Top 25 Best Romance Anime to Watch with Your Girlfriend/Boyfriend
(2023) Top 25 Best Romance Anime to Watch with Your Girlfriend/Boyfriend
Gender has been a popular category for a long time. The slow plot development with love triangles and occasional bits of comedy make it an exciting genre.
There are also heartbreaking moments in some of them that will surely make you cry. So, what's better than having a anime date with your boyfriend/girlfriend and watching lovey-dovey anime while revealing your passionate otaku side.
Today we are going to prefer to love anime that you can watch with your loved ones. Most of these anime are very popular and have a strong fan base.
Some of them even appear on the list of best anime of all time. In these rankings, we also include animated films in addition to series, because their heartwarming stories are impossible to exclude.
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Top 25 Best Romance Anime To Watch With Your Girlfriend/Boyfriend Ranked
25) Rent a girlfriend
| Anime Name | I'm going to borrow it |
| MAL ratings | 7.11 |
| Number of episodes | 24 (2 seasons) |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio | TMS Entertainment |
| Where to watch | Crunchy roll |
the genre is forever incomplete without a pretend lover trope. Rent-a-Girlfriend is about Kazuya, a student, whose girlfriend suddenly dumps him.
To get over it, he sets up a date on an online app, meets her and becomes infatuated with her, although he realizes that she is anything but sweet and docile. Circumstances force them to become the lovers of Kazuya's family.
24) My little monster
| Anime Name | The monster next door |
| MAL ratings | 7.48 |
| Number of episodes | 13 |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio | Base of the brain |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Netflix |
There's a saying that opposites attract and that's certainly true for Shizuku and Haru. Shizuku is an overachiever with no friends and Haru is a delinquent who also has no friends.
When their paths cross, Haru announces that Shizuku is his friend and confesses his love for her. Can true love really blossom between these two contrasting yet similar teenagers?
23) Children Tsurezure
| Anime Name | Children of Tsurezure |
| MAL ratings | 7.57 |
| Number of episodes | 12 |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio | Studio Gokumi |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation |
Another very underrated anime follows My Little Monster in 23rd position. Tsurezure Children is a mix of many small stories with some hilarious moments to entertain fans.
We explore a variety of relationships within the same high school and how each of them navigates this complex emotion called love. Each of the characters are also connected through their various friendships and they all come together for one final episode at the end of the season.
22) 5 centimeters per second
| Anime Name | 5 centimeters per second |
| MAL ratings | 7.58 |
| Number of episodes | 1 (movie) |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Studio | CoMix corrugated films |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Netflix |
A heartbreaking love story can also be a good movie to watch on a date. Follow the journey of Takaki Toono and Akari Shinohara in this magnificent film directed by Makoto Shinkai.
Takaki and Akari explore the difficulties of their long-distance relationship as they grow apart with each passing day.
The film beautifully highlights the challenges faced by two people in a long distance relationship where in this film Takaki and Akari keep getting stuck in the past and as a result hurt their loved ones.
21) Oranges
| Anime Name | orange |
| MAL ratings | 7.62 |
| Number of episodes | 13 |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Science fiction |
| Studio | Telecom animated films |
| Where to watch | Crunchy roll |
With a great opening song and an engaging plot, Orange is one of the most underrated romance anime. Have you ever wondered how you would react if you received a message from your future self?
If yes, then this anime is perfect for you. It includes six main characters namely Naho, Kakeru, Hiroto, Takako, Hagita and Azusa. Apart from Kakeru, each of them received a letter from their future self to stop Kakeru from committing suicide and save him.
20) Blue Spring Walk
| Anime Name | Ao Haru Walk |
| MAL ratings | 7.64 |
| Number of episodes | 12 |
| Genres | Romance, Comedy |
| Studio | GI production |
| Where to watch | Crunchy roll |
There are few memories as sweet and beloved as first love. Blue Spring Ride is about Futaba who liked a boy in middle school. The boy liked her but didn't come to meet her where they were supposed to.
In high school, Futaba transformed into a tomboy. When she meets the boy, Kou, again, old feelings return to both.
19) Garden of Words
| Anime Name | Garden of Words |
| MAL ratings | 7.90 |
| Number of episodes | 1 (movie) |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Studio | CoMix corrugated films |
| Where to watch | Netflix, HIDE |
In this yet another beautiful film directed by Makoto Shinkai we meet a shoemaker, Takao Akizuki. He had the chance to meet Yukari Yukino in a beautiful garden on a rainy day.
This meeting proves to be a change in their lives, as they forget their hidden worries just by being together.
18) Wotakoi: Love is hard for Otaku
| Anime Name | Love is difficult for otaku |
| MAL ratings | 7.94 |
| Number of episodes | 11 + OVA (3 episodes) |
| Genres | Romance, Comedy |
| Studio | Photos A-1 |
| Where to watch | THAT |
Unlike most romance anime featuring teenagers, Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku focuses on adult relationships. It also works with a unique otaku relationship premise.
