Romance Anime
Romance anime lives in the tiny moments: the hand almost touching on the train, the shared umbrella, the text left on read for three days. *Toradora!* defined the "romcom with real emotional payoff" lane, and half the charm is how seriously anime treats the build-up instead of speedrunning to the confession.
Common Misconception
Romance anime never goes anywhere; it's all teasing with no payoff.
Underrated Pick
Lovely Complex -- a tall girl, short guy rom-com that's fun, loud, and actually lets the relationship grow.
Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic-
A-1 Pictures
Clannad: After Story
Kyoto Animation
Fruits Basket: The Final Season
TMS Entertainment
Monogatari Series: Second Season
Shaft
Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal
Studio Deen
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2
Shin-Ei Animation
Howl's Moving Castle
Studio Ghibli
Your Lie in April
A-1 Pictures
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl
CloverWorks
I Want To Eat Your Pancreas
Studio VOLN
The Tatami Galaxy
Madhouse
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You
Asahi Production
Bakuman. Season 3
J.C.Staff
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 5: Paradox Spiral
ufotable
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
CloverWorks
Chihayafuru 3
Madhouse
Love Through a Prism
Wit Studio
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You Season 3
Production I.G
Kamisama Hajimemashita: Kako-hen
TMS Entertainment
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
Bones
The Rose of Versailles
Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Teasing Master Takagi-san 3
Shin-Ei Animation
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax!
feel.
Call of the Night Season 2
LIDENFILMS
Bakemonogatari
Shaft
Spice and Wolf II
Brain's Base
Katanagatari
White Fox
Kids on the Slope
Tezuka Productions
You and I Are Polar Opposites
Lapin Track
Rurouni Kenshin
Gallop
Weathering with You
CoMix Wave Films
Fights Break Sphere 4
Motion Magic
Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE: Tokyo Revelations
Production I.G
Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light
Brain's Base
Planetes
Sunrise
Nodame Cantabile
J.C.Staff
Whisper of the Heart
Studio Ghibli
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TOO!
feel.
InuYasha: The Final Act
Sunrise
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Science SARU
A Sign of Affection
Ajia-do
Ouran High School Host Club
Bones
Blue Box
Telecom Animation Film
Princess Tutu
HAL Film Maker
Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here - Future
Kyoto Animation
given: on the other hand
Lerche
Cross Game
SynergySP
Insomniacs After School
LIDENFILMS
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Popular Romance Manga
36 total
Saikyou Kenja Fuufu no Kozukuri Jijou: Honou to Kouri ga Awasattara Sekai wo Sukue Masu ka?
Kogashite Ai wa Mamanaranai
12 ch / 3 vol
Jirai Ninja Ruru no Shitsuren
29 ch / 4 vol
Kimi ni Kurumatte,
7 ch / 1 vol
Kurokishi-sama kara Zenryoku de Dekiaisareteimasu ga, Sugomori Seijo wa Kyou mo Hikikomoritai!
Honki wo Dashita Onii-chan Nara Ishuuzoku Ojou-sama no Harem wo Tsukuru Koto Gurai Rakushou desu!
Kuro Seijou-sama ni Dekiai Sareru you ni Natta Ore mo Kanojo wo Dekiai Shiteiru
Pianpian Qinzhan
Yarinaoshi Koujo no Madou Kakumei: Shokei Sareta Akuyaku Reijou wa Horobiru Kadon wo Tatae Naosu
Dekiai Kiss
8 ch / 1 vol
S-kyuu Kishi no Ore ga Seiei Butai no Taichou ni Ninmei Sareta ga, Buka ga Minna Toshiume no S-kyuu Onna Kishi Datta
High-Spec Bengoshi to no Doukyo Seikatsu wa Saitei de Saikou desu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Romance anime?
Based on community scores, Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Ultra Romantic (rated 8.95/10) is the highest-rated Romance anime. Rankings update as new scores come in.
How many Romance anime are there?
MyAnimePulse currently tracks 96 Romance anime titles, including TV series, movies, OVAs, and specials.
What's a common misconception about Romance anime?
Romance anime never goes anywhere; it's all teasing with no payoff.
What's an underrated Romance anime?
Lovely Complex -- a tall girl, short guy rom-com that's fun, loud, and actually lets the relationship grow.