The 45 Best Romance Anime Of All Time, Ranked (2025)

The Japanese anime industry is packed with an astonishing variety of heartfelt romance anime of all kinds. Japanese anime is ideal for love stories, and the best romance easily rival the best shonen action series in popularity and quality. Some romance anime series are heart-wrenching dramas with tears and angst, while others are delightful, carefree rom-coms that remind fans love is supposed to be fun.

The world of romance anime also explores a remarkable variety of personal themes and settings, with high schools being a familiar backdrop for young love, along with the office for adult-oriented romance anime or even fantasy and historical settings for the more outlandish romances. Some of the best romance anime series are about star-crossed lovers, while others involve wacky harems or intense love triangles. In any case, the best romance series are sure to make it into any anime fan's personal list of the best anime of all time.

Updated on October 23rd by Chelsea Steele: Romance anime have been enjoyed by anime watchers since the dawn of anime. From classic high school love stories to swoonworthy fantasy adventures, there's a romance anime for every kind of fan. With so many romantic titles out there, it can be hard to know where to start or what to watch next. We've updated this list with more info on some of the best romance anime available that fans should definitely check out.

45 Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Is Fueled By Love

As an Immortal Elf, Frieren Must Learn To Understand Her Mortal Companions and Appreciate Their Place in Her Life

Frieren might not look like a romance anime on paper and, of course, it's full of many other things, such as high fantasy and incredible action sequences. That being said, the root of Frieren's story is romantic. This anime follows the story of Frieren, a long-lived elf whose magical powers are near impossible to beat. After saying goodbye to her closest human companion, Himmel, Frieren starts on a journey to understand Himmel and the short lives of humans around her.

Throughout her journey, Frieren reflects on her quiet moments with Himmel while he was still alive, and she begins to realize that he was truly in love with her. Everything he did was for her. This anime covers much more than romance, such as the passage of time and appreciating the little things, but it's really a tale of love. It's a wonderful story and follows a more slice-of-life approach in the fantasy genre. However, romance isn't the main focus of this series, as most of the story centers around Frieren and her journey.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

TV-14

Anime

Adventure

Drama

An elf and her friends defeat a demon king in a great war. But the war is over, and the elf must search for a new way of life.

Release Date

September 29, 2023

Cast

Atsumi Tanezaki , Kana Ichinose , Mallorie Rodak , Jill Harris

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

1

Creator

Tsukasa Abe, Kanehito Yamada

Production Company

Aniplex, Dentsu, Madhouse, Shogakukan, TOHO animation, Toho

44 The Ancient Magus' Bride Is a Fantastical Romance

The Ancient Magus' Bride starts off in a rather grim fashion. The main character, Chitose Hatori is unwanted by her family and those around her. In an attempt to find a place for herself, Chitose puts herself up for sale at an auction. There, she is purchased by a demonic-looking humanoid with an animal skull for a head, Elias Ainsworth. While Elias looks absolutely terrifying, this story echoes the tale of Beauty and the Beast.

Now betrothed to one another, Chitose and Elias slowly begin to learn about one another and open up. The series is a slow-burn romance and while it seems like there's an unfair power imbalance between the two, Elias loves and respects Chitose. It's an amazingly animated show and has two seasons in store for anime fans who find themselves getting invested.

The Ancient Magus' Bride

TV-14

Anime

Drama

Fantasy

Hatori Chise, 15 years old. Lost, without hope and without family - she sells herself to a non-human mage known as Elias Ainsworth. Hesitant, she starts a new life with him as his new apprentice.

Release Date

October 7, 2017

Cast

Atsumi Tanezaki , Ryota Takeuchi , Dani Chambers , Brian Mathis , Daisuke Namikawa , Mutsumi Tamura , Yûko Kaida , Koki Uchiyama

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

2

43 Angel Beats Is an Action-Packed Tearjerker

Otonashi Awakens in The Afterlife and Forms an Unlikely Bond With Someone He First Perceives as an Enemy

Angel Beats is known for its tragic stories and heartbreaking romance. Taking place in the limbo between life and death, Yuzuru Otonashi is recruited by a group known as the Afterlife Battlefront. The goal of the Afterlife Battlefront is to fight off the character Angel, who they believe is forcing them to move on to "the other side". The tragedy of this anime lies in the past lives of all the characters. All of these teenagers lived and died in rather unfortunate and unfair circumstances, which is why they are fighting for another chance at life.