Narumi can't have a normal relationship because she's an otaku and a fujoshi. When she meets fellow otaku and childhood friend, Hirotaka, at her new job, the two strike up a relationship. Funny, realistic and sweet, it's the perfect anime to watch with your significant other.
17) Komi cannot communicate
| Anime Name | Mr. Komi has communism. |
| MAL ratings | 7.95 |
| Number of episodes | 24 (2 seasons) |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio | OLM |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
Komi is beautiful and popular but cannot interact with anyone because of her communication disorder. Thanks to this, she is very lonely and has never had any friends.
But at her new high school, she meets an ordinary boy named Tadano who patiently understands her and helps her make new friends. This anime is very sweet and wholesome. Watch it with your partner because it's one of the best romance anime out there.
16) Kimi ni Todoke: From me to you
| Anime Name | Deliver it to you |
| MAL ratings | 8:00 a.m. |
| Number of episodes | 37 (2 seasons) |
| Genres | Romance, Drama, Comedy |
| Studio | GI production |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation |
In this anime, we follow a 15-year-old girl, Sawako Kuronuma. After being severely misunderstood by her classmates, Sawako's high school life took a turn when she started talking with Kazehaya.
This opened new doors for her as she made new friendships and also began to strengthen her romantic relationship with Kazehaya.
15) Maid Sama!
| Anime Name | Maid Sama! |
| MAL ratings | 8.01 |
| Number of episodes | 26 |
| Genres | Romance, Comedy |
| Studio | JC Staff |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, HIDIVE |
Misaki Ayuzawa is the tough and pragmatic student council president of the recently renamed Seika Co-Ed High School. She secretly works as a waitress in a maid cafe but doesn't want anyone to know.
When the most popular boy in school and famous heartbreaker, Takumi Usui discovers her secret, feelings blossom between the two amidst much chaos and denial. With two very attractive main characters with steamy chemistry, this series is one of the best romance anime out there.
14) My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
| Anime Name | After all, my youth romantic comedy is fake. |
| MAL ratings | 8.01 |
| Number of episodes | 38 (3 seasons) |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Studio | Base of the brain |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, Shahid |
A great romance anime with brilliant life elements, Oregairu recently concluded its final season and was a major success. The story revolves around the two main characters Hachiman Hikigaya and Yukino Yukinoshita.
Seen as social misfits, they explore their messy school lives and make major changes not only in their lives but also in those of their classmates. In this process, these two polar opposite characters also begin to develop a strong bond with each other.
13) Toradora!
| Anime Name | Tora-dora! |
| MAL ratings | 8.09 |
| Number of episodes | 25 |
| Genres | Romance, Drama, Comedy |
| Studio | JCS Staff |
| Where to watch | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Funimation |
When best friends Ryuuji Takasu and Taiga Aisaka fall in love with each other, things get complicated very quickly. Watch these two characters cross paths and discover a completely unknown side of themselves.
As they try to help each other, they develop a good friendship and love begins to blossom between these four people.
12) Horimiya
| Anime Name | Horimiya |
| MAL ratings | 8:20 a.m. |
| Number of episodes | 13 |
| Genres | Romance, Comedy |
| Studio | Clover works |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation, Netflix, Animax Mongolia, Bahamut Anime Crazy, Bilibili, Pops, Wakanim |
A sweet story with an emotional core, Horimiya tells the story of two teenagers able to show themselves to each other.
The popular Hori and the brooding Miyamura never interact at school, but when their lives intersect outside, they discover a beautiful bond forming between them.
Horimiya charmingly shows a teenage relationship with all its thrilling moments and awkward situations.
11) Fruit basket
| Anime Name | Fruit basket |
| MAL ratings | 8.22 |
| Number of episodes | 63 (3 seasons) + 1 OVA |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Supernatural, Comedy |
| Studio | TMS Entertainment |
| Where to watch | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Funimation |
Fruits Basket is one of the best manga and its 2019 adaptation is undoubtedly the best romantic and drama anime in ages.
The story revolves around Tohru, a kind-hearted orphan whose life becomes entwined with the unfortunate Sohma family.
The series describes the characters and their emotions so well that you can't help but love it. This is truly one of the best romance anime of all time.
10) My darling dressing
| Anime Name | This Dressed Doll Falls in Love |
| MAL ratings | 8.27 |
| Number of episodes | 12 |
| Genres | Romance, slice of life |
| Studio | Clover works |
| Where to watch | Crunchyroll, Funimation, Aniplus TV, Bahamut Anime Crazy, Bilibili, Bilibili Global, Laftel, Wakanim, iQIYI |
This is a relatively new series and undoubtedly one of the best romance anime in recent years. It follows Wakana Gojo, a high school student who aims to make perfect hina dolls like his grandfather.
His lonely days end when the very popular Marine Kitagawa asks him to make clothes for her. It's the start of a beautiful friendship between the aspiring doll maker and tailor and the charming cosplayer and otaku.
