Anime Like Lovely Complex(2026)

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Toradora!

Toradora!

8.04TV25 eps2008J.C.Staff

Ryuuji Takasu is a gentle high school student with a love for housework; but in contrast to his kind nature, he has an intimidating face that often gets him labeled as a delinquent. On the other hand is Taiga Aisaka, a small, doll-like student, who is anything but a cute and...

DramaRomanceLove PolygonSchool
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Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You

Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You

8.01TV25 eps2009Production I.G

Known for her semblance to the Sadako character of The Ring series, Sawako Kuronuma is given the nickname "Sadako" and misunderstood to be frightening and malicious like her fictional counterpart, despite having a timid and sweet nature. Longing to make friends and live a normal...

DramaRomanceSchoolShoujo
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We Were There

We Were There

7.23TV26 eps2006Artland

Going into her first year of high school, Nanami Takahashi is filled with the hope of making many new friends. After meeting the shy Yuri Yamamoto, she hears about a popular boy in their class: Yano Motoharu. Yuri cares little for Yano because of his past relationship with her...

DramaRomanceLove PolygonShoujo
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ItaKiss

ItaKiss

7.38TV25 eps2008TMS Entertainment

When her newly-built home is razed to the ground by an earthquake, low-achieving, clumsy, and troublesome third-year high school student Kotoko Aihara is forced to share a roof with the school's—and possibly Japan's—smartest student, Naoki Irie. Kotoko is not actually a complete...

ComedyRomanceSchoolShoujo
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Ouran High School Host Club

Ouran High School Host Club

8.16TV26 eps2006Bones

Haruhi Fujioka is a studious girl who has recently enrolled at the prestigious Ouran Academy. One day, while looking for a quiet and peaceful place to study, she stumbles across a seemingly unused music room. Upon entering, Haruhi is welcomed by the members of the well-known...

ComedyRomanceCrossdressingReverse Harem
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My Little Monster

My Little Monster

7.45TV13 eps2012Brain's Base

Shizuku Mizutani is apathetic toward her classmates, only caring about her grades. However, her cold view of life begins to change when she meets Haru Yoshida, a violent troublemaker who stopped attending class after getting into a fight early in the school year. He is not much...

ComedyRomanceSchoolShoujo
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My Love Story!!

My Love Story!!

7.89TV24 eps2015Madhouse

With his muscular build and tall stature, Takeo Gouda is no ordinary high school freshman. However, behind Takeo's intimidating appearance lies a pure heart of gold, and he is considered a hero by his male peers for his courage and chivalry. Unfortunately for Takeo, his...

ComedyRomanceShoujo
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Special A (S.A)

Special A (S.A)

7.50TV24 eps2008Gonzo

Hikari Hanazono has always been able to do things that normal people cannot. As a child, she assumed no one could beat her—until she met Kei Takishima. Thinking she would win, Hikari challenged him to a match. But things didn’t go as planned; she lost not once but each time she...

ComedyRomanceSchoolShoujo
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His and Her Circumstances

His and Her Circumstances

7.60TV26 eps1998Gainax

Yukino Miyazawa is the female representative for her class and the most popular girl among the freshmen at her high school. Good at both academics and sports on top of being elegant and sociable, she has been an object of admiration all her life. However, in reality, she is an...

ComedyDramaRomanceSchool
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Skip Beat!

Skip Beat!

8.07TV25 eps2008HAL Film Maker

Day in and day out, Kyouko Mogami works multiple jobs to support her childhood friend, Shoutarou "Shou" Fuwa, in his rise to stardom as an idol. She never complains about her way of life, as she is deeply infatuated with Shou and would go to the ends of the world for him....

ComedyDramaRomanceLove Polygon

Frequently Asked Questions

What anime is similar to Lovely Complex?

Fans who liked Lovely Complex tend to recommend Toradora!, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, We Were There the most. If you're into Comedy and Romance, any of these are a solid pick.

Is Lovely Complex worth watching?

Lovely Complex has a 8.03 on MAL from 657,936 ratings. That puts it in the top tier — most fans love it and recommend it without hesitation.

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