A good romance can make anyone’s heart soar, and anime brings these stories to life like no other medium. Over the years, Japanese animation has given us countless romantic tales, ranging from lighthearted comedies to deep, heartbreaking stories.
With so many options out there, fans of romance might find it challenging to pick the perfect show. But worry not, that is exactly why we’re here to recommend some amazing Romance Anime to Help You Get Through Lonely Nights
Kaguya-sama: Love is War!
| JP Title | Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Themes | Romantic Subtext, School, Psychological |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Episodes | 3 Seasons (12 + 12 + 13 Epsidoes) ; 1 Movie ; 1 OVA & 1 ONA Episode |
Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya are the most prominent students at the prestigious Shuchiin Academy. Miyuki, the student council president, is regarded as the best student in the country and is well-liked by both peers and teachers. Along with him, vice president Kaguya, the eldest daughter of the wealthy Shinomiya family, excels in every imaginable field. They are the envy of the entire student body, considered the ideal couple.
Despite the fact that they have developed feelings for each other, neither is willing to admit it. The first to admit defeat will be looked down upon and considered the lesser. With their honor and pride on the line, Miyuki and Kaguya are both equally determined to win the battle of love!
Skip and Loafer
| JP Title | Skip to Loafer |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, Drama |
| Themes | School, Slice of Life |
| Studio | P.A. Works |
| Episodes | 12 Episodes |
Mitsumi Iwakura leaves her rural town to attend a prestigious high school in Tokyo to pursue her dream of making a positive difference in Japan. She is confident that there will be no mishaps in the future because she has already devised a detailed life plan.
Despite her lofty promise, the country girl arrives late on the first day of school after getting lost on her way there. Fortunately, she meets a fellow first-year student, Sousuke Shima, who shares her situation and offers to accompany her. They eventually make it to school, but the misfortunes don’t stop there, as Mitsumi makes an unfavorable first impression on her classmates.
Nonetheless, the class quickly notices her friendship with Sousuke, despite their opposing personalities. Only time will tell if Mitsumi can form fruitful relationships with her classmates, and she will certainly not be alone.
Horimiya
| JP Title | – |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Themes | School, Slice of Life |
| Studio | CloverWorks |
| Episodes | 2 Seasons (13 + 13 Episodes) |
On the surface, the idea of Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura getting along would be the furthest thing from people’s minds. After all, Hori is the epitome of beauty and intelligence, whereas Miyamura appears meek and distant to his classmates. However, a fateful encounter between the two exposes both of their hidden selves. Hori is popular at school, but she doesn’t have much time to socialize with her friends because of housework. Miyamura, on the other hand, lives under the radar of his peers, with secret tattoos and piercings that give him the appearance of a gentle delinquent.
Despite their opposing personalities, the two quickly became friends and frequently spent time together in Hori’s home. As they emerge from their shells, they reveal a side of themselves that has previously been hidden from the outside world.
My Happy Marriage
| JP Title | Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Themes | Adult Cast, Historical |
| Studio | Kinema Citrus |
| Episodes | 12 Episodes |
Miyo Saimori’s life seems to be filled with misery. Born into an arranged marriage, she was quickly abandoned following her mother’s tragic death. Her father remarried, and her younger half-sister Kaya received all of the attention, while Miyo was reduced to a lowly servant. Miyo loses faith in her ability to fight back against her family’s abuse.
Miyo’s father unexpectedly summons her to deliver surprising news: she is to marry Kiyoka Kudou, the head of the distinguished Kudou family. Despite his noble background, Kiyoka is known to be a callous man who has dumped all of his previous fiancées.
When Miyo arrives at the Kudou household, she expects to be treated harshly and discarded. However, contrary to her expectations, Kiyoka demonstrates the kindness and love that she has desperately needed. Marrying Kiyoka may be Miyo’s only chance to break free from her neglectful family and live a happy life.
Your Name.
| JP Title | Kimi no Na wa. |
| Genres | Drama, Supernatural |
| Themes | Romantic Subtext |
| Studio | Hoods Entertainment |
| Episodes | 12 Episodes |
Mitsuha, a high school girl from a small mountain town, has a dream that she is a boy living in Tokyo. Taki, a high school boy in Tokyo, has a dream about being a girl living in a small mountain town. Sharing bodies, relationships, and lives, the two become inextricably linked—but are any connections truly irreversible in the grand tapestry of fate?
The Dangers in My Heart
| JP Title | Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Themes | School |
| Studio | Shin-Ei Animation |
| Episodes | 2 Seasons (12 + 13 Episodes) |
Despite appearing to be an ordinary middle school student, Kyoutaro Ichikawa has a dark desire for murder deep within him. He becomes obsessed with his class’s idol, Anna Yamada, and considers killing her. Ironically, Ichikawa frequently sees Yamada in the school library, where she indulges in her love of candy.
Ichikawa learns from their interactions that Yamada is more of an airhead than he initially suspected, but his feelings for her only grow stronger. Similarly, Yamada enjoys teasing Ichikawa and watching his nervous reactions. Over time, their daily interactions transform their distant relationship into something more meaningful.
As Ichikawa’s murderous impulses fade, he realizes his heart is beating for Yamada.
Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You
| JP Title | Tonikaku Kawaii |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Themes | – |
| Studio | Seven Arcs |
| Episodes | 2 Seasons (12 + 12 Episodes) ; 2 OVA Episodes & 1 Special Episode |
Nasa Yuzaki is determined to leave his name in history books. He is confident that he has his entire life planned, having placed first in the national mock exam and aiming for a prestigious high school. Unfortunately, fate is a fickle mistress. On his way home one snowy evening, Nasa notices a peerless beauty across the street. Nasa, bewitched, attempts to approach her, but is caught off guard by an oncoming truck.
