Romances With Decent Main Character.

I'm looking for romances or rom com anime with Decent Main Character. When I mean Decent, I obviously don't mean those Loner Dense Degenerate Dumbasses with no self confidence and no Friends, then randomly the most prettiest girl hangs out with him and suddenly it turns into a harem show. Fuck that.And I Also don't want a popular guy and all ladies throw them in front of him.Fuck that too. I want a realistic character who's logical. An Average guy, not too popular and not too introverted.

A few good Examples would be:

Futaro from The Quintessential Quintuplets.

Uryu from Tying the knot with an Amagami sister.

Yamori Ko from Call of The Night (maybe)

Hachiman Hikigaya from Oregairu

Don't Care if Main Character is a Female

Don't Care If it's a Harem Show if Main Character is good
(but I do prefer Monogamous relationship)

Don't Care if it has Fantasy elements or is an Isekai

Everyone is welcome to type anything as long as it follows the Rules I gave and it has a Decent Main character.

Thank You!

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Error-404NF2025-12-31 16:11

I really recommend watching The Fragrant Flowers

gud_fellow2025-12-31 16:13

I already watched it. Read half of the manga. It was too diabetic for me.

Error-404NF2025-12-31 16:14

Oh, i have no more opinions then, hope you get what you’re looking for then :D

gud_fellow2025-12-31 16:16

Thanks for the recommendation tho!

Embarrassed-Poem9532025-12-31 16:11

In my opinion, Arata from Shiunji Family and Hayato from Café Terrace (both TQQ clones) are better than Futaro. In fact, I personally fell in love with Futaro's character right from the start.

gud_fellow2025-12-31 16:16

Idk about Café Terrace, I have watched The Shiunji Family Children, But I still think Futaro is better than Arata.

Embarrassed-Poem9532025-12-31 16:53

Keep in mind that I'm probably one of the most critical of TQQ ever—also due to the hype online. I watched it (the anime and the final movie) in 2023 without knowing almost anything about the story. For my idea of a romcom, I saved three of the girls (the ones rejected by Futaro) and only the first season. I didn't like everything else. I made a list of 10-15 "negative points" that I don't want to see in a harem romcom again, and for me, TQQ has them all. Obviously, the ending falls into these "negative points." But as I said, that's "my" idea.

Nick_Savage0072025-12-31 16:14

Horymia

gud_fellow2025-12-31 16:17

Watched it, it's overrated, cloverworks carried that show. And also I think you should go check out the name of the show.

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gud_fellow2025-12-31 22:34

If differing opinions upset you this much, maybe don’t give suggestions on a public post. Damn Simple.

etriuswimbleton2025-12-31 16:18

100 girlfriends. Rentarou the ultimate chad

gud_fellow2025-12-31 16:20

I'm gonna binge it after new season releases.
Thanks for the recommendation!

etriuswimbleton2025-12-31 16:24

You'll end up loving the mc more than the fenale mcs

ClemFire2025-12-31 16:18

If you are open to Female MCs, I think you would enjoy Skip and Loafer. The MC Mitsumi is a social butterfly and the best and most kind character in the show.

gud_fellow2025-12-31 16:21

Actually, I'm watching that show rn. I'm on ep 2. It's good so far.
Thanks for the recommendation tho! I appreciate it.

N7CombatWombat2025-12-31 16:19

>I want a realistic character who's logical. An Average guy, not too popular and not too introverted.

Sir, this is anime.

gud_fellow2025-12-31 16:23

Surely there are tons of anime like this, right?

N7CombatWombat2025-12-31 16:24

There certainly aren't no anime like this, but I wouldn't go so far as to say there are "tons".

brundylop2025-12-31 16:35

I have a Crush at Work is about two happy grownup coworkers dating in secret

Skip and Loafer is about a booksmart-but-streetdumb girl from a small town who moves to Tokyo for high school. Nice characters in it.

Banished from Hero’s Party has a main couple who are good together

Witch Watch is a romantic comedy that features two popular leads

gud_fellow2025-12-31 16:48

I'm watching Skip and Loafer rn actually and I already watched Witch Watch. Banished from Hero's Party is already in my watch list, I'm considering watching it. I'll check out the first one.
Thanks for the recommendations!

Xx420EdgeLord69xX2026-01-01 02:44

Is there actually romance in Witch Watch?

gud_fellow2026-01-01 08:01

Yes.

Xx420EdgeLord69xX2026-01-01 08:50

Huh. Well that's good to know. I only watched the first couple episodes but heard it leaned very heavily into the comedy and only had a thin veneer of romance that doesn't go anywhere, but maybe I'll give it another shot.

gud_fellow2026-01-01 08:55

Yes, the show does lean more on comedy but is still considered a Romance. It has slow burn romance.

Xx420EdgeLord69xX2026-01-01 08:57

Does the romance actually go somewhere during the released season, or is that something that happens later in the source and we have to wait for another season?

gud_fellow2026-01-01 09:00

The Main Couple grow closer. Nothing aside from that. But the show is fun. And plot is decent too. If you want to watch the show solely because of romance then you're better off watching a romance focused show or a rom com. I'll recommend you 'Call of The Night' if you want a rom com

filimaua132025-12-31 16:35

Okabe from Steins Gate 😂

Ayushprohai2025-12-31 16:48

the angel next door spoils me rotten is the best rom com ever bro like cute girl plus coolest boy in high school is what u need

gud_fellow2025-12-31 16:49

Already watched it. Anything else?

Ayushprohai2026-01-02 14:41

golden time

alya sometimes hides her feelings

shikimoris not just a cutie

Lower_Refrigerator_22025-12-31 16:53

Golden time

Spice and Wolf

Banished from the Heroes' Party

All pretty decent

gud_fellow2025-12-31 17:00

Got it. Thanks for the recommendations! I added them into the watch list.

