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If you're a fan of anime from the Land of the Rising Sun and have a soft spot for romantic dramas, then you absolutely have to check out the list of the best romantic anime series below. Let's explore the curated collection by Mytour right here!
1. Somali and the Forest Spirit (2020)
Set in a world where laws are dictated by Gods and Monsters, humans are relentlessly hunted and pushed towards extinction. In one particular forest, Golem – the guardian of the forest – accidentally discovers Somali, a human girl bound within the forest he oversees. From their first encounter, she unconsciously refers to him as her father. Despite a Golem's lifespan extending up to a thousand years, when they meet, there's just over a year left until Golem reaches his limit. Thus, Golem and Somali must quickly find her real parents. The adventure of a foster father and his daughter begins.
2. Clannad: After Story (2008)
Throughout the series unfolds the romantic and heart-wrenching story of Tomoya and Nagisa. In this part, the story is set ten years after Tomoya and Nagisa have married and started a life together. However, happiness is short-lived as Nagisa falls ill, deteriorates, and eventually passes away, leaving Tomoya alone with their young daughter. It takes a considerable amount of time for Tomoya to recover, regain his spirit to continue living with his little daughter Ushino. However, Ushino also falls ill like her mother and vanishes. A seemingly happy family is now reduced to just Tomoya, completely shattered. In his utmost despair, he drifts into a dream with a glowing orb in the virtual world, thereby rewriting a different outcome, altering the fate of his entire family.
3. 5 Centimeters Per Second (2008)
The film tells the beautiful yet painful first love story of the boy Toono Takaki and the girl Shinohara. They, two young souls, fell in love at first sight at the elementary school where they both attended. Their love grew, seemingly eternal, but reality often proves more cruel than one imagines. As time passes and with geographical distance separating them, they find themselves parting ways at the crossroads of love. Can two individuals forget the past and look towards the future, or will they remain haunted by longing and regret for a distant memory?
4. Your Lie in April (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) – April is the Month of Lies (2014)
Set in the backdrop of music competitions, amidst the bustling atmosphere preparing for Kousei's performance – a piano prodigy who, at the age of 11, has already achieved numerous prestigious accolades. However, just as he reaches the pinnacle of his career, his mother passes away. This psychological shock renders him unable to hear any sound. It seemed he would never touch the piano keys again until Miyazono Kawori enters his life, changing the bleak existence he had endured.
5. Your Name (Kimi No Na Wa) – What's Your Name? (2016)
The film narrates the peculiar encounter between a high school girl living in the peaceful town of Itomori – Mitsuha, and a high school boy living in the vibrant capital city of Tokyo – Taki. One day upon waking up, Mitsuha finds herself in a different body, a person she had never known before. The body-swapping between the two occurs for several days, leading to a series of both humorous and heart-wrenching events, disrupting both of their lives to some extent. After several days of swapping, Taki realizes he has fallen in love with Mitsuha, but from then on, they never switch bodies again. This budding love prompts Taki to embark on a journey to find Mitsuha, unveiling a series of mysteries along the way.
6. Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light (Hotarubi No Mori E) – Lost in the Firefly Forest (2011)
The film revolves around the fateful encounter between Hotaru and a young man named Gin. While visiting her grandparents' home in the countryside, Hotaru inadvertently wanders into the forest inhabited by spirits and yokai, leading to her getting lost. Fortunately, she encounters a masked youth who guides her out of the forest. That youth is Gin, who as a child was abandoned in the forest and was revived by the Mountain God's mercy spell, but he will vanish if touched by a human, leading to his death. After that chance encounter, every summer, Hotaru visits Gin. It's only when they reach high school that they both realize the depth of their feelings for each other. They begin to yearn to touch each other and hold each other close.
7. A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi) – The Shape of Voice (2017)
The film portrays the school life of Shoko Nishimiya, a girl born with congenital deafness, and Shoya Ishida, a boy who frequently bullies her, causing her to transfer schools and cut off all contact. After Nishimiya leaves, Ishida begins to be isolated by everyone around him, becoming a loner with no friends. Regret from the past haunts Ishida, but due to guilt over what he has done, he lacks the courage to meet her. It's only when he enters high school that he finally gathers the courage to seek out Nishimiya to make amends for the harm he caused. Is it too late for everything?
