If you’re looking for a new and fascinating concept you have ended up in the right article.
That’s because today we’re going to let you find out which are the best anime where the MC and the villain end up burying the hatchet by falling in love.
Just imagine how many fresh and innovative stories or how many great and unexpected twists can come out of this idea.
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10. Big Order
Big Order is a sci-fi fantasy anime that takes place in a world where certain individuals possess special powers known as Orders.
The story follows a high school student named Eiji Hoshimiya, who has the power to make anything he desires come true.
Ten years ago, Eiji’s power caused a great disaster known as the Great Destruction, which claimed the lives of many people and left the world in chaos.
Now under the control of an organization that can help him heal his only remaining family, his step-sister, he must do all he can to create a world where Orders can thrive.
Rin is a member of a group that seeks to stop Eiji from using his Order to harm others.
And despite their opposing goals, the two form a romantic connection over the course of the series due to her being bound to his proximity while being unable to kill him.
9. Maoyu ~ Archenemy & Hero
This 12-episode anime was produced by the studio Arms and aired in the Winter season of 2013.
The story takes place in a world where humans and demons have been at war for many years. The hero, Yuusha, is a brave and talented warrior that sets out on a mission to defeat the demon king and bring peace to the land.
However, when he confronts the demon king, he discovers that she is not the evil monster everybody thought she was.
The demon king, Maou, is indeed a brilliant strategist and visionary leader and proposes a partnership with the hero with her plan to end the war and bring prosperity to both humans and demons.
And throughout their journey, Maou and Yuusha develop a deep understanding and respect for each other, and their partnership blossoms into a romantic relationship.
Together, they will face numerous challenges and obstacles, but with their love and determination, they’ll find a way to succeed.
8. Black Cat
Black Cat is a 23-episode anime series based on the manga of the same name.
Train Heartnet, also called Black Cat, is an infamous assassin working for a secret organization called Chronos, with the task of eliminating Saya, an opponent of the association.
But when Train meets her, he will realize that perhaps she is not an enemy at all as he thought.
However, a dark conspiracy threatens the world, and Train and his allies find themselves caught up in a battle to stop it.
The romance between Train and Saya is a big part of Black Cat, along with the thrilling action scenes that will make this anime an emotional rollercoaster.
If you like tragic, action-packed stories full of mystery and twists and turns, with a love story that puts the morality of the mc in doubt, give it a chance.
7. Love after World Domination
Love after World Domination is a light-hearted hero parody with a romantic twist produced by Project No.9.
The Gelato 5 is a group of dedicated heroes sets on protecting Japan. Their greatest foe, Gecko, has been gaining strength thanks to their new combatant leader.
Fudou Aikawa is the leader of Ice Cream 5, and Magahara Desumi the charming leader of Gecko.
The two are supposed to be bitter enemies, but no one knows that secretly the two have feelings. This is the beginning of their intriguing love story.
Love after World Domination parodies the Sentai franchise as well as the Romeo and Juliet trope.
This results in a lot of fun situations where they have to cover up their romance in increasingly ridiculous ways. This anime is an excellent romantic comedy for those looking for something fun and easy to watch.
6. Darwin’s Game
Darwin’s Game is an 11-episode survival game anime produced by studio Nexus.
After receiving a mobile game invitation from his friend Hamada, Kaname Sudo accidentally presses the notification and gets bitten by the snake that will pop up from his phone.
After waking up from the snake bite, despite the warnings of his friend Kyoda, he opens the app again and finds himself in a deadly battle against a panda mascot.
Now thrust into a game where the stakes are life and death, Kaname must learn to play the game if he wants to survive.
And meanwhile, Shuka Karino is another player in the game, who will attempt to kill Kaname. But once his attempt is foiled, the two will become allies, and soon even more. But their relationship is complicated by the dangerous nature of the game.
Darwin’s Game is a classic and fairly stereotypical survival game anime, but if you like the genre, give it a chance.
5. The Future Diary
The Future Diary is a 26-episode psychological survival anime that premiered in the Fall of 2011.
The story follows Yukiteru Amano, an antisocial and depressed boy who records daily events on his cell phone as if talking to an imaginary friend named Deus Ex Machina, the lord of time.
But one day Deus suddenly becomes sentient and starts predicting future events. This leads to a deadly survival game where participants must kill each other and destroy their opponents’ future diaries to become the new god of time and space.
One of the main subplots of this anime is the popular love story between Yukiteru and the dangerous Yuno, the most popular yandere in the medium.
Her love will be as deep as it’s dangerous, even going so far as to kill to protect her beloved.
Then you will understand then that this makes her at the same time for her unpredictability a great ally, but also a fearsome enemy.
4. Masamune-kun’s Revenge
Masamune-kun’s Revenge is a 12-episode romance anime produced by Silver Link.
Masamune in middle school was a severely overweight boy, which is why he was often bullied, mainly by Aki, the girl he was in love with.
Determined to take his revenge, Masamune decided to put himself through training and lose weight, managing to present himself in high school as an athletic and attractive boy.
Moreover, he decides to enroll in the same high school as Aki to get revenge on her.
Will he succeed in his intent, or the two will fall in love?
Masamune-kun’s Revenge is one of the best examples of a love story where two enemies end up falling in love.
The love story between the two mc is complex and intricate but at the same time satisfying.
3. Beyond the Boundary
This 12-episode anime was made by Kyoto Animation whose other works include Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid and Violet Evergarden.
Akihito Kanbara is a half-human, half-yomu with the power to regenerate wounds.
One day he runs into Mirai Kuriyama, a girl with special powers and a yomu hunter.
The two, despite being each other’s sworn enemies, decide to form an alliance to face the impending danger, which will develop into even deeper feelings as they will discover their dark pasts.
Beyond the Boundary is an interesting anime with a versatile and complete story, alternating between comedy and mystery, action and romance moments.
2. The Devil is a Part-Timer
The Devil is a Part-Timer is a 13-episode anime adapted from the Light Novel of the same name.
The demon king is finally one step away from conquering his world when he’s suddenly mysteriously transported to Tokyo.
And instead of getting discouraged, he decides to conquer this new world too. But first, he needs to conform to society and make some money. So, he starts working part-time at a fast-food restaurant.
But this does not mean that he will be outside of trouble and danger, as Emi Yusa, the hero of his old world, has pursued Satan to planet Earth to defeat him for good.
But who knows if this change of pace will make them bury the war hatchet?
The Devil is a Part Timer! is a unique and incredibly underrated isekai. Its story is incredibly entertaining and almost a parody of the genre, with top-level comic and action moments.
1. Kaguya-Sama: Love is War
Kaguya-Sama: Love is War is one of the best and more popular romance anime in recent years.
Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya are the most popular students at Shuichin Academy, as well as its president and vice president.
They’re both in love with each other, but their stubborn and proud personalities prevent them from confessing, seeing it as a sign of defeat.
Because love is war, and so begins their psychological game!
Miyuki and Kaguya are actually each other’s villains, although the story is mostly comic and romantic, which makes this anime simply perfect for this list.
There is no excuse, if you like the trope of villains falling in love you simply can’t miss this anime.
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