The beautiful romantic tale comes as something of a surprise, and it's not between the two characters that fans might initially believe it is. And while their budding love story may be heartwarming, it's sadly destined to end in tragedy. Angel Beats is worth watching for a multitude of reasons, and the romance is really just the icing on top of the cake.

Angel Beats!

TV-14

Drama

Supernatural

Rebellious teens fight in armed combat against one dispassionate girl's supernatural powers in an afterlife high school.

Release Date

April 3, 2010

Main Genre

Anime

Studio

P.A. Works

Streaming Service(s)

Crunchyroll

Main Cast

Harumi Sakurai, Kana Hanazawa, Hiroshi Kamiya and Ryouhei Kimura

42 Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop Is About Opening Up and Making Connections

Yui "Cherry" Sakura and Yuki "Smile" Hoshino Are Able To Be Themselves When They're Together

Some of the greatest romances anime fans have seen have been within anime movie titles and Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop is an underrated gem. Yui Sakura, better known as Cherry, is a teenage boy who works at an elder center during the summer. Cherry is quiet and keeps to himself. His greatest joy is writing poetry, which he shares online anonymously despite it never gaining much traction. He's always seen with his headphones on, as the noise and chatter of the general world is often too much for Cherry. In a fateful encounter, he bumps into an online personality, Smile.

Smile, despite being bubbly and outgoing, has braces and hates the way that her smile looks, so she always wears a mask. Smile eventually ends up working with Cherry at the elderly center and the two go on a journey for the rest of the summer to find a lost record that one of the elderly patients is always asking for. Together, Cherry and Smile learn how to be comfortable with each other and, by default, with themselves. It's visually gorgeous and is a tale of young self-discovery that many can relate to.

41 Kase-San and Morning Glories Is Short and Sweet

Yui Yamada and Tomoka Kase Are a Classic "Opposites Attract" Couple

Kase-san and Morning Glories is an absolutely delightful GL gem. Yui Yamada is the dedicated "plant appointee" for her school, and she gardens with a determined passion. Eventually, she meets the school's up and coming trackstar, Tomoka Kase. Yamada is rather introverted and shy, so she struggles with how to behave once Kase begins showing up to help her out with the plants. It's not long until Yamada realizes that she has a massive crush on Kase.

This anime only received one OVA, but that doesn't mean it's not worth a watch. It's almost painfully cute to watch. Kase is much more experienced when it comes to girls and is far more extroverted, which constantly causes Yamada to overthink and spiral into her own anxious thoughts. However, Kase loves everything about Yamada and does her best to reassure her. At the end of the day, this anime is extremely heart-warming and is sure to put a smile on any viewer's face.

Asagao To Kase-San

TV-14

Romance

LGBTQ+

Yamada is a shy girl in high school who loves doing greenery committee work, but one day she falls into conversation with Kase-san the popular and talented school track star. Suddenly Yamada's whole life changes and she realises she likes Kase-san. But how can Yamada admit her feelings for another girl and could Kase-san ever fall in love with her too?

Release Date

June 9, 2018

Cast

Ayane Sakura , Bryn Apprill , Minami Takahashi[ , Morgan Berry

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

1

Creator

Hiromi Takashima

See Also

Modern Anime Rivalries Owe Everything To Naruto & SasukeTop 35 Best Romance Anime Series & Movies (Ranked) – FandomSpot25 Best Romance Anime of All Time (2024)Top 30 Romance Anime Series That Everyone Should Add to Their Watchlist - OtakuKart

40 Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible Gives the Invisible Boy a Chance at Love

Junta Shiraishi Wants To Fade into The Background, But Nagisa Kubo Always Notices Him

Kubo Won't Let Me be Invisible is a fairly conventional romantic comedy that adds few twists to the formula, so it ranks rather low among the best romance anime for fans to watch. However, sometimes a simple high school romance is all fans need in order to be swept off their feet. With its basic yet pleasant love story, tried-and-true storytelling elements, and adorable main couple, Kubo is a perfect watch for anyone looking for a nice, feel-good series.

