Top 36 Happy Ending Romantic Anime Shows 2024
(Updated) Top 36 Romance Anime Shows of All Time with Happy Ending 2024
One of the most popular genres of , the romance genre has grown from its reputation of being just for girls and has instead come to encompass audiences of different age groups and genders.
Several shows give you just the right amount of serotonin boost as you see the characters struggle with their inner conflicts but ultimately get a happy ending.
We go to these shows with the hope of watching something refreshing and sharing the experience of two people finding happiness in each other.
This list will give you some of the best romances where the main characters manage to secure a happy ending.
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Top 36 romantic animated series with a happy ending
36) Tomo-chan is a girl!
| Name | Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko! |
| IMDb ratings | 7.54 |
| Gender | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio(s) | Lay-duce |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Aniplus TV |
Recently famous, Tomo-chan Is A Girl! is one of my favorite rom-com anime of all time. Currently it is streaming anime so you can watch it if you want a rollercoaster of feelings. But his Fumita Yanagida manga is already finished and believe me till the end, you will enjoy his funniest rom-com.
The story revolves around two very close friends, Tomo Aizawa and Junichirou "Jun" Kubota. They share everything, train and live like the best brothers ever. But the twist comes when Tomo falls in love with Jun. Now, don't take it as a BL anime because Tomo is a girl with a tomboy nature, that's why Jun considers her his girlfriend. So how will Tomo escape from Jun's brothers' area?
35) Nisekoi: False love
| Name | Nisekoi |
| MAL ratings | 7.58 |
| Gender | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio(s) | TREE |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation, Netflix |
Nisekoi: False Love is the story of Raku Ichijou, a first-year student who lives a normal school life and loves spending time with his middle school crush, Kosaki Onodera.
He is the sole heir of an intimidating Yakuza family, but he does not want to be involved in the family business; all he wants is a good love life.
One day, the American Bee Hive Gang invades his family territory, and the situation has become so complicated that he has to pretend to have a fake relationship with Chitoge Kirisaki, who is the daughter of the leader of Bee Hive and the same age .
However, in reality, Raku and Kirisaki hate each other. Now the environment has become the place where Raku has to live different lives with Kirisaki and Kosaki. But things get exciting when more and more girls from the past start showing up in his life. Now how will Raku deal with them all?
34) Plastic Souvenirs
| Name | Plastic souvenirs |
| MAL ratings | 7.91 |
| Gender | Drama, Romance, Science fiction |
| Studio(s) | Doga Kobo |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation |
This one is exceptional in the list. It's a romantic anime with a sad ending. We prefer this show because of its good plot. It is a Japanese anime television series directed by Yoshiyuki Fujiwara and produced by Doga Kobo.
It is the plot of a future where humans live alongside androids (having the same appearances, emotions and memories as humans). The story revolves around Tsukasa Mizugaki, an 18-year-old protagonist who falls in love with a Giftia/android named Isla. But the twist comes when he knows that Isla is nearing the end of her life.
33) Hello everyone
| Name | Hi world |
| MAL ratings | 7.51 |
| Gender | Drama, Romance, Science fiction |
| Studio(s) | Graphine |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
A unique take on a romantic animated film with a sci-fi setting, Hello World is set in Kyoto in the futuristic year of 2027. The story follows the adventures of a young teenager Naomi Katagaki as he struggles to save his classmate Ichigyo Ruri who was injured after being struck by lightning.
He is aided in this endeavor by his future self. The story has several twists and turns, all of which lead to an ending that no one would have imagined.
32) Sankaréa
| Name | Sankarea: Eternal love |
| MAL ratings | 7.29 |
| Gender | Comedy, Horror, Romance, Supernatural, Ecchi |
| Studio(s) | Studio Deen |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation |
A fantasy tale of love and zombies, the plot follows the story of a high school student, Furuya Chihiro, and his attachment to a zombie girl, Sanka Rea, who attempts to destroy herself.
But fails as she drinks the resurrection potion thinking it's poison, after which she ends up as a zombie.
The interactions they both share are enjoyable to watch as Furuya and Sanka fall for each other.
31) Sukitte ii na yo
| Name | Say I love you.” |
| MAL ratings | 7.42 |
| Gender | Drama, Romance |
| Studio(s) | Zexcs |
| Where to watch | HIDE |
Translated as “Say, I Love You,” this series is about the shy and introverted Tachibana Mei as she attracts the attention of the bright and popular Kurosawa Yamato and their ensuing friendship.