Fortunately, his life is saved thanks to the girl’s quick action. Bleeding by the side of an ambulance, he watches the girl walk away in the moonlight, reminiscent of Princess Kaguya’s departure for the moon. Refusing to let this chance encounter pass, he forces his crippled body to pursue her and invites her out. The girl accepts his confession on one condition: they can only be together if he marries her!
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
| JP Title | Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Supernatural |
| Themes | School |
| Studio | CloverWorks |
| Episodes | 13 Episodes + 1 Movie |
Puberty Syndrome, a rare and inexplicable condition, is widely regarded as myth. It is a rare disease that only affects teenagers, and its symptoms are so bizarre that few people recognize it as a real occurrence. However, high school student Sakuta Azusagawa knows from personal experience that it is very real and quite common at his school.
Mai Sakurajima is a third-year high school student who rose to prominence as a child actress before abruptly ending her promising career for unknown reasons. With an air of unapproachability, she is well-known throughout the school, but no one dares to interact with her—until Sakuta notices her wandering the library in a bunny girl costume. Despite her appearance, no one seems to notice her, and when confronted, he realizes she is another victim of Puberty Syndrome. As Sakuta attempts to assist Mai in her predicament, his actions bring him into contact with additional girls infected with the elusive disease.
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
| JP Title | Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru |
| Genres | Romance |
| Themes | Video Games |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Episodes | 12 Episodes |
After her boyfriend dumps her for another girl, college student Akane Kinoshita struggles with her broken heart and the memories he left behind. Loading Forest of Savior, the MMO they used to play together, she devises a plan to retaliate against her ex-boyfriend via an in-person event for the game. In the process, she meets someone unexpected: Akito Yamada, a gaming legend who also happens to be a guild member.
Desperate for help, Akane persuades the asocial Yamada to help her with her scheme and lend her a shoulder to cry on. The differences between Akane and Yamada become clear as they spend time together, but they can’t help but notice each other’s inner qualities. As the two gain more experience with one another both inside and outside of the game, their tentative relationship may evolve in unexpected ways.
I’m in Love with the Villainess
| JP Title | Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou. |
| Genres | Comedy, Fantasy, Girls Love |
| Themes | Isekai, School |
| Studio | Platinum Vision |
| Episodes | 12 Episodes |
Rei Oohashi is a burned-out office worker by day and otome game heroine Rae Taylor at night. After a long day at work, Rei immerses herself in the world of Revolution, her favorite dating sim, as a student at Bauer Kingdom’s prestigious Royal Academy. Rather than focusing on the male love interests, Rei is obsessed with the game’s villain, Claire François. However, Rei’s exhaustion finally takes its toll one evening, and she dies.
When Rei opens her eyes again, she discovers herself reincarnated as Rae and in the company of her beloved Claire. Given this miraculous opportunity, she wastes no time in expressing her affection for the golden-haired villain and her endearing attempts at bullying. Winning Claire’s heart is no easy task, especially since the game keeps throwing the three male leads at Rae—but she refuses to let dating sim logic stand in the way of her true love.
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou
| JP Title | Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Themes | School, Visual Arts |
| Studio | J.C.Staff |
| Episodes | 24 Episodes |
Suimei High’s Sakura-sou dormitory is well-known for housing the school’s most notorious delinquents. Thus, when the relatively calm Sorata Kanda is transferred to the dorm, escaping this insane asylum becomes his top priority. For the time being, he must learn how to interact with his fellow residents, which include bubbly animator Misaki Kamiigusa, charming playboy writer Jin Mitaka, and the ever-reclusive Ryuunosuke Akasaka. Surrounded by weirdness, Sorata frequently finds solace in his interactions with his only “normal” friend, aspiring voice actress Nanami Aoyama.
When Mashiro Shiina, a new foreign exchange student, enters the dormitory, Sorata is immediately captivated by her beauty. Mashiro, despite her otherworldly appearance, is an autistic savant capable of world-class brilliance in her art but unable to perform basic daily tasks. After Sorata is put in charge of caring for Mashiro, the two inevitably become closer, with Sorata’s initial desire to leave the dormitory becoming a distant memory.
Despite their eccentricities, each resident is an expert in their field, leaving Sorata to deal with his own lack of specific skill. With brilliance all around him, he strives to be equal to their abilities.
My Dress-Up Darling
| JP Title | Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Themes | Otaku Culture, School |
| Studio | CloverWorks |
| Episodes | 12 Episodes |
Wakana Gojou, a high school student, spends his days perfecting the art of making hina dolls, hoping to one day reach his grandfather’s level of expertise. While his peers are preoccupied with pop culture, Gojou finds fulfillment in sewing clothes for his dolls. Nonetheless, he goes to great lengths to keep his unique hobby a secret, believing that revealing it would result in ridicule.
Enter Marin Kitagawa, a stunningly beautiful girl whose confidence and poise contrast sharply with Gojou’s meekness. It defies logic for the friendless Gojou to associate with someone like Kitagawa, who is constantly surrounded by her peers. However, the unthinkable occurs when Kitagawa discovers Gojou’s sewing prowess and boldly admits to him about her own hobby: cosplay. Because her sewing skills are pitiful, she decides to seek his assistance.
As Gojou and Kitagawa work on one cosplay outfit after another, they can’t help but become closer, despite the fact that their lives are so different.
That was it for the list, let us know what’s your go-to romance anime to watch when you’re feeling down in the comments below!
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