Need some anime that don’t have any romance in it, just went thru a major breakup.

Hey community. As the title said, I just went thru a big breakup (it was my fault and i’m to blame which makes it worse) and I want to watch some anime to heal. But I don’t want to deal with any sort of love for a bit until I get my head back on. I have watched a nice chunk of anime since i started when i was 8 and am now 28, but I am interested in reccomendations.

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ActualRound76992026-01-12 18:30

Try these

* Akebi’s Sailor Uniform
* See You Tomorrow at the Food Court
* Catch Me At the Ballpark
* The Demon King’s Daughter is too Kind!
* With You and the Rain
* Wash it All Away
* Food for the Soul
* Bocchi the Rock
* Rock is a Lady’s Modesty

Durinthal2026-01-12 19:07

> Catch Me At the Ballpark

Fun show but that has multiple developing relationships and crushes in it.

ActualRound76992026-01-12 19:08

I saw more friendship than romance thought.

zachatron50002026-01-12 18:30

hxh

Dakk012026-01-12 18:32

One Punch Man

Psycho Pass

Another

RahXephon

Samurai Champloo

Mob 100

Lazarus

No-Quiet-83042026-01-12 18:33

Sorry. Maybe Samurai Champloo or Train to the End of the World? Both are pretty chill and episodic iirc and I loved both of them

Cautious-Beyond-92102026-01-12 18:38

Code Geass

No Game Life

Death Parade

Monster

World Trigger

Solo Leveling

baldguyontheblock2026-01-13 01:12

Second Death Parade

yanncatt2026-01-12 18:38

Ace of the Diamond

RyuGTX2026-01-12 19:00

Loved Ace of the Diamond!

In the spirit of sports anime, adding some more suggestions:
- Blue Lock
- Giant Killing
- Haikyuu
- Run with the Wind

maxblockm2026-01-12 18:46

Sword of the Stranger

Mashle doesn't *really* have any...there's a sister-love bit, and side character says she'll marry mc, but both are played as gags

maybe Hero Mask, I don't remember for sure

[Eden of the East](https://youtu.be/zfQ4e1iRoak?si=WqUyKmOA9jf09ftR), [Blame!](https://youtu.be/hwy806RC2-Q?si=dnpCiJWt8na1Wd9c), and
[Psycho Pass](https://youtu.be/xgZK8KdnsGI?si=hfUk58JwIGNcfZDI) all have male/female leads and it looks like a ship could develop, but nothing ever does.

Away-Meet35922026-01-12 18:49

Omg…my friend…you just reminded me of Eden of the East! I found that show years and years ago. Binged it, when it ended i felt empty until i found there was a movie. Binged the movie immediately and felt empty until i found there was a second/final movie. Excitedly watched ten minutes until i realized i would be sad when it was over so i stopped the movie and its been well over 10 years since i paused. Now i gotta rewatch it because i forget so much…thank you

maxblockm2026-01-12 20:47

I didn't know there's a movie!

Terror in Resonance

Promised Neverland

your_ancestordaddy2026-01-12 18:54

Hit the gym bud. Watch gintama

Uma-apreciator2026-01-12 18:58

Uma Musume Cinderella Gray

MarkP20042026-01-12 19:02

Death Note, Light doesn't love anyone in the entire world. Misa loves him but they are kinda like Harley Quinn and the Joker.

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, there's only a bit of romance but really not too much important.

Vinland Saga, well this actually is gonna have romance in the 3rd season if it ever comes out, but as of now there is no romance.

Kingdom, there are few romance subplots, but those are part of bigger conspiracies plots.

Monster, there is no time for love when you are a runaway looking for a serial killer.

Pluto, by the same creator of Monster, is a thriller about a police detective trying to solve the mistery behind the murders of his old friends. The MC has a wife and that's all.

Gintama, the series actually make fun of romance plots, and since it's a comedy it's perfect if you're feeling blue.

Demon Slayer, little to no romance, if you can call romance Zenitsu simping over Nezuko.

Slam Dunk, this one is actually ironic, MC starts playing BasketBall to be liked by a girl and ends up falling in love with the sport himself.

Run with the Wind, another sports anime, no romance at all, except for the BL shippings by the fandom.

Previous-Fix-62692026-01-12 19:15

Death note

EyeDeeAh_422026-01-12 19:19

Blue Period (I understand the irony in this comment, iykyk)

Seirei no Moribito

Barakamon

Asobi Asobase

A place further than the universe

TheBlessedBoy992026-01-12 19:40

K-On!

Cute_Concentrate55832026-01-12 19:47

Barakamon

Konkon-chan2026-01-12 19:50

Initial D

there is no anime better for this. racers dont nees girlfriends!

pksato2026-01-12 19:51

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill
Quality Assurance in Another World
The Faraway Paladin
The Witch and the Beast

UnicornPuppers2026-01-12 20:01

Sorry you're going through a rough patch. Anime has always been my comfort during shit times.

Psycho Pass - no relationships other than friendships and kind of motivating to find your purpose in the chaos.
Erased - a good mystery, maybe a hint of love interest but its a twisty turny one.
Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood - if you haven't seen it, you have to. This is a nice longer one to suck you in for awhile. Be sure you watch Brotherhood because the other one is awful.

If you're looking for something more uplifting:
Flying Witch - super cute slice of life
Barakoman - one of my favorites but I'm also into sumi-e so it was right up my alley. No romance, just cute friendships.
Avatar the Last Airbender - I know, its a Nickelodeon "anime" but I rewatch this about every year. Major comfort watch

baldguyontheblock2026-01-13 01:14

FMA!! It was my first Anime. Probably watch it once a year!

UnicornPuppers2026-01-13 18:20

Love it! I skip past the Nina part real quick or just don't even touch that episode. I showed it to my partner and he was out after that happened although he also couldn't handle all the "I'm so short" crap (we're both short and think Ed just needs to get over it, he obviously is super powerful).
I always rewatch this during spooky season :)

Miserable_Tip_61282026-01-12 20:19

Flying witch

Beneficial-Region8582026-01-12 20:28

nah its gotta be blue box

but fragrant flowers blooming with dignity is not a bad pick either

No_Actuary60542026-01-12 20:28

Girls und Panzer

Dry-Disaster-97312026-01-12 20:32

Kotaro lives alone!!!
One piece

fleurbluegirl102026-01-12 20:59

Avatar the last air bender!

MysticalDeparture2026-01-12 21:06

Bocchi The Rock!

Rock is a Ladies Modesty

coindepth2026-01-12 21:53

campfire cooking in another world

It's a slice of life anime masquerading as an isekai.

Nothing really happens in it except the protagonist enjoying making meals and cooking.

It helped me get thru some breakups too

Fit_Blood10022026-01-12 21:55

Gintama... Healed my soul.. saved my lockdown.. it's what you need.. bit slow start but great characters

no_fluffies_please2026-01-12 21:58

Kill la Kill. Got me through mine.

Local_Creme84662026-01-12 22:00

Akagi

ChronicKush692026-01-12 22:29

Bocchi the Rock and Laid-Back Camp are both chiller animes. I’m only about 5 episodes into each so there could be romance in the future but there’s none so far.

Xatu442026-01-12 23:58

Kengan Asura
Asobi Asobase

mekerpan2026-01-13 01:24

Tamayura (3 seasons plus some "exploratory" early OVAs) -- main character is a girl recovering from depression following the death of her father -- the show is about making friends and rebuilding connections.

Uma-apreciator2026-01-17 02:59

Uma Musume Cinderella Gray