Although the confession takes place quite early in the series, it chronicles how the two of them explore their relationship and overcome the struggles they face along the way. A delicious story, this series will leave you wanting to know more.
30) Tamako Love Story
| Name | Tamako's love story |
| MAL ratings | 7.92 |
| Gender | Award-winning, Romance, Slice of life |
| Studio(s) | Entertainment in Kyoto |
| Where to watch | HIDE |
The follow-up film to the popular Tamako Market, this film primarily focuses on Kitashirakawa Tamako as she enters her final year of high school.
Along with her, we also see the struggles of her childhood friend Ooji Mochizou as he tries to express his love towards Tamako.
The audience is allowed to follow each of the characters as they go through various trials to have a happy ending.
29) Summer Wars
| Name | Summer Wars |
| MAL ratings | 8.03 |
| Gender | Award-winning, Comedy, Science fiction |
| Studio(s) | Crazy's house |
| Where to watch | THAT |
Another sci-fi romance, this film tells the story of an eleventh-grade math genius who unknowingly hacks into the digital world after solving a complex problem that has the potential to destroy the Earth.
Even if romance is not at the center of this film, we still find the progressive development of Koiso and Shinohara.
28) Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
| Name | Maid Sama! |
| MAL ratings | 8.01 |
| Gender | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio(s) | JCS Staff |
| Where to watch | HIDIVE, Crunchyroll |
A classic of the romance anime genre, Kaichou wa Maid-sama tells the story of Misaki and Usui who find themselves at a crossroads when Usui discovers Misaki's work even though high school students are not supposed to work.
This rivalry soon brings them closer together as both begin to depend on each other and grow closer to form a relationship that is both fun and loving.
27) Kishuku Gakkou no Juliette
| Name | Juliette boarding school |
| MAL ratings | 7:45 a.m. |
| Gender | Action, Comedy, Romance |
| Studio(s) | LIDEN FILMS |
| Where to watch | THAT |
Translated from Boarding School Juliet, this film is inspired by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, where the leaders of two opposing dormitories fall in love with each other.
The story follows the journey as they struggle to keep their relationship a secret from the other roommates and try to maintain their relationship.
26) Demo Chuunibyou Koi ga Shitai!
| Name | Love, Chunibyo and other delusions! |
| MAL ratings | 7.71 |
| Gender | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio(s) | Entertainment in Kyoto |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation |
The full name is Love, Chunibyo and Other Delusions, this series tells the story of Togashi Yuta, who tries to leave his embarrassing past behind. But then he meets the young girl, Takanashi Rikka, who is not afraid to show her own delusions in public.
We see their relationship move from one-sided interest to mutual admiration where both learn to accept who they are towards the end.
25) Tada-kun wa Koi wo Shinai
| Name | Tada never falls in love |
| MAL ratings | 7.57 |
| Gender | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio(s) | Doga Kobo |
| Where to watch | HIDE |
The story follows Tada Mitsuyoshi and her chance meeting with Teresa Wagner, a transfer student from the fictional European country of Larsenburg.
They eventually become classmates, and as the story progresses, Tada and her love of photography is something that Teresa finds increasingly interesting as their relationship develops as well.
24) Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii
| Name | Wotakoi: Love is difficult for Otaku |
| MAL ratings | 7.94 |
| Gender | Romance |
| Studio(s) | Photos A-1 |
| Where to watch | THAT |
Wotakoi or Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii is an office romance that follows the story of Momose Narumi, a fujoshi and Nifuji Hirotaka, as well as gaming otaku and their relationship.
From the first episode, these two decide to become a couple, and as the story progresses, they begin to fall in love and care for each other. Along with other interesting side characters like Kabakura Taro and Koyanagi Hanako.
The plot gives us insight into the world of anime and its fans and how these aspects bring all of these characters closer to each other.
23) Tsuki ga Kirei
| Name | Tsuki ga Kirei |
| MAL ratings | 8.07 |
| Gender | Romance |
| Studio(s) | feel. |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation |
This series shows the lives of Azumi Kotaro and Mizuno Akane as they enter the third year at their high school and are put in charge of the sports festival equipment.
Tsuki ga Kirei doesn't have an extraordinary story, but what makes it so special is how it manages to make the most of mundane life experiences and show people gradually falling in love with each other.
