We can think of a few things better than sharing a good romance anime with your partner to enjoy some quality time together.
We understand how challenging is to find anime that both partners can agree on, so we have compiled a list of the best anime to watch as a couple.
This article will save you hours of searching and help you find the ideal series to enjoy together. We have included our opinions but we are sure this will make it even more enjoyable for your better half.
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15. Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie
Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie is one of the last romance anime released, with the first season ending only recently in 2022 with 12 episodes.
Shikimori seems like the perfect girl: she’s pretty, fun to be with, and sweet. Nevertheless, she has a cold dark side that emerges when necessary.
Her boyfriend, Izumi, loves to be around her when it happens, to calm her down and enjoy the moment as well.
The story is based on their couple’s life, and not as 2 people who have still fallen in love. That’s why you should watch it with your partner.
14. TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You
TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You is an anime released between 2020 and 2022 in 12 episodes.
The main characters are Nasa, a simple boy who one day meets the beautiful Tsukasa, in an encounter that seems written in destiny.
Deciding to go to her by crossing the street, the boy will be hit by a truck, but he still decides not to miss the chance to meet the girl, who comes to rescue him. The girl will accept the proposal to go out with him, but only if she promises to marry him.
TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You starts from some strange premises as you can see, and is rushed too. We will see the two get to know each other in a bizarre way, to get married quickly while still underage.
After that, we will see their life as a married couple with brief glimpses into the past.
If you like to get straight to the point and don’t like to watch the classic courtship scenes we can also recommend watching it, but we definitely can’t tell you that it’s a good anime.
13. Horimiya
Horimiya is one of the best romance anime in recent years, based on a Yonkoma manga, which is a collection of humorous strips.
It tells us the love affairs of Izumi, an introverted and quiet boy, and Kyoko, who is outgoing and friendly.
The 2 will manage despite their differences to understand and love each other, in an excellent romance that will keep us company throughout the story.
Horimiya despite being comic focuses on the physical and psychological growth of the protagonists and their friends.
It features some good and fleshed-out characters and mainly a wholesome couple that will melt your heart.
12. Say I Love You
Say I Love You is a scholastic romantic comedy that would melt the hearts of the toughest fans with its twists and tender moments.
Mei Tachibana has spent her 16 years without ever having a boyfriend or even friends. One day she ends up getting into a fight with Yamato Kurosawa, a popular boy, who begins at that moment to take a liking to the girl.
Their romance soon begins in a kinda unexpected way, when one night Yamato, to save Mei from a stalker, kisses her to pretend to be his boyfriend.
Say I Love You presents a mature and serious love story, with some comedy moments and much focus on the psychology of the characters. Not to mention that Yamato is one of the best cool MCs in romance anime in our humble opinion.
It’s full of wholesome moments, and excellent and relatable characters, featuring smooth animation for being released in 2012.
11. Your Name.
A real media phenomenon, hated by some but loved by many more. We are talking about Your Name, one of the most famous Makoto Shinkai movies.
Mitsuha is a high school student living in a rural town nestled in the mountains who dreams of living in Tokyo.
Taki, on the contrary, is a student who lives in downtown Tokyo. One day, they both dream of being in each other’s bodies. But is it really just a dream?
Your Name is a solid choice if you want to watch a romantic movie with your partner to witness some beautiful settings with fluid animations and a touch of supernatural, making it a perfect romance anime for guys too.
If you have not yet had a chance and have heard about it because of its enormous popularity, perhaps it’s the perfect occasion to watch it.
10. Wotakoi
Wotakoi is an 11-episode workplace romance anime based on a manga of the same name written and drawn by Fujita.
The series stars Narumi Momose, a serious and impeccable employee who hides from friends and colleagues the fact that she is an otaku and a nerd, who loves to play videogames.
But she will not be alone, because in the office where she works Hirotaka Nifuji, a charming old friend of hers lives his otakuhood head-on too.
In addition, Hanako Koyanagi, Narumi’s senpai, and her boyfriend Taro Kabakura are also otaku.
Wotakoi as you may have guessed highlights these 4 charismatic characters with their absurd interactions as the love between Narumi and Hirotaka blossoms.
Also in our opinion, Wotakoi is one of the best series to watch with your partner as it shows 2 extremely relatable and cute couples.
9. Toradora!
Toradora! began as a light novel series written by Yuyuko Takemiya and a manga adaptation by artist Zekkio.
The main character Ryuji Takagi, because of his creepy look and being the son of a yakuza, is kept at a distance and feared by his schoolmates.
In reality, he is a quiet and responsible boy, as well as fixated on cleanliness. Opposed to him we have Taiga Aisaka, feared for his heated disposition despite being of petite stature.
Toradora! is an incredibly entertaining romance, showing a love story that develops in a progressive and well-structured way, with many twists and turns.
We will see the two protagonists initially hate each other, then become closer friends and beyond in the most wholesome way possible.
8. Spy x Family
Spy x Family is undoubtedly one of the most popular anime of 2022, with an adaptation still ongoing and a season 2 planned to be released soon.
Twilight, one of the world’s top spies, has spent her life taking on undercover missions to make the world a better place.