In this anime, Junta Shiraishi is a kind but timid boy who's so unremarkable, people simply can't see him, so he feels invisible and unwanted. Then, one day, Junta's kind classmate Nagisa Kubo will take an interest in him and volunteer to be his new friend. That will lead to an innocent and charming romance between them, giving Junta another chance at true happiness.

Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible

TV-14

Animation

Comedy

Romance

Junta Shiraishi wants a fulfilling youth, but achieving his dream seems next to impossible. No one around him seems to notice his existence except for Nagisa Kubo, the girl who sits next to him. Kubo makes a habit of teasing Shiraishi, often pushing him into situations that provoke his anxiety. Little does he realize, with Kubo on his tail, his life might not be near as boring as he thought.

Release Date

January 10, 2023

Cast

Kana Hanazawa , Kengo Kawanishi , Miku Itō , Sora Amamiya , Ai Kakuma , Ayana Taketatsu

Main Genre

Comedy

Seasons

1

Studio

Pine Jam

Characters By

Nene Yukimori

Creator

Nene Yukimori

Distributor

Sentai Filmworks

Main Characters

Nagisa Kubo, Junta Shiraishi, Akina Kubo, Saki Kubo, Hazuki Kudo, Tama Taira

Production Company

Pine Jam

Story By

Nene Yukimori

Writers

Yūya Takahashi

Number of Episodes

12

39 TONIKAWA: Over the Moon For You Is All About Domestic Bliss

Nasa Yuzaki Falls For a Mystery Girl at First Sight

Anime fans who want a low-drama, easygoing love story may enjoy TONIKAWA: Over the Moon For You, which focuses on domestic bliss and minor mystery elements rather than will-they-won't-they antics. The series begins when protagonist Nasa Yuzaki nearly dies by an oncoming truck. However, he's saved by a mysterious girl, who immediately captivates Nasa with her beauty and grace. Lovestruck at first sight, Nasa is determined to go out with her.

Some time later, the two of them will reunite and marry, and that happens in Episode 1, making it one of anime's swiftest marriages of all time. From there, Nasa and his new bride, Tsukasa, will savor their everyday lives together as they build a new household. But of course, there will be a few snags along the way, such as Tsukasa's little sister, who isn't so keen on this surprise marriage.

TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You

TV-14

Animation

Comedy

Romance

Sci-Fi

A Young Prodigy accepts a Sudden Proposal from a Mysterious Woman whom he falls in love with after she saves him from a Near-Death Experience.

Release Date

October 3, 2020

Cast

Akari Kitō , Junya Enoki , Yu Serizawa , Sumire Uesaka , Konomi Kohara , Hitomi Ohwada , Yuki Nagaku , Kazuyuki Okitsu , Shiori Mikami , Misaki Kuno , Fumi Hirano , Kanae Itô , Masumi Asano , Aya Hisakawa , Eriko Kadokura , Ryôhei Arai , Takumu Miyazono

Main Genre

Animation

Seasons

Creator

38 Aharen-San Is Indecipherable Shows What Wordless Romance Looks Like

Reina Aharen and Matsuboshi Raidou Express Their Feelings Through Unconventional Means

Romance anime often features heartfelt and memorable dialogue, such as love confessions or verbal battles in a love triangle, but anime series like Aharen-San is Indecipherable take a different route. This anime features two quiet kuudere lovers who use love languages to express their friendship and love, from playing arcade games together to sharing lunch. It's an example of love being shown rather than spoken, and it's both touching and amusing.

The petite high schooler Reina Aharen used to be lonely because of her timid personality and quiet voice, but all that changed when her classmate Raido decided to be her friend. Neither of them is very chatty, but when they agree on their preferred love languages, they won't need any words to show how much they care for one another.

37 Nisekoi Is a Romeo and Juliet Story That Grows Into a Harem

Although Raku and Chitoge Can't Stand Each Other, They're Forced Into a Fake Relationship

Nisekoi is one of many modern retellings of the classic Romeo and Juliet play, with two lovers getting caught up in a forbidden romance while their respective families or groups feud. In this case, protagonist Raku Ichijo was asked to start dating Chitoge Kirisaki, all so their feuding crime families can learn to get along. If the new romance fails, then a bloody gang war is certain.