22) Tenki no Ko
| Name | Meteor with you |
| MAL ratings | 8:30 a.m. |
| Gender | Award-winning, Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Studio(s) | CoMix corrugated films |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
Tenki no Ko or Weathering with You by Makoto Shinkai, is a film that follows the adventures of Hodaka Morishima as he runs away from home and arrives in Tokyo, meeting Amano Hina, whom he meets at a McDonald's.
Hina can control the weather, and as the story progresses, we see what kind of trials and turmoil this brings.
With top-notch animation and a gripping story, this film is truly a treat for the eyes.
21) Kotonoha no Niwa
| Name | The garden of words |
| MAL ratings | 7.90 |
| Gender | Drama, Romance |
| Studio(s) | CoMix corrugated films |
| Where to watch | Netflix, HIDE |
Kotonoha no Niwa or Garden of Words is another 2013 Shinkai film about 15-year-old Akizuki Takao and 27-year-old Yukino Yukari as they keep meeting at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden on rainy mornings.
As the story progresses, these two seek comfort in each other, and this film is about the development of their relationship and how mutual admiration turns into love.
20) KimiKiss Pure Red
| Name | KimiKiss: Pure red |
| MAL ratings | 7.28 |
| Gender | Drama, Romance |
| Studio(s) | JCS Staff |
| Where to watch | HIDE |
The series follows the lives of three girls, Sanada Kouichi, Aihara Kazuki and their childhood friend Mizusawa Mao, as they try to navigate high school and deal with various romantic problems.
Focusing on the bond these three share, the story shows how, despite the ups and downs that come with adolescence, things work out for the best in the end.
19) Kanojo 3D: Real Girl
| Name | Real girl |
| MAL ratings | 6.85 |
| Gender | Romance |
| Studio(s) | Hoods Entertainment |
| Where to watch | Netflix, HIDE |
Tsutsui Hikari is a socially inept boy who prefers to live in his world of anime and games, because of which he is constantly ridiculed by his classmates.
He meets the infamous Igarashi Iroha, even though he tries to stay away from her. They end up being together as they escape the labels people attach to them and rediscover themselves.
18) Akagami no Shirayuki-hime
| Name | Snow White with Red Hair |
| MAL ratings | 7.76 |
| Gender | Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Studio(s) | Bone |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation |
This series tells the story of a red-haired girl named Shirayuki, who is rejected by Prince Zen Wistalia when the prince of his country tries to make her his concubine.
Promising to repay his debt to him, Shirayuki aspires to become an herbalist, and the story explores their lives as they both learn to support and support each other as several friends and enemies come and go in their lives.
17) Clannad
| Name | Clannad |
| MAL ratings | 8:00 a.m. |
| Gender | Drama, Romance, Supernatural |
| Studio(s) | Entertainment in Kyoto |
| Where to watch | Funimation, HIDIVE |
Clannad tells the story of delinquent Okazaki Tomoya who befriends Furukawa Nagisa, who has been held back for a year due to a serious illness but now wants to restart the school drama club.
The series goes beyond the idea of love and attempts to explore how humans try to overcome obstacles they might face in life.
Okazaki learns something from each of the girls in the club and, when the time comes, also learns something himself.
16) Golden Time
| Name | Golden age |
| MAL ratings | 7.74 |
| Gender | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Studio(s) | JCS Staff |
| Where to watch | HIDE |
Golden Time follows the story of Tada Banri as he attempts to recover from his retrograde amnesia, the result of an accident. He meets Kaga Koko, his childhood friend, and struggles with his memories as he meets new people and experiences.
When his new life begins, he meets Kouko Kaga, the most beautiful girl in school. So how does his life change when he meets the most beautiful girl?
15) Itsudatte Bokura no Koi wa 10 cm Datta
| Name | Our love has always been 10 centimeters apart. |
| MAL ratings | 7.47 |
| Gender | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Studio(s) | Lay-duce |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation |
This series covers the story of two individuals, Aida Miou and Serizawa Haruki. Although they are very close to each other, they never cross that line to form a relationship.
As they reach their senior year of high school, they, along with their friends, try to decide their future and how to deal with the emotions they have been hiding from. Aida and Serizawa seek to overcome the barrier they have placed between them.
