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
Fruits Basket: The Final Season
TMS Entertainment
Clannad: After Story
Kyoto Animation
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
Nana
Madhouse
I Want To Eat Your Pancreas
Studio VOLN
The Tatami Galaxy
Madhouse
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
CloverWorks
Bakuman. Season 3
J.C.Staff
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 5: Paradox Spiral
ufotable
Love Through a Prism
Wit Studio
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You Season 3
Production I.G
Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie
Shin-Ei Animation
Kamisama Hajimemashita: Kako-hen
TMS Entertainment
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
Bones
The Rose of Versailles
Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Cross Game
SynergySP
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax!
feel.
Call of the Night Season 2
LIDENFILMS
Welcome to the N.H.K.
Gonzo
Bakemonogatari
Shaft
You and I Are Polar Opposites
Lapin Track
Spice and Wolf II
Brain's Base
Katanagatari
White Fox
Kids on the Slope
Tezuka Productions
Rurouni Kenshin
Gallop
Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE: Tokyo Revelations
Production I.G
Weathering with You
CoMix Wave Films
Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light
Brain's Base
Nodame Cantabile
J.C.Staff
Planetes
Sunrise
Maison Ikkoku
Studio Deen
Whisper of the Heart
Studio Ghibli
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Science SARU
A Sign of Affection
Ajia-do
Fights Break Sphere 4
Motion Magic
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TOO!
feel.
InuYasha: The Final Act
Sunrise
Night Is Short, Walk on Girl
Science SARU
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
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Popular Romance Manga
36 total
Jirai Ninja Ruru no Shitsuren
29 ch / 4 vol
Kuro Seijou-sama ni Dekiai Sareru you ni Natta Ore mo Kanojo wo Dekiai Shiteiru
Kimi ni Kurumatte,
7 ch / 1 vol
Kogashite Ai wa Mamanaranai
12 ch / 3 vol
Kurokishi-sama kara Zenryoku de Dekiaisareteimasu ga, Sugomori Seijo wa Kyou mo Hikikomoritai!
Pianpian Qinzhan
Mukashi no Otoko Tomodachi to Doukyo wo Hajimetara, Jitsu wa Bishoujo Datta: Kyori-kan ga Ano Koro no Mama de Chikasugiru
Honki wo Dashita Onii-chan Nara Ishuuzoku Ojou-sama no Harem wo Tsukuru Koto Gurai Rakushou desu!
Yarinaoshi Koujo no Madou Kakumei: Shokei Sareta Akuyaku Reijou wa Horobiru Kadon wo Tatae Naosu
S-kyuu Kishi no Ore ga Seiei Butai no Taichou ni Ninmei Sareta ga, Buka ga Minna Toshiume no S-kyuu Onna Kishi Datta
Dekiai Kiss
8 ch / 1 vol
Saikyou Kenja Fuufu no Kozukuri Jijou: Honou to Kouri ga Awasattara Sekai wo Sukue Masu ka?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Romance anime?
Based on community scores, Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Ultra Romantic (rated 8.96/10) is the highest-rated Romance anime. Rankings update as new scores come in.
How many Romance anime are there?
AnimePulse 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.