The problem is that Raku and Chitoge don't get along — not at first, anyway. They must fake their relationship, all while Raku pursues his actual love interest, his charming classmate Kosaki Onodera. Then, things will get ten times more complicated when characters like Chitoge's bodyguard, Raku's fiancee, and more get thrown into the mix.

Nisekoi

TV-14

Animation

Comedy

Nisekoi: Two high school students from rival yakuza families are forced into a fake romantic relationship to maintain peace between their clans while secretly harboring feelings for others. As they navigate their complex social lives and obligations, hidden connections and past promises come to light, complicating the ruse.

Release Date

January 11, 2014

Cast

Koki Uchiyama , Nao Tôyama , Kana Hanazawa , Takehito Koyasu , Kana Asumi , Yumi Uchiyama , Mikako Komatsu , Yûki Kaji , Manami Numakura , Kotori Koiwai , Ayane Sakura

Main Genre

Animation

Seasons

Creator

36 Bloom Into You Is a Delightful Yuri Romance About Figuring Out One's Identity

Protagonist Yuu Koito Has Never Experienced Genuine Romance, But That All Changes When She Meets Touko Nanami

One of the most popular Girls' Love titles out there, Bloom Into You is a wholesome story of first love and self-discovery. The series stars a petite high school girl named Yuu Koito who believes she will never feel true love, especially since she felt nothing when a boy in her junior high school confessed to her. Yuu is content to live a quiet life by herself, but then she will meet her gorgeous and popular senior, Touko Nanami, and everything will change.

Yuu and Touko will soon become not just friends, but also fellow members of the student council, and their true feelings will bloom not long after that. Yuu didn't expect to have a whirlwind romance with another girl, but she cannot deny her true feelings. Also, Touko needs Yuu's help facing her own challenge, learning to be her own true self and not try to be like her older sister.

Bloom Into You

TV-PG

Drama

Romance

Yuu has always loved shoujo manga and awaits the day she gets a love confession that sends her heart aflutter with bubbles and blushes, and yet when a junior high classmate confesses his feelings to her...she feels nothing.

Release Date

October 5, 2018

Main Genre

Animation

Seasons

1 Season

Characters By

Amber Lee Connors, Luci Christian, Brittney Karbowski

Creator

Jukki Hanada

Producer

John Ledford

Production Company

Troyca

Number of Episodes

13 Episodes

35 Skip and Loafer Features a Lovably Flawed But Strong-Willed Female Lead

Mitsumi Iwakura Is a Country Girl Starting an Exciting New Life in The City

Skip and Loafer is a delightful seinen romance anime that should have strong appeal for fans of shojo and shonen romance anime as well, given its innocent and lovable characters and its familiar high school setting. The heroine, Mitsumi Iwakura, feels like a born leader and is determined to make it big in Tokyo as a future politician. The series follows her on her journey as she travels from her home in the countryside to start anew in the big city.

For now, Mitsumi must get good grades and put herself on track to get into a great college, but even a career-oriented teen like her has room in her heart for friends and love. This is a good romance anime because it may feel conventional, but also has well-crafted dialogue to make every character charmingly flawed but also worth any anime fan's support as they strive toward their futures, most of all Mitsumi herself. It's a fine anime, though for now, it focuses more on comedy and character development than romance, so Skip and Loafer ranks low among the best romance anime ever.

Skip and Loafer

Comedy

Animation

See Also

The 30 Best Romance Anime of All Time, Ranked

Mitsumi moves to Tokyo to attend a prestigious school and achieve her dreams of making positive change in the world. But while she's got book smarts, she soon finds herself inexperienced in big city norms, and struggles to make friends.