14) Just because!
| Name | Just because ! |
| MAL ratings | 7.24 |
| Gender | Drama, Romance |
| Studio(s) | Pine Jam |
| Where to watch | HIDE |
Izumi Eita has just returned to his hometown after being away for almost four years, after which he reunites with all his friends, including his never-confessed middle school crush, Natsume Mio.
But his feelings for someone else form a web through which all the characters must navigate to get to the point where they would be truly happy.
13) Kimi no na wa
| Name | Your name. |
| MAL ratings | 8.85 |
| Gender | Award-winning, Drama, Supernatural |
| Studio(s) | CoMix corrugated films |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
Makoto Shinkai's most famous film, Kimi no Na Wa or Your Name, is one of the highest-grossing films of all time in Japan. It shows the story of Miyamizu Mitsuha from a rural village and Tachibana Taki from Tokyo as they swap bodies in their sleep.
With brilliant animation and a satisfying ending, this film set many records in the way it shows the relationship that develops between Taki and Mitsuha as they not only swap bodies but also their very lives.
12) Kokoro Connect
| Name | Kokoro Connect |
| MAL ratings | 7.76 |
| Gender | Drama, Romance, Supernatural |
| Studio(s) | SILVER LINK. |
| Where to watch | HIDIVE, Crunchyroll |
Kokoro Connect is much more than just a romance of two people falling in love.
As the five members of the Student Cultural Society appear to randomly swap bodies, they become aware of each other's scars and emotional issues, which creates divisions and dissonance between them.
But ultimately, these issues bring them closer together as they begin to understand and care for each other.
11) Oreshura
| Name | Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru |
| MAL ratings | 6.94 |
| Gender | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio(s) | Photos A-1 |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation |
This series follows the story of high school student, Kido Eita, as he tries to complete high school without getting involved in any kind of love or romance, thanks to the past trauma left by his parents who divorced, found new partners, and leaving him behind.
But this plan goes awry when he is approached by the most popular girl in school to form a fake relationship so people will stay away from her.
As Eita tries to balance this with the other girls vying for his attention, the story often takes hilarious turns and manages to be a good watch.
10) Rakudai Kishi no cavalry
| Name | Chivalry of a Failed Knight |
| MAL ratings | 6.94 |
| Gender | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio(s) | Photos A-1 |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation |
A fantasy tale set in a world where some humans have supernatural abilities that allow them to materialize pieces of equipment known as "Devices". »
From Their Soul, the story follows Kurogane Ikki, the worst student in school, who ends up becoming the roommate of the best student, Stella Vermillion.
We can see how Kurogane tries to overcome the label given to him by working hard and being helped by Stella, and their friendship eventually develops into something deeper.
9) Oranges
| Name | Orange |
| MAL ratings | 7.62 |
| Gender | Drama, Romance, Science fiction |
| Studio(s) | Telecom animated film |
| Where to watch | Crunchy roll |
On her first day of high school, Naho Takamiya receives a strange letter. Surprisingly, this letter comes by itself, 10 years from now.
After seeing the incidents described in the letter happen, she begins to believe them. This letter implies Naho's regrets and the mistakes she made in the past.
And her biggest regret is not being able to save her crush, Kakeru Naruse. This is a very good romantic anime series that also focuses on the supporting cast.
There is also a sort of sequel film to this series, which ties things together better. Rest assured, this anime will end on a very happy note now that Naho knows what to do.
8) ReLIFE
| Name | ReLIFE |
| MAL ratings | 7.98 |
| Gender | Drama, Romance |
| Studio(s) | TMS Entertainment |
| Where to watch | Crunchy roll |
A manga written in the form of a webtoon then adapted into an anime, ReLIFE tells the story of Kaizaki Arata, 27, who is offered the chance to appear ten years younger in order to be able to return to high school and repeat his studies. his life.
He accepts the offer and what follows is his second time as a high school student where he makes several new friends and learns things that help him become a better person.
Hishiro Chizuru is his classmate, and she also becomes the person he trusts the most and also considers her closest to him as their friendship continues to grow stronger.
7) The Bunny Girl Senpai
| Name | Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai |
| MAL ratings | 8:25 a.m. |
| Gender | Drama, Romance, Supernatural |
| Studio(s) | Clover works |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation |
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Bunny Girl Senpai or simply Bunny Girl Senpai as it is usually called is a show that contains elements of magical realism.
