Let's just be honest and admit that every story is spiced up if it contains at least a small degree of romance. Everyone needs a little lovin' in their life. Whether it's a casual fling or full blown love-of-your-life type scenario, it's good to let people in every now and again.
Let this list of the 10 best romance anime fill that potential void in your life (plenty of people in relationships watch these things too though, so, do your thing).
Let The Best Romance Anime List Commence!
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso (Your Lie in April)
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance, School, Shounen| Aired Fall 2014 | Produced by A-1 Pictures
Music can impact our lives in amazing ways. This romance anime portrays this beautiful message through its main characters and their journey to let go of the past and strive to grasp a brighter future. Any true romantic will most surely enjoy the sound of puppy love ringing throughout the entire series, filled with both passion and despair.
Toradora!
Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Romance, School| Aired Fall 2008 | Produced by J.C.Staff
Tired of romance anime about love at first sight? Then Toradora is straight up your alley! This unique love story showcases what it is like to fall in love with someone you could never have imagined yourself falling for.
InuYasha
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Demons, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Shounen, Supernatural| Aired Fall 2000 | Produced by Sunrise
The epic adventure series follows the impulsive Inuyasha, a half-dog demon, and Kagome, a girl who travels back to the past and by a twist of fate meets him. They journey alongside each other, but only in order to prevent the bad demons from destroying the world. However, gradually, they begin to realize that their hearts long for them to become more than just travel companions.
Hotarubi no Mori e (The Light of a Firefly Forest)
Genre: Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Supernatural| Premiered Sep 17, 2011 | Produced by Brain's Base
Originally fresh and melancholic, Hotarubi no Mori e explores the depth of friendship and love between a forest spirit Gin and a girl Hotaru in this captivating romance anime film. You will definitely wish for it to be longer!
Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You)
Genre: Slice of Life, Romance, School, Shoujo| Aired Fall 2009 | Produced by Production I.G
Opposites attract once again in Kimi ni Todoke. This time we have Sawako, feared by her classmates due to her keen resemblance to the creepy girl from the Ring, and Shouta, the cheerful and kind boy who teaches her to open up to those around her and show her true colors. The subtle transition from curiosity to puppy love and beyond is pure to a fault, sure to put a smile on your face.
Sukitte Ii na yo. (Say "I Love You")
Genre: Romance, School, Shoujo| Aired Fall 2002 | Produced by Zexcs
Love works in the funniest of ways. Mei is an awkward, antisocial girl with not a single friend in sight, while Yamato is a popular, easy-going guy with more companions than he can count. These two couldn't be more different, but they still end up in each other's arms, proving that opposites do attract.
Akagami no Shirayuki-hime (Snow White with the Red Hair)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo| Aired Summer 2015 | Produced by Bones
If you are in search of a sweet and heart-warming romantic tale, then look no more, because the romance between Shirayuki, a herbalist with the rare hair color of red, and Zen, the second prince of the Kingdom of Clarines, is exactly like that. There is no unnecessary bickering or drama, plus the flow of the story and their relationship is smooth and relaxing.
Kimi no Na Wa (Your Name)
Genre: Supernatural, Drama, Romance| Aired August 2016 | Produced by CoMix Wave Films
"Your Name." is, in a word, a journey. A journey into what will surely be the future of cinematography, as well as a journey on a grand emotional roller coaster. This film — the culmination of Shinkai’s skill in exploring the melancholy aspects of love and distance, is just as much a lesson on the value of finding happiness through unshakeable resolve, initiative, and overcoming doubt and hesitation.
Clannad: After Story
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural | Aired Fall 2008 | Produced by Kyoto Animation
Get some tissues ready because this notorious tearjerker anime will leave you in tears by the end of almost every episode. Following the events of the first Clannad anime, this sequel is a sweet and wrenching tale of first love and the bonds of family - for better or for worse, in sickness and in health.
Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. (Anohana)
Genre: Slice of Life, Supernatural, Drama| Aired Spring 2011 | Produced by A-1 Pictures
You never forget your first love and special childhood memories. Anohana explores how they can affect us in the present and just how important they are to us.
Well, that concludes this week's best anime and i hope that ive sparked a few interests in any of you guys! Next week's Best Anime title will be to Best Action anime. See you soon!
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ReplyDeleteYour blog looks so nice and I can tell you put a lot of thought and effort into it! When I read your posts, it makes me want to watch anime. I've only ever watched Fullmetal Alchemist, and I loved it, so I'm sure I'll like more.
ReplyDeleteI have recently been introduced to anime and so far the ones I saw I really enjoy. This list and lists like this can help me find more to watch and add to my list. I wanted to know if you've heard of Lupin the Third or Jokers Game? - Josh W
ReplyDeleteI've never been into anime, just the common stuff like Pokemon and DBZ, if that even counts. I can tell you're super passionate about it though. I admire that. - sam
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