Release Date

April 4, 2023

Cast

Tomoyo Kurosawa , Akinori Egoshi , Yuka Terasaki , Maaya Uchida , Megumi Han , Manami Hanawa , Ayumu Murase , Risa Watanabe , Tomohiro Yamaguchi , Mayumi Tsukishima , Hikaru Tanaka , Ruka Shoji , Miyako Kobayashi , Yuji Murai , Minako Kotobuki , Hana Shimano , Saya Hirose , Kaito Ogawa , Tomomi Tanaka , Mitsuki Saiga , Ryohei Kimura , Kyosuke Nitta , Madoka Kido , Katsuyuki Miura , Masato Niwa , Genta Nakamura , Minami Tsuda

Main Genre

Comedy

Seasons

1

34 The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague Is a Wholesome Workplace Romance

Himuro-kun Can't Hide His Feelings When He's Around His Beautiful New Coworker, Fuyutsuki-san

The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague is a wholesome josei anime about two coworkers who fall in love. The added twist is that whole some people are regular humans, others are descendants of mythical creatures or spirits. The female protagonist, Fuyutsuki, is human, while the male lead, Himuro, is a descendant of a Yuki Onna. Though the spirit people are completely accepted into society, things are complicated by Himuro’s inability to control his ice powers around Fuyutsuki because he gets too flustered.

Although Himuro and Fuyutsuki aren’t together yet, and only one season has been created, The Ice Guy is a must watch for wholesome romance anime fans. The relationship between the protagonists is a slow burn, but it works to help each of them build trust. There are many other romantic relationships featured as well - adding even more love stories for fans to adore.

The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague

TV-14

Comedy

Fantasy

Romance

The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague (Koori Zokusei Danshi to Cool na Douryou Joshi) is a romantic comedy anime series with a fantasy element.

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Release Date

January 4, 2023

Cast

Yui Ishikawa , Chiaki Kobayashi , Yumi Uchiyama , Hiyori Nitta , Ayane Sakura , Kouki Uchiyama

Main Genre

Comedy

Seasons

1

Studio

Zero-G

Distributor

Crunchyroll

Main Characters

Fuyutsuki, Himuro, Komori, Yukimin, Otonashi, Saejima

Production Company

Zero-G

Writers

Tomoko Konparu

Number of Episodes

12

33 Komi Can't Communicate Stars The Charming Dandere Shoko Komi

Shoko Komi Is Determined To Make 100 New Friends With The Help of Hitohito Tadano

Komi Can't Communicate quickly became a fan-favorite shonen romance anime with its goofy, likable characters and its simple but effective main premise. High schooler Shoko Komi is a beautiful but terribly shy girl with a communication disorder, and she never made any friends growing up. But now she has vowed to make 100 friends and reinvent her social life, starting in Season 1. Season 2 of Komi Can't Communicate, meanwhile, really takes things to the next level between Shoko Komi and her love interest.

What follows is a gentle but outstanding romance anime story between Komi and the first boy who ever understood her, the plain but empathetic Hitohito Tadano, her classmate. From there, Komi will make many new friends to enrich her life, and she will realize that her first-ever friend isn't just a friend any longer. Komi Can't Communicate streams on Netflix.

Komi Can't Communicate

TV-14

Anime

Comedy

Drama

An elite and aloof schoolgirl is in fact severely withdrawn and anxious about communicating with others. An ordinary schoolboy befriends her and helps her to open up and talk with people.

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Not available

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Release Date

October 21, 2021

Cast

Aoi Koga , Gakuto Kajiwara , Rie Murakawa , Rina Hidaka

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

2

32 My Love Story!! Sees Opposites Attract In The Sweetest Way Possible

Takeo Gouda and Rinko Yamato Couldn't Be Any More Different, Yet They Make The Perfect Couple

My Love Story!! follows Takeo Goda, a first-year high school student who looks much older than he actually is. His classmates find him intimidating, but he's a gentle giant with a heart of gold and an affinity for baking. Unfortunately, Takeo doesn't have much luck with girls and the constant rejection took a toll on his self-esteem.

Still, Takeo's closest friends always cheer him on because of his kindness and courage. Takeo's best friend, Makoto, has much better luck with the ladies than him and has unintentionally made all of Takeo's crushes fall for him. However, Takeo's string of bad luck changes after he meets Rinko, who accepts him for who he is. Despite being polar opposites, Takeo and Rinko make for one of anime's most adorable couples, and their romance is one of the most wholesome of all time. Fans who love a good feel-good romance are sure to fall in love with this sugary sweet series.

My Love Story!!

TV-14

Animation

Comedy

A pretty young girl and a sweet but plain-looking boy fall in love. Will their relationship prevail?

