Can anyone recommend a romance anime like fragrant flower?

Just finished fragrant flower and LOVED it. I would love to get some recs like that please and thank you. Also preferably college aged mcs, I feel a little weird watching high school love unfold but I can look over it lmao.

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jon624912026-01-15 09:39

Dandadan

Skip and Loafer

Kaguya-sama

Yamada Lvl.999

Apothecary Diaries

IStealSwords2026-01-15 09:43

Not seen, so don’t know

My go to recommendation is always:

Clannad and Clannad: After Story

Get ready for some ugly crying. It will change your life

Motor_Difference_8022026-01-15 10:03

Might want to stick to Clannad, Fragrant is good but the dialogue almost made it a hard watch

shunnedlemon9272026-01-15 10:21

Honestly I loved the dialogue. It was cringy but it felt so pure. Idk maybe that’s just me

Motor_Difference_8022026-01-15 10:22

Was just hard to follow when every line was an apology, every third line was thanking the other, and every conversation was rehashing the prior scene

shunnedlemon9272026-01-15 10:03

Where to watch

Motor_Difference_8022026-01-15 10:23

Easy way to find something like this is to search “<anime name> streaming” on Google

AN1MAN1AC2026-01-15 09:45

I can’t think of any college aged romances off the top of my head, but I’m seconding Skip and Loafer. That was my favourite romance until Fragrant Flower came out, and the only reason that one wins is because it had a larger focus on romance. Skip and Loafer is more slice of life, at least for this first season, but it sets up the main duo very well as close friends. It’s going to be slower, but it’s such a comfy, heartwarming show. I’d tear up just from the heartwarming aspect. I can’t recommend it enough

shunnedlemon9272026-01-15 09:49

Crunchyroll doesn’t have English dub though sadly

AN1MAN1AC2026-01-15 10:12

Oh, I don’t know anything about dubs, unfortunately. I just assume most things have dubs now. Lol. That’s unfortunate! As for something else, although I don’t know if this has a dub either, Tonikaku Kawaii (Tonikawa) is pretty good and features college aged characters

Sensitive_Ad60752026-01-15 15:16

OMG! Skip and Loafer mention! I'm so hyped for season 2 but there's still no news when will they air it. Lowkey scared for it to be postponed lol

EclipseTM2026-01-15 09:46

A sign of affection

shunnedlemon9272026-01-15 09:53

Idky you got a downvote I think this one might be the one I watch. Just saw the intro and I’m loving it so far

EclipseTM2026-01-15 10:00

I guess someone really didn’t like it haha. But i loved it, it’s my favourite romance closely followed by blue box, fragrant flower and toradora, but the other 2 are in a high shcool setting.

Weirdosreddit2026-01-15 10:08

Here are my top picks for you :

1. Wotakoi : Office romance

2. Ice guy and his cool female colleague: nobody talks about it but it's so fun and also an office romance

3. Horimiya: I know you said no highschool romances but if you liked Kaoru Hana, Horimiya is a good choice!

4. Kaguya-sama Love is war : Again, i know you said no highschool romances but these people will not make you feel like it's about highschool kids lol because the jokes are quite mature at times. It's actually peak romance.

5. Jose the tiger and the fish : It's a movie. Definitely worth giving a shot for a Kaoru Hana type lover.

Shredgeetar2026-01-15 10:11

High School but so fucking sweet you'll get diabetes. The Angel Next Door Spoilers me Rotten. I've watched it twice it also getting a season 2 this year.

Golden Time is a complete college setting.

I Have a Crush at Work is two adults trying to keep their new relationship quiet at work.

I Was Banished From the Heroes party, its 2 adults who don't dodge around their feelings. Lots of affection and intimacy in this one which a lot anime seems very allergic too.

My Love Story with Yamada-Kun lvl 999. You;ll need to read the manga after to get all the good relastionship content. The anime is build up to confession.

NanaMiku2026-01-15 10:22

If you want something very new, you can try You and I are Polar Opposites

Main-Leader67222026-01-15 10:35

U’ve gotta try frieren: beyond journey's end it’s not a pure romance but the emotional depth and the fantasy world building will definitely give u those slime feels. it’s a literal masterpiece.

PoohHauHau2026-01-15 15:51

There is no better anime romance than "The dangers in my heart", but they are in middle school. Then there is Ore monogatari, super cute story and lovely couple that gets together on epi 2.
For specific college setting, i'll recomend Golden Time

Gyakudo2026-01-15 20:41

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