Need Romance Anime’s to watch.

Hello everyone,

I hope everyone is having a great day! I’ve never really been open about watching anime so this is a first. I’m looking for recent/new romance anime to watch. I dislike older art styles, and not huge into a romance being mainly a comedy. I’m huge into it though and have watched these. I’ll also recommend the best ones as well for new romance anime ppl:

Rent a girlfriend

Toradora - ( Top Tier )

More than a married couple but not lovers - ( Favorite )

My dress up darling ( Top Tier )

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU

The Quintessential Quintuplets - ( Top Tier )

Masamune-kun's Revenge

Domestic Girlfriend

Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!: Heart Throb

A Couple of Cuckoos

Im Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class

Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway - ( Top Tier )

Horimiya

Re-zero

My girlfriend is a Sho-\*\*\*\*\*

My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected

Darling in the Franxx

I’ve watched more but those are probably half of them. Been an avid watcher since probably around 5 years ago, and it seems to just get harder to find something new. I’d honestly be surprised if I still can find hidden gems. I hope this helps new romance watchers as well. Definitely check out Top Tier and my Favorite.

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PlaneMarsupial66792026-01-06 09:45

* how to raise a boring girlfriend

*angel next door

*dangers in my heart

And one tall girl short boy anime(it's old one) these are ones that come to my mind when I think about romance anime

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 09:47

I definetly like some of your recs, however dangers in my heart in my eyes is more of a comedy. Some people are gonna dislike me for that.

PlaneMarsupial66792026-01-06 09:51

Its fine people have the own views for the shows

Psych0path_IRL2026-01-06 10:09

How many eps did you watch? Crazy take either way

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 10:11

True, it could be a bold take. I watched only 5 episodes then dropped the show. Didn’t like the characters build either. I like the MC to be a dude that is normal.

Psych0path_IRL2026-01-06 10:28

Dangers' mc is the growing type that eventually becomes "normal" + taller. In fact, he becomes more of a gigachad than most romcom mcs. It's a coming of age story with amazing character development and payoff, and arguably the best executed romance there is. You're looking for new roms while dropping the for many people best one on Ep 5. If I were you, I would continue Dangers cuz there's hardly anything on its level, if at all

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 20:15

I’ll give it a shot sure.

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-09 08:18

I agree now ts is peak. Only thing i’m picky about is why does that girl eat so gah dam much

Psych0path_IRL2026-01-09 09:25

Cuz she's a giant

Ok-Call1762026-01-06 16:37

Dogshit take

Tough_Willow_13022026-01-06 09:49

Try relife, 365 days without marriage

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 09:53

Already Watched. A lot of anime’s I haven’t listed because the list would be too long. Good recs tho!

Any_Revolution_19132026-01-06 09:53

Wotakoi - It's a workplace romance so the characters are adults and is somewhat mature, but not in an overly serious/dramatic way.

Taishou Otome Otogibanashi - A Taishou-era (early 1900s) story following a wealthy-but-depressed guy and his arranged wife, a cheerful and bubbly girl.

Teasing Master Takagi-san - It's not primarily a romance, but it's a very sweet and wholesome show and the development of their feelings feels very natural and sincere.

Hi-Score Girl - This is my favorite romance anime ever, but it's hard to recommend because the visuals are very unconventional. But if you can somehow get through how it looks, I can guarantee that the story is something special.

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 09:57

Great Recs! Haven’t given Wotakoi a try yet, but the others wouldn’t fit what i’m looking for. The art style and romantic feel have to be spot on.

Any_Revolution_19132026-01-06 10:10

That's fair. I'm not much into romance so I didn't have much to recommend, but yeah, at the very least Wotakoi might work.

I'll drop a few more that I enjoyed and see if there's any that you find interesting:
- Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines
- My Senpai is Annoying
- Your Lie in April
- After the Rain

And if you want to consider movies, there's:
- A Silent Voice
- Your Name
- Weathering With You
- Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
- The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 10:16

Thanks I appreciate it! Actually watching Makeine right now, but it’s more of a comedy which imo ruined potential😭. I will check out After the rain though!

Individual-Injury2452026-01-06 10:09

Kamisama Kiss
Snow White with the Red Hair

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 10:13

kamisama a little too old/art style different.
Snow white has a girl MC, just not my taste

But thanks for the REC!