Release Date

April 9, 2015

Creator

Cast

Takuya Eguchi , Megumi Han , Nobunaga Shimazaki , Junya Enoki , Kazuyo Aoki , Rina Kitagawa , Kikuko Inoue , Ren Kato , Marie Hatanaka , Seigo Yokota , Kouta Nemoto , Yuka Terasaki , Rena Maeda , Kôichi Tôchika , Akemi Kanda , Ari Ozawa , Tessyo Genda

Main Genre

Animation

Seasons

Production Company

31 Snow White With The Red Hair Is a Romantic Fairy Tail Anime

Shirayuki and Prince Zen Come From Two Different Worlds, Yet They Stand Together as Equals

Snow White With The Red Hair follows Shirayuki, an apothecary whose life was turned upside down after Prince Raji acknowledged her. He tried forcing her to become his mistress, but Shirayuki ran away and cut her long hair to hide in the forest. Then, Zen Wistalia, the second prince of Clarines, came to her rescue.

Shirayuki decided that she'd repay Zen's kindness by taking her apothecary skills to Clarines. Zen, meanwhile, just wanted to prove why he's worthy of being a prince. Snow White With The Red Hair is a classic fairytale romance that doesn't try to differentiate from the shojo mold, which is why it's a must-watch for any romance anime fan. The romance between Zen and Shirayuki is refreshing, with the two standing together as equals as they build their relationship through trust and understanding.

Snow White With The Red Hair

TV-14

Drama

Fantasy

Shirayuki was a young girl born with unique apple-red hair. She meets a famous but foolish Prince Raji, who falls in love with her at first sight and orders her to become his concubine.

Release Date

July 6, 2015

Creator

Deko Akao

Cast

Saori Hayami , Ryōta Ōsaka , Yūichirō Umehara

Main Genre

Animation

Seasons

2 Seasons

Production Company

Bones, Warner Bros.

30 The Pet Girl of Sakurasou Is About Two Flawed Teens Bonding

Sorata Kanda Sets Out To Help His Classmate, Mashiro Shima

The Pet Girl of Sakurasou is about Sorata Kanda, a student who got kicked out of his dorm for adopting a stray cat. He moved to the Sakura Dormitory, which is specifically reserved for delinquents. Sorata desperately wants out of there, but can't help growing close to some of the other students in this dormitory.

Mashiro Shima is an exchange student who instantly caught Sorata's attention. Mashiro is a brilliant artist, but she's not great at doing basic daily tasks, so Sorata helps her with them. After getting to know her, Sorata slowly forgets about his desire to escape and instead wants to help her. The Pet Girl of Sakurasou follows Sorata and Mashiro as they overcome obstacles, discover ambitions, and grow closer together. The series is charming, with a lovable cast and a sweet romance that fans of the genre will appreciate.

The Pet Girl of Sakurasou

TV-14

Comedy

Drama

Sorata had a cat living with her and is kicked out and forced to move into a small dorm call Sakuraso. All the residents are strange and very gifted.

Release Date

October 9, 2012

Creator

Hajime Kamoshida

Main Genre

Animation

Seasons

1 Season

Characters By

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Ai Kayano, Mariko Nakatsu, Natsumi Takamori.

Production Company

ASCII Mediaworks, Frontier Works, Genco

29 Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun Is a Hilarious Unrequited Romance At First

Chiyo Sakura Is Head-Over-Heels For Umetarou Nozaki, But He's Too Dense To Realize It

Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun is a hilarious high school anime following a lovesick girl and an oblivious shojo mangaka. Chiyo Sakura has had a crush on Umetaro Nozaki for a while. When she attempts to confess her feelings, he mistakes her for a fan and asks her to be his assistant. This anime isn’t only a romance, but also an inside look into what it takes to create a manga.

The characters in Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun are hilarious and work well together. There are some other hinted pairings throughout the series, as well, for fans who enjoy shipping. Although there is no official end to the series, there are plenty of romantic scenes and comedic gaffs to delight any rom-com anime fan.

Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun

TV-PG

Anime

Comedy

Romance

Chiyo Sakura confesses her feelings to her schoolmate Nozaki. Due to a misunderstanding, Nozaki thinks Chiyo is just a fan. She then discovers Nozaki's other identity; a shojo manga artist.

