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Let's explore the 7 anime pairs who initially were enemies but later fell deeply in love!
Sakura Kinomoto vs Syaoran Li - Cardcaptor Sakura
It took a while for Sakura Kinomoto and Syaoran Li from Cardcaptor Sakura to warm up to each other. While Sakura sought friendship with Syaoran, he always rejected her advances, believing they should compete to see who deserves the power of the Clow magic cards. When Sakura was chosen as the new master of the Clow, Syaoran's disdain for her was replaced by respect and romantic love.
Chitoge Kirisaki vs Raku Ichijou - Nisekoi
Chitoge Kirisaki and Raku Ichijou from the anime Nisekoi were initially forced to fake a relationship to appease their respective yakuza fathers. Unfortunately, they couldn't stand each other at first, making pretending to be in love a real challenge. Over time, they realized they didn't actually hate each other and had a lot in common. Raku ultimately rejected Onodera, the girl he had loved for years, to wholeheartedly give his heart to Chitoge. By the end of the anime series, they got married.
Casca vs Guts - Berserk
When Casca and Guts first met in the anime Berserk, Casca didn't trust Guts. Her loyalty lay with Griffith, whom she loved and deeply respected. She resented Guts for being a danger to Griffith but also envied the bond the two men shared. She would only aid Guts if Griffith ordered her to. As they fought alongside each other, they began to develop mutual respect. After Guts returned to the Band of the Hawk, they both confessed their love for each other. Their relationship eventually faced tragic twists, but it's clear that Guts and Casca would do anything for each other.
Vegeta vs Bulma - Dragon Ball Z
For many Dragon Ball Z anime fans, Vegeta and Bulma seem like an unlikely pair. The Saiyan warrior Vegeta started the series despising humans and wanting nothing more than to defeat Goku. After being forced to cooperate with Goku and his friends to defeat Frieza, his character began to change, and he started to develop relationships with humans, including Bulma. Bulma saw the good in Vegeta despite his flaws. The two eventually got married and had two children, Bra and Trunks.
Shikamaru vs Temari - Naruto
Though Temari and her siblings eventually became allies of Konoha, they were seen as ruthless in the Chunin Exams. Shikamaru and Temari were rivals when they first met. They fought in the final rounds of the Chunin Exams, and though Shikamaru was close to victory, he forfeited the match. Many fans believe this was the spark for their romantic storyline. They met again and became friends when Temari saved Shikamaru from being killed by Tayuya. Eventually, they grew closer and married by the end of the anime series.
Shouko Nishimiya vs Shouya Ishida - A Silent Voice
In the anime A Silent Voice, when Shouko Nishimiya and Shouya Ishida were in elementary school, Shouya relentlessly bullied Shouko because she was deaf. Despite Shouko's attempts to build a friendly relationship, her efforts failed, and the two parted ways as enemies. They met again as teenagers, and Shouya felt remorseful for how he treated Shouko. Slowly, they began to develop a more positive and romantic relationship, making up for their past.
Gajeel vs Levy - Fairy Tail
The first meeting of this couple was quite eventful. As a member of the rival guild of Fairy Tail, Gajeel openly attacked Levy and her guildmates. He even tattooed the symbol of Phantom Lord on Levy's stomach. Eventually, Gajeel became an official member of Fairy Tail, and Levy learned to forgive him. They grew closer and fell in love, becoming one of the most beautiful couples in this anime.
The above are the top 7 famous 'from enemies to lovers' couples in anime, all thanks to fate, right? Which couple do you love the most? Feel free to share your thoughts!
