Shows that actually have romance…

The first anime i ever watched was Fairy Tail. Despite it being a little childish, i loved it. Since then i’ve seen Kamisama Kiss, Fruits basket and a little bit of death note. I love the magic and fantasy aspects of all these shows, i think it adds a lot to the plot. And though i absolutely loved these shows, i feel like although there are moments where it feels romantic, nothing ever happens between any of the characters. (at least not until the last like 3 episodes)

I just got a subscription to crunchyroll, and i want to put it to use but i don’t know what to watch! i would love some suggestions like the ones i listed but that have a little more romance and things happening in that department!

extra info: I prefer shows that are dubbed, i can appreciate a good love triangle but i don’t want to watch one where the character is non monogamous, and i’m fine with any age range

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ActualRound76992026-01-16 22:43

* My Dress Up Darling
* Horimiya

Jehuty_242026-01-16 23:51

My Dress Up Darling is amazing. I don't even remember how many times I've watched it!

ActualRound76992026-01-16 23:58

really is. such a good manga too. I love a good ending

Jehuty_242026-01-17 00:17

Reading it is definitely on my list. I hear its a slow burn but with a great payoff!

Mama2Ge2026-01-16 22:52

A Sign of Affection

7th Time Loop

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion

Nina the Starry Bride

Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!

Anyway, I'm Falling in Love With You

The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl

A Condition Called Love

Tomo-chan is a Girl!

Most anime I've seen is romance and it is very rare for there to be lots of kissing/affection until the final episodes. I'm still searching for more in your face romance. I love a slow burn but I love when the ML is super obvious about his feelings even more. The ones I listed are closest to that (except for Tomo-chan, but this is still a cute one). I enjoyed all of these very much and I hope you do, too!

gud_fellow2026-01-16 22:53

Watch Yona The Dawn of you liked Kamisama Kiss and Fruits Basket.

Shadow_Ass2026-01-16 23:38

Just finished S1 like 30 minutes ago. Yona is an absolute banger show. I want to read the manga so bad now lmao

gud_fellow2026-01-16 23:39

Yeah, the manga recently ended and it's getting a season 2.

Accomplished_Area3112026-01-17 01:30

IT'S GETTING A SEASON 2!?

MPCO7772026-01-17 10:02

yeah, out of the blue

Quantum_Cosmos2026-01-17 04:53

It's better to read AnY than watching. The anime didn't have much romance.

One-Snow-46072026-01-16 23:01

I think that u should try Unnamed Memory it's more like kingdom fantasy but u should try.

Complete_Ad76062026-01-16 23:09

the invisible man and his soon-to-be wife its new coming out on crunchyroll and im enjoying it alot there's 2 episodes out so far and I think you won't be disappointed

Cosmic-Fox2026-01-16 23:15

Bloom Into You

Accomplished_Area3112026-01-16 23:24

"Fruits Basket", "nothing ever happens between any of the characters" ...Did you watch 2001 or 2019 because that is NOT true for 2019 in the slightest. They don't *get together* til late, sure, but *romance* is consistent once the pairs meet.

My current recommendations I found on Crunchyroll, as a romance anime fan:

Aharen-san wa Hakarenai. Complete. High school romcom, the entire second season is the main leads together as a couple.

The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-be-Wife. Ongoing. Workplace fantasy romance, second episode came out today. The leads start going on dates in episode 1.

You and I Are Polar Opposites. High school romcom, the confession happens at the end of episode 1. Episode 2 comes out in a couple days.

Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! Not sure if it's gonna get a second season. Fantasy nobility romance, the couple is engaged by episode 2.

A Condition Called Love. Unsure if it's getting a second season. Couple starts dating in episode 1-2.

Objective_Unit_73452026-01-17 00:08

OP probably choosing ‘Romance’ based on online website categorisations, which are terrible.

There are some series that have one comedic scene, and it gets categorised as a ‘comedy’. 🤦🏻

Accomplished_Area3112026-01-17 00:16

Yeah 😭 Dandadan is another one that’s badly organized on stream services

South_Use67892026-01-17 01:07

i watched the 2019 one! i more just meant in the other shows i mentioned. that is the best one i’ve seen, but they don’t even kiss until season 3 😭

IntroductionRare52712026-01-16 23:33

Honestly dangers in my heart is probably the best recent romance out there by a fair margin I'd say.

Give it like 3 episodes it's a bit misleading at the start

Kind_Avocado_72192026-01-16 23:35

Which Fruits Basket version did you watch? The 2019 one?

But onto a different rec.. I really loved My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999

South_Use67892026-01-17 01:04

yeah i watched the latest adaptation

TokugawaShigeShige2026-01-16 23:41

Golden Time, Tonikawa, Ore Monogatari - all romantic comedy/dramas where the main couple gets together early enough that you get to see how their relationship develops. The first two also have a magical/supernatural element.

meekacceptance2026-01-16 23:53

Maybe not the anime just yet but My Dress Up Darling?

duncandun2026-01-17 00:40

snow white with the red hair will probably fill this niche for you, being both fantasy and romance moreso than many other romances which are set in high or middle school.

emxjoxx2026-01-17 01:04

The Apothecary Diaries

JBatSolo2026-01-17 05:11

I dont know if it's dubbed or not but I'm loving "Pass the Monster Meat, Milady" right now. Its super cute, action, humor, and romance.

papayacolada102026-01-17 08:17

If you liked Kamisama Kiss I would recommend The Apothecary Diaries, Ao Haru Ride, Kimi Ni Todoke (this is pure romance and yearning, it's super cute), Maid Sama, and Horimiya