Romance anime
First love, closeness and complicated feelings. Romance anime spanning school stories, adult relationships and romantic comedies.
Found: 2,658
★ 7.9Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena
Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Adolescence Mokushiroku
Movie · 1999 · Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Synopsis: All eyes are on Utena Tenjou, a mysterious transfer student to Ohtori Academy. But Utena's eyes seem to be fixed on one familiar face that stands out among the rest—Touga Kiryuu, Utena's childhood friend. Touga knows of Utena's past and possesses knowledge of the Mark of the Rose…
★ 6.4Sasami-san@Ganbaranai
Sasami-san@Ganbaranai
TV · 2013 · Comedy, Drama, Psychological
Synopsis: The Japanese call them hikikomori—people who've become so withdrawn socially that they refuse to leave their homes for weeks and even months at a time. For Sasami Tsukuyomi, who's attempting to pass her first year of high school despite being a shut in, it's more than just a word…
★ 6.7Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki OVA
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun OVA
OVA · 2021 · Comedy, Romance
Synopsis: Included with the third and fourth volumes of the Blu-ray/DVD volumes. Source MyAnimeList
★ 7.6Looking for the Full Moon
Full Moon wo Sagashite
TV · 2002 · Comedy, Drama, Mahou Shoujo
Synopsis: Two years ago, Mitsuki Kouyama's friend, Eichi Sakurai, moved to America before she could confess her feelings to him. Though she cannot contact him, they made a promise to fulfill their respective dreams: Mitsuki wants to become a professional singer, and Eichi an astronomer. Sh…
★ 7.3Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - The World's Greatest First Love Season 2
Sekaiichi Hatsukoi 2
TV · 2011 · Comedy, Romance
Synopsis: First loves are messy. While settling in as a shoujo manga editor at the famous Marukawa Publishing House, Ritsu Onodera is quite troubled. Working under the stern and superb Masamune Takano is hard enough as it is. However, Masamune is not only Ritsu's first love from middle sch…
★ 7.8Urusei Yatsura (2022) Seasons 3 & 4
Urusei Yatsura (2022) 2nd Season
TV · 2024 · Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Second season of Urusei Yatsura (2022).
★ 7.3Twilight Out of Focus
Tasogare Outfocus
TV · 2024 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: 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 g…
★ 7.1Zakuro
Otome Youkai Zakuro
TV · 2010 · Romance, Supernatural
Synopsis: Second Lieutenant Kei Agemaki, the son of a famous general, has hidden his extreme fear of paranormal beings all his life. However, when he and two others are reassigned to live and work with youkai in the Ministry of Spirit Affairs, he is brought face-to-face with his worst nigh…
★ 7.1Kemonozume
Kemonozume
TV · 2006 · Action, Horror, Romance
Synopsis: Creatures known as Shokujinki have been secretly living alongside humans for hundreds of years. Though they may look like humans, Shokujinki are able to transform into uncontrollable beasts with gigantic claws and consume humans to survive. The equally secretive Kifuuken dojo spe…
★ 6.7Suzuka
Suzuka
TV · 2005 · Drama, Romance, Sports
Synopsis: Teenager Yamato Akitsuki has moved from the Hiroshima countryside to Tokyo to begin his high school career. In return for room and board, he has agreed to help his aunt and cousin run their bathhouse and the adjacent girls-only dormitory where he will be staying. On his way to me…
★ 6.6She, The Ultimate Weapon
Saishuu Heiki Kanojo
TV · 2002 · Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Chise is an ordinary schoolgirl: small, frail, and not particularly intelligent. Her greatest joy is her budding romance with her classmate and childhood friend, Shuuji. They both live in a small military town in Hokkaido, where high schoolers have few concerns other than who is …
★ 7.1Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play
Fushigi Yuugi
TV · 1995 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: During a visit to the National Library, Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo stumble upon a strange old book that casts a red light, sucking them inside its unfamiliar world. Upon arrival, the two encounter hostile slave traders and barely escape with the help of Tamahome—a powerful young m…
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy At All
Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta
TV · 2027 · Music, Romance
Synopsis: The black-clad boy that Aya Oosawa likes is perfect: he is effortlessly nonchalant, has a sharp sense of style, and listens to the best music. Ever since the trendy Aya stumbled upon a small CD store to enjoy the rock classics her friends are not familiar with, the mysterious emp…
★ 6.2Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira
OVA · 2011 · Comedy, Ecchi, Mahou Shoujo
Synopsis: 1. Batsukoishi-hen 2. Ayakashisenshi-hen 3. Musubienishi-hen 4. Yumeutsushi-hen
★ 6.7Nisekoi: False Love Season 2 OVA
Nisekoi: OVA
OVA · 2016 · Comedy, Mahou Shoujo, Romance
Synopsis: Shinkon Finally working in his ideal career as a public servant, Raku Ichijou is able to return home to his loving wife and whisk his worries away. Between freshly prepared meals and his wife's endless affection, Ichijou can think of little else to wish for—but such a seemingly p…
★ 8.0Nodame Cantabile Finale
Nodame Cantabile Finale
TV · 2010 · Comedy, Music, Romance
Synopsis: Shinichi Chiaki is quickly making a name for himself as the principal conductor of the revitalized Roux-Marlet Orchestra, and Megumi "Nodame" Noda has made leaps and bounds as a pianist at the Conservatoire de Paris. However, tensions mount between the two as Nodame feels left be…
★ 7.2My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Movie
Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta… Movie
Movie · 2023 · Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: After Catarina avoids her own death flag, she and her friends run into a mysterious young man traveling with a caravan. Who is this young man and what does he want?
★ 6.4Tales of Wedding Rings Season 2
Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari II
TV · 2025 · Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi
Synopsis: Sato and his party are back, but will they finally manage to defeat the Abyss King and gain peace? (Source: Crunchyroll News)
★ 5.8Mr Love: Queen's Choice
Koi to Producer: EVOL×LOVE
TV · 2020 · Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: After her father passed away, a young woman inherited his production company, Miracle Entertainment, along with its most successful program, "Miracle Finder." In recent years, however, the show has fallen off the radar and it is now mostly forgotten. In an attempt to save the sho…
The Ramparts of Ice Season 2
Koori no Jouheki 2nd Season
TV · 2026 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Second season of Koori no Jouheki.
★ 6.9My-HiME
Mai-HiME
TV · 2004 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Mai Tokiha thought she had enough trouble in life between taking care of her ailing brother and transferring to a new school. But when she saves a mysterious girl wielding a sword, everything changes. A power awakens within her and she becomes a HiME, a battle princess! But she’s…
★ 6.3The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power
Mujikaku Seijo wa Kyou mo Muishiki ni Chikara wo Tare Nagasu
TV · 2026 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: Lady Carolina, the overlooked daughter of a powerful duke, has always believed herself to be the black sheep amid her illustrious kin. Her father is the distinguished prime minister; her elder sister, a prodigious mage destined to become their nation's next Saint. In comparison, …
★ 6.6The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess
Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi
TV · 2025 · Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: Konoha Satou has a dark history. After all, she spent her teen years writing self-indulgent fantasy romance fics-like her Dark History. But since she's become its most despicable villainess, remembering every last detail is now a matter of life-and-death. Having avoided the first…
★ 6.8Yes, No, or Maybe?
Yes ka No ka Hanbun ka
Movie · 2020 · Romance
Synopsis: Kei Kunieda is a newscaster who strictly maintains an amiable and kind persona while at work. Although he smiles on the outside, he covertly curses at others to his heart's content. His everyday life is smooth, even if he keeps half of himself hidden at all times, but that change…