9) Meteor with you
| Anime Name | Meteor with you |
| MAL ratings | 8:30 a.m. |
| Number of episodes | 1 (movie) |
| Genres | Fantasy, Drama, Romance |
| Studio | CoMix corrugated films |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
Watch another masterpiece from Makoto Shinkai as he takes things to the next level with stunning animations and a calming story.
Witness Hodaka Morishima whose life changes after meeting Hina Amano as they embark on an exciting adventure and change the weather.
During their journey, they overcome the obstacles that life throws at them by staying by each other's side and never letting go.
8) Anohana: the flower we saw that day
| Anime Name | We still don't know the name of the flower we saw that day. |
| MAL ratings | 8.32 |
| Number of episodes | 11 |
| Genres | Drama, Supernatural, Romance |
| Studio | Photos A-1 |
| Where to watch | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Funimation |
This story makes for one of the best anime for a date. In this beautiful series, we follow a group of childhood friends who are forced to reunite again after the spirit of one of their long-dead friends appears.
Consumed by pain and guilt, they relive their past and try to unravel the events of the fateful night years ago.
7) Kaguya-Sama: Love is war
| Anime Name | Kaguya-sama wants to confess ~A love battle between geniuses~ |
| MAL ratings | 8.41 |
| Number of episodes | 37 (3 seasons) + 1 OVA |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Studio | Photos A-1 |
| Where to watch | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Funimation |
In this romantic comedy, follow the journey of Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane, president and vice-president of the student council.
Although they have developed feelings and are the perfect couple for each other, neither wants to admit it. Watch them turn their love into a battlefield with the rule that the first to confess loses.
6) I want to eat your pancreas
| Anime Name | I want to eat your pancreas |
| MAL ratings | 8.56 |
| Number of episodes | 1 (movie) |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Studio | Studio VOLN |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
This movie grabs our attention with its original name but there are so many reasons to wonder about this anime. The story is about a lonely boy who befriends a popular girl in his class.
The young girl is cheerful and lively but suffers from a serious health condition. This film is utterly magnificent with its breathtaking and shocking twist.
5) Your lie in April
| Anime Name | Your lie in April |
| MAL ratings | 8:65 a.m. |
| Number of episodes | 22 |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Music |
| Studio | Photos A-1 |
| Where to watch | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Funimation |
This musical journey by talented musicians Kousei Arima and Kaori Miyazono takes 5th place on this list. Trapped in his past, Arima becomes unable to hear the sound of his own piano while Kaori helps him recover from this state with her soulful violin.
We watch their story as these two characters struggle with their struggles and the series leads to a heartbreaking ending.
4) Howl's Moving Castle
| Anime Name | the castle is moving |
| MAL ratings | 8.66 |
| Number of episodes | 1 (movie) |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Romance |
| Studio | Studio Ghibli |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
In this Studio Ghibli masterpiece, we follow the journey of wizard Howl and Sophie Hatter. Their lives take a sudden turn when Howl saves her from a worrying situation.
The vengeful Witch of the Waste becomes jealous and places a curse on Sophie, transforming her into a very old woman. Watch Howl and Sophie attempt to reverse this curse and their feelings for each other grow in the process.
3) Your name
| Anime Name | What is your name? |
| MAL ratings | 8.85 |
| Number of episodes | 1 (movie) |
| Genres | Romance, Drama, Supernatural |
| Studio | CoMix corrugated films |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
As we enter the top 3 rankings, the first to appear in the list is this masterpiece created by Makoto Shinkai. Your Name took the world by storm when it was released and even made a big splash for winning the Oscar.
In this stunning film, we follow Mitsuha Miyamizu and Taki Tachibana as they try to save a city from being wiped out by a meteor while living in different eras.
2) Clannad: After the story
| Anime Name | CLANNAD ~ AFTER THE STORY ~ Clannad after the story |
| MAL ratings | 8.94 |
| Number of episodes | 24 |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Supernatural |
| Studio | Entertainment in Kyoto |
| Where to watch | Shahid |
As we reach the end of this ranking, the anime becomes more and more tearful. This calming slice-of-life series with its emotional roller coaster makes for a fantastic watch.
As Tomoya Okazaki and Nagisa Furukawa overcome their personal problems and struggle in their daily lives, viewers are brought to tears in the latter parts of this anime.
1) A silent voice
| Anime Name | shape of a voice |
| MAL ratings | 8.94 |
| Number of episodes | 1 (movie) |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Studio | Entertainment in Kyoto |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
If you're willing to give a much-loved watch as a gift. Watch how the life of a delinquent Shouya Ishida changes after meeting Shouko Nishimiya.
The character development of Shouya and Shouko is exciting to watch as they grow and try to adapt to their changing lives. A clash of emotions and memories from the past entangles this series and makes it one of the most heartwarming stories ever told.
With this, we conclude our ranking of the best love anime to watch with your boyfriend/girlfriend. All the anime mentioned here are beautiful and unique in their own way and worth watching.
Makoto Shinkai has continued to create masterpieces over the years and it's no surprise to see four of his films appear in this ranking. We will be back with another top 25 article. Stay tuned until then.
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