Romance anime

First love, closeness and complicated feelings. Romance anime spanning school stories, adult relationships and romantic comedies.

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Found: 2,658

★ 7.2

Kekkaishi

TV · 2006 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: Yoshimura Sumimura comes from a long line of "Kekkaishi," individuals who have supernatural abilities and are able to destroy evil creatures called Ayakashi that venture into the human realm from time to time. The Ayakashi are demons that look to feast on the power emanating from…

★ 7.9

Honey and Clover II

Hachimitsu to Clover II

TV · 2006 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Back from his journey across Japan, Yuuta Takemoto reminisces about his college life so far. He has matured significantly since his second year and is motivated to move forward. Feeling more confident than ever before, he finally confesses to Hagumi Hanamoto, the girl he has been…

★ 6.7

They Are My Noble Masters

Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de

TV · 2008 · Comedy, Ecchi, Romance

Synopsis: Based On a Visual Novel developed by Minato Soft. Due to family troubles, Ren Uesugi and his sister, Mihato, leave their home. They end up moving to the city but find themselves with a lack of money. Somehow they are able to find work in the form of the Kuonji family's mansion, b…

★ 8.1

Gridman Universe

GRIDMAN UNIVERSE

Movie · 2023 · Action, Mecha, Romance

Synopsis: A year has passed since the events of SSSS.Gridman. The world is at peace and no one except for Rikka and Utsumi remembers the kaiju, Gridman, or Akane Shinjou. This includes Yuuta, who despite serving as Gridman's host, has no memory of the most important moments of his life. So…

★ 5.5

Akikan!

TV · 2009 · Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy

Synopsis: Hobbies are often a great way of meeting new people, but how could Kakeru Daichi, who collects rare juice cans, have ever suspected that he'd meet a fascinating new girl when he attempted to DRINK her? Naming her Melon, because she's got great melon... soda, Kakeru quickly learns…

★ 6.3

FORTUNE ARTERIAL: Akai Yakusoku

TV · 2010 · Comedy, Romance, Supernatural

Synopsis: Fortune Arterial's story revolves around the male protagonist Kohei Hasekura, who transfers into a prestigious public school in the style of an English six-year school encompassing junior-high and high school students. The school is on an island named Tamatsu Island off-shore fro…

★ 6.7

Earl and Fairy

Hakushaku to Yousei

TV · 2008 · Adventure, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis: In the nineteenth century, we find Lydia Carlton living in Scotland, making a living as a fairy doctor. She is one of those rare humans who can see and communicate with fairies. But no one believes her. However, Edgar is in need of someone with a vast knowledge of fairy lore, and…

★ 7.0

Junjou Romantica 3

TV · 2015 · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: After living together for three years, Misaki Takahashi and Akihiko "Usagi" Usami's relationship has been progressing smoothly. However, all great relationships have problems, and theirs is just beginning. With a new rival on the horizon, Usagi worries about Misaki's feelings tow…

★ 6.6

MAO

TV · 2026 · Drama, Mystery, Romance

Synopsis: Nanoka passes through a portal into the Taisho era, where exorcist Mao reluctantly rescues her from the jaws of a grotesque yokai. When Nanoka gets back to the present, she discovers she has some new, incredible abilities. She returns to the past looking for answers, only to get …

★ 7.1

A Star Brighter Than the Sun

Taiyou yori mo Mabushii Hoshi

TV · 2025 · Romance

Synopsis: Sae Iwata was never cute or dainty like the other girls, and due to her build and strength, she always felt the need to look after her delicate childhood friend and crush, Kouki Kamishiro. But as years passed, Kouki grew taller and more confident, which resulted in them drifting …

★ 6.7

Rave Master

GROOVE ADVENTURE RAVE

TV · 2001 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: Fifty years ago, malevolent stones known as Dark Brings brought about the "Overdrive," a calamitous event that destroyed one-tenth of the world. In the present day, the nefarious organization Demon Card seeks the Dark Brings' power for their all but innocent intentions. Haru Glor…

★ 6.8

Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san OVA

OVA · 2018 · Comedy, Ecchi, Romance

Synopsis: Bundled with the 11th, 12th, 13th and 24th volumes of the Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san manga. The first episode will adapt the manga's 12th chapter. The last OVA will adapt the 99th chapter of the manga, "Noroware no Kogarashi," and the 141st chapter, "Giri Giri!? Onsen Happening."

