The craze with romance is something that’s been going on for ages whether it’s the budding romance or the heartbreaks and with all the films and series adapting the romantic culture, anime is something that is not left behind in this matter. Anime has not only limited itself to the horror or action-thriller genre but has also made space for a romantic comedy to make its fans experience its diversity. Romantic anime has in the same way snatched the limelight with swearing to make its fans feel the love and the sense of commitment among the characters.
They will surely make you feel all those romantic feelings and make your heart glow. The plot, the acting and the dialogues will transport you into a world of unrealistic sensations and the romance will spur you into becoming passionate about it. Watching these romantic animes will make sure to refresh your mind this weekend and kickstart Monday with a fresh new mind. In this article, we will be talking about the top 7 romantic anime series that you can absolutely give watch this week to brew those deep-seated feelings within yourself.
Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You
No. Of season: 2
Release date: 3rd October 2020
Ratings: 7.7
Viewing platform: Crunchyroll
It’s a romantic series about a guy named Nasa Yuzaki, who meets Tsukasa and immediately falls deeply in love with her on the first day of his entrance exam in high school. Their portrayal of love in this ultimate love story is so good to watch and pass all the romantic dramas of all time. It has got every bit of emotion and feelings that one needs to have in their heart for watching this romantic series that will surely warm up your heart with positive vibes.
Insomniacs After School
No. Of season: 1
Release date: 11th April 2023
Ratings: 7.8
Viewing platform: Hi-Dive
It’s another cheesy high school romance story about an insomniac boy Ganta Nakami who tries to take a nap in his school’s rarely visited the astronomical observatory. It’s where he meets another girl Isaki who is a carefree and lovable girl enough to make him fall for her. The main plot focuses on the insomnia of the two love birds and has a bit of humour in it to make it more worthy of watching. It’s romantic in its own way and will definitely uplift your mood and churn those feelings inside you.
Tomo-chan Is a Girl
No. Of season: 1
Release date: 5th January 2023
Ratings: 7.6
Viewing platform: Crunchyroll
It’s a most recommended romantic series because of its storyline that viewers can relate to. Tomo, the protagonist is a tomboy who falls full-heartedly with her childhood friend Junichiro and struggles to make him fall in love with her. It’s a rom-com that has very poignantly portrayed itself with its simplicity and beauty. The innocence of Tomo is something that girls like them could feel and sympathise with because it’s difficult to change into someone else and that too for wooing the person you love from all your heart. You should totally give it a watch to feel the electric love all over again.
Romantic Killer
No. Of season: 1
Release date: 27th October 2022
Ratings: 8.1
Viewing platform: Netflix
This ultimate mood-lifter romantic comedy is about the protagonist Anzu who doesn’t believe in a clichéd love story and is better at living her single life. However, her life turns upside down when a matchmaking wizard changes her life into a living rom-com. It’s fun to watch and is definitely entertaining. You will feel the in-depth romance that this series has tried to deliver to its viewers and worth the hype. The friendship, the love and the bonding is what this show offers and it definitely is a must-watch.
Shikimori’s Not Just A Cutie
No. Of season: 1
Release date: 10th April 2022
Ratings: 6.6
Viewing platform: Crunchyroll
Another twisted love story genre revolves around Shikimori who presents herself as a perfect girlfriend. However, she has a cool dark side of her life that only comes out when the time’s right. But her boyfriend Izumi is simply unaffected by it and loves to be around her when such things happen. You won’t regret any bit of watching it, rather you will simply be in love with it. It has a beautiful storyline that will awe its viewers and the love scenes are top-notch.
Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku
No. Of season: 1
Release date: 13th April 2018
Ratings: 7.5
Viewing platform: Amazon Prime Video
In another rom-com of its time, a gamer boy Otaku and Fujoshi reunite during work and instantly generate a spark in between them. It has got full elements of how adult life goes and has humour in it that makes it a fun rom-com to binge-watch. It’s sweet and lovely without creating any unnecessary drama and a definite heart-warming series to watch with your friends and loved ones. It’s about how one finds love in the most unexpected way and gives in to the feeling. You should definitely give it a watch to help ignite the love within yourself.
Horimiya
No. Of season: 1
Release date: 10th January 2021
Ratings: 8.2
Viewing platform: Crunchyroll
It’s a little different from other mainstream rom-coms, because of its realistic attitude of structuring it among its viewers. The story revolves around a very popular Hori and Miyamura who learns about each other’s true identities and personalities and develops a strong friendship which later blossoms into love. It will make you develop a smile while watching and your heart will be content seeing the series. It’s a spicy, romantic, emotional and strongly bonded romance that got brewed between the two leads and is a must-watch for the romance fans out there.