Best Romance Anime to Watch Right Now

Why Watch: Rated 8.96/10, Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Ultra Romantic stands out for its execution of the Best Romance Anime genre. It is widely considered a masterpiece, praised for its character depth and stunning animation.

The elite members of Shuchiin Academy's student council continue their competitive day-to-day antics. Council president Miyuki Shirogane clashes daily against vice-president Kaguya Shinomiya, each fighting tooth and nail to trick the other into confessing their romantic love. Kaguya struggles within the strict confines of her wealthy, uptight family, rebelling against her cold default demeanor as she warms to Shirogane and the rest of her friends. Meanwhile, council treasurer Yuu Ishigami suffe...

Why Watch: Rated 8.94/10, Fruits Basket: The Final stands out for its execution of the Best Romance Anime genre. It is widely considered a masterpiece, praised for its character depth and stunning animation.

Hundreds of years ago, the Chinese zodiac spirits and their god swore to stay together eternally. United by this promise, the possessed members of the Souma family shall always return to each other under any circumstances. Yet, when these bonds shackle them from freedom, it becomes an undesirable burden—a curse. As head of the clan, Akito is convinced that he shares a special connection with the other Soumas. While he desperately clings to this fantasy, the rest of the family remains isolated an...

Why Watch: Rated 8.93/10, Clannad: After Story stands out for its execution of the Best Romance Anime genre. It is widely considered a masterpiece, praised for its character depth and stunning animation.

Tomoya Okazaki and Nagisa Furukawa have graduated from high school, and together, they experience the emotional rollercoaster of growing up. Unable to decide on a course for his future, Tomoya learns the value of a strong work ethic and discovers the strength of Nagisa's support. Through the couple's dedication and unity of purpose, they push forward to confront their personal problems, deepen their old relationships, and create new bonds. Time also moves on in the Illusionary World. As the pla...

Why Watch: Rated 8.69/10, Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen stands out for its execution of the Best Romance Anime genre. It is widely considered a masterpiece, praised for its character depth and stunning animation.

When mankind's savagery surpasses his fear of death, there is little hope for those who wish to live honest lives. Beneath a full moon, a young boy witnesses the murder of the bandits who had enslaved him, and is then christened with a new name by the man who rescued him. This boy is Shinta, now known as Kenshin Himura, and he is destined to become a swordsman. The softness of his heart does not befit the occupation, but his desire to protect the innocent is absolute. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Ken...

Why Watch: Rated 8.67/10, Howl no Ugoku Shiro stands out for its execution of the Best Romance Anime genre. It is widely considered a masterpiece, praised for its character depth and stunning animation.

That jumbled piece of architecture, that cacophony of hissing steam and creaking joints, with smoke billowing from it as it moves on its own... That castle is home to the magnificent wizard Howl, infamous for both his magical prowess and for being a womanizer—or so the rumor goes in Sophie Hatter's small town. Sophie, as the plain daughter of a hatmaker, does not expect much from her future and is content with working hard in the shop. However, Sophie's simple life takes a turn for the excitin...

Why Watch: Rated 8.64/10, Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso stands out for its execution of the Best Romance Anime genre. It is widely considered a masterpiece, praised for its character depth and stunning animation.

Kousei Arima is a child prodigy known as the "Human Metronome" for playing the piano with precision and perfection. Guided by a strict mother and rigorous training, Kousei dominates every competition he enters, earning the admiration of his musical peers and praise from audiences. When his mother suddenly passes away, the subsequent trauma makes him unable to hear the sound of a piano, and he never takes the stage thereafter. Nowadays, Kousei lives a quiet and unassuming life as a junior high s...

Why Watch: Rated 8.62/10, Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai? Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen stands out for its execution of the Best Romance Anime genre. It is widely considered a masterpiece, praised for its character depth and stunning animation.

After a slow but eventful summer vacation, Shuchiin Academy's second term is now starting in full force. As August transitions into September, Miyuki Shirogane's birthday looms ever closer, leaving Kaguya Shinomiya in a serious predicament as to how to celebrate it. Furthermore, the tenure of the school's 67th student council is coming to an end. Due to the council members being in different classes, the only time Kaguya and Miyuki have to be together will soon disappear, putting all of their cu...

Why Watch: Rated 8.57/10, Nana stands out for its execution of the Best Romance Anime genre. It is widely considered a masterpiece, praised for its character depth and stunning animation.

Departing from their respective hometowns, two young women with identical names are brought together in their pursuit of new beginnings. With their hearts set on going to Tokyo, Nana Komatsu dreams about blissful love, while Nana Osaki aims for a successful music career. The former has a cheerful and friendly nature, but her naivety has steered her romantic life astray until she meets her dependable boyfriend—Shouji Endo. Without letting herself be dismayed by Shouji's decision to study in Toky...

Why Watch: Rated 8.51/10, Kara no Kyoukai Movie 5: Mujun Rasen stands out for its execution of the Best Romance Anime genre. It is widely considered a masterpiece, praised for its character depth and stunning animation.

In November 1998, a double homicide occurs at the newly constructed Ogawa apartment complex in the heart of Mifune City. The murderer, Tomoe Enjou, has fled in a panic. To his astonishment, he is not pursued by the police and news of the incident has not been reported through media outlets. After Shiki Ryougi defends Tomoe from a group of thugs, she allows him to use her residence as a hideout. However, a few days later, Tomoe is shaken to discover that his mother is alive, even though he is con...

Why Watch: Rated 8.40/10, Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen stands out for its execution of the Best Romance Anime genre. It delivers a solid experience that fans of the genre will appreciate.

At the renowned Shuchiin Academy, Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya are the student body's top representatives. Ranked the top student in the nation and respected by peers and mentors alike, Miyuki serves as the student council president. Alongside him, the vice president Kaguya—eldest daughter of the wealthy Shinomiya family—excels in every field imaginable. They are the envy of the entire student body, regarded as the perfect couple. However, despite both having already developed feelings...