One day, he receives a particularly difficult assignment, and to succeed he must form a temporary family and start a new life.
Joining him are the beautiful and mysterious Yor, and Anya, a little girl with mysterious powers they must care for.
Spy x Family is a wholesome anime with well-developed and entertaining characters.
It knows how to entertain like a few others with its comedic and action moments with one of the best romance subplot in recent years with Yor and Loid, which will give you cute moments.
7. Your Lie in April
Kousei Arima, the boy protagonist of the story, from an early age has always been an ace piano player, famous and recognized by many musicians even older than himself.
That was until he suffered the tragic loss of his mother, leading him to abandon music and start feeling depressed.
That is until he meets Kaori, a beautiful blond-haired violinist who plays by putting her whole soul into it. She will indeed bring back Kosei’s passion for music, but in a more carefree and lighter way than he was used to from his mother.
Your Lie in April focuses mainly on music, but it also has excellent romantic moments that will warm your heart.
However, it’s known for one reason in particular: it’s one of the best romance anime with a sad ending. So it’s recommended to have a good amount of tissues nearby if you decide to watch it.
6. His and Her Circumstances
His and Her Circumstances is one of the most popular 90’s romance anime, released in 26 episodes but not adapting the entire manga.
The anime follows Yukino Miyazawa, a model student who is active, beautiful, and good at sports. That is until she meets Souichiro Arima, an equally handsome and good-looking boy, who overshadows Yukino.
However, Yukino cannot accept this, and their rivalry begins, ultimately turning into something else.
This anime is a historical romance, showcasing one of the most famous and wholesome couples ever, who made history in the genre.
However, as mentioned before, the anime isn’t complete and doesn’t adapt the entire manga, so it’s recommended to finish reading the manga if the story has captivated you, as it certainly will.
5. Ore Monogatari!
The story follows the adventures of Takeo Goda, a 2-meter-tall, muscular student who doesn’t have much luck with girls. Every girl he likes ends up falling in love with his far more attractive best friend Makoto Sunakawa.
One day Takeo rescues a girl named Rinko Yamato from an attacker on a train, and so the 2 unexpectedly fall in love at first sight.
The original manga had good success in the East, even placing as the best manga for girls for multiple years.
And that’s certainly because of its super wholesome romance, its cute moments, and the presence of an unusual couple to say the least.
Takeo and Rinko are not the typical couple you see in anime, but that’s exactly why it works so well, and it’s perfect for watching together as a couple.
Kaguya-Sama: Love is War deals with small self-contained stories about the eternal psychological and love struggle between Miyuki Shirogane, distinguished student council president, and his deputy, Kaguya Shinomiya.
The only difference between the 2 is that Shirogane comes from a modest family, while Kaguya is extremely wealthy and popular.
Both are determined to get the other to confess their love first because you know, the one who gives in first loses, and they can’t afford it.
Kaguya-Sama: Love is War is an incredibly well-rounded anime and one of the best recommendations for watching with your partner.
You’ll find a perfect blend of comedy that will have you laughing out loud, cute moments, and a romance with little drama, all presented in a comedic and light-hearted manner.
A romance movie telling the story of Shouya Ishida and Shouko Nishimiya, two high school students that had a tumultuous relationship in elementary school.
Shouya was bullying Shouko due to her deafness, and he will apologize in high school to prove he was sorry about his past actions.
The two will soon become friends but this relationship will be threatened by their issues and the lingering depression of the girl.
A Silent Voice is one of the most famous and popular romance movies ever. This is because it’s rich in psychological themes related mainly to depression and romance with outstanding character development. So it comes along that this is a must if you like the romance anime with a depressed MC trope.
We highly recommend it to couples, even if they are beginners in the anime world.
2. From Me to You
From Me to You is a manga written by author Karuho Shiina winner of the prestigious Kodansha Award in 2008, a title of no small importance in the Japanese anime and manga scene.
The anime adaptation was released in 2010 with 25 episodes.
The main character, named Sawako, is derisively called Sadako by her classmates because she resembles the character of the same name in Ring, the Japanese version of the famous Western horror film The Ring.
One day she will make the acquaintance of Shota, a popular boy in their school, who will treat her with consideration. This unusual relationship will blossom love and give birth to one of the best romance anime in general.
From Me to You is perfect to watch with your partner, as it has a convincing start and showcases one of the best couples with lots of wholesome moments that will warm your heart.
1. Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
Based on Hajime Kamoshida’s light novel of the same name, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is a 2018 anime by CloverWorks.
The plot revolves around Sakuta Azusagawa, a high school boy who keeps to himself and has only two friends.
This is caused by the fact that rumors are circulating about him allegedly assaulting some boys. One day, while walking around the library, he runs into a girl dressed as a bunny.
The girl’s name is Mai Sakurajima, his senpai older than himas well as a professional and popular actress. The two will begin to discover each other, opening doors to their various past experiences.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is a complex romance, one of the best you can watch.
It has a unique and perfectly balanced mix of psychological elements and is one of the cutest stories in recent years, with Mai and Sakuta being a perfect couple.
Passionate about Japanese culture for years, serial devourer of manga, anime, and videogames that have now become part of my routine.
My favorite series? Goodnight Punpun and One Piece.
