Top 10 Romance Anime of 2021
Every now and then we feel the urge to watch something that would make our heart flutter, bring butterflies in our stomach and feel like a breath of fresh air. Nothing is better than a well-written romantic anime to provide warmth to our weary hearts. There is a plethora of romantic anime out there waiting to be explored by anime fans. But we all know searching for a good show that could satisfy our palate can be quite exhausting. To make your search easy, we have sifted through a wide range of romantic anime and put the ones that we liked the most in this list. From romantic comedies to tragic and emotional shows, you can have it all here.
Here is the list of Top 10 Romance anime of 2021.
Top 10th:
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Release Date:
04 Jul 2021
Story Summary:
Isn’t it fantastic to rule a whole nation, well it isn’t when the country is headed towards doom. But don’t worry our little hero has got everything under his thumb. This story is about a realist boy who was summoned to another world to solve a financial crisis but was made the king of the whole nation. Moreover, the king’s daughter is now his fiance.
In order to save the country from this critical situation, the boy calls talented and gifted people to his side. Five people gathered before him. What are their abilities? How will he lead the kingdom out of this crisis? Find it out yourself.
This doesn’t look like there is romance in this anime but believe me when I say five people by his side. I’m not gonna spoil you anymore so go and watch this anime.
Top 9th:
Don’t Toy with me Miss Nagatoro
Genre:
Comedy, Romance
Release Date:
11 Apr 2021
Story Summary:
Anyone shouldn’t be this drossy that your little kohai(junior) can have her way with you. A girl named Nagatoro has picked up a weird hobby to tease her senpai. She visits him daily and finds whatever means available to bully him. After being at the cliff’s corner, senpai realizes that he doesn’t dislike nagatoro’s presence. The two of them Gradually developed a crazy relationship. So begins the bizarre romantic friendship between senpai and kohai.
Both the comedy and sheepish romantic situations make this anime stand out in the league of others. Overall, it is a good anime so you should give it a try.
Top 8th:
My Senpai is Annoying
Genre:
Comedy, Romance, Slice of life
Release Date:
10 Oct 2021
Story Summary:
Having a short height is truly a bad luck. When you try to enter the bar, the guard ask you to show ID is an intolerable embarrassment. Such things are daily life of our Chibi (little) protagonist. Igarashi Futuba started working at her new job and happens to run into her big, tall senpai (senior) on the very first day. He is a hardworking employee, but Futuba hates him because he is big, and he treats her like a kid. But as the story goes on, they started to hang out with each other.
It is a well-developed anime, Covering the daily life of office employee. If you are also an office worker, you will definitely find this very intriguing.
Top 7th:
Banished From the Hero’s Party, I Decided to live a Quiet Life in the Countryside
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Release Date:
06 Oct 2021
Story Summary:
The story is about a member of the hero’s party (Red). His job was to save the world from the evil Army of the demon Lord, but he wasn’t able to do his job. He was kicked from the party, so he decided to open a pharmacy in starter towns away from the front lines. He tried to hide his true identity and live a peaceful life until a beautiful adventurer Rit (who was an old friend) showed up.
The romantic moment between these two is so comforting. Honestly speaking, this is a great anime to watch.
Top 6th:
Osamake: Romcom Where the Childhood Friend Won’t Lose
Genre:
Comedy, Romance
Release Date:
14 Apr 2021
Story Summary:
A boy whose childhood friend lives next door is cute and beautiful. She has a caring big-sister type character. But the protagonist already has his first love who was the school idol and award-winning author. Thinking rationally, he doesn’t even stand a chance. But still, he isn’t gonna give up! or so he thought but when he heard, she already has a boyfriend he drowned in despair. Suddenly his childhood friend came and there goes the title “where childhood friend won’t lose”.
The title already explained everything, so the only thing left to do is grab some popcorns.
Top 5th:
Horimiya
Genre:
Comedy, Slice of life, Drama, Romance
Release Date:
10 Jan 2021
Story Summary:
“Hori” is the most popular and good-looking girl in school. But she doesn’t stay longer in school and goes straight home every day to look after his younger brother. One day a stranger brought her injured brother home and recognizes her. The boy was “Miyamura” a gloomy character in her class. But the interesting thing is that he was wearing earrings and looked like a cool dashing boy, unlike the one who was sitting idly in the class. The collision between these two started an exciting series of romance.
Top 4th:
Girlfriend Girlfriend
Genre:
Comedy, Romance
Release Date:
03 Jul 2021
Story Summary:
In rare cases, a girl agrees to be your girlfriend. The protagonist asks a girl out and she agrees to it. One day another beautiful girl come from nowhere and asks the boy to be friend with her. The protagonist feels himself lurching between the two because the new Girl was beautiful. So begins a series of unexpected romance.
Top 3rd:
Taisho Otome Fairy Tale
Genre:
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release Date:
09 Oct 2021
Story Summary:
The protagonist was the son of a wealthy family, but his life took a bad turn when his right arm become useless. He was no longer considered worthy by his father, so he was kicked out. Now the protagonist lives on thinking of it as the end of his life but one day his father bought him a bride to take care of him. When the girl came into his life his view of the world started getting wider. It’s a great romantic story that everyone should try to watch.
Top 2nd:
The Quintessential Quintuplets Season 2
Genre:
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release Date:
o8 January 2021
Story Summary:
The protagonist meets five girls who look like each other. So, a series of romance begins between the protagonists and these girls. Honestly, this anime should be on the top of the list. Creativity of Author was 100% in use while making this anime. The Romance level is also pretty high. You will definitely enjoy it.
Top 1st:
The Duke of Death and His Maid
Genre:
Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance
Release Date:
04 Jul 2021
Story Summary:
This anime is about a boy who was cursed by a witch. His Curse will drain out the life of anything he touches may it be a person or a flower. He was forced by his family to move into a large mansion away from the town, the boy was treated as if he never existed. However, he was also blessed with a Butler and a maid, who were always by his side. The maid “Alice” loves to tease him, and their romantic relationship grows much deeper. As the boy fell in love with the maid so he decided to break free from his curse.
Just remembering the romantic moments of this anime gives me chills. Being not able to touch the one you love is a curse no one wants.
The reason this anime is on the top first is every moment in this anime makes me want to watch this again and again.
