Whether you’re romantic or not, if you’re looking for the romantic genre in anime, then you’re at the right place. Romance anime has a unique way of blending emotions and drama. Here’s our handpicked list of the top 10 romance anime series that every newcomer or anime fan should watch.
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1) Your Lie in April

Genre: Romance, Drama, Music
A pianist who’s lost his passion for music meets a girl who changed everything. This series is beautiful and, at the same time, emotional. If you’re too emotional, this series will break your heart in the best way possible.
2. Clannad and Clannad: After Story

Genre: Slice of Life, Drama, Romance
At first look, Clannad seems like a high school rom-com story, but if you stick with it, After Story takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions through love, loss, and life experience. It’s not just a romance anime.
3. Toradora

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
It’s a classic “opposites attract” story. A tsundere girl and a boy help each other with their crushes, only to discover feelings of their own. It’s packed with humour, heart, and some real emotional moments that will make you cry.
4. Kaguya-sama: Love is War

Genre: Comedy, Psychological, Romance
Love is a war, and whoever confesses first loses. Sounds interesting, right? This anime is a brilliant combination of romance and mind games between two high schoolers trying to get the other to say “I love you” first.
5. Fruits Basket

Genre: Supernatural, Drama, Romance
This anime has 3 seasons, and you will love it. This anime is about a family cursed to turn into zodiac animals when they are hugged by the opposite gender. This anime is really interesting to watch.
6. Horimiya

Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Romance
This anime depicts real-life romance and love experiences. It breaks the usual anime tropes with honest characters and wholesome romance. It’s refreshing and relatable.
7. ReLIFE

Genre: Romance, Drama, Slice of Life
This anime is about a 27-year-old NEET student who gets a second chance to relive his school years. It’s unique and relatable for viewers who think about their old days and, once in their lifetime, think about going back to the time where they used to be happy. This anime is a mix of adult emotions with youthful charm.
8. My Dress-Up Darling

Genre: Romance, Ecchi, Slice of Life
A shy boy who loves traditional dolls and a cosplayer girl—the chemistry of the duo is cute and spicy. This anime shows modern romance.
9. Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You

Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Romance
The anime is for fans of wholesome married life. A couple gets married out of the blue, and the series shows their adorable life. This anime has heartwarming moments that you will love.
10. Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day

Genre: Supernatural, Drama, Romance
This story is about a childhood friends group that reunites after a tragedy, and love plays a big role in their healing journey. It will definitely make you cry.