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Release Date

June 1, 2014

Cast

Yuichi Nakamura , Ari Ozawa , Masumi Tazawa , Sawako Hata , Christina Marie Kelly , Juliet Simmons , Ty Mahany , Tiffany Terrell

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

2

28 Violet Evergarden Explores The Meaning of Love

Titular Heroine Violet Evergarden Searches For a New Purpose in Life and The Meaning of The Words "I Love You"

Violet Evergarden is a tearful Netflix anime about a young girl endeavoring to find the meaning of love. After serving in a war, the titular character, Violet, is determined to define love, since it was the last sentiment given to her by her beloved commanding officer, Major Gilbert Bougainvillea. The story is a deeply sentimental tale that showcases not only romantic love, but other forms of love as well.

Violet’s journey is emotional from beginning to end. Fans looking for something more philosophical will enjoy this anime. There are also several movies for fans to enjoy after watching the anime. There is so much more to Violet and Gilbert’s romance than meets the eye, making it one of the best romance anime of all time.

Violet Evergarden

TV-14

Drama

In the aftermath of a great war, Violet Evergarden, a young female ex-soldier, gets a job at a writers' agency and goes on assignments to create letters that can connect people.

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Release Date

August 22, 2022

Cast

Yui Ishikawa

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

1

Studio

Kyoto Animation

Franchise

Violet Evergarden

Creator

Kana Akatsuki

Number of Episodes

13 + 1 OVA

Streaming Service(s)

Netflix

27 Romantic Killer Challenges Its Heroine To Find Love IRL

Anzu Hoshino Has No Interest in Finding Love and Refuses To Become an Otome Heroine

Premiering in 2022, Romantic Killer is one of the more recent romance series to hit the scene, as well as one of the most popular. The series is a unique twist on the typical rom-com, starring a very different sort of heroine. Anzu Hoshino may be the series' leading lady, but she has no interest in finding love for herself. She's perfectly content spending her days playing video games and cuddling her cat and sees romance as a distraction from these things.

However, Anzu's life turns upside down when one of her otome games comes to life and a wizard forces her to pursue love outside the game instead of within. The series follows Anzu as she struggles to keep her walls up around these handsome ikemen, an amusing premise that helps it rank among the best romance animes out there, though the characters aren't quite developed enough for Romnantic Killer to rank very highly just yet. Romantic Killer streams on Netflix.

Romantic Killer

TV-14

Animation

Comedy

Living her best single life, romance is the last thing on Anzu's mind, until a tiny matchmaking wizard suddenly turns her life into a clichéd rom-com.

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Release Date

October 27, 2022

Cast

Rie Takahashi , Mikako Komatsu , Yuuichirou Umehara , Gakuto Kajiwara , Natsuki Hanae , Kenjiro Tsuda , Manaka Iwami , Hiro Shimono

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26 Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Is a Warm Romantic Comedy in Japan's Coldest Prefecture

Tsubasa Shiki's Life Turns Upside Down When He Moves To Hokkaido and Meets The Bubbly Minami Fuyuki

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! is one of the newest and most charming romance anime series fans can tune into as of Winter 2024. For the most part, the Hokkaido Gals anime is standard rom-com fare, complete with a relatable, likable male lead and lively, memorable girls for him to meet and fall in love with. Still, anyone who wants more of the tried-and-true high school romance anime formula will definitely like this new anime.

Plenty of anime show a character moving to Tokyo to restart their life, but the Hokkaido Gals anime flips the script, showing male lead Tsubasa Shiki moving from Tokyo to a quaint town in Hokkaido, where life is slower and more intimate. Tsubasa isn't ready for the cold and snow up there, but at least he has the beautiful, kind-hearted Minami Fuyuki to show him around and warm his heart in the dead of winter.

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!

Tsubasa, a high-school boy, goes to the city of Kitami, in Hokkaido, where he sees a girl at a bus stop. The image of her standing alone the white snowy landscape, her legs bare despite the freezing cold, captures his attention.

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Release Date

January 9, 2024

Creator

Kai Ikada

Cast

Nobunaga Shimazaki , Ayane Sakura

Network

TV Tokyo