★ 5.8

Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun!

Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun

TV short · 2025 · Comedy, Ecchi, Romance

Synopsis: Seiwa University High School is renowned for its elite athletes and national-level sports teams. Despite not playing any sports himself, Kouyou Kotesashi enters the school hoping to become a sports doctor and accepts a live-in position as a dormitory's caretaker. Upon his arrival…

Firefly Wedding

Hotaru no Yomeiri

TV · 2026 · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Satoko, the eldest daughter of the honorable Kirigaya family, has received many marriage proposals from men captivated by her beauty and grace. However, she has turned them all down due to her secret heart defect. Despite her condition, Satoko is still willing to find a husband t…

★ 6.9

Natsuyuki Rendezvous

TV · 2012 · Drama, Romance, Supernatural

Synopsis: Ryousuke Hazuki is a young man whose heart has been stolen away, stopping by the local floral shop daily in order to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Rokka Shimao, the shop's owner. In hopes of getting close to her, he decides to get a part-time job at the shop, but before he is …

★ 5.6

I don't like my big brother at all!!

Onii-chan no Koto nanka Zenzen Suki Janain Dakara ne!!

TV · 2011 · Comedy, Ecchi, Romance

Synopsis: Second-year middle schooler Nao Takanashi loves her older brother Shuusuke to the point where she has developed a brother complex. Wanting her brother to see her as a woman, Nao makes advances toward him on a daily basis, which often results in Shuusuke succumbing to and encourag…

★ 6.6

Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny

Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED DESTINY

TV · 2004 · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: In the year Cosmic Era 0071, a wartime brawl between two mobile suits results in the destruction of a neutral country. Shinn Asuka finds his entire family killed as casualties of the violence, and swears his life toward a vengeful pursuit of the Earth's Natural forces, under the …

★ 6.9

Hatsukoi Limited

TV · 2009 · Comedy, Ecchi, Romance

Synopsis: Ayumi Arihara believes that being loved is the ultimate key to happiness—which is why her greatest wish is to have a boy confess to her. A series of unfortunate events leads to her ideal dream coming true, albeit in a nightmarish way: the towering and terrifying Misao Zaitsu conf…

★ 6.2

Strawberry 100%

Ichigo 100%

TV · 2005 · Comedy, Ecchi, Romance

Synopsis: One day, Manaka Junpei walks to the roof of his school and encounters a beautiful girl falling down from above him and accidentally exposing her strawberry panties. The embarrassed girl runs away before Junpei can find out whom she is. He wishes to become a filmmaker, and this wh…

★ 7.5

Psychic Princess

Tongling Fei

ONA · Comedy, Romance, Supernatural

Synopsis: When Qian Yunshang's marriage to Ye Youming is arranged by the emperor, she is terrified that the bad blood between their families will lead to her being treated miserably in the Ye household. Torn between duty and concern for his daughter, Qian Aotian devises a reckless plan. He…

★ 6.9

Maria Watches Over Us

Maria-sama ga Miteru

TV · 2004 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Sachiko Ogasawara, a brilliant and refined student at Lillian Girls' Academy, hides a troubled personality behind her status as the school idol. She has a deep aversion to men and is revolted by the idea of having to dance with a male student for the upcoming school play. Desirin…

★ 6.9

Hana-Kimi

Hanazakari no Kimitachi e

ONA · 2026 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: To most people around Mizuki Ashiya, her sudden choice to move to Japan from the United States comes as a shock. Her sole reason for the transfer is to attend the same high school as her idol Izumi Sano, who stole her heart after she saw him compete in a high jump competition. Ho…

★ 7.0

Looking Up at the Half-Moon

Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora

TV · 2006 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: After contracting hepatitis A, Ezaki Yuuichi has been confined to a hospital, away from his friends and family, much to his displeasure. To relieve his boredom, he has taken to sneaking out of the hospital, usually putting himself on the receiving end of a beating from his nurse.…

★ 7.1

Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch

TV · 2003 · Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: As the mermaid princess of the North Pacific (one of the seven mermaid kingdoms), Lucia entrusts a magical pearl to a boy who falls overboard a ship one night. Lucia must travel to the human world to reclaim her pearl and protect the mermaid kingdoms. Using the power of music Luc…