
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 all time.
Top 10th:
My Girlfriend Is ShoBitch
Genre:
Comedy, Romance
Release Date:
11 Oct 2017
Story Summary:
The story is about a boy named Haruka who confesses to his dream girl and class representative Akiho Kousaka. She is a beautiful girl with an intelligent mind, but she might be a little harder for him to handle. Now after being his girlfriend, she suggests some activities that might be too much for our boy. So, beings a teen comedy and romantic life of our protagonist.
Top 9th:
Strike the Blood
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Release Date:
04 Oct 2013
Story Summary:
The story is set in a world where Primogenitor is the strongest vampire that should only exist in legends. One of these vampires is the Forth Primogenitor, who recently appeared in Japan. He is accompanied by 12 kenjuu who spread calamity over this world. To observe his actions, the government decided to dispatch a Magic User known as the sword Shaman.
An apprentice sword shaman wielding the Deadliest Anti-Primogenitor spirits spear was selected for this purpose. Now she has to keep an eye on the Primogenitor so that he remains under control.
What will happen when these two interacts? Don’t miss the action and romantic story of these two.
Top 8th:
Eromanga Sensei
Genre:
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release Date:
09 Apr 2017
Story Summary:
This “sibling romantic” story revolves around a boy named Masamune a novel artist in high school and his little sister sagiri, a shut-in girl who hasn’t left her room for an entire year. His brother has to make meals for her. These two are each other’s only family.
Masamune’s illustrator whose name is “eromanga”, draws extremely perverted drawings. Masamune has never met this illustrator but figured he was a disgusting otaku pervert, but when he found out the that the “eromanga-sensei” is his younger sister, chaos erupts between these two siblings.
Top 7th:
Snow White with the Red Hair
Genre:
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release Date:
07 Jul 2015
Story Summary:
In some cases, having beauty and unique hair is a disadvantage. A town girl named “Shirayuki” has Apple-Red hair and fascinating beauty. She has lived all her life in the kingdom of Tanbarun, until the Foolish Prince of the kingdom saw her and fell in love with her. He invites her to become his concubine. Shirayuki doesn’t want to restrict her fate, so she ran from her hometown to a neighboring country.
During her journey she meets an injured boy named Zen. Who helps her after she forcefully cured his wounds. After some hijinks during the journey, she finally reached the Clarines (neighboring country).
Top 6th:
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
Genre:
Slice of life, Comedy, Romance
Release Date:
13 Apr 2018
Story Summary:
This story is about a gaming-crazed otaku BL Fan and Creator who were good friends since middle school. After discovering that they work in the same company, they reunited after many years for the first time. Their daily life merged together. One night after a drinking party, they decided to date each other. But will it be a perfect relationship for these two? Find it out yourself.
This is an astonishing anime with plenty of romantic moments, ideal life should be like this. I 100% recommend this anime, so go on and watch it.
Top 5th:
Date a Live
Genre:
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Release Date:
31 Mar 2013
Story Summary:
This story is about a boy named Shido Itsuka who has the ability to seal spirit powers. The world is devastated by “spacequakes” which are caused by spirits. After coming across a mysterious girl his life took a sharp turn. His sister told him that the mysterious girl is one of the spirits who are the real cause of spacequakes. He also learned that his sister is the commander of an airship called Fraxinus. Her job is to protect the world from these catastrophes. She decided to make use of his mysterious powers. Shido can seal spirit powers, but he needs to make the spirit fall in love with him and kiss her.
An interesting storyline overflowing with romance and action. Definitely a good series to watch.
Top 4th:
Golden Time
Genre:
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release Date:
04 Oct 2013
Story Summary:
Our protagonist “Tada Banri” is lost after the opening ceremony of a private college. He runs into another lost freshman “Mitsuo”, and they hit it off at the college. Suddenly, a girl “Kaga kouko” appeared in front of them and handed Mitsuo a flower bouquet. She was his childhood friend who also came to this private college following Mitsuo. Kouko and Mitsuo promised to marry each other, but Mitsuo is not interested in her now. He wants to get rid of her, but tada banri finds her attractive. She also realizes that Mitsuo does not deserve her.
That’s enough spoilers for you guys, figure that rest out yourself.
Top 3rd:
Toradora!
Genre:
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release Date:
02 Oct 2008
Story Summary:
Our protagonist has the eyes of a delinquent, but he has a gentle personality. But due to his intimidating looks, he is hopeless about getting a girlfriend.
On the first day of the next session, he woke up and go to school to find out that he gets to be in the same class as his best friend and his crush, Minori. But he is devastated to see the school’s most dangerous person “Taiga Aisaka” who’s friends with Minori.
Interesting things started happening after the start of the new session. Here is the overview now finding out the rest is your job.
Top 2nd:
The Familiar of Zero
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Release Date:
03 Jul 2006
Story Summary:
The story of a girl named Louise who is called “Zero the Louise” at the Tristein Academy. She fails at every single magic. Every magic spell she cast tends to go wrong spectacularly. Now, she has an important aptitude test in which she has to summon a familiar who will serve her for the rest of his life.
Using all the magic, she was able to summon a Japanese boy named Hiraga Saito from another world. The boy and Louise both were surprised and scared, but the rules don’t allow a second attempt. Louise is stuck with him, and he is with her.
They both develop feelings for each other in this long journey. The reason this anime is on top 2nd in the romance anime list is the steady development in their love.
Top 1st:
Your Lie in April
Genre:
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release Date:
10 Oct 2014
Story Summary:
The story is about a piano prodigy Arima Kosei who dominated the competition of child musicians. But after his mother passed away who was also his instructor, he had a mental breakdown while performing on stage. His hearing ability was perfectly fine, but he wasn’t able to hear the sound of his piano.
He hasn’t touched the piano for two years and the view of his world started getting dull until one day everything changed.
Miyazono Kaori is a pretty, beautiful, and intelligent girl who has a caring personality and is also a violinist. She helps him return to the world of musicians. His life was full of meaning because of her, and the romantic story between a violinist and a pianist begins.
I gave you an overview of all the anime. Take your time Exploring this world.