Anime Like Tight-rope(2026)

Post-Tight-rope depression? We get it. Here are 20 shows the community actually stands behind for fans of Boys Love.

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Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - World's Greatest First Love

Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - World's Greatest First Love

7.60TV12 eps2011Studio Deen

After having to deal with jealousy from his co-workers for working under his father's name, prideful literary editor Ritsu Onodera is determined to establish himself in the industry. To accomplish this, he quits his job at his father's publishing company and transfers to...

Boys LoveAdult CastOtaku CultureWorkplace
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Junjo Romantica

Junjo Romantica

7.43TV12 eps2008Studio Deen

High school student Misaki Takahashi returns home to see his older brother being fondled by an unknown man. Bewildered by such a sight, Misaki finds out that the stranger is actually Akihiko Usami, a popular novelist and his brother's best friend. With the two of them slowly...

Boys LoveComedyDramaAdult Cast
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Kids on the Slope

Kids on the Slope

8.29TV12 eps2012Tezuka Productions

Introverted classical pianist and top student Kaoru Nishimi has just arrived in Kyushu for his first year of high school. Having constantly moved from place to place since his childhood, he abandons all hope of fitting in, preparing himself for another lonely, meaningless year....

DramaRomanceHistoricalLove Polygon
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Dakaichi: I'm Being Harassed By the Sexiest Man of the Year

Dakaichi: I'm Being Harassed By the Sexiest Man of the Year

7.33TV13 eps2018CloverWorks

Takato Saijou has held the title of "Sexiest Man of the Year" for five years running. He is an accomplished actor, with 20 years of experience under his belt, and is aware his good looks are well above average. Proud of his career, Takato regards the title as an appropriate...

Boys LoveComedyDramaAdult Cast
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Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation

Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation

8.31Movie1 eps2023Studio Deen

With university entrance exams and graduation drawing close, high school senior Shuumei Sasaki has to start taking his future more seriously. However, Sasaki is increasingly finding it hard to study; all he can think about is his boyfriend and junior, Yoshikazu Miyano. Having...

Boys LoveOtaku CultureSchool
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Doukyusei: Classmates

Doukyusei: Classmates

8.27Movie1 eps2016A-1 Pictures

Hikaru Kusakabe is a normal, carefree boy in a rock band who is always focused on the present. During the summer, his entire class is forced to participate in an upcoming chorus festival. By coincidence, he discovers his classmate Rihito Sajou—known for being an honor student...

Boys LoveSchool
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Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!

8.17TV13 eps2026Drive

The moment the gloomy Okuto Nakamura first laid eyes on Aiki Hirose during the school entrance ceremony it was love at first sight. Ever since then, Nakamura has dreamt of becoming Hirose's best friend. However, every attempt he makes to talk to his popular classmate ends in...

Boys LoveComedySchool
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given - on the other hand

given - on the other hand

8.13OVA1 eps2021Lerche

Since the night of "given's" first live performance, the relationship between Mafuyu Satou and Ritsuka Uenoyama has been smooth sailing. Their shared love of music reinforces their bond, and every moment spent together makes them more inseparable. Nevertheless, there will come...

Boys LoveDramaMusicSchool
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Sekaiichi Hatsukoi OVA

Sekaiichi Hatsukoi OVA

7.84OVA2 eps2011Studio Deen

Two OVA episodes featuring additional stories. Episode 0: Ritsu and Takano used to date back in high school, but broke up due to a misunderstanding. This is that story. Episode 12.5: Hatori and Chiaki go to visit the latter's family. It's really awkward in many, many ways.

Boys Love
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Tadaima, Okaeri

Tadaima, Okaeri

7.76TV12 eps2024Studio Deen

Hoping for a fresh start, househusband Masaki Fujiyoshi, his spouse Hiromu, and their toddler son, Hikari, move to a new neighborhood. The couple's union was frowned upon by many due to Masaki's status as an omega—a secondary gender that allows an individual to give birth. Even...

Boys LoveSlice of LifeChildcare
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One-Room TA

One-Room TA

7.69ONA7 eps2026

When college student Uyun meets the quiet and introverted TA Jinhyeong, he immediately asks him out, saying he wants to get to know him more. After just three days of dating, Jinhyeong moves in with him, and that's when he starts showing a completely different wild side. All of...

Boys LoveAdult Cast
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Junjou Romantica OVA

Junjou Romantica OVA

7.67OVA2 eps2012Studio Deen

OVAs that come with the limited premium edition of volumes 16 and 20 of the manga series.

Boys LoveComedyDramaAdult Cast
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Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!

7.64TV12 eps2024Satelight

When mundane office worker Kiyoshi Adachi turns 30 years old, he discovers that he has gained the ability to read minds due simply to remaining a virgin for his entire life. The caveat, however, is that he must make physical contact with a person to know what they are thinking...

Boys LoveComedyAdult CastWorkplace
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Quiet Please!

Quiet Please!

7.63ONA5 eps2025

One month into living on his own, Yi-hyuk was hoping for an exciting, dramatic start to his independent life—but not this kind of drama. What he doesn’t expect is to be tormented by the thunderous noise coming from the apartment next door. Determined to put an end to it, he...

Boys LoveComedy
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Hirano to Kagiura

Hirano to Kagiura

7.61Movie1 eps2023Studio Deen

The diligent high school freshman Akira Kagiura and his senior Taiga Hirano have been roommates for half a year. Kagiura used to be anxious about his future dormitory life, but thanks to his energetic senior looking out for him, he has come to feel content and at ease. As he...

Boys LoveSchoolJosei
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Spiritpact: Bond of the Underworld

Spiritpact: Bond of the Underworld

7.49TV12 eps2018Haoliners Animation

In this new season, we will discover the backstory of Tanmoki and who will learn through his memories who was his ancestor Rakugetsu. (Source: ANN)

ActionBoys LoveComedySupernatural
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Hybrid Child

Hybrid Child

7.48OVA4 eps2014Studio Deen

The skilled craftsman Kuroda created artificial humans called Hybrid Child—creatures who are neither machines nor dolls, but rather a reflection of the love shown to them. While they can feel human emotions and have their own consciousness, they are not real humans and require...

Boys LoveDramaSci-FiHistorical
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Twilight Out of Focus

Twilight Out of Focus

7.48TV12 eps2024Studio Deen

Despite a rocky start to their relationship, second-year high school students Mao Tsuchiya and Hisashi Ootomo have managed to find a way to coexist in their dorm room for another year. The roommates swear to abide by three simple promises: Mao must refrain from outing Ootomo as...

Boys LoveSchool
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Beryl and Sapphire

Beryl and Sapphire

7.47ONA72 eps2018Haoliners Animation

"I've been holding a few words back for a long time — I like you!" "Beryl and Sapphire" is a popular manhua created by artist Ocarina. Here includes protagonists with the most random names in history — the mild-mannered Beryl (Green) and the easily-embarrassed Sapphire (Blue)....

Boys LoveComedyDramaSci-Fi

Frequently Asked Questions

What anime is similar to Tight-rope?

Fans who liked Tight-rope tend to recommend Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - World's Greatest First Love, Junjo Romantica, Kids on the Slope the most. If you're into Boys Love, any of these are a solid pick.

Is Tight-rope worth watching?

Tight-rope has a 6.97 on MAL from 52,996 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.

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