Consistent_Case13222025-12-31 20:23

I second Golden Time

No_Cockroach24672025-12-31 16:54

I know you said you don't want the friendless loser type but I'm going to recommend The Dangers in My Heart anyway, because it actually addresses how his own attitude is what's ruining his life and shows him growing out of it, and doesn't just throw a hot girl at him as if it's automatically deserved.

gud_fellow2025-12-31 16:58

Already Watched it. It did caught me off guard tho. I didn't think it would be that good. I was wondering whether I should continue the show after first few episodes. The anime just took off in 7th episode. And season 2 was peak, the opening was a banger too. In patiently waiting for the movie to release which is releasing of February 13, 2026. I'm so Excited.

zzGates2025-12-31 17:05

I share the same sentiments but I rather think I may not be the target audience anymore. I can see myself watching these type of shows 10 years ago but now I also cringe on watching the typical romance anime today. But ofc there are exceptions though.

The one I heavily i suggest is Insomniacs After School. It is not peak or anything but it just leans more on realistic approach of romance that not every romance anime is sunshine and rainbows.

gud_fellow2025-12-31 17:09

Got it. I've heard it's good. Might as well give it a try.
Thanks for the recommendation!

teencandyy2025-12-31 17:08

Did you tried shojo from the old school like MB? Not isekai but maybe worth giving a try, just normal guys and girls interacting

Tanarin2025-12-31 17:21

Bloom into You I believe would fit into this

And obviously Love is War if Rom Com is your thing, but I assume you have watched that.

gud_fellow2025-12-31 19:15

I'll check out 'Bloom into you' and yes, I have watched Love is War.

Ginsan-AK2025-12-31 18:09

Working!! (one of the underrated ones)
Emma: A Victorian Romance

gud_fellow2025-12-31 19:13

Both seem interesting. I'll add them to my watchlist.
Thanks for the recommendations!

thudpudley2025-12-31 18:47

Eiji from Pseudo Harem is just a normal theater kid

DeadScoutsDontTalk2025-12-31 19:18

Tomo Chan is a Girl Main character is a tomboy who wants her best friend to finally acknowledge that shes a Girl so they can have a Chance its sweet and funny and all in all one of my Favorit romance Animes

gud_fellow2025-12-31 19:36

I dropped that show. I barely laugh while watching an anime. Besides, it was really boring for me. The funniest thing I've ever seen in anime is Ghost Stories Dub.

Plenty-Cricket97152025-12-31 19:19

Masume kun revenge

gud_fellow2025-12-31 19:33

Already watched it. It's mid.

Plenty-Cricket97152025-12-31 19:35

Try golden time

gud_fellow2025-12-31 19:39

It's in my watch list. I'm considering watching it.
Thanks for the recommendations tho!

Quantum_Croissant2025-12-31 20:42

The trick is to watch yuri, can't have a bland self insert male protagonist when they're both girls. Sadly though there aren't a lot of yuri anime adaptations out there, although that's been changing recently. Some suggestions:

Bloom Into You (would be top 5 romance anime if it got a second season, and is top 10 as is)

Kase san and morning glories (cute ova)

MagiRevo (cool fantasy story with some interesting themes)

I'm in love with the villainess (wacky isekai romcom)

Watanare (imagine a harem anime, except the mc has a personality and indepth character and is genuinely likeable, the girls who like her have been friends with her for months and actually know her instead of throwing themselves at a stranger, and like, it's good)

gud_fellow2025-12-31 20:58

I appreciate the recommendations but I just can't get into yuri anime, same with yaoi (exception being Aki x Angel). A lot of people tell me to watch yuri anime. But I get extremely bored. I also like anime with multiple couples like Horimiya, Tsurezure Children , Fruits Basket ,
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity etc. If you have Recommendations like that. I would very much appreciate it!
Thank you!

Quantum_Croissant2025-12-31 21:03

idk, what yuri have you watched? maybe they were just bad

MaleficentCake4702025-12-31 21:05

World god only knows, Saekano, Working!!, After the rain, Tadakoi, Akagami no shirayuki hime,... There's a lot. I think you're just looking into the wrong places.

CozyArt693259402025-12-31 22:19

Yona of the dawn and the dark history of the reincarnated villainess

gud_fellow2025-12-31 22:23

I've heard the first one is getting a season 2, then I'll watch it when season 2 will be airing because I hate waiting. I'll watch the second one. Thanks for the recommendations!

Magoner2026-01-01 00:46

My Dress Up Darling

At first glance the male MC might feel a bit like the friendless loser self insert type, but it’s actually the other way around; the female MC is the (female) author’s self insert. The character writing is fantastic, and the main pairing suit each other in very believable ways, and grow into their passions together

gud_fellow2026-01-01 08:44

I have watched it. It was good. Thanks for the recommendation tho!

CommanderZx22026-01-01 00:58

Recovery of an MMO Junkie - is a really good one
https://myanimelist.net/anime/36038/Net-juu_no_Susume

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PeachesCoral2026-01-01 04:55

Nana (unfinished). They're not "decent" decent, but growing people. Overall the emotional tone is realistic.

Paradise Kiss by the same author. This one is coming of age so they're all on their way. The main characters are all flawed but theyre not made with the male gaze in mind.

Objective-Snow9872026-01-01 20:47

The angel next door

gud_fellow2026-01-01 20:53

Good Recommendation but I've already watched it.

SideStoryHero2026-01-02 09:46

Fruits Basket (2019).

gud_fellow2026-01-02 10:04

I've watched it but Tohru isn't like the characters I've mentioned at all.