Due-Vehicle1202026-01-06 11:01

If you haven’t seen Blue Box yet, check it out! It’s an amazing romance.

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 20:24

Started it but never finished. I’ll definetly re watch

MrSaracuse2026-01-06 11:03

"Insomniacs after school" is always my recommendation for romance

ShonenFresh2026-01-06 11:06

Dandadan? It’s not completely romance but has some romance to it

Various_Writer68772026-01-06 11:08

Try
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl SenpaiThe Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
Blue Box

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 20:15

great recs!

dshoward922026-01-06 11:09

I will always recommend Fuuka! Apart from that here are a few unknown ones (spelling may be off):

-WorldEnd: What Do You Do at the End of the World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us?

- Ef: A tale of melodies

- Shakugan no shana

- Shuffle

- My Love Story

- Btooom!

- Brynhildr in the darkness

- Chivalry of a Failed Knight

- Asterisk War

- Accel World

-Yamada Kun and the Seven Witches

I have a lot more that are romance mixed with something. Also, there are more options if you don't mind watching 90s or early 2000s anime.

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 20:24

Im more into newer anime’s and their art styles, but thank you for the recs!

waveNumber21012026-01-06 11:10

Thinking to start Saekano, heard it’s decent

Vegetable-Tour98272026-01-06 11:19

My senpai is annoying? It is kinda comedy romance, but I liked it. Also Servant x Service is nice office romance, but not usual jump into love one, more like slow going into that direction.

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 20:23

Great recs!

usual_living022026-01-06 11:25

Tsuki ga Kirei

Tringapore982026-01-06 11:32

Skip and Loafer, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, My Happy Marriage

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 20:22

great recs!

Brunonin2026-01-06 11:52

Try Pseudo Harem, Teasing Master Takagi-San and Kubo won't let me be Invisible

_BMS2026-01-06 12:02

White Album 2, Saekano, and Golden Time is what I'd recommend.

Personally I consider Maison Ikkoku the best romance ever, but you said you don't like older art styles.

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 20:21

All great recs! But yeah I don’t like older art styles.

GasterGej2026-01-06 12:13

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai

xXWeird_AltBoyXx2026-01-06 12:39

The Duke of Death and his Maid was cute. Not usually into animation styles like it has, but I binged all of it (when it was just 2 seasons) and loved it. Nice romance/ mystery.

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 20:19

Tried it but I don’t like the plot.

geekman_952026-01-06 12:46

I’m watching Ore Monogatari right now and I definitely recommend it.

Purple_Gh0st2026-01-06 13:33

If it's romance you're looking for, there can be no better recommendation than *Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou* (His and Her Circumstances), or *Kare Kano* for short! It is the quintessential shoujo romance anime I always recommend, and it is in my opinion the best of the genre. It aired from 1998-1999 and was adapted to anime by Anno and Gainax following their work on *Evangelion*. With a memorable cast of characters, a phenomenal soundtrack, and all the feels, this is a must watch! I will warn that the ending may seem disappointing on the first watch (I won't say why, you can find that out by watching it), but I assure you that it won't sour the overall experience.

Actually, it looks like you're missing shoujo series from your list. That's weird. Have you only watched shounen and seinen romance? If you're looking for romance, consider checking out shoujo romance. For a more recent romance show, I recommend the first season of *Kimi ni Todoke*, which aired from 2009-2010. I found the second season to be somewhat disappointing and I have not yet seen the third season, which came out in 2024. All I can say is that I loved the first season and recommend that.

I also strongly recommend *Kodomo no Omocha*, or *Kodocha* for short! It aired from 1996-1998 and has 102 episodes, so you get to spend plenty of time with its lovable cast! There is really nothing bad I can think of to say about it. *Kodocha* is just great. Its protagonist, Sana, lives rent-free in my head.

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 20:18

Kimi ni todoke looks good. I don’t prefer older anime’s as they have different art styles though.

Objective-Snow9872026-01-06 15:15

The Angel next door spoil me rotten

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 20:15

definetly checking this one out!

RottenPingu12026-01-06 20:02

I'll give you props for not being too embarrassed to include Rent A Girlfriend.

BasketballLegendsPBL2026-01-06 20:13

Yeah it’s a bit bold ngl😭

Key_Composer16362026-01-07 11:51

This is such and underrated anime. watch world end the story is amazing