirms that death is but one part of the cycle of reincarnation.
- Also heartwarming is that among the itinerary, not only are Nagamasa and Oichi together (they stand side by side even), but Katsuie is also there, standing right behind them. Even if the three lead tragic lives in life, at least they have a chance to feel happy in death.
Samurai Warriors Chronicles
- One of the gaiden missions involves Gracia trying to find someone to marry in order to avoid an Arranged Marriage. Not only does it turn out that the groom is not who she thought it was, said groom is a Victorious Childhood Friend who not only loves and respects her, but ensures her survival by hiding her when Mitsuhide's family is executed after he betrays Nobunaga, losing his own life in the process.
Samurai Warriors 4
- In Chronicle Mode, one event with Hideyoshi sees the player tasked with finding someone from Hideyoshi's childhood who used to bully him, so Hideyoshi could get some payback. When the player finds the scoundrel in question, he finds him all grown up, dirt poor, and hungry. If the player chooses to fib and tell Hideyoshi he wasn't home, Hideyoshi will write a threatening letter for the player to deliver to his house...except it's not a threatening letter, but a notice stating the former bully was now tax-exempt. What a stand-up guy, that Hideyoshi.
- One part this, one part Bittersweet Ending; after completing the gaiden stage for Legend of Kyushu, Yoshihiro is visited by Takatora who gives him Toyohisa's helmet. He's also relayed the news that Ieyasu has allowed his clan to keep the lands that were always theirs; all in part due to everyone recognizing the Shimazu's and more importantly, Toyohisa's valor. The boy's Heroic Sacrifice not only saved him, but managed to save his clan's home at the same time...Yoshihiro: My boy... *tearfully* ...victory to the Shimazu.
- Kotaro is selectable in the Sanada Legend version of the Osaka Campaign's Toyotomi Side, if used he can encounter Lady Hayakawa. Upon beating her, he then let's her go with a very important line. Coming from anyone else, the line he says wouldn't be anything special - but the fact that it comes from him shows how far his character has come. The very rare sound of honest solemnness coming from Kotaro is what makes it:Kotaro: ...It is too early for you to join Ujiyasu just yet...
- The ending in Koshosho's expanded storyline in II. After she rescued Gracia, both ladies hug each other. The ladies then vow to live long lives for the loved ones whom died before them. Really, it's too adorable and heartwarming to see!
- The Furo Scene (yes, you read it right) in the opening scene of Gracia's expanded storyline for II. Sure, it's pure fanservice, but it's cute at the same time to see Gracia and Koshosho teasing Naotora.
- In II it's possible to team Naotora and Naomasa up as early as Naomasa's first Story battle. They tease each other as mother and son as much as they praise each other for their skills.
- In Test of Loyalty, Takatora believing there is a plot to kill Tokugawa goes and fights Nobuyuki to find the contents of the box, there he learns the boxes hold various precious mementos such as A wood carving from Taketatsu, ceremonial coins from Yukimura who has come Back from the Dead to help his brother, a letter from Ina and a letter from Mitsunari
- The ending of the mission is heartwarming for Takatora's part. When he saw Mitsunari's letter, he decided not to open it and let Nobuyuki to cherish it. Considering that Takatora lost his friends in the past, he understood how Nobuyuki feels about holding on to the mementos of their dear friends.
- In the ending of Return to Honnouji, Nobunaga forgives Mitsuhide (for betraying him), Katsuie (for mistaking him as imposter), Hideyoshi (for turning against him and attempting to surpass him, even if technically that's what Nobunaga always wanted, anyway), and Hisahide (for betraying him for God-knows-how-many-times) and welcomes them back to his rank. Everyone but Hisahide happily comply and thank him. Overlaps with Funny Moments with Hisahide, who can only gets upset that Nobunaga forgives him again and challenges him to rebel again whenever he's ready.
Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3
- The good end of Legend of Oda has more heartwarming moments than expected: Kanbei asks to be executed in behalf of Hideyoshi, while Hideyoshi begs Nobunaga to spare Kanbei and take his life instead, and that is after a long battle where the two had lost their emotions; Magoichi and Nobunaga forgiving Hideyoshi and Kanbei now that they regained the emotions they had cast off for long; the truth about the contents of Hanbei's brocade bag that had been given to Kanbei for when he ever feels lost: a single note in a scrap of paper with Hanbei's writing: "Don't lose your emotions."
- Pretty much all of the Redux versions of the final battle scenarios, which all lead to great heartwarming endings in their own right.
Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada
- As Masayuki is looking over his infant sons, he laments over the possibility that he may die before they mature because of the war. Once they begin crying and he takes a moment to comfort them, he changes his way of thinking.Masayuki: For their sake, I will live.
Samurai Warriors 5
- Late in the game, Nobunaga breaks from his emotionless "Demon King" persona to try consoling Ieyasu over what happened with Sena and their son as he knows too well the pain of having to kill loved ones. It's the only show of emotion from Nobunaga after he assumes his Demon King persona.