8. The Ancient Magus' Bride (Mahoutsukai no Yoma) – The Sorcerer's Bride (2017)
Existing parallel to the human world is the world of magic, where witches, werewolves, and more reside. Chise, a human girl, is one of the few who can see these creatures. After losing her loved ones, she is forced to sell herself into slavery. Luckily, she is bought by a peculiar sorcerer at an auction. After being bought, she is cared for and taught by him, providing her with a warm home. In exchange, she becomes his apprentice and... becomes his bride.
9. Violet Evergarden – The Memory Doll (2017)
The series revolves around Violet Evergarden, a seemingly delicate and fragile girl who is actually a war machine, trained to be a weapon of war, causing countless horrors for many soldiers. After the war ends, she begins working as a ghostwriter at the postal service. During her work, she coincidentally meets Isabella, a girl forced to attend an academy for daughters of prestigious families. From there, Violet and Isabella share many aspects of life, helping each other unravel and overcome lingering doubts to grasp genuine happiness in their own lives.
10. Whisper Of The Heart – Whispers from the Heart (1995)
Set in a tranquil coastal region, the story unfolds a romantic tale between young girl Tsukishima Shizuku and the charming Amasawa Seiji. Shizuku, a bookworm, attends a high school in Tama. By chance, she discovers library cards in the books she reads all bear a name that intrigues her – Seiji Amasawa. Thus begins the gentle and endearing love story of the two characters.
11. Akagami no Shirayukihime – Snow White with the Red Hair (2015)
The series follows Shirayuki, an incredibly beautiful girl with rare red hair, who is quickly coerced into an unwanted marriage and taken to the royal palace as a concubine by the prince of her country. Terrified, she cuts off her hair and seeks to escape. Along her escape route, she coincidentally encounters Zen, a prince from a neighboring kingdom. From there, a tender and romantic love story blossoms.
12. The Garden of Words – The Garden of Language (2013)
The film follows Akizuki Takao, a 15-year-old high school student who dreams of becoming a shoemaker because he believes only by making shoes can he escape from this place. He often skips school in the morning to sit in the park, drawing and designing shoes. However, he only skips school on rainy days because he simply enjoys the rain, which helps him forget about the hustle and bustle of urban life. By chance, he meets Yukino Yukari, a beautiful girl sitting, drinking beer, and watching the rain fall. Throughout the encounter, they do not exchange a single word, but when the rain stops, the girl bids him farewell with a song, leaving him perplexed. Will they meet again?
13. Ef: A Tale of Memories – The Memory Tale (2007)
The story mainly revolves around Asou Renji, a book-loving high school student. Chihiro, Renji's close friend, always wears an eye patch due to a traffic accident. This accident also caused her to suffer from an extremely rare form of amnesia, where her memories only last for 13 hours.
14. Emma – A Victorian Romance (2005)
Set in 19th century London, where social classes are sharply drawn, and one's birth dictates the path their life will take. Emma, a young, honest, hardworking maid with a tragic past, always feels her place in life is a burden. By chance, she meets William, the heir to a wealthy family with a warm smile, and their passionate love quickly captures her heart. Their love faces opposition as it goes against the societal norms of the time. Can they overcome all obstacles to be together?
15. Masamune-kun no Revenge – Masamune's Retribution (2017)
The series revolves around Makabe, a person constantly mocked as useless and weak. Meanwhile, he harbors affection for Adagaki, an incredibly intelligent and beautiful girl. However, when he confesses his love, he is rejected by Adagaki, along with ridicule from those around him. He resolves to change himself along with a perfect revenge plan. After eight years of effort, from a useless weakling, he becomes a handsome, muscular man with outstanding achievements, admitted to the school Adagaki attends.
Above is the list of the best romantic Anime compiled and curated by Mytour. Wishing you joyful moments of relaxation and entertainment after stressful hours of work and study.