It follows the story of Azusagawa Sakuta when he meets a girl dressed as a rabbit in the library where no one else can see her.
She ends up being Sakurajima Mai, a very famous child actress with "teen syndrome", which makes people forget about her.
Over the course of the story, Sakuta and Mai eventually fall in love and meet other friends who also suffer from this problem.
6) Toradora!
| Name | Toradora! |
| MAL ratings | 8.09 |
| Gender | Drama, Romance |
| Studio(s) | JCS Staff |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation |
Another classic romance anime, this story is about Takasu Ryuji and Aisaka Taiga as they each try to help each other get closer to their crushes, who are each other's best friends.
But all their plans usually backfire, and little by little they begin to get closer to each other.
Having several moments of levity, this show is all about looking beyond physical appearances as the two discover something that others fail to see in each other.
5) Josée, the tiger and the fish
| Name | Josée to Tora in Sakana-tachi |
| MAL ratings | 8.4 |
| Gender | Drama, Romance |
| Studio(s) | Bone |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
If you're looking for a short, great romance film, then this would be the perfect film for all your binge-watching plans.
The film follows the story of Tsuneo Suzukawa, a university student struggling to survive, and Kumiko, a girl in a wheelchair.
They both meet in a chance meeting, and Kumiko's grandmother asks Tsuneo to become the caretaker for Kumiko, who likes to be called Josée.
Tsuneo uses this opportunity to earn more money but soon feels like quitting because of Josée's attitude. Only after witnessing her true feelings and wishes did Tuseno fully understand Josée.
The rest of the film follows them as they slowly come to terms with their own feelings and dreams.
4) Yesterday we were uttate
| Name | Sing "Yesterday" for me |
| MAL ratings | 6.89 |
| Gender | Drama, Romance |
| Studio(s) | Doga Kobo |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Netflix |
A series about accepting the past and facing the future that is about to come, Yesterday wo Utatte or Sing “Yesterday” for Me.
It goes beyond a simple romantic anime and attempts to unravel complex human emotions that are usually left behind by painful pasts and stories.
It tells the story of Uozumi Rikuo who works at a convenience store and his attempts to try to get in touch with his old friend Morinome Shinako who is having problems.
3) Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
| Name | Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata |
| IMDb ratings | 7.48 |
| Gender | Comedy, Romance, Ecchi, Harem |
| Studio(s) | Photos A-1 |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation, Netflix |
Although it is primarily a harem series, Saekano has its romantic moments. The series also has a true happy ending where the main character falls in love with one of the girls and they live happily ever after.
The series follows an otaku, Tomoya Aki, who wants to create a game. To do this, he begins to recruit his friends Eriri Spencer Sawamura and Utaha Kasumigaoka.
Very quickly, he also found his inspiration for the heroine of his game after watching the beautiful Megumi Katou. How their lives will change during the process of creating the game is the rest of the story.
2) My teen romantic comedy SNAFU
| Name | Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. |
| MAL ratings | 8.01 |
| Gender | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio(s) | Base of the brain |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, HIDIVE |
Yahari Ore no Seishun Lovcom wa Machigatteiru or Oregairu as it is abbreviated follows the story of pessimistic, cynical and introverted Hikigaya Hachiman who is forced to join his school's service club by his teachers.
There he is joined by two other girls, each with their own problems, and this series follows their journeys as they struggle to bring some semblance of stability into their lives with each other's help.
Hikigaya may be the opposite of what a stereotypical romantic protagonist is supposed to be, but it's this realism that makes him one of the most beloved characters of all time.
1) Kaguya-sama: Love is war
| Name | Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen |
| MAL ratings | 8.41 |
| Gender | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio(s) | Photos A-1 |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation, Netflix |
Arguably one of the best romantic animated series ended very recently. The Kaguya-sama manga was completed very recently and ended on a happy note, as we hoped.
Kaguya Sama follows the daily life of the Shuchiin Academy Student Council. Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya are at the top of the Student Council as well as their academy.
However, both know and understand that each of them has feelings for the other. But the first to confess his feelings loses, and he continues this game.
How long will Miyuki and Kaguya continue this game before confessing their feelings for each other?
This is a summary of romantic anime with a happy ending. You can browse any of these anime.
They all have good and extraordinary plots. Fans can watch many anime officially from or . We will come back with another article. Until then, stay tuned with us.
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