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Dive into our curated list of Anime Romances that warm hearts and restore faith in love through relatable stories
This list today is for those who enjoy Shoujo and want to experience the kind of romance they could have in real life. We tried to incorporate these names so the list is inclusive of Anime Romances that range from school love to corporate-type relationships.
Watching these ends up warming our hearts and restoring our faith in love. These types of anime have their audience in a chokehold. So here is the list of 8 romance anime that we would love to have in real life.
1. Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
First on our list, let’s talk about this series. Who does not love finding romance while having a partner who is also an Otaku? In this world of dating and being responsible adults, this series makes us root for our couples. They give us hope that we can be nerds and still have a love life.
Narumi Momose and her childhood friend Hanako Koyanagi work in the same office, and as we know, they are Otakus. They want to date and have serious relationships but find it awkward, as one is a fan of Yaoi and the other cross-dresses for cosplay.
They end up meeting Hanako Koyanagi and Tarō Kabakura, who are coworkers and also Otakus, and date these ladies. The cute interactions where they find their way of showing love and sharing their interests are wholesome. Also, we see how each couple has their own unique personality and how they complement each other while managing their relationship, work, and respective hobbies.
2. A Sign of Affection
This is for people who still believe in green flags and open communication. This anime shows us that if someone truly wants to put in the effort to ensure their feelings and needs are met, they will. This is not a slow-burn romance, as we see them start dating pretty soon after coming to terms with their feelings.
Yuki Itose is the protagonist, a fashion student who is deaf. She comes across Itsuomi Nagi, who steps in to help her when an English-speaking foreigner asks for assistance. It turns out they have mutual friends and end up having frequent encounters. Now that their lives have intertwined, he takes an interest in her and, to communicate better, learns to use sign language (how cute is that?).
The way they are both cautious about understanding romantic feelings and work towards building something meaningful, while also standing up for each other when faced with challenges, makes this one of the most adorable anime romances.
3. Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
This is one of the slow-burn romances that girls wish to have during school time. A girl who wants her partner to be there for her. To court her. The kind of school romance that gives you butterflies in your stomach. Moments where you feel that the two of you are the only people in this world.
Misaki Ayuzawa is the main character in a school that was recently declared co-ed after years of being an all-boys school. She does not have time for romance as she has taken on the responsibility of ensuring the number of girls in the school increases, maintaining her grades, and working as a maid to provide for her family.
Takumi Usui is a student at her school who discovers Misaki’s secret job. A guy who is usually not interested in girls ends up developing feelings for her.
The trope of enemies to lovers is always cute to watch, especially as Misaki comes to terms with accepting her feelings for Takumi. And how Takumi keeps pursuing her and always making sure she is taken care of makes this one of the best anime romances.
4. My Dress-Up Darling
We mentioned a grown-up Otaku couple; now we also have one recommendation for school romance. This follows more tropes than just an Otaku girl—we introduce the shy and silent type of boy.
Wakana Gojo is passionate about traditional dolls and doll artistry. Traumatized during his childhood for liking this, he keeps to himself. At school, he is often alone and seems like an introvert. One day, while sewing, Marin walks in and asks for his help making an outfit so she can cosplay a character. Reluctantly, he agrees and keeps her hobby a secret.
A diligent boy and an extroverted girl are bound to fall in love in this series. It is one of the cutest anime romances, as their interdependent relationship starts as a friendship and eventually turns into a slow-burn romance.
5. My Happy Marriage
Being in an arranged marriage is scary, as you don’t know what to expect from your partner, especially now that they are your spouse. Navigating this new change in life and opening up to each other while developing mutual romantic feelings is a refreshing storyline. It’s especially fun to watch because we have a traumatized, quiet wife and a powerful, protective husband—a perfect combination.
Miyo Saimori has endured trauma because her family abused her. Despite that, she remains wholesome and kind. When she is told to marry Kiyoka Kudou, who is rumored to be a tyrant, she is apprehensive. But we soon learn that he is a huge softie for his wife.
He treats her well and is observant of her actions. A man who does not force anything but gives you space to open up—an unconventional romance that many would love to experience in real life.
6. Horimiya
A gloomy guy who keeps to himself but turns out to be different outside school, and a popular girl who is always cheerful and bubbly—meeting by accident, fate plays the role of Cupid, and they eventually date.
Hori and Miyamura are your cute school couple. She is a diligent student who lives life to the fullest and works hard. He is seen as a gloomy Otaku but turns out to have piercings and tattoos. As they navigate their romantic relationship, they grow together as a couple.
The relationship that Miyamura has with Hori’s family is also adorable. We can dream of having such a close bond not only with a partner but also with their family.
7. Ore Monogatari
This anime teaches us that being good on the inside matters more than anything. A guy who is genuinely kind but has an inferiority complex because he feels he isn’t handsome, and a girl who is the Deredere type—a hilarious start to their love story.
Takeo is a pure-hearted boy who is young and innocent. He takes an interest in Rinko but feels she is too cute for him and that she has feelings for his friend. Rinko tries her best to convey her feelings to the dense Takeo, and when that doesn’t work, his best friend intervenes and clears up the misunderstanding.
Even after they start dating, Takeo doesn’t realize the affectionate advances Rinko makes. This anime is special for people who are shy and innocent and would love to have someone like Rinko.
8. Yuri on Ice
This couple is born to make history. This iconic story has kept fans on edge to this day. Even years after Season 1 aired, fans are still eagerly waiting for the next one. An inexperienced coach and a talented but insecure figure skater—this love story is still talked about today.
Victor, a good-looking coach, takes Yuuri under his wing. At first, Victor is physically affectionate toward Yuuri, which Yuuri ignores. Eventually, as they continue working together, their feelings develop, making for an adorable romance.
This anime has not only given us a great Boys’ Love romance but has also paved the way for future BL stories.
Conclusion
Romance comes in many forms, and anime delivers heartwarming, butterfly-inducing, blush-worthy love stories. With slow-burn romance, arranged marriage, enemies to lovers, and more, anime covers all kinds of relationships and personalities.
Unlike Western animation, anime has a unique way of portraying romance that keeps fans rooting for couples and wishing for such love in real life.
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